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6개의 라이브 미팅
수업 5 시간 30 분 시간숙제
주당 1시간. 포함됨학습 평가
I will be in Outschool email contact with all learners who provide homework assignments, and of course, parents are copied on my responses. I will provide all parents with an assessment of their learner at the close of the last session as well, noting strength and if, necessary, areas for improvement. If parents require a more formal assessment I am happy to provide that on request.보고계신 지문은 자동 번역 되었습니다
수업 소개
영어레벨 - B2+
미국 8학년 - 11학년 학년
레벨 Advanced
Kindly note: This is an ESL friendly class, CEFR level — C1, C2 (Advanced) Please feel free to write me via Outschool email with questions. *** ALL ESSAYS FOR THIS CLASS ARE PROVIDED FOR LEARNERS, POSTED ON THE CLASS PAGE EACH WEEK (NO BOOK PURCHASE NECESSARY) *** IMPORTANT NOTE: Spar Lit Sr Essays and Debate: Harbingers of the Future is, along with companion classes Spar Lit Sr 1 Essays and Debate: Great Stylists and Spar Lit Sr 2 Essays and Debate: Bold Provocateurs, are based on my own Spar Lit Sr.: Understanding Great Essays Through Speech and Debate Techniques. That ongoing class, soon ending, has been revitalized and transformed into three separate six-session classes, each focusing on a different aspect of the essay. The essays in these three classes are the same as in Spar Lit Sr.: Understanding Great Essays Through Speech and Debate Techniques. The newly-created classes can be taken in any order. *** UNDERSTANDING THE HOW AND WHY OF THE ESSAY IS ESSENTIAL. THE ESSAY IS THE BACKBONE OF ALL GREAT WRITING. Spar Lit Sr 3 Essays and Debate: Harbingers of the Future is a six-session class that will focus on understanding the deeper meaning of some of the finest examples of the essay form in history. Moreover, this class blends the technique of Spar debating (a practice technique for High School Public Forum Debate) with understanding of the specific essay through debate and discussion, shaping the learner's ability to speak with clarity and poise. A focus on essay study is rarely taught in schools and a deeper understanding of essays will positively impact learners speaking and writing abilities going forward. Moreover, the beginning of each of the six session will closely examine the idea of how to write an essay of lasting meaning, transforming the thinking of readers and of the world around us. Spar means “SPontaneous ARgumentation” a quicktime technique that is used to prepare students for formal debate. Our class will use Spar debating to explore the key points involving acknowledged masterworks of the provocative with works from Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Johnson, Lewis Thomas, Barbara Kingsolver, Jamaica Kincaid, and David Foster Wallace. The result? Students will learn to take a position on key issues involving intriguing literary questions, while gaining a nuanced and thorough understanding both sides of every issue. All students will gain an enhanced exploration of literature while expanding speech and debate skills. Spar Debate questions will focus on the literary aspect of each weekly essay and the Spar debates are evidence-based from the essays themselves. The discussion at the beginning of each session, guided by me, will allow all students to engage in productive discussion. Guidance will be given as to the parameters of Spar debating which are evidence-based not guided by emotional responses. This class has been purposely limited to six students to maximize the participation of every learner. Spar is quick debate! With debaters choosing a position, a short Spar debate can illuminate ideas and provide for more nuanced critical thinking. Each class will run as follows: Part 1 Focus on one of the key aspect of the personal essay: minutes of general introduction Part 2 Interactive discussion on the Essay of the week Part 3 Spar Debate involving key literary questions from the weekly reading **** How does Spar debating work? SHORT MINI DEBATES Spar Debating is a practice technique used by Public Forum Debate Teams at the High School level to improve quick thinking and fluidity in speech. There are no winners/losers in Spar Debating as we are debating ideas. Students face off to debate incisive questions involving the specific reading from literature for the day. LEARNERS CHOOSE POSITION (POSITION 1 OR POSITION 2) 1 Students have 1 minute to brainstorm ideas for their position (evidence/arguments) Note: Spar debate is not evidence based but idea based. In this minute, learners are not writing a speech but considering their arguments. 2 Each student creates a 1 to 2 minute extemporaneous speech based on their ideas/arguments 3 When all learners have presented their speeches there is a 2-3 minute Crossfire discussion where all students can ask each other questions about opposing statements. 4 Closing statements Each students think again to prepare their closing statements or summation of their ideass. No previous experience with speech and debate or Spar debating required, However, this class also provides an excellent outlet for speech and debate students interested in enhancing their ability to communicate their ideas with clarity and style that will be useful in classrooms and in ongoing discussions everywhere.
학습 목표
*To gain confidence in speaking and organization
*Understand all the basic ideas of debate and rhetoric
*Gain deeper understanding of literature through debate
* To communicate effectively through speaking, thinking adroitly and responding fluently
* Improve memory retention and organizational skills
* Gain confidence and poise in oral presentation
* Expand vocabulary and word usage
*To gain deeper understanding of the nuances of literature and the essay format
강의 계획서
6 레슨
6 주 이상레슨1:
Arriving at Perfection by Benjamin Franklin
The purpose of essay writing, discussion of the essay leading to Spar Debating sparked by:
Spar Statement:
There is too much emphasis on the achievement of perfection today.
Position 1 — The pursuit of perfection — or something close to it — is still worth pursuing today.
Position 2 — The pursuit of perfection not only isn’t achievable, it’s not a worthwhile exercise at all. Explain why this is so.
55 분 온라인 라이브 레슨
레슨2:
The Decay of Friendship by Samuel Johnson
Motivation for writing, discussion of the essay leading to Spar Debating sparked by: "Life has no nobler pleasure than that of friendship."
Spar Statement: Lasting friendship is not simply an ideal but reality. We can maintain friendships for a lifetime.
Position 1: Yes, Lasting friendship is not simply an ideal but reality.
Position 2: No, while friendships can be nurturing and wonderful they are destined to eventually falter at end.
55 분 온라인 라이브 레슨
레슨3:
Crickets, Cats, Bats & Chaos by Lewis Thomas
Ramifications of writing a provocative essay, discussion of the essay leading to Spar Debating sparked by: "We seek too much to explain…to dominate the planet, to govern life, but at the same time we ourselves seem to be less a part of it than ever before."
Spar Statement: We need a greater connection to nature to move forward positively in understanding the world.
Position 1: Agree with the above statement. Explain.
Position 2: Disagree. Technology is the path forward. Explain.
55 분 온라인 라이브 레슨
레슨4:
Stone Soup by Barbara Kingsolver
Finding a subject, discussion of the essay leading to impromptu speeches sparked by: “Any family is a big empty pot, save for what gets thrown in. Each stew turns out a little different. Generosity, a resolve to turn bad luck into good, and a respect for variety—these things will nourish nation of children.”
55 분 온라인 라이브 레슨
그 외 세부 사항
학부모 가이드
The superb essays we will be studying in this class are chosen for mature students who love and can truly engage with great writing. The essays we will discuss and debate deal with topics that include topics such as the purpose and validity of science, interpersonal relations, the goals and frustrations of the writer, class issues. None of the essays considered in this class are of a graphic and violent nature. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to me.
수업 자료
Paper and pencil always!
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Outschool 외 필요 앱/웹사이트
이 수업에서는 아웃스쿨 교실 외에도 다음의 툴을 사용합니다:
교사 전문성 및 자격증
학사 학위 The University of Michigan, 1982 Honors in The History of Art, Does not Expire부터
Longtime teacher of literature and speech and debate for both middle and high school students. I am proud to note that learners who have worked with my Spar Debate technique in many of my Outschool classes have gone on to win local/national speech competitions and continued successfully in both writing competitions and speech and debate teams. I am also the founder and former coach of an award-winning Speech and Debate team that competed at local, state and national levels, long-time speech judge for local, regional, national speech events for NCFL and National Speech and Debate Association, former teacher of high school debate and rhetoric, art history, literature, and AP Language and Composition.
리뷰
실시간 그룹 수업
6 회 수업에
US$175
6주 동안 주당 1회
55분
실시간 화상 수업
연령: 12-17
수업당 학습자 2-6 명