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9th - 10Th Grade Literature: Includes Fiction, Nonfiction & Literary Response
Marisa Hammond Olivares; (GT, ELA, ESL, ELL, SPED)
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Homeschool-friendly curriculum! Meets 2 times per week. Advanced 8th-graders are welcome to attend! This is a high school level reading class built to enhance critical thinking and plot analysis skills across diverse literary genres.
Class experience
Intermediate Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Primary Focus: In-depth reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation. Ongoing Format: Each session is independent of any previously held classes. Students may drop in and out as their schedule and availability will permit. Refunds are not given for missed classes or anyone wishing to "hold" a seat. I will follow the standard refund policy set forth by Outschool. LEARNING SESSIONS Students will experience a combination of direct instruction, note-taking, discussion, reading, writing,...
In addition to college readiness, my goal is to create a connection between prior knowledge, new knowledge, literary text, and the real world. Aside from improving reading comprehension, developing analytical skills, and encouraging higher-order thinking, I want my students to be confident with their interpretations and responses.
About me - ~ I'm certified to teach from Pre-K - 12th Grade ~ I have taught Literature and English Language Arts for over 18+ years. ~ I am certified in ESL for grades Early Childhood - 12th Grade. ~ I am certified in Special Education for grades Early Childhood - 12th Grade.
Homework Offered
Students may have some light reading and writing outside of the 50-minute class period. Any assignments would be suggested at the end of a class section.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal / Formative Assessments: My natural teaching style allows me to gauge my students' learning during each session. Formal Assessments: I will offer in-class opportunities for the completion of reading comprehension questions (multiople-choice)Grades Offered
By request: A Certificate of Completion
Keep handy for any occasional notes. ~ Pencil and paper. ~ A traditional composition book. ~ Digital docs are fine too. *Gel pens, skinny markers, highlighters, and sticky notes are a great option for the more creative note taker.
*** High School literature can have direct and indirect themes that may be mature and sensitive for some learners. Note, some literature may contain biblical references and allusions. My goal here will be to describe the reference and how it is used in literature. Classroom discussions are vital and will be facilitated with great care, maturity, and professionalism. Any sensitive issues that may arise through inferencing, personal connections, interpretation, and writing must be relevant to the text. The students will be redirected as needed. I have identified any potential concerns below. Feel free to message me with any questions. ~ Echo and Narcissus by Ovid (Myth) This myth is traditionally taught in 9th and 10th grade. Nymphs are in the vocabulary section, and there is a character that is a nymph; nymphs populate the world of mythology. This passage creates inferences of seduction and desire through the use of figurative language. ~ Excerpt from The Odyssey: The Sirens by Homer (Poem) This poem is traditionally taught in 9th grade. I am using this poem to connect the nymphs in the previous passage and the sirens in the poem. The word RAPTURE is in the vocabulary section and is about the siren's song. Rapture is defined as a feeling of intense pleasure or joy. ~ A Dead Woman's Secret by Guy de Maupassant (Short Story) Reference to God, Christ, crucifix, and religion. The dead woman's daughter, Sister Eulalie, is a nun. The passage contains the following quotes; "She, the daughter, quite penetrated with virtue that had bathed her in this austere family had become the spouse of God through disgust with men." and "The nun passionately kissed one hand of her dead mother, which hung down, a hand of ivory-like that of Christ in the large crucifix which lay on the bed." In addition, the ending does contain an ironic twist; it alludes to infidelity. ~ Excerpt From Frankenstein: The Creature's Request (novel excerpt) Mary Shelley, Author Includes biblical references; devil, Adam, and the fallen angel. Contains references to scourge, blood, and murder. ~ The Open Window by Saki Contains references to a rectory, a residence of priests. ~ The Fly by Katherine Mansfield References the death of a child and a gravesite. Contains the drinking of whiskey and a descriptive killing of a fly. ~ Home Burial by Robert Frost (Poem) References the death of a young child and the in-depth analysis of how both parents grieve. ~ The Story of the Bad Little Boy by Mark Twain References sin, prayers, and a "Sunday-school book." ~ The Storyteller by Saki (Short Story: Fiction) References the catching and eating of a fat little pig for supper. A character tells the story of a wolf eating a "horribly good girl." ~ Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne References the Church of England, Puritans, and the Fountain of Youth. Includes the mention of young, burning passion and coquetry.
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My English courses are centered around thought-provoking critical reading skills, effective writing, and verbalizing one's interpretation of a literary text. I believe in living, laughing, and learning. My learning goals are for my students to...
Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
50 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
4-10 learners per class
