Classic Novel Study: The Picture Of Dorian Gray Literature For High School

Mr. Van, Certified Teacher

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High School students will enjoy the late winter season by studying this classic book by Oscar Wilde through analysis, discussion, nonfiction texts, and an optional essay

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 10

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CLASS SYNOPSIS
High School students will enjoy the late winter season by studying this classic novel through analysis, discussion, nonfiction texts, and an optional essay

OVERVIEW
    - Students will read 2 to 3 chapters prior to each class
    - Additional text-related nonfiction articles will be assigned to students throughout the course that will sharpen their understanding of concepts being...

- Students will strengthen their focus and reading-comprehension skills
- Students will learn to critically think and pose questions during and after reading a text that help it become more engrossing, educational, and enriching
- Students will learn how to structure their ideas verbally and communicate when posed with various ideas and perspectives
- Students will learn to analyze nonfiction text and use it to inform a fictional texts
- Students will have the option to develop 1 academic essay, and through it, how to organize thoughts, create a thesis, and develop voice within writing

Bachelor's degree from Grace University 
Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions

Homework Offered
- Students will be asked to read 4 chapters per week
- Depending on reading level, this should take 1 to 2 hours
- There will also be occasional academic articles with reflection exercises, vocabulary review, and an essay that will be developed throughout the entirety of the course1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
NEED ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CREDITS?
This course includes a FREE OPTIONAL GRADED UPGRADE!
…complete with:
    - Vocabulary
    - Weekly reflective writing
    - Final Essay
GRADING SCALE:
    - Class interaction: 25%
    - Reflective writing exercises (average): 25%
    - Vocabulary Quizzes: 25%
    - Final Essay: 25%
NOTE:
- If this option appeals to you, please communicate to me through the conversations tab and I can get your learner set up! 
-  I offer this graded upgrade for FREE which includes the assignments, feedback, and a “report-card”
- The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved
-  If you need more in-depth guidance on the assignments, I offer exclusive (to my literature courses) private tutoring session on Fridays for only $10!  https://outschool.com/classes/tutoring-exclusive-literature-course-1-on-1-add-on-ela-mxK1LZfS?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Grades Offered
NEED ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS CREDITS?
This course includes a FREE OPTIONAL GRADED UPGRADE!
…complete with:
    - Vocabulary
    - Weekly reflective writing
    - Final Essay
GRADING SCALE:
    - Class interaction: 25%
    - Reflective writing exercises (average): 25%
    - Vocabulary Quizzes: 25%
    - Final Essay: 25%
NOTE:
- If this option appeals to you, please communicate to me through the conversations tab and I can get your learner set up! 
-  I offer this graded upgrade for FREE which includes the assignments, feedback, and a “report-card”
- The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved
-  If you need more in-depth guidance on the assignments, I offer exclusive (to my literature courses) private tutoring session on Fridays for only $10!  https://outschool.com/classes/tutoring-exclusive-literature-course-1-on-1-add-on-ela-mxK1LZfS?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

The Picture of Dorian Gray

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This book deals with adult and sensitive themes
- Homoerotic imagery used to depict a homophobic view of moral depravity
- Moral ambiguity
- Antisemitic depictions
- Sexist depictions of women
- Romantic depictions of suicide (like Romeo and Juliette)
- Threats of murder and violence
- Death
- Vivid description of murder including sounds, flailing arms, and blood
* These areas will be approached with maturity, sensitivity, care, and as a learning opportunity
* It should be noted that I cannot control the perspectives of all members of the class, however, I will hold students to respect for and acceptance of their peers

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Meet the teacher

Mr. Van, Certified Teacher

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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(44)

Hello!

My name is Paul Van Moorleghem or, more simply, Mr. Van!

I realized that I loved to learn waaaaay too late in life.  It was upon this realization that I decided to go back to school and get my certification to teach.

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