Shakespeare's Twelfth Night: High School Literature Discussion & Writing | Flex
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Looking for a class that will engage your learner and give them the confidence and skills to read a Shakespeare play independently? In this 6-week flex class, students will read, analyze, discuss, and write; it's a complete curriculum!
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
With themes ranging from drunkenness to deception, from bullying to love, and from abuse of power to the pursuit of greatness—this play offers so much to explore. But if you want your learner to get excited about reading this challenging text, they will need to be excited to delve into the book and feel empowered to tackle the difficult language on their own. They’ll also need help to make connections between their own lives and those of these fictional characters from so long ago. When...
By the end of the class, students will be able to write and discuss the themes of the play as a whole; they will have improved their close reading, analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills; they will have one finished essay or creative writing piece; and they will have a new appreciation for a classic work by the Bard!
I've been teaching students to read, appreciate, and even find a love for Shakespeare for over 20 years! I have a bachelor's in literature from Barnard College and a Master's from Stanford. I was a high school teacher for 16 years.
Homework Offered
Students should expect to spend approximately 5 hours per week for this asynchronous class including writing, listening to the play and reading along, writing responses, and posting in the class discussion.4+ hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I'll provide feedback to students' answers on questions and to their writing. If a grade is desired for the class, I'll give a rubric ahead of time as well as expectations for grading.Grades Offered
Students will need to access the handouts for class. They will also need a text of the play, either found online or a physical copy.
The themes of the play such as bullying, sexuality, and revenge are more appropriate for mature teens (just like in all of Shakepeare's work).
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
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Hi there! My name is Christina, and I have been helping teens to improve their writing, think critically, and find a love for literature for over two decades. I teach college application essay classes, and I also love poetry, Shakespeare, the...
Flex Class
$20
weekly or $120 for 6 weeks6 weeks
No live video meetings
Ages 14-18
1-12 learners per class
