Designed for
Grade 9-10
Level
All levels
Class format
One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)
Class Introduction
This is a sequence of lessons suitable for an incoming high-school student or a 9th/ 10th grader. Students will develop their critical reading skills. They will also learn to write analytically.
Outcome
After completing the course, students are expected to reach the following goals:
- Learn about literary elements (irony, theme, characterization, etc)
- Read John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
- Write literary analysis paragraphs
- Write a literary analysis essay
Course Content
Texts:
Students should purchase a copy of Of Mice and Men. You can use the ISBN identification codes below in order to find the right copy:
- ISBN-10: 0140177396
- ISBN-13: 978-0140177398
| Lesson | Topics |
| 1 | Of Mice and Men Pre-Reading |
| 2 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Importance of Setting |
| 3 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; The Power of Imagery |
| 4 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Characterization, Theme, and Point of View |
| 5 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; An Introduction to Symbolism in Literature |
| 6 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Dreams and Themes |
| 7 | Vocabulary; Comprehension Questions; Tying it all Together |
| 8 | Writing an Analytical Essay Structure, Style, Requirements, Thesis Statements |
| 9 | Analytical Essay Writing Workshop Introductions, Quote Integration, Analysis |
| 10 | Analytical Essay Writing Workshop MLA Form, Works Cited, Conclusions |
Feedback
Students and their parents will receive brief feedback after each class regarding the student’s general participation in class. Students will also receive feedback on graded assignments via email.
Need to prepare?
To best prepare for this program, we recommend reading:
