# data[].attributes.headline
VIDEO: BACKGROUND OF 451 AND FIRST PARTS 

# data[].attributes.subject
VIDEO: BACKGROUND OF 451 AND FIRST PARTS 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Open currency, time zone, and language settings

Join

Jump in any time! This is an ongoing class taught by a 16-year veteran teacher, students will read, sketchnote, examine, and discuss the classic novels and plays. Spring novel is Fahrenheit 451

Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the class

Grading

Families that would like graded assignments and feedback will have that option

Show All 3 Details

Class Experience

Why Take This Course?
This class suits learners eager to cultivate a deeper appreciation for timeless literary works, boost their speaking skills through lively discussions, sharpen their analytical writing with insightful visual literary explorations, enhance their reading comprehension in a learner-led environment, and follow a flexible structure that encourages individual pacing while reinforcing structure.

Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for teens who are enthusiastic about reading and sharing ideas, students wanting to bolster their confidence in literary analysis and sketchnoting skills, and those who wish to engage meaningfully with peers through discussions. Exposure to classic literature primes learners for the rigors of college-level courses.

Curriculum Overview
The ongoing course explores various timeless themes through a flexible yet structured reading schedule. Each unit focuses on classic novels, plays, or essays, allowing ample time to delve deeply into their richness.

Reading Schedule: Weekly reading assignments (no more than nine pages per night) are provided, along with optional sketchnoting projects for those desiring feedback.

Teaching Approach
Employing a mix of Socratic questioning and targeted instruction, Jordan guides students through complex texts while nurturing critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis in a warm, inclusive environment.

Inclusivity & Content Note
Sensitive themes found in classic literature are tackled, so reviewing the reading list to ensure alignment with a learner's interests and readiness is encouraged. Jordan embraces inclusivity in the classroom, warmly welcoming neurodivergent students and those with unique social and/or learning needs.

This learner-led course begins with Fahrenheit 451, chosen by the instructor, while subsequent texts are selected by class vote. A reading schedule will be updated with dates as soon as a new text is chosen.

Schedule for Fahrenheit 451



Jan 20-24:  Introduction to novel. Background. How to read this novel for success.   No pre-reading required!! After class #1: Read after class for homework: page 15 (Hearth and the Salamander) that starts with the sentence: " It was a pleasure to burn"... to page 22 using this version of the book as your guide (60th anniversary edition by Simon and Schuster): https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf   Stop when you reach: "How rarely did other people's faces take of you and throw back to you your own expression, your own innermost trembling thought?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Jan 27-31: Time and Its Impact: HW: Close reading of pages 8 -9

Feb 3-7: he Dystopian Landscape: Exploring the setting and its implications. Read after class for homework: Pages 23-30. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Don't you remember?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 10-14: The Role of Fire: Symbolism and the duality of destruction and renewal. Read after class for homework: Pages 31-39. Stop when you get to the sentence: "But Montag did not move and only stood thinking of the ventilator grill in the hall at home and what lay hidden behind the grill." (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 17-24: The Power of Knowledge: Why knowledge is vital and its consequences in society. Read after class for homework: Pages 40-49. Stop when you get to the sentence: You were simply cleaning up. (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 24-28: Individual vs. Society: The struggle between conformity and individuality.  Read after class for homework: Pages 49-57. Stop when you get to the sentence: "What a shame! You're not in love with anyone!" And why not? (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 3-7: The Impact of Technology: How technology shapes relationships and communication. Read after class for homework: Pages 58-66. Stop when you get to the sentence: "How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 10-14: The Nature of Happiness: What does true happiness mean in a controlled society? Read after class for homework: Pages 67-74. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Montag held his breath."  (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 17-21: Voices of Rebellion: Focusing on characters who challenge the status quo. Read after class for homework: Pages 75-83. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Here now," said Montag. "We'll start over again, at the beginning." (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 24-28: The Echoes of the Past: How history shapes identity in a future society.
Read after class for homework: Pages 84-92. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Call the guard." "The man's off-" (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 31-April 4: The Illusion of Freedom: Understanding the concept of freedom in a dystopia. Read after class for homework: Pages 93-101. Stop when you get to the sentence: "The hands tore the flyleaf and then the first and then the second page."  (Fahrenheit 451)

April 7-11: The Role of Media: Analyzing the portrayal of media and its societal influence. Read after class for homework: Pages 102-110. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Two Caesareans turned the trick, yes, sir." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 14-18: The Power of Literature Why books matter and their role in our lives. Read after class for homework: Pages 111-119. Stop when you get to the sentence: ""Old man," he said, "stay with me." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 21-25: Emotional Disconnect. Exploring relationships in an emotionally barren world. Read after class for homework: Pages 120-128. Stop when you get to the sentence: "There are no consequences and no responsibilities. Except that there are." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 28-May 2: Symbols of Oppression. Identifying symbols that represent control and surveillance. Read after class for homework: Pages 129-137. Stop when you get to the sentence: "He thought of Faber." (Fahrenheit 451)

May 5-9: The Journey of the Protagonist: A deep dive into Montag's transformation and challenges. Read after class for homework: Pages 137-146. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Even though practically everything's air-borne these days and most of the tracks are abandoned, the rails are still there, rusting." (Fahrenheit 451)

May 12-16: The Future of Humanity. Discussing potential futures based on present actions. Read after class for homework: Pages 146-155. Stop when you get to the sentence: "The sun burned every day. It burned Time."  (Fahrenheit 451)

May 19-23:  Community vs. Isolation. The importance of community in a disconnected world. Read after class for homework: Pages 155-164. Stop when you get to the sentence:" Darkness."  (Fahrenheit 451)

May 26-30: Martyrs of Knowledge. Examining characters who sacrifice for the sake of truth. Read after class for homework: Pages 165-173. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Once the bomb release was yanked, it was over." (VOTE ON NEXT TEXT!)

Learning Goals

- Read texts critically
- Analyze meaning in text
- Use skechnotes to summarize and explore text in a relaxed, social setting

Jordan Kohanim embraces inclusivity in the classroom, warmly welcoming neurodivergent students and those with unique social and/or learning needs. She has a particular affinity for supporting ADHD and visual learners.

Sensitive themes found in classic literature are addressed in this course, so reviewing the reading list to ensure alignment with a learner's interests and readiness is encouraged. Jordan Kohanim advises every learner and parent to familiarize themselves with the text content and consult Common Sense Media. This site provides age-based reviews and ratings for literature, highlighting potential concerns such as violence, language, and sexual content.

Something to draw with and something to draw on. All texts are public domain and can be accessed for free via the Sources section.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

List of Possible Texts: 1. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf 2. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/11/pg11-images.html 3. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/read/ 4. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald PDF FOUND HERE: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200041h.html 5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm 6. The Crucible by Arthur Miller PDF FOUND HERE: https://dn790003.ca.archive.org/0/items/TheCrucibleFullText/The%20Crucible%20full%20text.pdf 7. Animal Farm by George Orwell PDF FOUND HERE: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100011h.html 8. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare PDF FOUND HERE: https://garbe.weebly.com/uploads/6/1/3/0/61303627/julius-caesar_full_pdf.pdf 9. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger PDF FOUND HERE: https://giove.isti.cnr.it/demo/eread/Libri/sad/Rye.pdf 10. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer PDF FOUND HERE: https://therustyquill.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/into-the-wild.pdf 11. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne: PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25344/25344-h/25344-h.htm 12. Dracula by Bram Stoker PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.html 13. The Call of the Wild by Jack London PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/215/pg215-images.html 14. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.raio.org/TKMFullText.pdf

Show All 5 Details

Teacher expertise and credentials

4 teachers have teaching certificates

4 teachers have a Graduate degree

9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree

Jordan Kohanim has been teaching high school English Language Arts for 16 years in the United States. She is a member of the Review Board for the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) and a nationally recognized speech and debate coach, working with students aged 9 to 18.

Jordan has served as a private tutor for over 50 families, both virtually and in person. She holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from the University of Kennesaw with a minor in philosophy. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Emory University Debate Coaching Workshop and is certified through the Advanced Placement Board.

Jordan has presented to numerous teachers, students, and families on topics such as reading, research, writing, and effective presentation skills. Her dedication to education has earned her the Teacher of the Year award twice at public high schools where she taught.

Show More

Open currency, time zone, and language settings

English| $USD|America (Los Angeles)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Visual Lit's High School Classics: Ongoing Book Club

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Jump in any time! This is an ongoing class taught by a 16-year veteran teacher, students will read, sketchnote, examine, and discuss the classic novels and plays. Spring novel is Fahrenheit 451

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l8xC5yc5gTgkwLuXXIX7hOwKjn6MqGRP/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
"There is not terror, Cassius, in your threats" Explained in a Minute

# data[].attributes.headline
1. PRE-READING LITERARY ELEMENTS AND THEMATIC FOCUS

# data[].attributes.subject
1. PRE-READING LITERARY ELEMENTS AND THEMATIC FOCUS

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S0D_nnxgvBquSCTu3UHYWTNl3T7j_fXz/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.headline
1. LITERARY TERM OVERVIEW- WATCH THIS BEFORE THE READING/ ANALYSIS

# data[].attributes.subject
1. LITERARY TERM OVERVIEW- WATCH THIS BEFORE THE READING/ ANALYSIS

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UjheBoIzgScsH4DtK1TCIJZ-DUbTXn7_/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.headline
1. BOOK INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINT VERSIONS 

# data[].attributes.subject
1. BOOK INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINT VERSIONS 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
FAHRENHEIT 451 CLASS 18 SKETCHNOTE PART 1

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fNw23i0R_nWY2WepstcFvCj4i6swGayH/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
DENHAMS DENTRIFICE AND MONTAG'S LILLIES. CLASS 9

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Dystopian Fiction: How Stories Transform Your Mind

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KQ93NLA7eUIuEuULMDBUMBXsc18i8yny/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave - Alex Gendler

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION: "IT'S WHAT IS IN THE BOOKS...." (BUT THEY ARE VERY PRETTTTY..."

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION: "IT'S WHAT IS IN THE BOOKS...." (BUT THEY ARE VERY PRETTTTY..."

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Second Most Important Book in Dublin

# data[].attributes.headline
2. PLAYLIST ON YOUTUBE OF AUDIOBOOK IN FULL

# data[].attributes.subject
2. PLAYLIST ON YOUTUBE OF AUDIOBOOK IN FULL

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Why should you read “Fahrenheit 451”? - Iseult Gillespie

# data[].attributes.body
WHAT IS THIS THING AND HOW DO I WORK IT?

-This is a padlet

-You choose how you want to access the information, but I strongly suggest you don't do it in Slideshow

# data[].attributes.headline
1. QUICK REVIEW OF WHAT WE HAVE DISCUSSED SO FAR

# data[].attributes.subject
1. QUICK REVIEW OF WHAT WE HAVE DISCUSSED SO FAR

# data[].attributes.body
(FEEL FREE TO SKIP THE RECAP)

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION: MUSIC: This is where we hear how powerful music and jingles are. Listen to this song as an example of how moving music can be, emotionally

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION: MUSIC: This is where we hear how powerful music and jingles are. Listen to this song as an example of how moving music can be, emotionally

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
“THONGO LAM” [Led by NOLUBABALO & SINAWO]

# data[].attributes.headline
CONTEXT (STOP AT 4:52 TO AVOID SPOILERS)

# data[].attributes.subject
CONTEXT (STOP AT 4:52 TO AVOID SPOILERS)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fahrenheit 451 Context - Schooling Online

# data[].attributes.headline
JUST THE READING NO ANALYSIS OR SKETCHNOTING 

# data[].attributes.subject
JUST THE READING NO ANALYSIS OR SKETCHNOTING 

# data[].attributes.headline
1. SKETCHNOTE SECTION 1 WITH ME (READING INCLUDED)

# data[].attributes.subject
1. SKETCHNOTE SECTION 1 WITH ME (READING INCLUDED)

# data[].attributes.body
Something to write on and something to write with.

A copy of the book Fahrenheit 451 (I suggest the Simon and Schuester 60th Anniversary Edition)

OR the link to the PDF version of the text found here: https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION: ALLUSION #1: ORTEGA Y GASSET SHORT

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION: ALLUSION #1: ORTEGA Y GASSET SHORT

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How This Spanish Thinker PREDICTED Our Modern Crisis (Ortega y Gasset) #JoseOrtegaYGasset

# data[].attributes.headline
3, EXTENSION: HOW DID WE GET HERE? HISTORY OF FREE SPEECH PHILOSOPHY 

# data[].attributes.subject
3, EXTENSION: HOW DID WE GET HERE? HISTORY OF FREE SPEECH PHILOSOPHY 

# data[].attributes.body
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-o2y6a1JxKe2AACHCoocaSB5_aYcrTwP/view?usp=sharing

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION: TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE ABOUT THE SHORT STORY I MENTIONED IN THE SKETCHNOTE 

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION: TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE ABOUT THE SHORT STORY I MENTIONED IN THE SKETCHNOTE 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - Twilight-Tober Zone

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION: THE FOOL (FAMOUS PAINTING) 

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION: THE FOOL (FAMOUS PAINTING) 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Stańczyk by Jan Matejko #art #history #arthistory

# data[].attributes.headline
3. EXTENSION: CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF EDUCATION: SIR KEN ROBINSON 

# data[].attributes.subject
3. EXTENSION: CHANGING THE PARADIGM OF EDUCATION: SIR KEN ROBINSON 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
RSA ANIMATE: Changing Education Paradigms

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
What is McCarthyism? And how did it happen? - Ellen Schrecker

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Who am I? A philosophical inquiry - Amy Adkins

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION OF CLASS 1 WITH ANALYSIS (NO READING INCLUDED)

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION OF CLASS 1 WITH ANALYSIS (NO READING INCLUDED)

# data[].attributes.headline
3. EXTENSION: MORE ABOUT STANCZYK BY MATEJKO

# data[].attributes.subject
3. EXTENSION: MORE ABOUT STANCZYK BY MATEJKO

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
English Professor Gives Summary, Context, and Analysis of Matthew Arnold's "Dover Beach" for ICSE

# data[].attributes.headline
2. EXTENSION: MUSIC TIE-IN: OFF AGAIN, ON AGAIN, FINNEGAN

# data[].attributes.subject
2. EXTENSION: MUSIC TIE-IN: OFF AGAIN, ON AGAIN, FINNEGAN

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Off Again, On Again, Gone Again Finnegan (1910)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Thomas Hardy to be removed from exam syllabus... | Jeff Moody reports

# data[].attributes.headline
3. EXTENSION: ARE WE BORED SPOILED CHILDREN?

# data[].attributes.subject
3. EXTENSION: ARE WE BORED SPOILED CHILDREN?

# data[].attributes.headline
4. EXTENSION: HOW DO VIDEO GAMES KEEP US HOOKED? (LIKE MONTAG FALLING DOWN THE WATERFALL FROM TODAYS READING) 

# data[].attributes.subject
4. EXTENSION: HOW DO VIDEO GAMES KEEP US HOOKED? (LIKE MONTAG FALLING DOWN THE WATERFALL FROM TODAYS READING) 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Dr Andrew Huberman - DANGERS of Video Game Addiction ⚠️⚠️

# data[].attributes.headline
3. EXTENSION: SHORT FICTION: "THE PEDESTRIAN" BY RAY BRADBURY 

# data[].attributes.subject
3. EXTENSION: SHORT FICTION: "THE PEDESTRIAN" BY RAY BRADBURY 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
THE PEDESTRIAN by Ray Bradbury (read aloud)

# data[].attributes.headline
5. EXTENSION: WHAT IS PHENOMENOLOGY SHORT 2

# data[].attributes.subject
5. EXTENSION: WHAT IS PHENOMENOLOGY SHORT 2

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Phenomenology and the Philosophical Attitude

# data[].attributes.headline
5. EXTENSION: WHAT THE MOVIE MADE THE PARLOR WALLS LOOK LIKE

# data[].attributes.subject
5. EXTENSION: WHAT THE MOVIE MADE THE PARLOR WALLS LOOK LIKE

# data[].attributes.headline
4. EXTENSION: "BRIGHT PHOENIX" BY RAY BRADBURY 

# data[].attributes.subject
4. EXTENSION: "BRIGHT PHOENIX" BY RAY BRADBURY 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
The Tower of Babel - (Biblical Stories Explained) | Shout of Triumph #shorts

# data[].attributes.headline
IN CASE YOU WANT TO DRAW ON THIS (DOWNLOAD/ PRINT OR DRAW ON YOUR PHONE)

# data[].attributes.subject
IN CASE YOU WANT TO DRAW ON THIS (DOWNLOAD/ PRINT OR DRAW ON YOUR PHONE)

# data[].attributes.headline
IN CASE YOU WANT TO DRAW ON THIS (DOWNLOAD/ PRINT OR DRAW ON YOUR PHONE)

# data[].attributes.subject
IN CASE YOU WANT TO DRAW ON THIS (DOWNLOAD/ PRINT OR DRAW ON YOUR PHONE)

# data[].attributes.headline
IN CASE YOU WANT TO DRAW ON THIS (DOWNLOAD/ PRINT OR DRAW ON YOUR PHONE)

# data[].attributes.subject
IN CASE YOU WANT TO DRAW ON THIS (DOWNLOAD/ PRINT OR DRAW ON YOUR PHONE)

# data[].attributes.headline
READING #1 (IN CASE YOU WANT TO JUST SKETCHNOTE WITHOUT ME INTERRUPTING YOU)

# data[].attributes.subject
READING #1 (IN CASE YOU WANT TO JUST SKETCHNOTE WITHOUT ME INTERRUPTING YOU)

# data[].attributes.headline
SUMMARY OF PART 1: THE HEARTH AND THE SALAMANDER 

# data[].attributes.subject
SUMMARY OF PART 1: THE HEARTH AND THE SALAMANDER 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fahrenheit 451 Summary - Part 1 - Schooling Online

# data[].attributes.headline
3. EXTENSION: WANT TO GET SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER NERDY?  DERRIDA MINI LESSON (ONLY FOR THOSE THAT ARE WANTING TO GO INTO DEEP ANALYSIS) FEEL FREE TO SKIP

# data[].attributes.subject
3. EXTENSION: WANT TO GET SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER NERDY?  DERRIDA MINI LESSON (ONLY FOR THOSE THAT ARE WANTING TO GO INTO DEEP ANALYSIS) FEEL FREE TO SKIP

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
CLASS 8 DERRIDA BONUS CONTENT ANALYSIS DERRIDA.mp4

# data[].attributes.headline
SUMMARY OF PART 2: THE SIEVE AND THE SAND

# data[].attributes.subject
SUMMARY OF PART 2: THE SIEVE AND THE SAND

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Fahrenheit 451 Summary - Part 2 - Schooling Online

# data[].attributes.headline
3. EXTENSION: WANT TO GET SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER NERDY??? (POWERPOINT ONLY)

# data[].attributes.subject
3. EXTENSION: WANT TO GET SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPER NERDY??? (POWERPOINT ONLY)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Rick and Morty - Finding Meaning in Life

# data[].attributes.headline
CLASS 16 READING (sorry for glitch at the end) 

# data[].attributes.subject
CLASS 16 READING (sorry for glitch at the end) 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Open currency, time zone, and language settings

Join

Jump in any time! This is an ongoing class taught by a 16-year veteran teacher, students will read, sketchnote, examine, and discuss the classic novels and plays. Spring novel is Fahrenheit 451

Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the class

Grading

Families that would like graded assignments and feedback will have that option

Show All 3 Details

Class Experience

Why Take This Course?
This class suits learners eager to cultivate a deeper appreciation for timeless literary works, boost their speaking skills through lively discussions, sharpen their analytical writing with insightful visual literary explorations, enhance their reading comprehension in a learner-led environment, and follow a flexible structure that encourages individual pacing while reinforcing structure.

Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for teens who are enthusiastic about reading and sharing ideas, students wanting to bolster their confidence in literary analysis and sketchnoting skills, and those who wish to engage meaningfully with peers through discussions. Exposure to classic literature primes learners for the rigors of college-level courses.

Curriculum Overview
The ongoing course explores various timeless themes through a flexible yet structured reading schedule. Each unit focuses on classic novels, plays, or essays, allowing ample time to delve deeply into their richness.

Reading Schedule: Weekly reading assignments (no more than nine pages per night) are provided, along with optional sketchnoting projects for those desiring feedback.

Teaching Approach
Employing a mix of Socratic questioning and targeted instruction, Jordan guides students through complex texts while nurturing critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis in a warm, inclusive environment.

Inclusivity & Content Note
Sensitive themes found in classic literature are tackled, so reviewing the reading list to ensure alignment with a learner's interests and readiness is encouraged. Jordan embraces inclusivity in the classroom, warmly welcoming neurodivergent students and those with unique social and/or learning needs.

This learner-led course begins with Fahrenheit 451, chosen by the instructor, while subsequent texts are selected by class vote. A reading schedule will be updated with dates as soon as a new text is chosen.

Schedule for Fahrenheit 451



Jan 20-24:  Introduction to novel. Background. How to read this novel for success.   No pre-reading required!! After class #1: Read after class for homework: page 15 (Hearth and the Salamander) that starts with the sentence: " It was a pleasure to burn"... to page 22 using this version of the book as your guide (60th anniversary edition by Simon and Schuster): https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf   Stop when you reach: "How rarely did other people's faces take of you and throw back to you your own expression, your own innermost trembling thought?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Jan 27-31: Time and Its Impact: HW: Close reading of pages 8 -9

Feb 3-7: he Dystopian Landscape: Exploring the setting and its implications. Read after class for homework: Pages 23-30. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Don't you remember?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 10-14: The Role of Fire: Symbolism and the duality of destruction and renewal. Read after class for homework: Pages 31-39. Stop when you get to the sentence: "But Montag did not move and only stood thinking of the ventilator grill in the hall at home and what lay hidden behind the grill." (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 17-24: The Power of Knowledge: Why knowledge is vital and its consequences in society. Read after class for homework: Pages 40-49. Stop when you get to the sentence: You were simply cleaning up. (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 24-28: Individual vs. Society: The struggle between conformity and individuality.  Read after class for homework: Pages 49-57. Stop when you get to the sentence: "What a shame! You're not in love with anyone!" And why not? (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 3-7: The Impact of Technology: How technology shapes relationships and communication. Read after class for homework: Pages 58-66. Stop when you get to the sentence: "How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 10-14: The Nature of Happiness: What does true happiness mean in a controlled society? Read after class for homework: Pages 67-74. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Montag held his breath."  (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 17-21: Voices of Rebellion: Focusing on characters who challenge the status quo. Read after class for homework: Pages 75-83. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Here now," said Montag. "We'll start over again, at the beginning." (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 24-28: The Echoes of the Past: How history shapes identity in a future society.
Read after class for homework: Pages 84-92. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Call the guard." "The man's off-" (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 31-April 4: The Illusion of Freedom: Understanding the concept of freedom in a dystopia. Read after class for homework: Pages 93-101. Stop when you get to the sentence: "The hands tore the flyleaf and then the first and then the second page."  (Fahrenheit 451)

April 7-11: The Role of Media: Analyzing the portrayal of media and its societal influence. Read after class for homework: Pages 102-110. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Two Caesareans turned the trick, yes, sir." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 14-18: The Power of Literature Why books matter and their role in our lives. Read after class for homework: Pages 111-119. Stop when you get to the sentence: ""Old man," he said, "stay with me." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 21-25: Emotional Disconnect. Exploring relationships in an emotionally barren world. Read after class for homework: Pages 120-128. Stop when you get to the sentence: "There are no consequences and no responsibilities. Except that there are." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 28-May 2: Symbols of Oppression. Identifying symbols that represent control and surveillance. Read after class for homework: Pages 129-137. Stop when you get to the sentence: "He thought of Faber." (Fahrenheit 451)

May 5-9: The Journey of the Protagonist: A deep dive into Montag's transformation and challenges. Read after class for homework: Pages 137-146. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Even though practically everything's air-borne these days and most of the tracks are abandoned, the rails are still there, rusting." (Fahrenheit 451)

May 12-16: The Future of Humanity. Discussing potential futures based on present actions. Read after class for homework: Pages 146-155. Stop when you get to the sentence: "The sun burned every day. It burned Time."  (Fahrenheit 451)

May 19-23:  Community vs. Isolation. The importance of community in a disconnected world. Read after class for homework: Pages 155-164. Stop when you get to the sentence:" Darkness."  (Fahrenheit 451)

May 26-30: Martyrs of Knowledge. Examining characters who sacrifice for the sake of truth. Read after class for homework: Pages 165-173. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Once the bomb release was yanked, it was over." (VOTE ON NEXT TEXT!)

Learning Goals

- Read texts critically
- Analyze meaning in text
- Use skechnotes to summarize and explore text in a relaxed, social setting

Jordan Kohanim embraces inclusivity in the classroom, warmly welcoming neurodivergent students and those with unique social and/or learning needs. She has a particular affinity for supporting ADHD and visual learners.

Sensitive themes found in classic literature are addressed in this course, so reviewing the reading list to ensure alignment with a learner's interests and readiness is encouraged. Jordan Kohanim advises every learner and parent to familiarize themselves with the text content and consult Common Sense Media. This site provides age-based reviews and ratings for literature, highlighting potential concerns such as violence, language, and sexual content.

Something to draw with and something to draw on. All texts are public domain and can be accessed for free via the Sources section.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

List of Possible Texts: 1. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf 2. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/11/pg11-images.html 3. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/read/ 4. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald PDF FOUND HERE: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200041h.html 5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm 6. The Crucible by Arthur Miller PDF FOUND HERE: https://dn790003.ca.archive.org/0/items/TheCrucibleFullText/The%20Crucible%20full%20text.pdf 7. Animal Farm by George Orwell PDF FOUND HERE: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100011h.html 8. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare PDF FOUND HERE: https://garbe.weebly.com/uploads/6/1/3/0/61303627/julius-caesar_full_pdf.pdf 9. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger PDF FOUND HERE: https://giove.isti.cnr.it/demo/eread/Libri/sad/Rye.pdf 10. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer PDF FOUND HERE: https://therustyquill.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/into-the-wild.pdf 11. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne: PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25344/25344-h/25344-h.htm 12. Dracula by Bram Stoker PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.html 13. The Call of the Wild by Jack London PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/215/pg215-images.html 14. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.raio.org/TKMFullText.pdf

Show All 5 Details

Teacher expertise and credentials

4 teachers have teaching certificates

4 teachers have a Graduate degree

9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree

Jordan Kohanim has been teaching high school English Language Arts for 16 years in the United States. She is a member of the Review Board for the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) and a nationally recognized speech and debate coach, working with students aged 9 to 18.

Jordan has served as a private tutor for over 50 families, both virtually and in person. She holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from the University of Kennesaw with a minor in philosophy. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Emory University Debate Coaching Workshop and is certified through the Advanced Placement Board.

Jordan has presented to numerous teachers, students, and families on topics such as reading, research, writing, and effective presentation skills. Her dedication to education has earned her the Teacher of the Year award twice at public high schools where she taught.

Show More

Open currency, time zone, and language settings

English| $USD|America (Los Angeles)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Visual Lit's High School Classics: Ongoing Book Club

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Jump in any time! This is an ongoing class taught by a 16-year veteran teacher, students will read, sketchnote, examine, and discuss the classic novels and plays. Spring novel is Fahrenheit 451

# data[].attributes.body
THE READING CALENDAR FOR THIS NOVEL IS BELOW

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Open currency, time zone, and language settings

Join

Jump in any time! This is an ongoing class taught by a 16-year veteran teacher, students will read, sketchnote, examine, and discuss the classic novels and plays. Spring novel is Fahrenheit 451

Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the class

Grading

Families that would like graded assignments and feedback will have that option

Show All 3 Details

Class Experience

Why Take This Course?
This class suits learners eager to cultivate a deeper appreciation for timeless literary works, boost their speaking skills through lively discussions, sharpen their analytical writing with insightful visual literary explorations, enhance their reading comprehension in a learner-led environment, and follow a flexible structure that encourages individual pacing while reinforcing structure.

Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for teens who are enthusiastic about reading and sharing ideas, students wanting to bolster their confidence in literary analysis and sketchnoting skills, and those who wish to engage meaningfully with peers through discussions. Exposure to classic literature primes learners for the rigors of college-level courses.

Curriculum Overview
The ongoing course explores various timeless themes through a flexible yet structured reading schedule. Each unit focuses on classic novels, plays, or essays, allowing ample time to delve deeply into their richness.

Reading Schedule: Weekly reading assignments (no more than nine pages per night) are provided, along with optional sketchnoting projects for those desiring feedback.

Teaching Approach
Employing a mix of Socratic questioning and targeted instruction, Jordan guides students through complex texts while nurturing critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis in a warm, inclusive environment.

Inclusivity & Content Note
Sensitive themes found in classic literature are tackled, so reviewing the reading list to ensure alignment with a learner's interests and readiness is encouraged. Jordan embraces inclusivity in the classroom, warmly welcoming neurodivergent students and those with unique social and/or learning needs.

This learner-led course begins with Fahrenheit 451, chosen by the instructor, while subsequent texts are selected by class vote. A reading schedule will be updated with dates as soon as a new text is chosen.

Schedule for Fahrenheit 451



Jan 20-24:  Introduction to novel. Background. How to read this novel for success.   No pre-reading required!! After class #1: Read after class for homework: page 15 (Hearth and the Salamander) that starts with the sentence: " It was a pleasure to burn"... to page 22 using this version of the book as your guide (60th anniversary edition by Simon and Schuster): https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf   Stop when you reach: "How rarely did other people's faces take of you and throw back to you your own expression, your own innermost trembling thought?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Jan 27-31: Time and Its Impact: HW: Close reading of pages 8 -9

Feb 3-7: he Dystopian Landscape: Exploring the setting and its implications. Read after class for homework: Pages 23-30. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Don't you remember?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 10-14: The Role of Fire: Symbolism and the duality of destruction and renewal. Read after class for homework: Pages 31-39. Stop when you get to the sentence: "But Montag did not move and only stood thinking of the ventilator grill in the hall at home and what lay hidden behind the grill." (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 17-24: The Power of Knowledge: Why knowledge is vital and its consequences in society. Read after class for homework: Pages 40-49. Stop when you get to the sentence: You were simply cleaning up. (Fahrenheit 451)

Feb 24-28: Individual vs. Society: The struggle between conformity and individuality.  Read after class for homework: Pages 49-57. Stop when you get to the sentence: "What a shame! You're not in love with anyone!" And why not? (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 3-7: The Impact of Technology: How technology shapes relationships and communication. Read after class for homework: Pages 58-66. Stop when you get to the sentence: "How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real?" (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 10-14: The Nature of Happiness: What does true happiness mean in a controlled society? Read after class for homework: Pages 67-74. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Montag held his breath."  (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 17-21: Voices of Rebellion: Focusing on characters who challenge the status quo. Read after class for homework: Pages 75-83. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Here now," said Montag. "We'll start over again, at the beginning." (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 24-28: The Echoes of the Past: How history shapes identity in a future society.
Read after class for homework: Pages 84-92. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Call the guard." "The man's off-" (Fahrenheit 451)

Mar 31-April 4: The Illusion of Freedom: Understanding the concept of freedom in a dystopia. Read after class for homework: Pages 93-101. Stop when you get to the sentence: "The hands tore the flyleaf and then the first and then the second page."  (Fahrenheit 451)

April 7-11: The Role of Media: Analyzing the portrayal of media and its societal influence. Read after class for homework: Pages 102-110. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Two Caesareans turned the trick, yes, sir." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 14-18: The Power of Literature Why books matter and their role in our lives. Read after class for homework: Pages 111-119. Stop when you get to the sentence: ""Old man," he said, "stay with me." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 21-25: Emotional Disconnect. Exploring relationships in an emotionally barren world. Read after class for homework: Pages 120-128. Stop when you get to the sentence: "There are no consequences and no responsibilities. Except that there are." (Fahrenheit 451)

April 28-May 2: Symbols of Oppression. Identifying symbols that represent control and surveillance. Read after class for homework: Pages 129-137. Stop when you get to the sentence: "He thought of Faber." (Fahrenheit 451)

May 5-9: The Journey of the Protagonist: A deep dive into Montag's transformation and challenges. Read after class for homework: Pages 137-146. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Even though practically everything's air-borne these days and most of the tracks are abandoned, the rails are still there, rusting." (Fahrenheit 451)

May 12-16: The Future of Humanity. Discussing potential futures based on present actions. Read after class for homework: Pages 146-155. Stop when you get to the sentence: "The sun burned every day. It burned Time."  (Fahrenheit 451)

May 19-23:  Community vs. Isolation. The importance of community in a disconnected world. Read after class for homework: Pages 155-164. Stop when you get to the sentence:" Darkness."  (Fahrenheit 451)

May 26-30: Martyrs of Knowledge. Examining characters who sacrifice for the sake of truth. Read after class for homework: Pages 165-173. Stop when you get to the sentence: "Once the bomb release was yanked, it was over." (VOTE ON NEXT TEXT!)

Learning Goals

- Read texts critically
- Analyze meaning in text
- Use skechnotes to summarize and explore text in a relaxed, social setting

Jordan Kohanim embraces inclusivity in the classroom, warmly welcoming neurodivergent students and those with unique social and/or learning needs. She has a particular affinity for supporting ADHD and visual learners.

Sensitive themes found in classic literature are addressed in this course, so reviewing the reading list to ensure alignment with a learner's interests and readiness is encouraged. Jordan Kohanim advises every learner and parent to familiarize themselves with the text content and consult Common Sense Media. This site provides age-based reviews and ratings for literature, highlighting potential concerns such as violence, language, and sexual content.

Something to draw with and something to draw on. All texts are public domain and can be accessed for free via the Sources section.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

List of Possible Texts: 1. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.eriesd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=35845&dataid=55011&FileName=Fahrenheit-451.pdf 2. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/11/pg11-images.html 3. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.folger.edu/explore/shakespeares-works/romeo-and-juliet/read/ 4. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald PDF FOUND HERE: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200041h.html 5. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm 6. The Crucible by Arthur Miller PDF FOUND HERE: https://dn790003.ca.archive.org/0/items/TheCrucibleFullText/The%20Crucible%20full%20text.pdf 7. Animal Farm by George Orwell PDF FOUND HERE: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks01/0100011h.html 8. Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare PDF FOUND HERE: https://garbe.weebly.com/uploads/6/1/3/0/61303627/julius-caesar_full_pdf.pdf 9. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger PDF FOUND HERE: https://giove.isti.cnr.it/demo/eread/Libri/sad/Rye.pdf 10. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer PDF FOUND HERE: https://therustyquill.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/into-the-wild.pdf 11. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne: PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/25344/25344-h/25344-h.htm 12. Dracula by Bram Stoker PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.html 13. The Call of the Wild by Jack London PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/215/pg215-images.html 14. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee PDF FOUND HERE: https://www.raio.org/TKMFullText.pdf

Show All 5 Details

Teacher expertise and credentials

4 teachers have teaching certificates

4 teachers have a Graduate degree

9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree

Jordan Kohanim has been teaching high school English Language Arts for 16 years in the United States. She is a member of the Review Board for the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE) and a nationally recognized speech and debate coach, working with students aged 9 to 18.

Jordan has served as a private tutor for over 50 families, both virtually and in person. She holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from the University of Kennesaw with a minor in philosophy. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Emory University Debate Coaching Workshop and is certified through the Advanced Placement Board.

Jordan has presented to numerous teachers, students, and families on topics such as reading, research, writing, and effective presentation skills. Her dedication to education has earned her the Teacher of the Year award twice at public high schools where she taught.

Show More

Open currency, time zone, and language settings

English| $USD|America (Los Angeles)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Visual Lit's High School Classics: Ongoing Book Club

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Jump in any time! This is an ongoing class taught by a 16-year veteran teacher, students will read, sketchnote, examine, and discuss the classic novels and plays. Spring novel is Fahrenheit 451

# data[].attributes.headline
INFORMATIONAL ARTICLE: THE RISE OF TELEVISION IN THE 1950s: 

# data[].attributes.subject
INFORMATIONAL ARTICLE: THE RISE OF TELEVISION IN THE 1950s: 

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Television transformed American society in the 1950s.