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High School English with Collin Welsh

176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -

The primary objective of Collin Welsh’s English classes will be focused on exposing students to a wide variety of important literary texts, styles of writing, and ways of thought. The classes will delve into the writing process and college-readiness. The most important element of this course will be a willingness to participate and open-mindedness.

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The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare Act 1

September 11, 2020 21:34 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Intro, Act 1.1, Act 1.2, Act 1.3, Act 1.4, Act 1.5...12th Grade English

American Revolution

September 02, 2020 17:44 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Howard Zinn’s “Tyranny Is Tyranny” & “A Kind of Revolution”, Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”, and The Declaration of Independence...overview, thoughts, and discussion questions. 10th Grade American Literature.

Drawing The Color Line by Howard Zinn

August 12, 2020 18:16 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Excerpts from “Drawing The Color Line” by Howard Zinn, Focus Points, and Discussion Questions. 10th Grade American Literature. Sources- A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn

Columbus, Natives, and the Casualties of Human Progress in American Life

August 11, 2020 18:31 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

An exploratory podcast featuring excerpts from Howard Zinn’s “Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress” and “There There” by Tommy Orange. Discussion Questions and Focus Points included...10th Grade American Literature.

Columbus, Natives, and the Casualties of “Human Progress” in American Life

August 11, 2020 18:31 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

An exploratory podcast featuring excerpts from Howard Zinn’s “Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress” and “There There” by Tommy Orange. Discussion Questions and Focus Points included...10th Grade American Literature.

Foundations of Government, Society, and Culture through the scope of American Literature

August 10, 2020 20:14 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

An exploratory podcast focused on why governments are formed, the birth of society, and the creation of culture. Sources... Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes and Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. 10th Grade American Literature

True Grit by Charles Portis Ch.7

August 05, 2020 17:54 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MB

Overview, Discussion Questions, and Thoughts...Senior Level English

True Grit by Charles Portis Ch.6

July 31, 2020 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MB

Overview, Thoughts, and Discussion Questions...Senior Level English

True Grit by Charles Portis Ch.5

July 31, 2020 19:28 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MB

Overview, Focus Points, and Discussion Question...Senior Level English

True Grit by Charles Portis Ch.4

July 29, 2020 18:59 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

Overview and Discussion Questions...Senior Level English

True Grit by Charles Portis Ch.3

July 29, 2020 18:47 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MB

Overview and Discussion Points...Senior Level English

True Grit By Charles Portis Ch.2

July 27, 2020 20:12 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MB

Overview and Discussion Questions for Senior Level English

True Grit by Charles Portis Ch.2

July 27, 2020 20:12 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MB

Overview and Discussion Questions for Senior Level English

True Grit by Charles Portis- Introduction & Ch.1

July 24, 2020 16:59 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

Introduction, Ch.1 Overview, Discussion Questions, and Thoughts. Senior Level English

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F.Scott Fitzgerald

July 16, 2020 16:35 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB

Overview, Discussion Questions, and Thoughts...10th Grade American Literature

Old Man at the Bridge by Ernest Hemingway

July 13, 2020 20:47 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

Overview, Discussion Questions, and General Focus Points. 10th Grade American Literature

The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway

July 09, 2020 16:32 - 7 minutes - 7.31 MB

Overview, Discussion Question, and Thoughts...10th Grade American Literature

The Capital of the World by Ernest Hemingway

July 07, 2020 19:56 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

Overview, Thoughts, and Discussion Question...10th Grade American Literature

The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber by Ernest Hemingway

July 03, 2020 20:52 - 9 minutes - 9.22 MB

Overview, Discussion Topics, & Focus Points. 10th Grade American Lit

Analytical Response Writing

June 25, 2020 20:29 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MB

Brief overview of Analytical Response Writing. Thanks to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Online Writing Lab for the additional notes.

Basic Poetry Analysis

June 25, 2020 19:17 - 1 minute - 1.83 MB

Sources: Jim Miller & Teach For America

Opinion Based Writing #1

June 23, 2020 16:46 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Overview of Opinion Based Writing (1st Edition) for grades 7th-12th.

Personal Narrative Writing

June 23, 2020 15:21 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MB

Simple Overview of Personal Narrative Writing for 7th-12th grade.

Introduction to 10th Grade American Literature

June 22, 2020 20:16 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MB

Overview of 2020-2021 English Course

Introduction to Senior Level English with Collin Welsh

June 17, 2020 20:56 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Breakdown of Semester 1 and 2 reading lists and course focus points

Intro

June 17, 2020 20:52 - 24 seconds - 390 KB

2020-2021 School Year