1:1 Language Arts
In this 10 week course we will explore Elements of Literature through Fiction and NonFiction.
Kathy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Join us in this Interactive Language Arts class for adventure, friendship, and fun! In this class we will read and analyze popular novels. Our focus will be on reading comprehension, plot, setting, vocabulary, spelling, point of view, conflict, comparing and contrasting, and characterization. Students will learn through short lectures at the beginning of each class to learn the Elements of Literature. Each class period students will write, analyze, and read. Each week students will work in groups or pairs on a game or project to reinforce learning concepts. Students will create an Interactive Notebook. This class will be broken up into 4 Units: Realistic Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, and Nonfiction. Sample Schedule: Week 1: * Intro to Book: Frindle * Intro to the author * Intro to Elements of Literature and Realistic Fiction * Interactive Notebook setup * Reading Assignment * Vocabulary, Spelling, Analysis of Concepts Week 2: * Review of homework * Individual Writing Assignment * Vocabulary, Spelling Quiz * Reading Assignment Week 3: * Intro to Poetry * Create and design poetry books * Vocabulary * Poetry examples, write poems Week 4: * Poetry examples, write poems * Share poems from favorite poets * Poetry book due Week 5: * Intro to second Novel: James and the Giant Peach * Intro to Fantasy * Intro to the author * Quiz on Elements of Literature * Interactive Notebook setup * Reading Assignment * Vocabulary, Spelling Week 6: * Review homework * Individual Writing Assignment * Vocabulary, Spelling Quiz * Reading Assignment Week 7: * Review Homework * Group Project Assigned *Group Work * Reading Assignment Week 8: * Review Homework * Group Work * Group Project Due Week 9: * Intro to Nonfiction * Read nonfiction texts * Nonfiction writing assignment Week 10: * Nonfiction paired texts reading * Paired text writing assignment * Quiz
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Kathy and I live in Southern California. I love working with students all around the World and of all different ages. I mainly teach classes that are Language Arts based (reading, writing, spelling, and grammar). I also teach about Historical figures, especially if I can tie them into Literature. I also love teaching about animals, and doing story time for the younger kids.
I have been teaching for over 15 years. I have taught in traditional school settings, charter schools, home schooled my own children, and taught online. I have a BA in English as well as a K-12 Teaching Credential. I am very passionate about helping people learn to love reading and writing. I also love to help people that need a little extra help with spelling and grammar. It makes me so proud and happy to have a student tell me how much they think they are improving or to get answers correct on something they missed before.
My approach to teaching is interactive and hands on. I want my students to learn while having fun. I ask a lot of comprehension questions, group work, pair work, and projects (depending on the class). I try to do as much of the work in class as possible so that kids can still be kids once they are done.
My background is in English but I love History and Science too (especially the experiments). It wouldn't be unusual in one of my classes to have to make something that just pops into my mind because it seems fun. I love animals, chocolate, and all things Disney!Reviews
Live Group Class
$225
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-12 learners per class
