What's included
15 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be given a reading assignment each week.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
Students will read and discuss American Literary Classics. Students will write brief essays for homework assignments and have a 3-5 page compare and contrast essay due by the end of the semester. Classes will be in a lecture format. Students should bring "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" to the first class. Reading List will include: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum American Tall Tales by Mary Pope Osborne Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Freak the Mighty by Rodman Phillbrick Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson Poetry Carl Sandburg Emily Dickinson Langston Hughes
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 11
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 22
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 30
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Anne of Green Gables
Finish
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
William Alfred Council is a Freelance Writer / Digital Artist. He has a B.A. in English from Columbia University and is a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. He is also a member of the League of Graphic Novel Educators.
A lifelong fan of comics, William interned at Marvel Comics under the tutelage of Editor Gregory Wright. Both a Writer and Graphic Artist since 1992, William began servicing individuals, local churches and organizations under the company name: New Vision Enterprises.
Besides Computer Consultations, William has also taught basic business skills and successfully found funding for Not for Profit organizations. He is currently the President of Zephaniah Comics. He has published Heroic Visions: Superhero Role Playing Adventure Game, Against the E.S.T.: Heroic Visions Adventure Module and two ongoing comic books - The Zephaniah Chronicles and Ogden Tales. They are available at Amazon, RPGNow and DriveThruComics. Article credits include the Yahoo Contributors Network, Demand Studios, Writers Research Group, 3D Artist, Author's Connection, Money Maker's Monthly, Editor's Choice and Home Business Magazine.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $325 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-8 learners per class