6th Grade Literature - Perspectives
This literature course will examine different perspectives.
William Council
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(205)
What's included
16 live meetings
16 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be given a reading assignment for each class. Each week class discussion is drawn from those passages.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6
This semester-long course will examine differences. Students should expect to read at least 6 books during this course. We will closely read each text and discuss the history (if applicable) behind the story. A Night to Remember: The Sinking of the Titanic by Walter Lord The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution by Linda R. Monk Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Witness by Karen Hesse The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Clover by Dori Sanders The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman
Learning Goals
methods of critical literature analysis
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
A Night to Remember
Chapter 5 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
A Night to Remember
Finish 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Wolves in the Wall
Finish 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Esperanza Rising
Chapter 5 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2016
4.9
205reviews
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
$21
weekly or $325 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
60 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class
