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The People of Sparks ELA Novel Study
Angelia Derrick (she/her)
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Students will read and analyze The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau while exploring science fiction; analyzing nouns, pronouns, and antecedents; and write a ballad and a short essay with the Moving Beyond the Page (MBTP) literature unit.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 7
This class uses the Moving Beyond the Page Language Arts curriculum. As such learners will use literature to learn language arts, develop their critical thinking and creativity skills, and use the 6+1 traits of writing approach (Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Presentations). A Summary of Skills will be provided when you enroll that tells you which state and national (US) standards that each unit covers for your own planning and any documentation...
I studied literature throughout my bachelor's program as part of the creative writing emphasis. I have been teaching middle and high school level students for several years how to analyze texts (movies and books), write essays, and creative writing. Published writer in nonfiction (articles and books) and fiction (short stories, novellas, and novels). Writing young adult fantasy and space opera under the pen name Angelia Almos. Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts: Creative Writing Certificates from Institute of Children's Literature Certificates from Institute for Writers
Homework Offered
Students will need to read and study the texts, do the weekly workbook activity pages, do short written responses outside of class, and research and write an essay.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Your Final Grade will be determined from your homework grades, project grades, and test grades. Projects grading rubrics will be provided with the assignment. Assignments, papers, projects, and tests will have due dates and late assignments will receive a deduction. Accommodations and extensions can be given when asked for before the due date. Learners can opt out of receiving a grade.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will need a word processor to write paper assignments, a journal/notebook/google doc is recommended for journaling thoughts and extra/non-workbook assignments, a printer to print up the workbook pages or pdf editor to do them on their computer, and a cell phone with a camera or scanner to turn in workbook pages. Families will need to purchase the Moving Beyond the Page student activity pages to download. Direct links to purchase the student activity pages will be provided after enrollment. MBTP Activity Pages - The People of Sparks - $4.99 The following text/book will be used throughout the class. Families may purchase (print, ebook, or audio) or borrow from their local library. Prices listed below were found on Amazon. The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau - $6.99 Rent/stream/borrow: City of Ember (2008) PG as one of the homework assignments after the first class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Outside sources may be referenced/used in the class for homework. Students will be referred to the Google Suite when it comes to some assignments, but they are welcome to use any word processor, slideshow presentation software, etc. that they normally use. Google suites does require a google email address to use, but students do not need to create their own account and are welcome to use their parents email address for the purpose of this class. Student DO NOT have to use Google Suites and are welcome to use any word processor or slideshow presentation software they have for their homework assignments. The People of Sparks is about conflict and groups of people becoming violent in their disagreements. There is a riot, an angry mob, fighting, and a character getting hurt using a weapon. City of Ember film has a creepy/scary giant mole that pursues the main characters in a scene.
This class uses the Moving Beyond the Page Ages 10-12 (6th/7th US) Language Arts curriculum. The People of Sparks by Jeanne DuPrau City of Ember (2008) PG
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(156)
Pronoun: she/her/hers NOTE: If you were looking at one of my flexible schedule classes and they are suddenly gone, yes, I still have them, and I am currently figuring out which classes will be able to go into the new self-paced designation that...
Group Class
$160
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-8 learners per class
