$21

weekly

or $325 for 16 classes

7th Grade English Literature

Completed by 58 learners

Ages 11-16

Live Group Course

Students will explore new literary worlds and discuss both writing technique and narrative perspectives.

William Council

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(206 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 16 weeks

2-10 learners per class

60 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

16 live meetings

16 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. included

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

US Grade 7

This 7th Grade Literature Class is a Survey Course. The intention is to finish the discussion of a book every 3 - 4 weeks. The books rotate from the following list:

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (This book would take at least 3 weeks)
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkein
Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt (The Tillerman Cycle, Book One)
Dicey's Song by Cynthia Voight (The Tillerman Cycle, Book Two)
Night by Elie Wiesel
Nothing But the Truth by Avi
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien
The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank

Learning Goals

Methods of Critical Analysis

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

16 Lessons

over 16 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Night – Elie Wiesel

 Page 45

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Night – Elie Wiesel

 Page 82

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Night – Elie Wiesel

 Finish

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Diary of A Young Girl – Anne Frank

 Monday, July 19th 1943

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Students can either purchase the digital or print editions of these books from Amazon.com (I get books for all of my courses there) or borrow books from the library. Students will know at least a week in advance what the next book will be. The Gutenberg Project (https://www.gutenberg.org/) is an additional resource. It has over 54,000 free public domain ebooks.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

William Council

Joined April, 2016

4.9

206reviews

Profile

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.