7th Grade English Literature
Students will explore new literary worlds and discuss both writing technique and narrative 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. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass 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 CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 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.
Joined April, 2016
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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 57 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-10 learners per class
