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7th Grade English Semester 1
Erica Sirratt
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4.8
Number of reviews:(265)
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In this 15-week class, students will read and discuss "The Giver" and "A Christmas Carol," while covering key elements of literature and vocabulary. Students will also work step-by-step to complete a biographical essay.
Class Experience
US Grade 7
In 7th grade, students are still working on things like grammar and punctuation, but also working on bigger things like interpreting literature and completing research-based writing. In this class, we're going to cover grammar and vocabulary concurrent to reading literature and writing. My teaching style is very conversational, but structured. My goal is to make class as interactive as possible but cover the necessary topics. Discussion will be a big part of the class and all students will be...
This class is taught in English.
- Understanding literature through text analysis
- Explore the steps of the writing process
- Elements of creative writing
I have a bachelor's degree in writing and journalism. I worked as a journalist for over five years and won several awards during my career. A large portion of my college years was spent studying creative and essay writing. I have self-published a few fiction books and I am currently working on another. Before changing my degree to writing, my study focus was on education. This change has given me knowledge of teaching and writing. I have been teaching ELA since 2014, and I have been teaching on Outschool since 2020.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: There will be required homework each week. There will also be added enrichment assignments that students may complete to deepen their understanding of learned concepts.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will receive an itemized grade sheet that contains a breakdown of each assignment. Unless otherwise requested, students will receive this grade at the end of the semester.
Students will need copies of "The Giver," by Lois Lowry. If students want a physical copy of the book, they will need to purchase "A Christmas Carol" (the original version) by Charles Dickens.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
I have a lot of passions in life, but two of my biggest passions are reading and writing. One of my main goals is to create a love of literature. If a student can read well, the possibilities of what they can learn are endless. I believe that...
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Group Class
$15
weekly or $225 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
2-10 learners per class
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