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9Th-12Th Grade - Close Reading: Poetry
Laura McVay
Average rating:4.1Number of reviews:(7)
In this 4-week, twice a week online class, students will learn how to Close Read and analyze Poetry through guidance, application, and feedback.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this 4-week, twice a week class, students will learn and practice close reading and analysis skills needed for Poetry through lecture, guided discussion, and group and individual practice. This class will provide direct reading, analysis, and writing instruction in relation to Poetry. As a class, students will work through the process of reading, analyzing, brainstorming, organizing, writing, and editing written responses to the poems they read. As part of this process, students will...
Students will understand the various strategies for successful close reading of poetry and will write a synthesis essay at the end of class to demonstrate understanding for a writing score and feedback.
I am a certified secondary English teach with a BA and MA in English. I have tutored collegiate academic writing since 2000. I have also tutored AP Language, AP Literature, Human Geography, AP World History, AP US History, and AP Government/Econ. for over 10 years. I have also tutored ACT English and ACT Reading for several years. The materials that we use is content that I have gathered and used with all my face-to-face students.
Homework Offered
Any writing or assignments not completed in class will be completed and submitted before the following class session.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will receive a participation scores for each class session. Students will receive a rubric score and feedback for their final writing project.Grades Offered
Print copies of files posted with this class. Pens, Pencils, highlighers, lined paper. Google Docs.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:4.1Number of reviews:(7)
I am an ACT English and ACT Reading specialist who is bringing my "in-person" expertise to OutSchool. After years in the secondary ELA classroom, I decided to focus on private sector tutoring. I teach ACT English and ACT Reading Prep, and I tutor...
Group Class
$50
weekly or $200 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-13 learners per class
