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9th Grade English and Literature (Semester 2)
Erica Sirratt
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(252)
In this 15-week class, students will read and discuss their way through two novels and several non-fiction texts. Based on the novels read in class, students will complete a literary analysis and research essay.
Class experience
US Grade 9
9th grade is the year to make it count! Everything students do ends up on a high school transcript. At this point, it's time to leave behind the basic book summaries and five-paragraph essays and move up to the big leagues. In this class, we're going to cover grammar concurrent with reading literature and writing. Each week, the class will start with a warm-up exercise to review/introduce concepts and allow students time to get into the classroom. My teaching style is very conversational,...
This class is taught in English.
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. Current list of professional development that helps me be a better teacher: - Indigenous People's History - Teaching Hard History - Framework for Teaching American Slavery - Homework Solutions for Your Middle or High School Student (relating to ADHD and executive function skills)
Students will need a copy of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," by Robert Louis Stevenson and Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice” by Bryan Stevenson.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The novels presented in this class include gothic elements, violence, civil rights issues, and brief mentioning of sexual assault (not descriptive). Topics in class will be discussed in a respectful, inclusive way.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(252)
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...
Group Class
$14
weekly or $210 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
50 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
3-13 learners per class
