Texts lexile range from a 750-1000 (5th-7th grade reading level) and include topics from history, science, as well as other disciplines. Through the exploration of high-interest nonfiction texts, students will learn new academic vocabulary, analysis skills, practice incorporating textual evidence, work with annotation skills, paragraph writing, and more! Articles are read OUTSIDE of class each week. Post-class quizzes are provided each week. Each quiz is given on google forms and includes multiple choice as well as constructed response questions. All texts will be provided in a PDF format. I post articles about 5 days before the class. If you enroll and do not see this week's schedule, please message me before class.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR LEARNER HAS TIME TO READ THE ARTICLE BEFORE ENROLLING. 

Schedule:
1. Warmup writing prompt or discussion question
2. Vocabulary study 
3. Discuss Nonfiction Article Components
4. Notice and Note (Surprising information, questions, emotions)
5. Comprehension discussion and quote analysis


Summer/Fall Schedule

Week of 5/29: Animal Ethics/Animal Testing
Week of 6/5: "Can She Be Saved" (Animal Poaching)
Week of 6/12: Modern Folklore (Types of Textual Evidence)
Week of 6/26: "Anne Frank" Article (narrative nonfiction)
Week of 7/3: "Malala" Article (comparison)
Week of 7/10: "Worked to the Bone" (Child Labor Laws)
Week of 7/17: "How Candy Conquered America"
Week of 8/1:   "The Snake that Eats Florida"
Week of 8/10: "Should Stores Be Allowed to Spy on You?"
Week of 8/17: "Why Are Your Clothes So Cheap?"
Week of 8/24: "Is This True?"
Week of 9/7:   "Your Phone Could Ruin Your Life"
Week of 9/21: "Pros and Cons of Gaming
Week of 9/28:  "Parkour"
Week of 10/5: "Why Ancient Greek Mythology is Still Relevant Today"
Week of 10/12: "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
Week of 10/19: "Whispers from the Grave" (Nonfiction and Poetry Connection)
Week of 10/26: "Alcatraz"
Week of 11/2: "Urban Legends"

PARTICIPATION: 
Students may choose to keep cameras on or off as long as they briefly verify themselves with me at the beginning of the class (per Outschool policy). I do expect participation in this class. We cover quite a bit of material and it is essential that students discuss and understand the material. Being active participants helps them do so.

MISSED CLASSES
If your student misses a class, a recording will always be accessible on the classroom page. The PowerPoint lesson and notes are always available as well. Do note that learners that leave and then come back (i.e. pausing a subscription) may not be able to see my posts if I posted anything while they are away. Reach out to see if you missed anything. Recordings are unfortunately unavailable for weeks that your learner does not attend AND if they have not been present for a live class (Outschool Policy).

REFUND POLICY 
If your student is not able to attend in person but stays enrolled, refunds will not be issued. This is because the student can still access the materials, recordings, and receive feedback for assignments. I do provide refunds for emergency situations. If you have a tech or Zoom issue, contact Support and mention the Happiness Guarantee.