This class is taught in English.

: Express your opinion about the issue you want to focus on for your study and infer what the author’s opinion is about this same issue.
2. Describe a character in-depth and explain how various aspects of the character relate to other literary elements of the novel. (E.g: how does character relate to setting or theme?)
 3. Describe how a character’s personality, attitudes, conflict and relationships change and explain why these changes are important to the novel
4. Infer the author’s purpose for writing this novel. 
5. Explain how the author develops the theme in the novel. 
6. Make connections between the novel and any or all of the following: your personal world, aspects of human nature, society and the wider world, history..
7.  Create a list of quotes that describe character, conflicts, and theme.

Map the setting of the story. 
Create a timeline of the setting. 

I am both state-licensed and certified as highly qualified to teach middle school history and reading. I have taught in a public school classroom for over 15 years. I was the lead history teacher for my school as well as a district reading teacher of the year. Personally, I have spent much of my free time researching and traveling to historical landmarks in the United States and Europe.  I believe that in every story there are three stories: Each side's point of view and the facts. 

Homework Offered
Weekly discussion guides provided by the teacher.
Writing prompts for additional work outside of the classroom. 
Map the setting of the story.
Create a timeline of WWII in Europe. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Kahoot! review quiz
Grades Offered

The YA novel, "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys. Published by Penguin House books.