Composition 101 for Middle School Learners
In this 12-week course, students will learn to listen, read, think, and respond critically to different text types, express ideas logically in oral and written forms, and demonstrates interest in reading to meet various needs.
Teacher Jaquita, M.Ed.
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What's included
12 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. In this course, there will be homework assignments weekly. From text-dependent multiple choice assessments to formal multi-paragraph responses to essays, learners will have an opportunity to put what they've learned into practice immediately after class. Please review class syllabus for a weekly view of assignments.Assessment
Learners will have time after class to work on assessments. Each week, learners will have assignments that are due. There will be both informal and formal assignments throughout our semester.Grading
Each formal assignment submitted on time will receive written feedback scored against a rubric. Learners that do not want grades will still reveive written feedback that is not scored.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Welcome to my new composition course. This course was designed to help students in five major domains: oral language, fluency, listening comprehension, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. This curriculum is ideal for students that need additional support, practice, and enrichment in English Language Arts. Reading and writing are lifelong skills that learners will need to strengthen and develop as they progress in their academic career. Becoming a critical reader is an important part of a student's academic career. Reading critically requires learners to go beyond the surface level of a text and read closely for meaning. In this class, students will practice reading a variety of texts closely and answering text-dependent short answer questions and essay questions to strengthen writing skills. Whether your learner struggles with listening comprehension, reading comprehension, answering short answer questions, writes vague written responses, or simply needs additional practice, this class will be a great learning experience. Students will learn to communicate, read, write, think, explore, and solve problems to develop literacy skills. Today, these skills are used in print, online, and live interactions where people: * solve problems and think critically * communicate meaning * create content* read, view, and listen for entertainment and so much more! Join me for an engaging semester that will develop and strengthen your learner's reading and writing skills. Lesson Structure: 1. Introduction to Reading/Writing Concept: 5 minutes 2. Reading Selection/Text Annotations: 20 minutes 3. Guided Practice: 10 minutes 4. Independent Practice: 10 minutes 5. Wrap Up/Review/Exit Ticket: 5 minutes
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify key and descriptive details in a reading.Students will be able to explain how key details support their own ideas.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
"The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry
In this class, we will read a short story and answer closed and open ended questions that require learners to provide evidence to show and support their understanding of the text. Homework assignment will be due at the beginning of the next class. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
"Names/Nombres" by Julia Alvarez
In this class, we will read a short story that brings awareness to learners about how powerful words can be. After the reading, learners will be introduced to writing a formal correspondence letter to the author. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Formal Correspondence + Grammar + Punctuation Rules
In this class, we will continue drafting our formal correspondence letters and participate in a grammar and punctuation learning review and exercise. Letters will be due at the beginning of the next class. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
"I'm Nobody! Who are You?" a poem by Emily Dickinson
In this class, we read a poem and practice text annotations. Learners will also be introduced to a poetry analysis response. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The 'Click Clack Rattlebag' is a scary story. Please read prior to enrolling your learner to ensure your learner is fine.
Supply List
Writing Journal Paper Pen/Pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Georgia Southern University
I have ten years of teaching composition to learners of all ages.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $180 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-12 learners per class
