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Discovering Voice: Diction, Detail, Figurative Language, Imagery, Syntax, & Tone

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Ages 11-14
Live Group Class
In this 25-week class, students will work with mentor texts to discover and understand Voice (diction, detail, figurative language, imagery, syntax, and tone) through guided analysis and composition. Ask about Homeschool Group Options!
Average rating:
4.5
Number of reviews:
(12 reviews)

Live video meetings
2x per week, 25 weeks
3-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

50 live meetings
37 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 9
This 25-week, twice-a-week, 45 minute class covers diction, detail, figurative language, imagery, syntax, and tone. Understanding Voice (diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone) is a key component of success in all writing and reading required of high school and college students in all subjects. Mastery of Voice is crucial for success in all AP (Advanced Placement) classes with writing components.  

Every class will cover two different Voice components using mentor texts, analysis, discussion, rewriting, and writing for application. 

The class will begin with "Brain Warmer" focused on either diction, detail, figurative language, imagery, syntax, or tone) to prepare the students for what will be covered during the class. The class will then be structured in two mini-class segments: the first will cover analysis and practice on one component, the second focused on another component. Both mini-classes are structure in the following manner:
1. A short introduction to the Voice component
2. Reading and Analysis of a mentor passage - using the lesson's Voice component as the lenses
3. Two written and spoken discussions focused on the rhetorical decisions being made and the implications/purpose
4. A short writing assignment applying what was learned in steps 1, 2, and 3.

Every class will include a brief lecture, followed by writing/then verbal discussion, followed by writing and sharing (if so desired by individual students). 

Students will learn with lectures, slides, printable handouts, and discussion.

This is a foundational Voice class. Students should be in a 7th-9th grade class. This class does not build on previously covered material in earlier class; students can enroll in the class at any point during the 25 weeks.

Week 1
(Wednesday) - Diction & Details
(Friday) - Imagery & Syntax
Week 2
(Wednesday) - Tone & Diction
(Friday) - Detail & Imagery
Week 3
(Wednesday) - Syntax & Tone
(Friday) - Diction & Detail
Week 4
(Wednesday) - Imagery & Syntax
(Friday) - Tone & Diction
Week 5
(Wednesday) - Detail & Imagery
(Friday) - Syntax & Tone
Week 6
(Wednesday) - Diction & Detail
(Friday) - Imagery & Syntax
Week 7
(Wednesday) - Tone & Diction
(Friday) - Detail & Imagery
Week 8 
(Wednesday) - Syntax & Tone
(Friday) - Diction & Detail
Week 9
(Wednesday) -  Imagery & Syntax
(Friday) - Tone & Diction
Week 10
(Wednesday) - Detail & Imagery
(Friday) - Syntax & Tone
Week 11
(Wednesday) - Diction & Detail
(Friday) - Imagery & Syntax
Week 12
(Wednesday) - Tone & Diction
(Friday) - Detail & Imagery
Week 13
(Wednesday) - Syntax & Tone
(Friday) - Diction & Detail
Week 14
(Wednesday) - Imagery & Syntax
(Friday) - Tone & Diction
Week 15
(Wednesday) - Detail & Imagery
(Friday) - Syntax & Tone
Week 16
(Wednesday) - Diction & Detail
(Friday) - Imagery & Syntax
Week 17
(Wednesday) - Tone & Diction
(Friday) - Detail & Imagery
Week 18
(Wednesday) - Syntax & Tone
(Friday) - Diction & Detail
Week 19
(Wednesday) - Imagery & Syntax
(Friday) - Tone & Diction
Week 20
(Wednesday) - Detail & Imagery
(Friday) - Syntax & Tone
Week 21
(Wednesday) - Diction & Detail
(Friday) - Imagery & Syntax
Week 22
(Wednesday) - Tone & Diction
(Friday) - Detail & Imagery
Week 23
(Wednesday) - Syntax & Tone
(Friday) - Diction & Detail
Week 24 
(Wednesday) - Imagery & Syntax
(Friday) - Tone & Diction
Week 25
(Wednesday) - Imagery & Syntax
(Friday) - Tone & Diction

Learning Goals

Students will learn, apply, and gain foundational mastery of Voice: diction, detail, figurative language, imagery, syntax, and tone.

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need to print off the week's pdf for lessons.
1" binder (recommended for storing work and writing)
pencils, pens
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using mentor texts, guided notes, and thinking/writing prompts throughout the class.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
4.5
12reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Alabama Huntsville
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Alabama Huntsville
I am a certified secondary English teach with a BA and MA in English. I have tutored AP Human Geography, AP World History, AP US History, AP Government/Econ., AP Language, and AP Literature 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.

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