$34
weeklyor $1,000 for 90 classes
ELA 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade- Taught by a Certified ELA Teacher Yearlong
New class
Ages 11-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
3x per week, 30 weeks
3-6 learners per class
50 min
What's included
90 live meetings
75 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Grade Level: Middle School (6th-8th Grade) This class is a 30-week course, 3 times a week. Teaching will include class discussions, lectures with slides, videos, learning games and activities, worksheets, and group projects. The class meets three times each week on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 weeks. Each class will with an opener and discussion about the lesson, followed by a literature discussion, convention lesson and a writing skill will be taught with a worksheet or project relating to the concept assigned for homework. The class will using books for the class reading, stories for comprehension and literacy skills, or writing comprehension notebooks/ loose-leaf paper to enhance the learning environment experience. Semester 1: Week No# 1 Introduction to ELA: Course overview and expectations Building a positive classroom culture for ELA Establishing reading and writing routines Week No# 2 Reading Comprehension: Analyzing fiction and non-fiction texts Identifying main ideas and supporting details Making inferences and drawing conclusions Week No# 3 Writing: Narrative writing: personal narratives, short stories Expository writing: informative essays, explanatory paragraphs Introduction to the writing process Week No# 4 Grammar and Language: Parts of speech and sentence structure Punctuation and capitalization rules Commonly misused words Week No# 5: Literary Elements: Plot, setting, character, and theme analysis Identifying literary devices in texts Comparing different genres (poetry, drama, prose) Week No# 6: Vocabulary: Context clues and word meaning Expanding students' vocabulary through reading and word games Week No# 7: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Preparing and delivering effective speeches Non-verbal communication and body language Semester 2: Week No# 8: Reading Fluency and Expression: Read-aloud activities and partner reading Emphasizing expression and tone in reading Week No# 9: Critical Thinking and Analysis: Analyzing media and advertisements Evaluating sources for credibility and bias Week No# 10: Research and Information Literacy: Conducting research using reliable sources Citing sources and avoiding plagiarism Week No# 11: Poetry: Exploring various forms of poetry Writing original poems and analyzing famous poems Week No# 12: Novel Study: Selecting a class novel for an in-depth study Engaging in discussions and writing reflections on the novel Week No# 13: Argumentative Writing: Constructing well-supported arguments Understanding logical fallacies and counterarguments Week No# 14: Media Literacy: Understanding media messages and bias Creating multimedia projects Week No# 15: Reading and Responding to Shakespeare: Introducing students to selected works by Shakespeare Analyzing themes, characters, and language Week No# 16: Reflection and Portfolio Building: Students reflect on their growth and learning throughout the year Building a portfolio of their best work Week # 17: Persuasive Writing: Crafting persuasive essays and editorials Using rhetorical devices to strengthen arguments Week # 18: Poetry Analysis and Creative Writing Analyzing classic and contemporary poetry Writing original poems in different styles Week# 19 Novel Study Engage in rich discussion about the novel Week# 20 Novel Study Engage in rich discussion about the novel Novel# 21 Novel Study Engage in rich discussion about the novel Novel# 22 Reading and Analyzing Short Stories Week # 23: Reading Comprehension Strategies Week# 24: Writing Process/ Conventions and Graphic Organizers Week #25: Argumentative Writing Week# 26: Argumentative Writing Week# 27: Narrative Writing Week#28: Narrative Writing Week# 29: Informational Writing Week# 30 Informational Writing
Learning Goals
This Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) course will be taught to common core standards. The learning goals of this class is to assist the learners' knowledge of literature, literary, grammar and language usage.
Other Details
Supply List
All class materials will be provided prior to the first-class session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide the ELA Curriculum, material and assignments to assist with the learning environment.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Greetings, I am a certified teacher of 23 years- K-8th Grade. I have a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. I have an endorsement in ESOL, Gifted/ HA, and Reading.
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