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English 1 Grade 9: Explorers Unlocking the World of Words Semester 1
Kathie Harsch
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(41)
In this 1st semester course grade 9 homeschoolers embark on a captivating journey through the realms of literature, vocabulary, & creative expression - analyzing classics, crafting tales, developing communication skills - bon voyage!
Class experience
US Grade 9
OVERVIEW OF 9th GRADE ENGLISH I SEMESTER 1: In this semester's course, I won’t teach you what to think, but HOW to think and how to get those ideas into your own words through a variety of texts and projects. We will expand on your reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and critical thinking skills. WHEN WE MEET/HOMEWORK: This course meets three days per week, and at least one hour of reading will need to be done outside of class to prepare for our discussions in class. Additionally, you may...
We will expand on your reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and critical thinking skills through inquiry-based study of texts and projects.
I have taught English Language Arts for the past 27 years in the public school system in grades 6-9. I love teaching the joy of reading and writing with my students, and they seem to enjoy our time together as well. I have taught the above literature during most of those 27 years, so I am mindful of keeping out any of my own personal biases by focusing on student thought and debate that is respectful and text-based. I have also taken classes in teaching about the Holocaust as well as visiting both the Florida Holocaust museum as well as the National Holocaust museum. I have also personally studied the Civil Rights era to learn more about human rights issues as well as issues related to the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. I believe in an inclusive environment, which is why I choose to teach on Outschool. I'm also a writer and blogger with several published books and a variety of articles on my blog, Teach2Write for teachers.
Homework Offered
You will need to read texts outside of class to be prepared for class discussions. A few parts of projects may need to be done outside of class. For example the Generations Project interview is outside of LIVE class time. About 1 hour per week outside of LIVE class time, unless more time is needed, depending on your learning style.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will be using rubrics to assess your writing assignments and projects. I will be providing weekly written reports to both learners and parents to keep learners on target for completion.Grades Offered
Students will need a personal Google account (parental guardian of course) so they can get all the materials I will be sharing with them. I will be putting all assignments including homework inside Google Classroom. This makes it easier for me to share files and collect assignments. The link to your section’s Google Classroom will be given inside the Outschool classroom.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This course will cover some literature that contains violence, references to racism, and suicide (Romeo and Juliet). Students will not be told what to think about any of the literature; however, I will not allow for an degrading comments about any ethnic or gender groups. I will encourage your learners’ understanding in an inclusive and supportive manner. Also, third party tools we may be using for learning and projects are: Google Classroom (to give assignments to students and collect them as well as share assessments to your child), Kahoot (for review games), GimKit (for review games), Pear Deck (interactive lessons), YouTube videos (for some lessons, background info, live performances of texts), Google Docs and Google Slides (for assignments and projects), Flipgrid (for projects), and Canva graphic design program (for projects), Google Forms (for quizzes).
I will also reference Learning for Justice and the Center for Racial Justice in Education in order to make sure that I am treating each topic in a sensitive, fair and unbiased manner. We will reference these texts for literary study and discussion -all of these texts can be Googled: Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect - scientific article With Friends Like These - essay Loser - short story At Dusk - poem Unusual Normality - personal narrative essay A Quilt of a Country & Making the Future Better Together - argumentative essays written in response to 9/11 The Lottery - short story The Cask of Amontillado - short story The Raven - narrative poem Love's Vocabulary - essay Having it Both Ways & Superheart - sonnets Romeo and Juliet Acts 1 & 2 Excerpts only - drama Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Excerpts only - drama Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Excerpts only - drama Romeo & Juliet Act 5 Excerpt only drama
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(41)
Hey there! My name is Ms. Kathie, and I am an Outschool 1:1 tutor for reading and writing. I teach the writing strategies and techniques that help middle school writers to take their reading and writing skills from good to fantastic. I offer...
Group Class
$60
weekly or $960 for 48 classes3x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
1-6 learners per class
