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English 1 Grade 9: Explorers Unlocking the World of Words Semester 2
Kathie Harsch
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(41)
In this 2nd 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
9th grade ELA description of class Semester 2 OVERVIEW OF 9th GRADE ENGLISH I SEMESTER 2: 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...
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. About 1 hour per week outside of LIVE class time, unless more time is needed.1 - 2 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 (Odyssey, Civil Rights era, war, the Holocaust). 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. Also, third party tools we may be using for learning and projects are: 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 be referencing the 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. The Gettysburg Address & Preamble to from The Declaration of Independence Poetry from Civil Rights era "I have a dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & Dr. King's eulogy by Bobbie Kennedy The Price of Freedom by Noreen Riols The Censors by Luisa Valenzuela excerpts from Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury in regards to themes of censorship, individualism, oppression, freedom from Night by Elie Weisel from The Piano by Wladyslaw Szpilman The End and the Beginning by Wislawa Szymborska Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi From The Cruelest Journey: 600 miles to Timbuktu by Kira Salake From the Odyssey Book 1: A Goddess Intervenes by Homer From the Odyssey Book 9 New Coasts and Poseidon's Son "The Cyclops" by Homer From The Odyssey Book 12: Sea Perils and Defeat "The Sirens" by Homer Siren Song by Margaret Atwood The Real Reasons We Explore Space by Michael Griggen
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...
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$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
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