Full Curriculum ELA 7th & 8th-Grade Nonfiction Reading & Essay Writing
Literacy Marvel by Miss Micaela White
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7th & 8th-grade students will complete a semester of ELA to strengthen their reading comprehension & writing skills by watching lessons paired with engaging assignments. This can be used as a homeschool curriculum & grades can be provided.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 8
In this self-paced, 8-week course, students will strengthen their reading comprehension and writing skills at a 7th & 8th-grade level. This class provides full curriculum for one semester of a 7th or 8th-grade language arts class. R E A D I N G O V E R V I E W: Students will read two informational texts in this class: “Penguins” by National Geographic and “Dr.Seuss Biography” by Biography.com. Reading skills taught in this class include: 📚 Examining text features 📚 Determining an...
2 units//8 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1"Penguins""Penguins"4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Text Features & Point of ViewWeek 2Lesson 2Cite the Text While Answering QuestionsWeek 3Lesson 3Determine the Meaning of Words & Figurative LanguageWeek 4Lesson 4Write an Objective Summary with Evidence From the TextUnit 2"Dr. Seuss Biography""Dr. Seuss Biography"4 lessons4 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 5Text Features & Point of ViewWeek 6Lesson 6Cite the Text While Answering QuestionsWeek 7Lesson 7Determine the Meaning of Words & Figurative LanguageWeek 8Lesson 8Write an Objective Summary with Evidence From the Text
📚 Examining text features 📚 Determining an author’s point of view 📚 Referring to the text when answering questions 📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of new words 📚 Writing an objective summary 🧾 Prewriting an essay by brainstorming potential topics and ideas 🧾 Drafting an essay by including specific support 🧾 Revising an essay to flow effortlessly while being organized and coherent 🧾 Editing an essay for grammar and spelling mistakes
Bachelors of Science in Secondary English Language Arts Education, Minor in Elementary Education Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Development 4 Years Experience Teaching English Language Arts Online Florida Teacher Certification in English Grades 6-12 with Reading and ESOL Endorsement
Homework Offered
Students will have assignments each week to aid in their development of the skills presented. In weeks 4 and 8, students will draft, edit, and revise a 5-paragraph essay.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be given feedback in response to their assignments. Grades can be issued upon request.Grades Offered
Grades can be issued upon request.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Assignments will be shared via Google Slides. You can use the Google Slides with a Google Account or download them as a PDF without an account. Please reach out to the teacher if you need any assistance.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/penguins-1 https://www.biography.com/writer/dr-seuss
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(147)
Welcome to Literacy Marvel, where our mission is to give every student the tools to express themselves, solve problems, and communicate effectively with others by empowering them with lifelong literacy skills. Our founder, Micaela White, an...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $100 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 8 learners
Ages: 11-14
