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Full Curriculum ELA 7th & 8th-Grade Reading Fiction & Creative Narrative Writing

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.
Literacy Marvel by Miss Micaela White
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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will have assignments each week to aid in their development of the skills presented. Students will need to read about 50-70 pages per week in weeks 2-6. In the last two weeks, students will draft, revise, and edit narrative essays.
Assessment
Students will be given feedback in response to their assignments. Grades can be issued upon request.
Grading
Grades can be issued upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 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 one full novel throughout this class, "Bruiser" by Neal Shusterman, as well as two poems in the first lesson. Reading skills taught in this class include: 

📚 Summarizing and drawing inferences 

📚 Analyzing point of view 

📚 Referring to the text when answering questions

📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of figurative language 

📚 Writing an objective summary and explaining the theme 


W R I T I N G  O V E R V I E W: 

After finishing the novel, students will write a creative short story based on the novel. This could be what happens next, a diary entry from one character, etc. Writing skills taught in this class include: 

🧾 Prewriting a narrative by using a graphic organizer 

🧾 Drafting a narrative that aligns with the book

🧾 Revising a narrative based on constructive feedback 

🧾 Editing a narrative for grammar and spelling mistakes 


C L A S S  H I G H L I G H T S :

✅ 8 pre-recorded video lessons

✅ 8 reading assignments 

✅ Step-by-step writing guidance for a creative narrative essay

✅ Teacher feedback on all submitted work


🎉 Join Now and Embark on an Exciting Reading and Writing Adventure! 🎉
Elevate your reading comprehension, unleash your creativity in writing narratives, and engage with captivating stories. Enroll today to strengthen your skills, receive personalized feedback, and embark on a fun-filled learning adventure!
Learning Goals
📚 Summarizing and drawing inferences 
📚 Analyzing point of view 
📚 Referring to the text when answering questions
📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of figurative language 
📚 Writing an objective summary and explaining the theme 
🧾 Prewriting a narrative by using a graphic organizer 
🧾 Drafting a narrative that aligns with the book
🧾 Revising a narrative based on constructive feedback 
🧾 Editing a narrative for grammar and spelling mistakes
learning goal

Syllabus

3 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Unit 1: Introduction - Poetry
Lesson 1:
Emily Dickinson & William Shakespeare
Unit 2: "Bruiser"
Lesson 2:
Summary & Inferences
Lesson 3:
Elements of a Story
Lesson 4:
Figurative Language

Other Details

Parental Guidance
We will be reading "Bruiser" by Neal Shusterman which includes divorce, some physical abuse, and bullying. 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.
Supply List
Students will need the book "Bruiser" by Neal Shusterman.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 

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