Grade 9 & 10 English Literature and Language Arts (ELA): Self-Paced
This 15-week course will cover the 9th & 10th grade common core standards. This is a great opportunity for homeschooled learners to get a complete ELA instruction or for those requiring extra help or enrichment after school.
Ms. Caldwell, B.A. Adv. English Literature, M.Mus.
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4.9
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What's included
15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Essays, creative projects, audio or podcast reflections, journals, media analysis, reading responseCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 10
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This 15-week course will cover 9th & 10th Grade English Languages Arts Common Core Standards in a multi-age setting.
Homeschooled students can benefit from a full and complete curriculum whereas students who are already taking high school ELA can enroll for additional support, practice, or enrichment.
Literacy development is a lifelong journey that is composed of many complex concepts and understandings that are not limited to the written Western page. In 2024, reading and writing has taken on new lengths. Importantly, we are now exposed to a much wider variety of literature in the form of film, documentary, theatre, podcast, blogs, songs, webpages, magazine articles, and so much more. Literacy includes the capacity to learn to communicate, read, write, think, explore, and solve problems. Literacy skills are used in paper, digital, and live interactions where people:
* analyze critically and solve problems
* understand and communicate meaning
* create a variety of creative and analytic content
* read, view, and listen for fun
* make connections both personally and intertextually
* engage in personal summaries and analyses
* and more!
With examples, support, and practice, students will have the opportunity to deepen their critical skills as they work with fun, poignant, age-appropriate, and engaging content… all the while participating in focused conversations and completing core standards.
Weekly schedule:
Video lesson with exposure and instruction of the assigned literature and writing assignments. They will leave with a literary assignment (written, video, audio, or graphic) at the end of each lesson to be submitted if they would like feedback on them.
I provide written feedback on all submitted assignments and can grade assignments upon request.
Learners should be prepared to engage with the material to the best of their personal abilities. I will make sure that all learners feel safe, welcome, and leave with a positive view of literacy!Learning Goals
Develop critical analysis and problem-solving skills by engaging with diverse forms of literature and media and practicing techniques for understanding and interpreting content.Enhance communication skills through a variety of written, audio, visual, and graphic assignments that allow you to express their thoughts creatively and analytically.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
The Mechanics of Storytelling and Importance of Literary Studies
Why study literature, anyway? Lesson 2:
The Mechanics of Writing and the Importance of Communication
Why study writing, anyway? Lesson 3:
Identity & Writing
Writing prompts: creating and engaging with your writer's avatar Lesson 4:
Nimona (Graphic Novel): Part 1
The graphic novel format Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to meet learners' individual and personal needs and can accommodate ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, amongst others.
Parental Guidance
Parents are the best judge of their learners' sensitivities and maturity. Some of the pieces we will read are intense, and a few bring up sensitive issues, such as innate violence. I would be happy to provide links for parents to preview any of the literature they are concerned about.
Supply List
Nimona (Graphic Novel) by ND Stevenson From the Ashes (modern novel) by Jesse Thistle poetryfoundation.org
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Université Laval
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Manitoba
Bachelors (4.2 GPA) in English Literature and Music
Masters degree (4.0 GPA) in Composition
MEd (in progress)
I have 20 years experience working with teens with academics and creativity, whether it may be with sharpening writing skills, honing in on proper grammar, and even discovering one's true writer's voice. Literature studies are the backbone of any society and bridge the gap between distant and not so distant timelines, ethnicities, cultures, and moral values that propel humanity forward.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 13-16
