Students will be able to...
     - Participate in Reading, Writing, and Discussion Activities
     - Develop Skills that They Need to be Successful
     - Close-Read
     - Discuss Stories in a Socratic Seminar Discussion
     - Develop a Deeper Understanding of the Materials
     - Learn how to Analyze Skills 
     - Utilize the Skills in Our Own Writing
     - Collaborate in Discussions
     - Read and Write Every Single Day 
     - Ask Questions
     - Write Effective Analytical Paragraphs
     - Identify Elements of Plot and Plot Development
     - Annotate Text
     - Analyze Symbolism in Short Stories and Novels
     - Develop Plots for a Short Story
     - Analyze Character
     - Write a Character Analysis Paragraph
     - Examine Historical Context
     - Identify and Analyze Conflict 
     - Define Coming of Age
     - The Role of the Woman in the 1700s
     - Examine the College Application Process
     - Participate in a Higher Education Plans Discussion
     - Identify Themes and Messages of the Novel

This will be the sixth semester class for high school students that I run on Outschool. Below are links to the other semester classes. I have been teaching here for multiple years and have taught thousands of students in public schools, private tutoring, and Outschool classes. Shakespeare has a special place in my heart when working with students and research is an excellent way to learn how to write and develop paragraphs. Please feel free to check out these classes to gain a better understanding and feeling of my expertise.

Semester Classes:
     - Frankenstein and Oedipus Rex: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-english-a-semester-long-course-v8hZFmgO#usl0R3fRwf
     - Persepolis and As I Lay Dying: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-english-a-semester-long-course-gU17NRCz?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
     - Shakespeare and Research: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-english-a-semester-aSOujVyl?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
     - Life of Pi and And Then There Were None: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-english-life-of-pi-and-and-then-there-were-none-full-semester-E4qhysWt?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
     - Junior and Senior Year Skills: https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-english-fall-semester-zEpcFCvp?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Homework Offered
Students will be asked to complete all of their reading outside of class. If some of our writing work is unfinished after class, students will be asked to complete that work outside of class as well. But the majority of work will be completed in class!
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be given several formal writing assignments throughout the semester. While these are not tests, per se, they can be used as assessment pieces for homeschooling evidence, which many states and countries require. All formal writing in my class will be completed with multiple rounds of written and verbal feedback. Students will have the opportunity to work through their writing skills as a group and 1-1 with me in class!
Grades Offered
Grading - Students will have the opportunity to receive a grade in the form of their choosing.I am happy to provide a grade in the form of a percentage, letter, or both. I can also offer a formal letter for submission to state programs. I ask students throughout the semester about their needs for grading and am happy to work with parents to create a plan that meets their needs! Please note that Grading is NOT required.