High School Literature 1: Reading, Comprehension, Writing, & Literary Analysis

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Mark Slack, MA
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(38)
In this 12 week course learners will develop and improve their reading, comprehension, writing, and thinking abilities by thoughtfully examining and exploring two of the 20th century's greatest novels

Class experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Scholars will improve their reading, comprehension, writing and analytical abilities
Scholars will improve their academic, collaborative, and speaking confidence 
Scholars will discover the joy, importance, and impact of reading and writing skillfully
Scholars will discover the power of analytical and objective thinking processes
Scholars will increase their capacity to communicate orally and in writing at or above grade-level expectations
Scholars will learn how to create intelligent and thoughtful written responses to complex questions
I have taught English Language Arts and ESL at the middle and high school levels for nearly 15 years. I hold a BA in English Language and Literature and an MA in ESL with a focus on theoretical and applied linguistics.  Prior to my full-time work with students online I have served as an instructional coach, reading interventionist, building administrator and Secondary English Specialist for a large school district. I hold an active teaching license as well as a principal's license. My areas of expertise are English Language Arts (reading, writing, speaking), American and Historical Literature, Social and Emotional Learning,  Philosophy, Essay and Fiction Writing and Self-Improvement. 
Homework Offered
Students can expect to complete 1-2 hours of independent study per week outside of class. These studies are focused on reading, completing small writing tasks, responding to complex questions, and outlining material for larger written projects completed independently.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Scholars will be informally assessed throughout each instructional week through various demonstrations of learning such as short writing tasks, weekly assignments, discussion, collaborative work with peers, and explaining their thoughts on complex ideas presented in the novels
Grades Offered
Grades provided by request
Pencils/pens
Paper
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Access to Google Drive and Google Docs
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will not need access to YouTube. When/if a video clip is used in class it will be done via screenshare.  Video clips are used occasionally in order to provide background information and/or illustrate key points visually.

Students should have access to Google Drive (Google Docs at a minimum) in order to compose editable writing assignments, document their thinking, respond to questions, note academic vocabulary and make annotations. Google accounts can be created quickly and freely.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
YouTube
Google Drive
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(38)
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Thank you for the opportunity to share some information about my courses, background and educational values.

I am a certified teacher with 15 years experience instructing students in middle school, high school, and adult ELL programs. I... 
Group Class

$42

weekly or $495 for 24 classes
2x per week, 12 weeks
45 min

Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
5-10 learners per class

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