Homeschool Middle School English Language Arts: World Literature, Section 1

🌍 WORLD LITERATURE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
A Discussion-Based Language Arts Class with Structure, Flexibility, and Rich Content

Looking for a literature class that’s both meaningful and manageable? Whether your learner loves to read or just needs a supportive way to grow in language arts, this class makes reading, writing, and thinking more engaging and less overwhelming.

🕒 FLEXIBLE + STRUCTURED = A GREAT FIT FOR HOMESCHOOL
Each week comes with clear assignments—but they’re not broken down by day. That means your family can adapt the workload to your schedule and your student’s learning style. Assignments include checklists so learners can take ownership, while parents can choose how much to simplify or enrich.

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📘 WHAT TO EXPECT EACH WEEK

This class helps students build confidence with reading, writing, and discussion. In each live meeting, students will:

     ✅ Participate in student-led conversations using Bloom’s question starters
     ✅ Explore key literary concepts with interactive instruction
     ✅ Make connections across cultures through global literature
     ✅ Prepare for class with flexible weekly assignments in reading and writing

🔗 A week-by-week breakdown is available in the syllabus.

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📚 LITERARY CONCEPTS COVERED

We’ll cover essential middle school English skills like plot structure, symbolism, irony, conflict, point of view, figurative language, characterization, and more, woven into projects and class discussions. These tools prepare learners for success in high school English and beyond.

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👩‍🏫 WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR

This course is ideal for students in grades 6–8 who have completed a grade 5 language arts course (from any setting).

     ✅ Students reading and writing at grade level can work independently
     ✅ Students needing support can participate fully with light guidance at home
     ✅ Reading level does not limit participation in live class discussion

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✏️ PART OF A FULL ELA CURRICULUM

This class can stand alone or be combined with writing courses and other literature sections for a full year of homeschool ELA.

📌 Pair with one of these writing classes:

Informative Research Essay (this class is offered as a live or self-paced class; this link is for the live option):
https://outschool.com/classes/essay-essentials-the-complete-informative-research-essay-gVAL0qKb

Argumentative Research Essay (Self-Paced): 
https://outschool.com/classes/writing-an-argumentative-research-essay-YIE7jMUK


📌 Add Additional Sections:

World Literature Section 2
https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-middle-school-english-language-arts-world-literature-section-2-Iyb7MQwx


World Literature Section 3
https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-middle-school-english-language-arts-world-literature-section-3-ixlyij8c

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🎓 READY TO ENROLL?

This class builds reading and writing skills, encourages thoughtful discussion, and meets learners where they are.
📬 Questions about level or placement? Feel free to reach out—I'm happy to help!

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💸 REFUND POLICY

Life happens! If you need to cancel, you’re welcome to request a full refund up to 10 days before the class begins. Just send me a quick message.