The following is a list of the skills that we will be covering as a class. These will be sprinkled in throughout the unit and they will build on one another. 
     - Plot Diagramming
     - Character Development
     - Conflict
     - Theme
     - Symbolism
     - Allegory
     - Research
     - Non-Fiction Reading
     - Non-Fiction Writing
     - Creative Writing
     - Analysis
     - Presenting
     - Debating
     - Various Literary Devices
     - Socratic Seminar Discussions
     - Annotating
     - Note-Taking
     - Prompt-Writing
     - Essay-Writing
     - Journaling
     - Introduce Research and Identify Expectations
     - Discuss the Informational Packet
     - Discuss Topics and Choice of Topics
     - Choose Good Sources
     - Develop Effective Note-Cards/Note-Taking
     - Develop an Introductions and Hook
     - Develop a Thesis Statement
     - Complete MLA Citations for Sources
     - Set Up a Works Cited
     - Write an Introduction
     - Create Appropriate In-Text Citation
     - Embed Quotes Correctly
     - Develop Paragraphs
     - Participate in Peer Reviews and Feedback Sessions
     - Address Teacher Feedback and Editing/Reviewing
     - Turn in Paper for Final Feedback
     - Present Ideas to Peers
     - Conduct Mini-Research Activities
     - And More!

I have been teaching professionally for over 5 years in both Missouri and in Colorado. I have been on Outschool for over two years and can provide links to classes where I teach the concepts of this semester-long class so you can look through them and look at the reviews to see how other parents and students have reacted to my courses. I am happy to answer any questions that you have!

Romeo and Juliet - A Play Study
     - https://outschool.com/classes/romeo-and-juliet-a-shakespearean-play-novel-study-of-romance-and-tragedy-FgcPqCYI?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Classic Literature - A Novel Study (A course where students choose the novels we read)
     - In this course, I have taught both Frankenstein and Oedipus Rex/
     - https://outschool.com/classes/classic-literature-novel-study-V9NC71b3?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
High School Research Skills: Level I
     - https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-developing-skills-CnfSxLHD?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
High School Research Skills: Level 2
     - https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-ii-perfecting-skills-SrlmIdgF?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Annotations: The Key to Close Reading (Non-Fiction Unit skills)
     - https://outschool.com/classes/annotations-the-key-to-close-reading-uaev8ybk?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.