This class is taught in English.

Alignment with Common Core Standards :

RL.5.2	Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.
RL.5.3	Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
RL.5.5	Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.
RL.5.6	Describe how a narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described.
RL.5.7	Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).
RI.5.2	Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
RF.5.4.C	Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary.
W.5.1.A	Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
W.5.1.C	Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
W.5.2.D	Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
W.5.3.B	Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
W.5.3.D	Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
W.5.4	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.5.1.A	Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

I have a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature and currently studying a Masters degree.
Qualified Literacy Teacher in Primary and Secondary Schools.
Qualified English Language Teacher with TEFL.

Homework Offered
This class will have two homework assignments - one per week. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

The Lorax movie 2012 (learners will watch outside of class)