Reading Standards for Literature:

Analyze the structure of a text, including how it contributes to the overall meaning and effect.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text.
Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works.
Reading Standards for Informational Text:

Determine the main idea of a text and analyze its development.
Summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a topic.
Integrate information from diverse formats and media, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Writing Standards:

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured sequences.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
Speaking and Listening Standards:

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.
Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats and evaluate the motives behind its presentation.
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner.
Language Standards:

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

I have taught middle and high school English Language Arts for 17 years. I have taught English literature and composition for advanced students preparing for private high schools with even higher aspirations of attending ivy league schools. Previous experience:
*teaching all grade levels from grades 4 through 12
*tutoring adult college students in these areas as well
*teaching students with minimal English and have taught seventh grade students who read at first grade level. 
I have achieved great success for myself while completing courses in my doctoral program.

Homework Offered
A set of two challenges will be offered to students to build upon learning within the lesson. Choice A will be the most challenging task. Choice B a less challenging task. 

Parents may contact teacher for assistance in how to apply this course to homeschool bookkeeping and keeping clear notes for homeschool credit.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
As an add-on, students may request a challenge to assess current progress on lessons and concepts taught. Parents may contact teacher to set-up a Demo Meet & Greet appointment to discuss current skills & progress.
Grades Offered
Parents may contact teacher for assistance in how to apply this course to homeschool bookkeeping and keeping clear notes for homeschool credit.

I teach classes for grades 2-12 for Neurodivergent and Traditional Students. I utilize numerous strategies to teach learners of all backgrounds and abilities. I teach a wide array of students with unique learning needs.