$90
per sessionMiddle School English: Differentiated Tasks for All Ability Levels
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 11-14
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Live video meetings
Meets on demand
90 min
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed90 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. 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.Assessment
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.Grading
Parents may contact teacher for assistance in how to apply this course to homeschool bookkeeping and keeping clear notes for homeschool credit.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Advanced Level
***I'm taking a sabbatical from teaching until the Fall 2024 to recharge and pursue some personal projects. I'm looking forward to returning refreshed and energized.*** 🥗 In the U.S., students need 40 hours per 10 week quarters for seat time per subject in every grade level in middle and high school. I can work with parents and students to provide instruction and guides for your student to complete throughout the week. I can work with you to create a multi-subject plan to implement in your homeschool for middle and high school level. I can include many accommodations easily into our instruction. 🥗Unlock the potential of every student with "Middle School English: Differentiated Tasks for All Ability Levels." Designed to accommodate the diverse range of learners in the middle school classroom, this resource offers a comprehensive toolkit for English language development. Whether students are advanced, on-level, or in need of additional support, this book provides a variety of tasks and activities that can be adapted to meet individual learning needs. From reading comprehension exercises to creative writing prompts, grammar drills to vocabulary challenges, each task is carefully crafted to engage students at their own proficiency level. Teachers will provide practical strategies for identifying student abilities, implementing differentiated instruction, and assessing progress effectively. With clear guidelines and customizable resources, educators can easily tailor their lessons to address the unique strengths and challenges of each learner. "Middle School English: Differentiated Tasks for All Ability Levels" fosters a supportive learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Whether used in traditional classrooms, resource rooms, or special education settings, this teacher provides students with the tools they need to promote academic growth and foster a love for language arts in every student. 🥗Teacher Utilizes Common Core English Language Arts Standards. Common Core Middle School Language Arts topics cover a wide range of skills and concepts. Here are some common themes and topics typically addressed: Reading Comprehension: 🌮Analyzing fiction and non-fiction texts 🌮Identifying main ideas and supporting details 🌮Making inferences and drawing conclusions 🌮Summarizing texts 🌮Understanding literary devices and elements such as plot, character development, setting, and theme Writing Skills: 🧇Crafting narratives, essays, persuasive arguments, and informative/explanatory texts 🧇Developing a clear thesis statement and supporting it with evidence and examples 🧇Organizing ideas coherently with effective transitions 🧇Using appropriate language and tone for different audiences and purposes 🧇Revising and editing written work for clarity, coherence, and correctness Vocabulary Development: 🍱Expanding vocabulary through context clues, word roots, prefixes, and suffixes 🍱Understanding shades of meaning and connotations 🍱Using context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words 🍱Applying new vocabulary in writing and speaking Grammar and Language Conventions: 🥬Understanding and applying parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, etc.) 🥬Using correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling 🥬Understanding sentence structure (subject-verb agreement, sentence fragments, run-on sentences) 🥬Recognizing and correcting common grammatical errors Speaking and Listening Skills: 🥙Engaging in collaborative discussions 🥙Participating in group activities and presentations 🥙Demonstrating active listening skills, including asking clarifying questions and responding to others' ideas 🥙Delivering presentations with clear organization, appropriate language, and effective speaking techniques Research Skills: 🌯Conducting research using multiple sources 🌯Evaluating the credibility and reliability of sources 🌯Synthesizing information from different sources to support a thesis or argument 🌯Citing sources properly according to a specific citation style (e.g., MLA, APA) Critical Thinking and Analysis: 🍟Analyzing and evaluating arguments and persuasive techniques 🍟Interpreting symbolism, figurative language, and authorial intent in literature 🍟Critiquing and comparing different texts or media forms 🍟Formulating and defending opinions with evidence and reasoning
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Learning Needs
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.
Parental Guidance
Students do NOT need to have a Baamboozle account. Teacher will access Baamboozle through share screen during zoom meetings only.
Students are expected to follow the instruction given and participate fully during class, preferably with camera on as the student's sparkling personality adds to the atmosphere of the class. Teacher does not use lecture style instruction, unless requested. If a student chooses to "do their own thing", then the teacher is not responsible for their final end product as the student did not follow direction given.
Feedback for students in these circumstances will not be given to the student as they choose to not follow the instructor or instructor's expectations.
🥗 In the U.S., students need 40 hours per 10 week quarters for seat time per subject in every grade level in middle and high school. I can work with parents and students to provide instruction and guides for your student to complete throughout the week.
I can work with you to create a multi-subject plan to implement in your homeschool for middle and high school level. I can include many accommodations easily into our instruction.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Grand Valley State University
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.
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