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Middle School English Language Arts: "A Small Force" Grades 7 & 8 Full-year T1

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"Mr. J." (Jeremy Ballard)
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Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(84)
A crazy teacher and a fun, project based learning approach to a comprehensive year-long middle school ELA curriculum. Classic and teen novels, poetry, films, creative writing, and essays, all aligned with core standards.

Class experience

US Grade 7 - 8
In this course students will…
-determine theme;
-analyze plot and its various phases;
-examine how literary elements affect plot progression, assist in character development, and convey meaning, including: motif, symbol, foreshadowing, echoing, flashback, opposition, metaphor, irony, foil, choice of language; 
-understand the mono-myth (Hero’s Journey), The Heroine’s Journey, The Villain’s Journey, and character archetypes;
-develop an understanding of modern pop-culture.

This course provides opportunities to for students to develop the following skills:
1.Explain the function of character.
2.Explain the function of setting.
3.Explain the function of plot and structure.
4.Explain the function of the narrator or speaker.
5.Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbolism.
6.Explain the function of comparison.
7.Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of a portion or whole text.
Credentialed teacher with almost 20 years of experience in education. Certified AP English teacher, forensics coach(speech and debate), with an extensive background in drama.  I have taught in multiple states in the U.S. and spent three years teaching in China.  I am traveler, chef, poet, and storyteller, specializing in writing instruction, literary analysis, creative projects, and above all, building student teacher relationships.
Homework Offered
Students will be assigned weekly homework, unit projects, and periodical writing assignments. The majority of the homework in this course will be reading, as students will typically be expected to read approximately 60-80 pages a week.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students are required to obtain their own copies of books in this course as well as their own access to the films.

Major Works							
“Hoot”Carl Hiaasen
“The Hobbit” J.R.R. Tolkien
“The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Oscar Wilde
“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Robert Louis Stevenson
“Etiquette and Espionage” Gail Carriger (*To be finished during winter break)

Films
“The Princess Bride”
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”
“Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back”
“The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All content in this course is deemed G, PG, or PG-13; however, individual opinions are always subject to vary.  Parents are always recommended to review all books and films prior to enrollment. 
Major Works							
“Hoot”Carl Hiaasen
“The Hobbit” J.R.R. Tolkien
“The Picture of Dorian Gray,” Oscar Wilde
“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Robert Louis Stevenson
“Etiquette and Espionage” Gail Carriger (*To be finished during winter break)

Films
“The Princess Bride”
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”
“Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back”
“The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”
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Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(84)
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"I am not the teacher that you are looking for," as I wave my hand ever so slightly.

I will not fill your students with rainbows and sunshine. I am not super high tech in the computer age. I don't offer fluff and I have no gimmicks. No puppies,... 
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$468

for 42 classes
3x per week, 14 weeks
45 min

Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
4-12 learners per class

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