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Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) 2nd Semester: Transforming the World
Mr. Steven M.Ed.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(17)
In this 15-week semester-long course, students will explore "Societal Change" via advertising, persuasive writing, playwriting, and PSAs. A great option for homeschoolers or those needing enrichment.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
This is a 15-week semester-long full curriculum course that develops students’ reading, analysis, and writing skills while exploring our course’s essential question: “How do individuals change the world?” A fitting option for students who are in homeschool or need a supplement to their school studies, this course is planned to empower students to see their ability to leave their mark on the world. While this is labeled "2nd Semester," taking the first semester is not mandatory. Be aware that...
- Understand the role of advertising in shaping societal perspectives. - Analyze the techniques and rhetorical devices used in advertisements. - Recognize and utilize the parts of an argument effectively. - Create an original advertisement targeting a specific audience using acquired knowledge. - Understand the historical context of various social movements and their influential figures. - Write a persuasive essay utilizing introduction and conclusion paragraphs, transitions, and supporting arguments. - Employ modal auxiliary verbs effectively. - Understand the fundamental structure and components of a play. - Analyze plays to decipher the underlying messages conveyed to audiences. - Develop an awareness of contemporary debates. - Write an original short play supporting their stance on a debated topic - Analyze PSAs to understand their purpose and the techniques employed. - Script a PSA incorporating learned analysis techniques and present it
I have taught Language Arts in-person and online to students ranging from elementary to high school. This course is an adapted mishmash of various lessons I've taught throughout my teaching career and is refitted to align with middle grade students. I have my Bachelor's in Creative Writing and my Master's in Education.
Homework Offered
Students will be assigned some reading as homework. When available, audio versions will be provided to assist all students (digital or hardcopies of Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know by Shari Graydon should still be purchased/rented). Students will also work a project during each unit. Projects will be submitted via the Outschool Classroom.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will provide written feedback on all four course projects. Please contact me ahead of time to request graded projects at no cost.Grades Offered
A digital or physical copy of Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know by Shari Graydon. This is needed by our first class meeting.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some heavy themes may be examined during this course. Unit Two explores the experiences of some civil rights leaders and the injustices that they fought against, such as sexism and racism. Unit Four has students discussing and analyzing PSAs, which may include PSAs that advise against topics such as drunk driving and smoking. While all subjects are approached through a mature and educational approach, please keep in mind (and make me aware of) any specific family history that may be relevant to such discussions.
Made You Look: How Advertising Works and Why You Should Know by Shari Graydon I Have A Dream by Martin Luther King Jr. The Monkey's Paw adapted for stage by Jeanette Jaquish The Prince and the Pauper dramatized by Joellen Bland
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(17)
Hi, I'm Mr. Steven, and I'm an English Language Arts teacher with a passion for project-based learning and pop culture themes. My classes range from academic to social, with the goal of helping students develop important academic/life skills and...
Group Class
$46
weekly or $685 for 45 classes3x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-10 learners per class
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