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Middle School English Language Arts (Semester 2-Science Fiction)
Tassie Bauman Smith
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(388)
In this all-in-one Science Fiction themed English Language Arts course for Middle School aged students, we will read Science Fiction, write fiction and non-fiction pieces, do peer-editing, and complete a final project/presentation.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is designed as a complete Middle School ELA course with a Science Fiction theme. Not only will we be reading science fiction novels, essays, and short stories, we’ll write fiction and non-fiction pieces of our own. Many of our assignments will be Sci-Fi themed. Students who did not complete semester 1 will be accepted as spots are available. We will be building on the conventions and skills covered in semester 1. In semester 1 we reviewed/learned how to deal with run-ons,...
Students will read widely in the realm of science fiction, recognize classic tropes and character types, improve their skills at composition and literary analysis, and be better equipped for self-editing and peer-editing.
Homework Offered
Since this is a flipped classroom setting (students do most of their learning at home through reading and assignments and meet with the teacher and classmates weekly for discussion and presentations) there is a lot of homework. Students will read every week including novels, short stories, and poetry. We may do worksheets/blookets to practice skills they are struggling with. They will be responsible for writing, peer-editing, self-editing and presentations. In total I would expect students to work a minimum of 5 hours outside of class a week to keep up. Please understand this class is designed as a full semester of English Language Arts.4+ hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If a parent desires a grade assigned, please contact me before the semester begins. I am willing to provide a homework grade, final project grade and overall grade for the class. All homework will be marked with feedback.Grades Offered
3 files available upon enrollmentParents will need to find an edition of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle. This does not have to be purchased if it is available at your local library. Learners will choose two more novels from a curated list. These will also need to be purchased or borrowed.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents need to be aware that topics like euthanasia, suicide, murder, cannibalism, aliens, and the supernatural come up in the novels or short stories. Several of the short stories included a 1-3 "bad words." None of the novels or short stories have material that struck the teacher as being explicit or inappropriate for middle school aged learners. However, parents are the best judge of their individual reader, their maturity, and their sensitivities. Please carefully examine the literature list and contact me with any questions or concerns.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(388)
I teach all kinds of English classes including writing, grammar, literature, and ESL. I am an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction especially poetry, science fiction, and fantasy. I have been teaching for more than 10 years. I taught English...
Group Class
$300
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 61 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class
