Middle School Language Arts- Journey PLUS Optional Private Tutoring

This Language Arts class will cover a broad range  of material in literature, grammar, and writing. Enroll in consecutive sections for broader coverage of grammar and writing.

Language Arts topics covered in this course include: persuasive writing supported by logical reasoning and refuting counterarguments, writing historical narratives, deciphering Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes, comparison of writing styles, writing poetry, age-appropriate grammatical conventions, and editing. Many of the literature selections emphasize a journey in pursuit of good.

The class time will be devoted to discussing and responding to the literature selection, writing presentation and sharing, grammar, and root word discussion. An assignment sheet will be posted each week with grammar work, word root list, reading assignment, and writing instructions in preparation for a weekly at-home writing assignment. Between classes, students will be expected to complete literature readings and writing and work through brief assigned grammar selections.

Office Hours: Rather than schedule one block for office hours, I will be available to meet individually for an optional 20 minute private tutoring session each week, used to answer student/parent questions and review writing. This tutoring block is optional and available each week by request. I will also be available throughout the week via email or text to give feedback or answer questions on their independent work.

Literature covered on this schedule:
Weeks 1,2,3- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Weeks 4,5,6- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Weeks 7,8- King Arthur: Tales from the Round Table (Andrew Lang or whatever version you have)

LEARNER TIME
1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.