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Middle School Literature-Based Language Arts Full Curriculum (ELA): Semester 1

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Kimberlee Collins (Certified Teacher)
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A 14 week semester course where students will learn reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking skills from a certified ELA instructor. Detailed feedback for EACH assignment provided! *Semesters can be taken in any order.*

Class experience

US Grade 6 - 8
This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their knowledge of reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking at the middle school level.  They will learn to analyze text, think critically, and discuss text both verbally and through writing.  Students will learn to create a structured paragraph as well as a full expository essay.
I am a certified educator who has been teaching middle school Reading and Language Arts for more than 19 years.  I specialize in reading skills/strategies, teaching writing, and working with students at their own individual levels.
Homework Offered
Each week, students will have both reading and writing assignments to be completed outside of class time. Specific assignment guidelines and required reading will be posted in the classroom weekly. Students are required to submit their work to the classroom/privately to me for detailed, individualized feedback (provided within 3-5 days).
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will continually be using informal assessment in our class sessions, providing immediate feedback, support, and encouragement to each learner. I give detailed, individualized feedback for EACH assignment submitted in the classroom as well. *I will create a written weekly progress report for each student via a private Outschool message and/or provide assignment/final grades BY PARENT REQUEST!*
Grades Offered
Learners will need a copy of the novel, The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson.  They will also need a notebook and pencil for this course.  Access to a printer is recommended, as there will be handouts and graphic organizers to print.
The main characters are kidnapped by men who are described as "slave-traders."  They are frequently in mild danger as the story progresses.  There are several "battles" involving guns and crossbows, and which briefly mention blood.  There is nothing very graphic or gory.  The main characters hold hands once, and the boy kisses the girl on the cheek toward the end of the story.

Please visit this link to learn more:  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-mark-of-the-dragonfly 
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(116)
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Hello!  My name is Kimberlee Collins, and I can't wait to see your learner in one of my classes!

I earned my Bachelor's degree in English Education with a minor in British/American Literature from the University of South Florida in 2004. I have... 
Group Class

$532

for 28 classes
2x per week, 14 weeks
45 min

Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class

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