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Middle School Literature: Poetry, Short Stories, Mythology, and a Novel Study
Sherry Miller
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(263)
This literature course is divided into four units: poetry, short stories, mythology, and a novel study. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this multi-day class, learners will read, analyze, and discuss short stories, poetry, mythology, and a young-adult novel. I will begin each session with a three-minute quick-write to set the tone for the day's lesson. Students will be given time to share their thoughts with the group. The syllabus for the course is as follows: Unit 1: Poetry -- Students will study seven poems, from classic to modern-day. Meeting 1 -- Introduction to poetry with "The Road Not Taken," by Robert...
By the end of this class, learners will have been exposed to both classic and modern-day writings and will be able to analyze four genres in literature.
Homework Offered
Students will read outside of class as well as complete informal and formal assessments (optional). For the novel study, students will be reading and annotating approximately 45 pages before each session.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If you select to have your learner complete the unit assessments, I am happy to assign a letter grade with teacher feedback for each assessment.Grades Offered
For short stories, poems, and myths, I will supply PDFs. For the novel study, students will need their own copy of "Ghost" -- soft-cover book, Kindle, or audiobook. They will also need notebook paper, pencils, and highlighters.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some of the short stories cover mature topics and students might be sensitive to the images portrayed. Parents should familiarize themselves with the texts we will be reading to ensure they are appropriate for their teen.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(263)
I am a certified English Language Arts teacher. My class offerings include literature, book studies, writing, and grammar.
Group Class
$24
weekly or $185 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 120 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
