Middle School Readiness
In this 4-week course, we will review the standards and skills needed for a successful start to middle school.
Patchwork Academy
Average rating:
4.4
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursAssessment
Students will receive rubric-based grades for each assignment and a progress report from Boddle Math. I will also provide recommended next steps.Grading
includedClass Experience
This 4-week course will review Common Core 5th-grade standards and preview 6th-grade standards. Students will also receive study skills instruction and access to digital learning resources (Boddle and OpeneBooks). Throughout the course, we will read "The View from Saturday" by Konigsburg, E. L., which is available on OpeneBooks. At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio showcasing their work. Week 1: Science -Earth and Space Science -Physical Science -Life Science Week 2: Math -Diagnostic/ Order of Operations -Fractions and Decimals -Geometry Week 3: Social Studies -Geography -Map Skills -Government and Economy Week 4: English Language Arts -Reading/Writing -Language/Grammar -Speaking/Listening At the end of this course, parents will receive a detailed email with recommendations for future classes.
Learning Goals
Students will leave this course feeling confident and prepared to start middle school.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
"The View from Saturday" synopsis: "From the Newbery Medal–winning author of the beloved classic From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler comes four jewel-like short stories—one for each of the team members of an Academic Bowl team—that ask questions and demonstrate surprising answers."
Supply List
Students will be given access to Boddle (for math) and OpeneBooks (for reading).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2023
4.4
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching middle and high school English for 10 years. I have also taught Study Skills, Theatre Arts, and ESOL. I started the Freshman Focus course at my brick-and-mortar school. I created the scope, sequence, and curriculum for the full school year. I own an online micro-school for which I create the majority of the curriculum and professional development. I am the leader of an online Navigators USA troop where we complete badges from all of the content areas.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
weekly or $200 for 12 classes3x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
3-9 learners per class
