Semester of Full Curriculum 7th Grade Language Arts - Reading & Writing
A full curriculum language arts class guiding students through skills covered in a typical 7th-grade semester with intriguing class discussions, reading a variety of texts, & writing multiple styles of essays.
Literacy Marvel by Ms. Micaela
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4.8
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What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Most of the writing assignments can be completed during class, although some learners may benefit from time spent out of class as well. Each writing assignment can be submitted for feedback and a grade.Letter Grade
Writing assignments can be submitted to the teacher for feedback and a grade upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 7
Welcome to an enriching 7th-grade reading and writing class where students will master all of the core skills from a typical semester. In the first class, we will work on reading comprehension with a short story. Then in the next class, we will write an essay based on what we read the previous week. The class will follow this format with a total of 2 fiction texts, 2 informational texts, and 4 essays. R E A D I N G S K I L L S C O V E R E D : 📚 Summarize, predict, and question reading passage 📚 Determine the main idea of a variety of texts 📚 Expand vocabulary and use context clues to determine the meaning of new words 📚 Expand critical thinking skills W R I T I N G S K I L L S C O V E R E D : ✍ Create 5-paragraph essays ✍ Use facts to explain new concepts ✍ Use persuasive techniques to convince a reader of a new opinion ✍ Master the tools to approach any writing assignment with confidence R E A D I N G P A S S A G E S : 📚 Examination Day 📚 Amazing Dino Discoveries 📚 Autumn Time 📚 Endangered Species Act W R I T I N G P R A C T I C E : ✍ Book (short story) Reports ✍Expository Essay ✍ Creative Writing ✍ Persuasive Essay
Learning Goals
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Examination Day
We will read and discuss the short story "Examination Day" while we practice finding the theme, using context clues, and analyzing the author's purpose. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Short Story Report
Similar to a book report, we will write a short story report on "Examination Day." Students will use a graphic organizer to write this essay focused on the author's purpose. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Amazing Dino Discoveries
We will read and discuss the informational article "Amazing Dino Discoveries" while practicing using context clues to figure out the meaning of new words. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Expository Essay
Students will learn how to prewrite and draft an expository research essay using an approved article on any dinosaur of their choice. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Please communicate any accommodation needs and we will be happy to meet them.
Parental Guidance
Assignments will be shared via Google Slides. You can use the Google Slides with a Google Account or download them as a PDF without an account. Please reach out to the teacher if you need any assistance.
Some classes may include collaborating on a Google Doc, but students can do so without logging in, or can use the chat box instead.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelors of Science in Secondary English Language Arts Education, Minor in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Development
4 Years Experience Teaching English Language Arts Online
Florida Teacher Certification in English Grades 6-12 with Reading and ESOL Endorsement Reviews
Live Group Course
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
2-6 learners per class
