Sixth Grade English Semester Class - Reading and Writing
This course will develop students' reading comprehension, literary analysis, and writing skills through the study of novels and short stories.
Ms. Michelle
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What's included
32 live meetings
21 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will have weekly reading assignments and writing assignments to complete between classesProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6
This 16-week course is designed for students to dive deep into the world of character development, thematic exploration, and narrative techniques through the study of short stories and novels. Focusing on Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, The Giver by Lois Lowry, and Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, students will explore themes of survival, choice, freedom, and hope. The course will incorporate structured discussions, analytical essays, and interactive activities that promote critical thinking and literary analysis. This is an academically focused class that requires reading and assignments between classes. All submitted assignments will receive individualized feedback. It will be discussion based with many journal prompts, think sheets, and graphic organizers designed to dive deep into these texts. Please preview the short stories before enrollment and check out Common Sense Media to ensure that these novels are the right fit for your learner and family.
Learning Goals
- Analyze themes and characters from the three major works.- Write structured, analytical essays that reflect their understanding of the texts.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)32 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Esperanza Rising
- Chapter: 1924
- Introduction to the novel, historical context, making predictions 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Esperanza Rising
- Chapters: Grapes and Papayas
- Character Analysis, conflict, and setting 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Esperanza Rising
- Chapters: Figs and Guavas
- Character analysis, figurative language, vocabulary study 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Esperanza Rising
- Chapters: Cantaloupes and Onions
- Character analysis, figurative language, vocabulary study 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen The Giver by Lois Lowry Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Notebook for journaling and reflective writing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Mississippi Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Belhaven University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from American Military University
- Masters in TeachingReviews
Live Group Course
$29
weekly2x per week, 16 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
4-8 learners per class
