SMALL GROUP - Middle School English with Scholastic Scope (Pre-Class Reading)
In this once-weekly ongoing class, we cover all areas of middle school/junior high English, reading, writing, speech, and grammar through a high-interest literary magazine. *Read the articles before class and come ready to discuss and work!* #academic
New Horizons Academy - SAT & ACT Prep - ELA
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(307)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students may have optional homework from time to time over the material covered in class. It is there to help them practice and solidify their learning.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Looking for a one-on-one or private small group class? We can help with that! Please click the "Request a Private Class" link above and send the details of your request including date, time, and number of learners. For private one-on-one classes, our rate is $1 per minute per week. If you have a small group, please message us with the number of learners you have lined up, and we will let you know the weekly rate! -------- -------- >Scope is Scholastic’s multi-genre English Language Arts (ELA) magazine that inspires and empowers middle school students through fascinating, authentic stories written just for them. >We’ll transform our unique stories into unforgettable learning journeys that build reading, writing and thinking skills. >Every issue of Scope opens the doors of curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of reading and learning. >In this version of the class, students will be expected to read the articles before our class meeting, coming to class ready to discuss and work on activities and projects! >Your class tuition includes access to that lesson's Scope Digital Magazine article and all the resources that go along with it. Enrichment activities will be provide for students to complete on their own outside of class. >There are no hidden fees or extra supplies to purchase! I will purchase the digital licenses from Scholastic for each student from the listed class price. I have obtained express written permission from Scholastic to use their materials on Outschool. This literary magazine is recommended for grades 6-8 with a new magazine issue monthly. We have a flexible age range, so students a few years above or below this range are welcome if it's the right fit for them. We’ll base all of our reading, writing, grammar, and speech lessons off of the brand new monthly Scope magazine, which includes nonfiction, fiction, plays, paired texts, grammar and writing practice, and debates. Each lesson is designed to help students grow their reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, writing abilities, and more in a fun, encouraging environment. Each month will have a new digital magazine. We’ll take one article/text at a time, breaking it down to ensure comprehension. Supplemental activities, videos, and/or assignments will accompany each lesson to help students to retain the material and check their understanding. I am always just an Outschool message away if they happen to be working after class time has finished and are needing help! As an added layer of assistance to learners, many articles include a lower-level, on-level, and higher-level version of the reading to meet them where they are at and/or challenge them to grow. Audio is also available for the entire magazine, helping students to understand by listening and following along. >>CLASS SCHEDULE<< ***Week of August 27-September 2, 2023*** FICTION "Back to Normal?” ~A boy struggles with the ways that Covid-19 has changed his life + Journaling + Vocabulary + Close Reading + Critical Thinking + Quiz Game + Text Evidence ***Week of September 3-9, 2023*** POETRY “Over the Weather” ~A poem by Naomi Shihab Nye & “Would I Still Be Me?” ~A beautiful poem about identity + Read/Read/Reference the “Over the Weather” + Poem Analysis + Read: Would I Still Be Me? + Poem Analysis + Would You Still Be You? Writing Planner ***Week of September 10-16, 2023*** SHORT READ “Her Designs Are Helping the Planet” ~Pollution is a big problem in the clothing industry. Here’s how Maya Penn is helping to change that–and how you can, too. + Supporting an Argument + How to Answer Constructed Response Questions + How to Use Text Evidence + Short Write Kit + Vocabulary + Quiz Game ***Week of September 17-23, 2023*** “The Dirty History of Soap” ~Life wasn’t always as clean as it is today. + Journaling + Vocabulary + Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking + Central Ideas & Details + Quiz Game Show + Narrative Writing + Creative Choice Board Activity ***Week of September 24-30, 2023*** “Would You Want This Job?” ~This short nonfiction article about professional stunt performers is full of sloppy writing and grammatical errors that need to be fixed. + Fragment Fixes + A Perfect Series (Commas) + Semicolons + Spell-Checks for Commonly Confused Words
Learning Goals
Students will improve their reading comprehension, knowledge of literary genres, grammar, writing, speaking and listening skills, and ability to read textual features. If desired, complete Common Core standards and goals can be provided for each lesson as the monthly magazines are received.
For a list of ELA skills covered in Scope magazine, please view this PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4Y_0jzbJs9WPpxMAkWinXZS_TAg6W8o/view?usp=drivesdk.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
At New Horizons Academy, we understand how difficult setting your family's schedule can be, juggling everyone's activities and classes. To honor that time commitment, we are proud to be able to offer another of our organization's Outschool-approved and trained teachers (Mrs. Becky, Teacher Carissa, Ms. Monica, or Teacher Donna) in the rare occurrence of teacher illnesses or urgent personal events. This will allow you to keep your schedule in-tact as much as possible and keep the learning going!
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External Resource: Lumio by SMART
Lumio by SMART is an interactive lesson resource similar to Nearpod that engages learners through polls, games, sharing, as well as workspaces for individuals, groups, and the whole class! It’s a great way to elevate the learning experience.
Prepare for your first class by going through our Lumio tutorial in your welcome/enrollment email.
It will walk you through logging in, working things from the student side, and previews of the types of activities we may do in class! Reach out if you have any questions at all—we are always here to help.
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To join class, students will:
1. Go to hellosmart.com.
2. Students can connect to class by signing in with their Google or Microsoft accounts, or they can join as GUESTS with a lesson code and simply type in their names/nicknames.
3. If students would like to access the lesson outside of class time, they can either access the student-paced lesson link by signing in with a Google or Microsoft account, or accessing the PDF resources in the Outschool classroom.
Supply List
Students will be provided a digital magazine, worksheets, and videos in class. Prepare for your first class by going through our Lumio tutorial in the welcome/enrollment email. It will walk you through logging in, working things from the student side, and previews of the types of activities we may do in class! Reach out if you have any questions at all—we are always here to help.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Scholastic Scope Magazine is used with express written permission with Mrs. Zerr purchasing digital licenses for the online magazine and resources.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
307reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emporia State University
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐫
Teaching--especially in English, writing, and language arts--is a true passion of mine. I graduated Cum Laude from Kansas State University in 2010 with a Secondary Education degree in English and Journalism, and then went on to teach in the public schools before setting off on my own as an online teacher and tutor.
My philosophy of education is to make it as fun, personalized, and as interactive as possible for the kids. I always try to even out my direct instruction/lecture time with plenty of opportunities for students to practice these new skills, take polls, play review games, and collaborate with peers.
I am happily married to my husband Brad, and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Elise. We currently reside in Kansas in a small town, and we love the small town life.
Oh, and Zerr is pronounced "Zarr," so it rhymes with "car." 😉
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Hi! My name is Brittney. I received my Associates Degree in Elementary Education and my Bachelors Degree in English. I love working with kids and have experience with all ages.
I am a wife and mother of four, ages 9, 6, 4, and 1, and the oldest of eight. I have been both a nanny and babysitter as well. Through my past employment and own kids, have gained experience with children with speech delays, autism, and ADHD. I have also worked as a classroom volunteer and ESL instructor.
I love reading and writing and am a total bookworm. I also love dogs and cooking. My kitchen and my reading chair are my happy places!
My teaching philosophy is that every child is different and my job is to make sure to embrace those differences to make the education experience the best for all the children. I also want to make sure I do my best to foster a love of reading in my students because, "if you can read, you can do anything!"
Qualifications:
-Associates in Elementary Education
-Bachelors in English
-Former ESL instructor
-Experience with all ages
**ABOUT MS. LIDA**
Hi! My name is Lida. I received my Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and my Bachelor’s Degree in English. I love teaching students of all ages, especially middle and high school students.
I am a wife and mother of one son who loves taking classes through Outschool. I served as a teacher and administrator in a public high school for many years before entering the world of educational publishing. I have experience teaching all levels of English. When I am not teaching or writing about English, I enjoy reading, cooking with my husband, and performing science experiments with my son.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s in English
-Master’s in Secondary Education
-Master’s in Educational Leadership
-17 years of classroom teaching experience
-3 years of curriculum development experience
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Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 238 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
