English
"The Crossover" ~Basketball and Brotherhood~ Life as a Young Basketball Player (FLEX)
Kwame Alexander used basketball to tie together poetry, free verse, and messages in a way that is accessible to all ages.
Rachel Haley, B.A., M.A.Ed., Certified Educator
437 total reviews for this teacher
1 review for this class
Completed by 10 learners
10-15
year old learners
5th-8th
US Grade Level
1-5
learners per class
$19
Charged upfront
$4 per week
Flexible schedule
Over 6 weeks
No live meetings
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
This is a flex schedule course and does not have weekly meetings. Although there aren’t live classes, students will have the opportunity for teacher support through check-ins and online discussion (Nearpod, school page, etc). Email is also an alternative option to receive responses in a timely manner. Students will receive and be responsible for watching prerecorded videos, reviewing handouts, and completing activities and assignments. This course is similar to a live class, but is an...
Students will: -understand and review biographical information about Kwame Alexander and the time period he was raised -identify the emotions revealed through literature -summarize basic elements (plot, characters, setting, perspective) -define the meaning of words in the story -comprehend the story's events through critical thinking questions -share ideas and participate in classroom discussions or debates
"The Crossover" has sensitive content. While there is no overt profanity, players trash talk each other at times. There is also sexual innuendo used when mentioning his parents are quiet in the next room (presumably indicating they are becoming intimate). Being a public school teacher at a rural, low-income, and trauma-informed school, I am comfortable discussing topics with courage, compassion and clarity.
Students will be expected to watch videos, complete homework, complete quizzes, and ask/answer questions that are posted in the classroom.
"The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This class will consist of guided discussion questions, interactive games (ex. Quizizz, Kahoot, Nearpod, etc), practice worksheets and other materials to show learning.
No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
"The Crossover" has sensitive content. While there is no overt profanity, players trash talk each other at times. There is also sexual innuendo used when mentioning his parents are quiet in the next room (presumably indicating they are becoming intimate). Being a public school teacher at a rural, low-income, and trauma-informed school, I am comfortable discussing topics with courage, compassion and clarity.
"The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
Teacher
Rachel Haley, B.A., M.A.Ed., Certified EducatorLearning = Success = Pathway to a Bright Future
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Lives in the
United States437 total reviews
577 completed classes
About Me
I have been teaching in the public schools since 2002, and have been teaching online since 2017. After completing my Bachelor's Degree, I was immediately offered a positon in Special Education. I returned to graduate school and completed my...
