This class is taught in English.

Students will learn how author's diction (word choice) effects the overall mood and tone of a story. Students will also examine how character development is tracked through a story and how character motive helps move a story along. 

I have been an ELA teacher for 9 years. I have taught middle grades (6-8) for the past 7 years. I private tutor ELA and reading as well. I have taught several novels in class such as, Hoot, Hatchet, 1984, Lord of the Flies, and many more! 

Homework Offered
Students are required to read the assigned chapter before each class begins. There will be discussion questions and vocabulary assigned. The end project will be completed individually. Homework will take no longer than 20 minutes per class, 40 minutes per week, with the exception of the project. The novel is 368 pages in total.  Chapter 1 is 29 pages of reading with some illustrations, chapter 2 is 25 pages of reading with some illustrations, chapter 3 is 35 pages of reading with some illustrations, chapter 4 is 42 pages of reading with some illustrations, chapter 5 plus the interlude is 25 pages of reading with some illustrations, chapter 6 is 37 pages of reading with some illustrations, chapter 7 is 81 pages of reading with some illustrations and chapter 8 is 13 pages of reading with some illustrations. There is an optional "Acknowledgements" and "The Story Behind The Graveyard Book" section after chapter 8.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment through preparedness and participation each class and end project completion and presentation 
Grades Offered

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. I suggest the copy with the illustrations! ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060530944
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060530945