Write on: Exploring the Power of Words in 8th Grade With Certified Teacher
In this 15-week course, students work on 8th grade writing skills with topics including: parts of speech, sentence structure, real-life writing, creative writing, literary analysis, compare/contrast, & research activities.
Christine- Little Reading Coach
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What's included
38 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Students are responsible for completing Blooket quizzes, practice activities and writing assignments. Students can submit assignments for teacher feedbackProgress Report
Weekly progress reports will be sent on Fridays if work is completed. Teacher will also provide feedback on writing assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 8
In this course, students learn how powerful writing can be in the real world. After reviewing parts of speech and sentence structure, learners dive into real-life writing (emails, thank-you notes, recipe, advertisement, making lists) creative writing of an alternate book ending, literary analysis and compare/contrast essays, research presentation and paper, and ending with a personal presentation. The lessons include videos, guided notes, Blooket, online games, and practice activities. For the writing assignments, students get step-by-step instructions, graphic organizers, topic choices and more. Throughout the course students will submit writing assignments for teacher feedback. The instructor will send progress reports on Fridays if work has been completed.
Learning Goals
Students will write effective real-life writing documents using required elements.Students will use knowledge of essay writing to construct a thesis statement and support using text evidence.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum38 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Parts of Speech Overview
View lesson video, complete guided notes, and take Blooket quiz. Lesson 2:
Sentence Structure
Review sentence structure by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, taking a Blooket quiz, and completing practice activities. Lesson 3:
Subject/Verb Agreement
Review Subject/Verb Agreement by viewing video lesson, completing guided notes, taking a Blooket quiz, and completing practice activity. Lesson 4:
Paragraph Writing
View lesson video, complete guided notes, and take Blooket quiz. Other Details
Learning Needs
This course accommodates those with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.).
Lesson videos, guided notes, an outline and checklist are included.
Message the instructor for additional accommodations.
Parental Guidance
Online games will be played, including Blooket. An account is not needed to play these games.
A Quizlet is required for practicing symbolism and recording research.
Students may type or handwrite assignments. Typed responses should be in Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
Supply List
*Students will be provided with course materials including: guided notes, sample texts, brainstorm template, outline template, checklists, etc. *Paper *Highlighters *Pen/pencil
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in English from Centenary College
I'm a certified English teacher and Reading Specialist with 15 years of teaching experience. I've taught 6th grade for four years and wrote curricula for multiple school districts and independently taught students. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$20
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15 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 12-15
