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Composición 101 para estudiantes de secundaria
Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - B1
Grado de EE. UU. 6 - 8
Nivel Intermediate - Advanced
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created
Alineado con Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Welcome to my new composition course. This course was designed to help students in five major domains: oral language, fluency, listening comprehension, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. This curriculum is ideal for students that need additional support, practice, and enrichment in English Language Arts. Reading and writing are lifelong skills that learners will need to strengthen and develop as they progress in their academic career. Becoming a critical reader is an important part of a...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1"The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. HenryIn this class, we will read a short story and answer closed and open ended questions that require learners to provide evidence to show and support their understanding of the text. Homework assignment will be due at the beginning of the next class.Week 2Lesson 2"Names/Nombres" by Julia AlvarezIn this class, we will read a short story that brings awareness to learners about how powerful words can be. After the reading, learners will be introduced to writing a formal correspondence letter to the author.Week 3Lesson 3Formal Correspondence + Grammar + Punctuation RulesIn this class, we will continue drafting our formal correspondence letters and participate in a grammar and punctuation learning review and exercise. Letters will be due at the beginning of the next class.Week 4Lesson 4"I'm Nobody! Who are You?" a poem by Emily DickinsonIn this class, we read a poem and practice text annotations. Learners will also be introduced to a poetry analysis response.Week 5Lesson 5The Poetry AnalysisIn this class, learners will use a graphic organizer to compose their analysis response. Analysis responses will be due at the beginning of the next class.Week 6Lesson 6"Click Clack the Rattlebag" by Neil GaimanIn this class, learners will read the suspenseful short story by Gaiman. Learners will practice text annotations and completing a graphic organizer for the first essay of the course.Week 7Lesson 7Argumentative WritingIn this class, learners will choose an argumentative writing topic based on our reading of "Click Clack the Rattlebag." We will review the components of an argumentative essay and begin drafting in class.Week 8Lesson 8Argumentative Writing + Revision and EditingIn this class, learners will continue drafting their essays and review revision and editing strategies. Learners are encouraged to share their written drafts with the teacher for real-time feedback on their progress. Final essays are due at the beginning of the next class.Week 9Lesson 9"The Friday Everything Changed" by Anne HartIn this class, we will read a new short story that will allow students to critically think about the roles we play in society. We will use a Venn Diagram to help formulate thoughts for a compare-contrast response. The compare-contrast response will be due at the beginning of the next class.Week 10Lesson 10"To Build a Fire" by Jack LondonIn this class, learners will read a compelling short story set in below freezing temperatures. Learners will participate in class discussions about the first half of the shorty story. All learners are encouraged to participate verbally and via the chat box.Week 11Lesson 11"To Build a Fire" by Jack LondonIn this class, we will finish our short story and be introduced to the final writing prompt for the course. Learners will brainstorm and create a thesis before next class.Week 12Lesson 12Composing a Literature Response EssayIn this class, we will review the components of a standard response essay. Learners will begin working on the drafts of their essays in class. Learners are encouraged to share their written drafts with the teacher for real-time feedback on their progress. Final essays are due within a week of the course end date.
- Students will be able to identify key and descriptive details in a reading.
- Students will be able to explain how key details support their own ideas.
- Students will be able to write strong topic sentences.
- Student will be able to use relevant supporting details in their writing.
- Students will be able to compose correspondence, informational, and argumentative pieces of writing.
- Student will practice strategies for annotating, planning, drafting, revising, and editing writing.
I have ten years of teaching composition to learners of all ages.
1 - 2 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tarea
Frecuencia: incluidoComentario: incluidoDetalles: In this course, there will be homework assignments weekly. From text-dependent multiple choice assessments to formal multi-paragraph responses to essays, learners will have an opportunity to put what they've learned into practice immediately after class. Please review class syllabus for a weekly view of assignments.Evaluación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: Learners will have time after class to work on assessments. Each week, learners will have assignments that are due. There will be both informal and formal assignments throughout our semester.Calificación
Frecuencia: incluidoDetalles: Each formal assignment submitted on time will receive written feedback scored against a rubric. Learners that do not want grades will still reveive written feedback that is not scored.
Writing Journal Paper Pen/Pencil
The 'Click Clack Rattlebag' is a scary story. Please read prior to enrolling your learner to ensure your learner is fine.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Maestría en Inglés desde Georgia Southern University
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Clase grupal
180 US$
por 12 clases1 x por semana, 12 semanas
50 min
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Edades: 11-14
2-12 alumnos por clase
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