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Ensayo de poesía y análisis literario de clásicos contemporáneos 1 para educación en el hogar

Los estudiantes de inglés y ELA que se educan en casa debaten y analizan poesía contemporánea de diversos autores y escriben un ensayo de análisis literario siguiendo instrucciones paso a paso con comentarios directos del docente. Opción para obtener créditos de la escuela secundaria (Inglés 1).
Martha Jackson, English Language Arts and Writing
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5 reuniones en vivo
4 horas 10 minutos horas presenciales
Tarea
2-4 horas por semana. Detailed weekly assignments will be given. Students will complete work on their essays individually at home. If families are using this as part of a complete ELA homeschool curriculum, students should expect to spend 2-3 hours of work outside of class, however it will be possible to complete the minimum required work in as little as one hour per week for most students. Because student's abilities vary greatly, the amount of time it takes students to complete assigned work will vary greatly.
Evaluación
Students will be informally assessed through class discussion to ensure student understanding and so I, as the teacher, can adapt the class to student's needs. The essay has a grading rubric provided and parents have the option of using the rubric to provide a grade for their learner, or having me grade the paper (or opting out of grading all together.) Because this class can be combined with other sections in this series for a full year of homeschool ELA, and can be used as high school credit for English 9 in most places, if parents need more from me to be able to use this class I am happy to provide that. Parents should communicate those needs before the beginning of class to ensure that they will have everything they need to use this course for HS credit.
Letra de calificación
Parents / students have the option of receiving a formal (letter / number) grade for their essay in this class. The grading rubric will be provided during class.

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 7 - 9
Nivel Intermediate
This class can be taken alone, or as part of a full year of ELA curriculum for homeschool learners in grades 7-9 (US grading system).  When combined with Contemporary Classics 2, this class forms a full semester of English Language Arts. Contemporary Classics 3 and 4 will form the second semester. Links to those sections can be found at the bottom of this description. 

During class, students will engage in deep discussions about what they read, learn poetic devices and analyze their use, and write a literary analysis essay. Each week's class will be split between analyzing poetry with discussion and walking through writing the literary analysis essay.  Main poems focused on will be "I Lost My Talk" by Rita Joe, "A Rose That Grew From Concrete," by Tupac Shakur, "Rat Ode" by Elizabeth Acevedo, "New Day's Lyric" by Amanda Gorman, and "Love, Me" by Kwame Alexander. 


The literary focus of this series of classes is "Contemporary Classics." Classic literature is generally thought of as works that have a universal appeal and transcend time and culture, remaining relevant through time. They are recognized for their artistic merit, quality and often for their groundbreaking nature. In this class we will be looking at poetry that has these qualities, but has not had the opportunity to transcend time because it has been created in our modern age.  Part of our discussions will center around this issue: what (if anything) in these works might make them be considered "classics" fifty or a hundred years from now?

Because this is a homeschool class, much of the work is done outside of class, including writing the essay.  Students will be given poems to choose from when composing their essay, but can also write about an independently chosen contemporary poem. Essays will focus on a theme chosen by the learner.  Detailed weekly assignments cover reading, writing, and reinforcement of literary concepts.  Assignments are not broken down by day so they can be adapted to each family's learning style and schedule.  Assignments have a checklist for learners to grow in their executive functioning skills and be responsible for their academic work.  Work is clearly marked so students and parents know what is required to be able to fully participate in the next class, and what is up to the parent's discretion. Parents of younger students may wish to simplify assignments, while parents of older students will be given many opportunities for enrichment each week.  This is truly a homeschool language arts class that you can customize to your family's needs. 

The breakdown for each class is as follows:

Week 1: Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("I Lost my Talk"), focus on theme, poetic devices, and annotating

Week 2: Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("Rat Ode"); Thesis Statements and Outlines

Week 3: Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("A Rose that Grew from Concrete"); Analyzing Text Evidence, "this shows that" strategy

Week 4: Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("A New Day's Lyric"); Writing Introductions and Conclusions

Week 5: Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("Love, Me" and discussion of these poems as potential classics); Revising and Editing

This is a very interactive class, but students are able to decide on their level of interaction (including none). All students have an opportunity to contribute to discussions verbally or in the chat bar. While I love when students keep their cameras on, I do not require it beyond the initial check-in at the beginning of class. I understand that learners are coming from various background both educationally and personally, and strive to create an open, welcoming, and accessible environment for all students. The content in these classes is broken down and explicitly explained, making the academic benchmarks achievable for everyone. 

Who would do well in this class? Students should have completed a minimum of grade 6 ELA curriculum (any curriculum) before taking this class, and be familiar with writing essays.  Students can have limited experience with essay writing and be successful in this class, but this class is not suited for those who have never written an essay before. If your family does not use a traditional curriculum, feel free to send me a message if you aren't sure if your learner would be successful in this class. Completing all four sections of this class meets most state / provincial standards for English 1 high school credit (grades 8 or 9). If you need to keep a portfolio, these classes will have ample assignments / projects / writing to include. I also offer (optional) grades for projects and the class as a whole. If you are using these classes for formal credits and are unsure if they will meet requirements of your area, please reach out. I am happy to help you figure out if this class will work for your needs. 

REFUND POLICY: I understand that booking in advance is appealing to guarantee a spot in the class, but I also realize that plans can change. Please know that if you need to withdraw your learner for any reason up to ten days before the start date of this class, I will be happy to issue a full refund. Please contact me if this is the case. 

Additional sections in this series are linked below:

Homeschool ELA Contemporary Classics 2 (8 weeks, literature focus)
https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-english-language-arts-contemporary-classics-semester-1b-HD4c2Af8

Homeschool ELA Contemporary Classics 3 (8 weeks, literature focus)
https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-english-language-arts-contemporary-classics-semester-2a-0eNYu1z9

Homeschool ELA Contemporary Classics 4 (8 weeks, literature focus)
https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-english-language-arts-contemporary-classics-semester-2b-08ZxEdz9

If your learner needs to solidify basic essay writing skills before taking this course, please reach out. I have several self-paced and live class options that could help prepare your learner for this class.
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will analyze how writers use literary elements and poetic devices in their writing.
Students will be able to express their learning verbally and through writing.
objetivo de aprendizaje

Programa de estudios

Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created
Estándares
Alineado con Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
5 Lecciones
más de 5 semanas
Lección 1:
Poetry discussion; prewriting
 Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("I Lost my Talk"), focus on theme, poetic devices, and annotating 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Poetry discussion; prewriting
 Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("Rat Ode"); Thesis Statements and Outlines; submit outline for feedback 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
Poetry discussion; rough draft
 Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("A Rose that Grew from Concrete"); Analyzing Text Evidence, "this shows that" strategy 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Poetry discussion; rough draft
 Poetry Analysis and Discussion ("A New Day's Lyric"); Writing Introductions and Conclusions; submit rough draft for feedback 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea

Otros detalles

Necesidades de aprendizaje
This class is designed to support a variety of learning needs with scaffolded and adaptable assignments. Dyslexic, ADHD, and Autistic learners have had great success in this class. Please reach out if you have specific questions.
Orientación para padres
The selections for this class are all commonly found on reading lists for learners ages 12-15. However, each family is different. There are no graphic or explicit images or words in the poems selected for this class. Poetry selections will be sent as PDF's to the learner each week, and on the rare occasion that there is profanity in the original poem it will be altered (and noted) in the PDF. If families would like learners to read the original version, they are welcome to do that outside of class. Poems are selected where this will not alter the meaning or message of the poetry.
Requisitos previos
At a minimum, students should have at least some familiarity with essay writing, although instruction is scaffolded and broken down step by step. Please message me with any specific questions.
Lista de útiles escolares
No outside books are needed for this class.  All material will be supplied by the instructor as PDF's.  Students will need access to a printer as well as other supplies commonly needed for a literature and writing course.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
Poems for this class can be found on poetryfoundation.org, poets.org, as well as on other free public forums.
Se unió el February, 2021
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Licenciatura en Inglés desde University of Mississippi
I have a Bachelor of Arts in English, and held a Professional Teaching Certificate in Florida to teach English in grades 6-12.  I taught middle school and high school Language Arts in public schools in Florida, and for the past several years I have taught comprehensive Middle School Language Arts classes to homeschoolers.  I have several years of experience teaching contemporary novels and poetry, and dealing with the inherent complex issues that arise with these topics.  As we discuss challenging topics in this class, we will affirm the value of all humanity, regardless of country of origin, religion, economic status, gender, etc. 

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