Artes del lenguaje en inglés en la escuela secundaria y educación en el hogar: Literatura mundial, sección 2
Durante 8 semanas, los estudiantes desarrollarán su capacidad de leer, pensar, escribir y comunicarse de manera crítica y eficaz. Las selecciones literarias incluirán novelas, cuentos y poesía de autores mundiales. Se realizarán debates y se realizarán proyectos.
Qué está incluido
8 reuniones en vivo
6 horas 40 minutos horas presencialesTarea
2-4 horas por semana. Projects will have a grading rubric provided and parents have the option of using the rubric to provide a grade for their learner, or having me grade projects (or opting out of grading all together.) Student work will include about 50-60 pages of reading (maximum) per week and will also include several different optional activities (including free-writing prompts). If families are using this as part of a complete homeschool curriculum, students should expect to spend 2-3 hours of work outside of class, however it will be possible to complete the work in as little as one to two hours 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. Students will need to complete weekly reading to participate in class discussions, but all other assignments are considered optional, depending on how families are using this class. Please see the homework section above and reach out with any questions.Calificación
Projects will have a grading rubric provided and parents have the option of using the rubric to provide a grade for their learner, or having me grade projects (or opting out of grading all together.) If parents wish to have a formal course grade for their student, I'm happy to provide that.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 6 - 8
This middle school language arts class is a great companion to your homeschooling experience. Students are provided with opportunities to engage in deep discussion about what they read, learn key elements of literature, and complete creative projects, all while growing their abilities to think critically. The focus of this class is world literature-- authors and subjects that span the globe. This is section two of three but can be taken as a stand-alone class. All three literature sections can be combined with my "Informative Research Essay" or "Argumentative Research Essay" class to form a complete year of middle school ELA. Each week during class students will discuss the reading assignments from the past week using Blooms Taxonomy question starters, with student-created questions. As a teacher, I am always amazed at the depth of questions student ask and engage in! There will be interactive teaching time where students learn different components of literature or writing, or anything else students need to be equipped for the week's assignments. Because this is a homeschool class, much of the work is done outside of class. Students will be given weekly assignments that 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 ability to track their own progress 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. Topics below are the main reading selections that will be discussed during each week's class. Week 1: Introduction to class format / assignments, guided poetry discussion Week 2: "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" Week 3 "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" Week 4 "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" (project choice: timeline or visual image) Week 5 "Lather and Nothing Else" (short story), compare and contrast with BWCH Week 6 Logical Fallacies overview / background for "Breaking Stalin's Nose" Week 7 "Breaking Stalin's Nose" Week 8 present "Breaking Stalin's Nose" project (six word memoir), create Blackout Poetry Main literary selections for this section include "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" by Phillip Hoose / Knud Pedersen (Denmark), "Breaking Stalin's Nose" by Eugene Velchin (Russia / USSR), "Lather and Nothing Else" by Hernando Tellez (Colombia). During this class students will complete a compare / contrast essay analyzing "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" and "Lather and Nothing Else." This assignment is adapted for different writing levels from those who can write an essay easily and effectively to those who have never written an essay before. Literary concepts that will be covered include (but are not limited to): plot elements (rising action, falling action, climax, etc), types of conflict, symbolism, irony, imagery, setting, foreshadowing, point of view, simile, metaphor, personification, genre, characterization, cause and effect, compare and contrast. Who would do well in this class? Because this course is aimed at students in grades 6-8, students should have completed grade 5 Language Arts (any curriculum or course of study, homeschool, public, or private school). Students reading and writing at or above grade level should be able to work on this class independently. Students reading and writing below grade level can still be successful in this class if they have support at home to be able to help with weekly assignments. Reading and writing levels should not affect student's abilities to participate during weekly class meetings. This class can be taken as a stand alone class, or as part of a complete year of ELA. If you'd like to use it as part of a complete year, here are other helpful links: Homeschool Middle School Language Arts: World Literature, Section 1 https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-middle-school-english-language-arts-world-literature-section-1-X7ewWtT9?usid=yvzSFmIZ&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Homeschool Middle School Language Arts: World Literature, Section 3 https://outschool.com/classes/homeschool-middle-school-english-language-arts-world-literature-section-3-ixlyij8c?usid=yvzSFmIZ&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Combine that section with ONE of the following writing courses: Informative Research Essay: https://outschool.com/classes/essay-essentials-the-complete-informative-research-essay-gVAL0qKb?usid=yvzSFmIZ&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Argumentative Research Essay: https://outschool.com/classes/essay-essentials-writing-the-complete-argumentative-research-essay-x4N29RVm?usid=yvzSFmIZ&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 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.
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will grow in their ability to read, think critically about, and discuss literary works from a variety of authors writing about cultures different from their own.
Students will grow in their understanding of key literary and poetic devices.
Programa de estudios
Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-CreatedEstándares
Alineado con Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lecciones
más de 8 semanasLección 1:
Introduction to class format / assignments, guided poetry discussion
poetry discussion, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," course overview
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler
class discussion, The Boys Who Challenged Hitler; project introduction, foreshadowing
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler
class discussion, The Boys Who Challenged Hitler; non-fiction text features
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
The Boys Who Challenged Hitler
class discussion, The Boys Who Challenged Hitler, plot diagram
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
Parents should know that "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" is a nonfiction book about young Nazi resisters in Denmark. They are arrested and imprisoned, which is chronicled in the book, but it is not graphic. While this book is set in WW2, it is not centered around the Holocaust. A detailed summary can be found here: https://www.supersummary.com/the-boys-who-challenged-hitler/summary/
"Breaking Stalin's Nose" is told from the perspective of a young boy who unknowingly experiences some of the terror of Stalin's reign in the USSR. There are strong implications that people have been arrested and murdered, but it is never explicitly stated. This book has a lower reading level than is typical for most middle grades books, however the content is very mature. For a detailed summary look here: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/Breaking-Stalins-Nose/
I will not be explicitly teaching about the Holocaust in this class, but am prepared to deal with any questions that arise in our student-led discussions. As we discuss these novels in class, we will affirm the value of all humanity, regardless of country of origin, religion, economic status, gender, etc. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to message me.
Requisitos previos
Because this class is aimed at learners who are in grades 6-8, students need to have completed a minimum of 5th grade level ELA (a formal curriculum is not required). If you have questions about this, please reach out.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
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 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 novels set in WW2 at the high school and middle school level, including "Night," "Number the Stars," and "The Boys Who Challenged Hitler" in various contexts, dealing with the inherent complex issues that arise with this topic. 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.
Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
136 US$
por 8 clases1 x por semana, 8 semanas
50 min
Completado por 105 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 11-14
4-9 alumnos por clase
Asistencia financiera
Tutoría
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