THE LEARNING 
o Four major topics will be addressed across five session. 
  --Session 1: Proper paper set up (form) for assignments (written/typed) | Content expectations (function of each paragraph)                    
  --Session 2: Quotations: quoting sources | When and how to use indirect/direct quotations 
  --Session 3: MLA-Style Citations: in-text citations | Creating Works Cited and Works Consulted pages
  --Session 4: Research and Credible Sources | Assessing online resources | Quoting nontraditional sources, including AI
  --Session 5: Nonfiction reading strategies | If time allows: Conducting interviews/crafting proper surveys for use as a source 

HOW
 o  Guided practice using an article provided by the teacher 
 o  Note: Students will be encouraged to demonstrate understanding using a second article 

INTERACTIONS
 o  Outside of class: Students will have access to the teacher 24/7 should they have questions or need further guidance
 o  During class: Students should be prepared to engage in a conversation about their learning and understanding.  Students will be requested to post updates prior to scheduled class in preparation for discussion with the teacher and others in attendance.  

CLASS STRUCTURE
o First half of class: introduce concept
o Second half: apply concept to material/text provided 

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
o  finish well in advance of the next session the practice given in the previous class
o  email questions well enough in advance to complete an assignment for next session
o  post to the Outschool course page, as assigned