This ongoing class offers a comprehensive 11th-grade curriculum that covers reading, writing, grammar/phonics, and spelling. Designed for flexibility, learners can join at any point during the year or stay for the entire course. My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation in essential 11th-grade skills, while incorporating engaging literature studies to deepen comprehension and critical thinking. No prior background knowledge is required, making it accessible for all learners. Whether your student needs extra support or wants to stay on track with their grade-level goals, this class will provide a well-rounded and enriching experience.

Weekly Themes for 11th Grade Reading, Writing, Grammar/Phonics, and Spelling:

Week of Oct 20, 2024: Introduction to 11th Grade Literature & Writing
Week of Oct 27, 2024: Analyzing Literary Devices in Fiction
Week of Nov 3, 2024: Crafting Argumentative Essays
Week of Nov 10, 2024: Grammar Focus: Complex Sentence Structures
Week of Nov 17, 2024: Spelling Rules: Prefixes & Suffixes
Week of Nov 24, 2024: Understanding Theme in Literature
Week of Dec 1, 2024: Writing Persuasive Essays
Week of Dec 8, 2024: Grammar Focus: Verb Tenses & Consistency
Week of Dec 15, 2024: Spelling Challenges: Commonly Misspelled Words
Week of Dec 22, 2024: Symbolism and Motifs in Classic Literature
Week of Dec 29, 2024: Writing Descriptive Essays
Week of Jan 5, 2025: Grammar Focus: Punctuation Mastery
Week of Jan 12, 2025: Spelling: Homophones & Homographs
Week of Jan 19, 2025: Analyzing Character Development in Literature
Week of Jan 26, 2025: Writing Comparative Essays
Week of Feb 2, 2025: Grammar Focus: Subject-Verb Agreement
Week of Feb 9, 2025: Spelling Focus: Latin & Greek Roots
Week of Feb 16, 2025: Exploring Conflict in Literature
Week of Feb 23, 2025: Crafting Narrative Essays
Week of Mar 2, 2025: Grammar Focus: Sentence Fragments & Run-Ons
Week of Mar 9, 2025: Spelling: Words from Other Languages
Week of Mar 16, 2025: Analyzing Point of View in Literature
Week of Mar 23, 2025: Writing Analytical Essays
Week of Mar 30, 2025: Grammar Focus: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Week of Apr 6, 2025: Spelling Focus: Consonant Doubling Rules
Week of Apr 13, 2025: Understanding Irony and Satire in Literature
Week of Apr 20, 2025: Crafting Research Papers
Week of Apr 27, 2025: Grammar Focus: Clauses & Phrases
Week of May 4, 2025: Spelling Challenges: Tricky Plurals
Week of May 11, 2025: Exploring Historical Context in Literature
Week of May 18, 2025: Writing Expository Essays
Week of May 25, 2025: Grammar Focus: Parallelism in Writing
Week of Jun 1, 2025: Spelling Focus: Compound Words
Week of Jun 8, 2025: Analyzing Tone and Mood in Literature
Week of Jun 15, 2025: Crafting Literary Criticism Essays
Week of Jun 22, 2025: Grammar Focus: Adjective & Adverb Usage
Week of Jun 29, 2025: Spelling Mastery: Hyphenated Words
Week of Jul 6, 2025: Understanding Allegory in Literature
Week of Jul 13, 2025: Writing Creative Nonfiction
Week of Jul 20, 2025: Grammar Focus: Capitalization Rules
Week of Jul 27, 2025: Spelling: Words Ending in -able vs. -ible
Week of Aug 3, 2025: Analyzing Dialogue in Literature
Week of Aug 10, 2025: Crafting Short Stories
Week of Aug 17, 2025: Grammar Focus: Apostrophe Usage
Week of Aug 24, 2025: Spelling Focus: Common Confusables
Week of Aug 31, 2025: Exploring the Role of Setting in Literature
Week of Sep 7, 2025: Writing Reflective Essays
Week of Sep 14, 2025: Grammar Focus: Dangling & Misplaced Modifiers
Week of Sep 21, 2025: Spelling Focus: Silent Letters in Words
Week of Sep 28, 2025: Synthesizing Themes Across Multiple Texts
Each week, students will dive into a specific topic or theme, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key 11th-grade skills while engaging with literature and enhancing writing techniques.