In this course students will…
-determine theme;
-analyze plot and its various phases;
-examine how literary elements affect plot progression, assist in character development, and convey meaning, including: motif, symbol, foreshadowing, echoing, flashback, opposition, metaphor, irony, foil, choice of language; 
-understand the mono-myth (Hero’s Journey), The Heroine’s Journey, The Villain’s Journey, and character archetypes;
-develop an understanding of modern pop-culture.

This course provides opportunities to for students to develop the following skills:
1.Explain the function of character.
2.Explain the function of setting.
3.Explain the function of plot and structure.
4.Explain the function of the narrator or speaker.
5.Explain the function of word choice, imagery, and symbolism.
6.Explain the function of comparison.
7.Develop textually substantiated arguments about interpretations of a portion or whole text.

Credentialed teacher with almost 20 years of experience in education. Certified AP English teacher, forensics coach(speech and debate), with an extensive background in drama.  I have taught in multiple states in the U.S. and spent three years teaching in China.  I am traveler, chef, poet, and storyteller, specializing in writing instruction, literary analysis, creative projects, and above all, building student teacher relationships.

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Students will be assigned weekly homework, unit projects, and periodical writing assignments.  The majority of the homework in this course will be will be watching films, completing comprehension packets as they do, including comprehension questions, vocabulary, and analytical and discussion questions.  During each trimester, students will be assigned two creative projects, including one creative book report project. While this course will primarily use film as opposed to texts, students will still be required to read two books during each trimester. Students may choose to read the books instead of watching the films if they wish, but our focus will typically be on the films, with occassional excerpts from the original work. Additional activities may also be assigned.  As a grade 5 and 6 reading/ELA class, writing will be included, but in minimal form.
수업 외 주당 2 - 4 시간
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Book: “Spy School”
Films:“And then There Were None/10 Little Indians),” “Sherlock Holmes” (1980’s BBC, episode TBD, available on youtube,) First episode of “Sherlock,” “Enola Holmes,” “Anne of Green Gables,” “Searching for Bobby Fischer”
Day 3 Focus: Critical and creative thinking
Superheroes discussed: Batman, the Flash, Daredevil,