👋 WELCOME 😁 

 CLASS SYNOPSIS 
This is an exclusive course only offered for students who are enrolled in one of my literature courses!
***PLEASE DO NOT ENROLL IF YOU ARE NOT ALSO ENROLLED IN ONE OF MY LITERATURE COURSES.*** Your session will be canceled if you aren't.
See below if you are interested in one of those courses!

https://outschool.com/classes/full-semester-course-middle-school-english-language-arts-or-the-lord-of-the-rings-pwa4K4J8?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

https://outschool.com/classes/8th9th-grade-reading-club-or-seasons-readings-dracula-novel-study-H8u709Aw?usid=HjYuHv99&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 OVERVIEW 
You will meet with me one-on-one to cover any work related to our course 
Maybe you need a concept retaught in a less-distracting setting
Maybe you have several questions that are too bit or specific for the classroom setting or "conversation" tab
Maybe you want me to read through your paper before official turn-in
Maybe you want some help formulating ideas for a poem
Maybe you would like to practice your presentation
All-in-all, you can let me know what you need help with (related to our course) and we can get to undistracted work together.
   Poetry:
          - Poetry comprehension and analysis
          - Poetry elements and form
          - Poetry writing
     Vocabulary
          - 65 in-text vocabulary terms
     Reading
          - Informational text comprehension and analysis
          - Literary text comprehension and analysis
          - Literary elements including characterization, conflict, symbolism, allegory, theme, and plot development
          - Literary text compare and contrast
      Writing:
          - (Nonfiction) biographical writing
          - (Nonfiction) critical analysis
          - (Fiction) fan-fiction short-story 
      Speaking and Listening
          - Text Analysis Class Discussions
          - Student Presentations

 TEACHING STYLE 
    - I want my students to LOVE to read and learn.  If this is accomplished, I feel like I have prepared them for their future more than any singular book or ELA lesson could! 
    - I want my students to participate.  This means that there is time built into every class where they can ask questions and converse with each other and I am merely there to pose the conversation-starter (if needed) and facilitate.
    - I have "lectures" but even those include time within for students to share their thoughts!
    - While students will be challenged to think deeply, their perspective will always be encouraged and celebrated.  I hope that students feel as welcomed to think as they are challenged in their thinking. 
    - While the course work listed below may look overwhelming and challenging at times, I never want a student to feel overwhelmed! I am here to help.
    - I welcome and encourage questions during class but also throughout the week!  Message me in the "Conversation" tab of Outschool and I will do my very best to reply within 24-hours... but keep in mind, I am living a traveling-life so (because of travel-days and/or bad connection) sometimes that can stretch to 48
    - The idea of providing a grade and then moving on is not my style.  If a student is willing to persevere, I want to keep working with them until the learning goals have been achieved.