高級讀者本週文章（非小說類閱讀和寫作）

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ABOUT THE COURSE 
In this ongoing course, students will read non-fiction articles of the week focused on current high-interest topics. Before class, students will be asked to read the article posted in the classroom (2-6 pages in length) and come prepared to discuss the topics together in class. Topics are appropriate for ages 10+. In each session, all of the following topics are covered: 
-vocabulary (3-5 key words)
-close reading strategies
-analysis skills
-nonfiction text structures
-evidence/reasoning analysis
-writing skill

Along with each article, students are assigned a paragraph writing prompt as optional homework. Included in the course fee is my feedback within 48 hours. Please have your learner submit their paragraph on Google Docs so that I may provide the most thorough feedback.

Class Schedule:
1. Welcome/Initial Thoughts
2. Quick comprehension question/prompt
3. Vocab
4. Reading strategies and skill
5. Intro to homework prompt

Articles Schedule: 

Week of 1/21 Topic 1: The Power of Communication (articles, arguments, and op-ed)
-McDonald's: It's the glue that holds communities together
-Social Communities matter more than water bottles and batteries

Week of 1/28: Excerpt from "Reality is Broken" by  Jane McGonigal, PhD 

Week of 2/4: “The Flight from Conversation,” by Sherry Turkle, PhD  from "We Need to Talk," by Celeste Headlee

Topic 2: Taking a Stand (speeches, proclamations, and editorials) 

Week of 2/11: from On Civil Disobedience, by Mohandas K. Gandhi and "On Surrender at Bear Paw Mountains,” by Chief Joseph

Week of 2/18: Speech: Women's Issues

Week of 3/2: Proclamation: “Declaration of the Rights of the Child,” by the United Nations and  Editorial: “The Summer Hunger Crisis,” by Billy Shore

Week of 3/9: Nobel Lecture, by Kofi Annan
Speech: from Hope, Despair, and Memory, by Elie Wiesel

Week of 3/16: “Diners should pay attention to workers, not just the food,” by Kathleen Kingsbury

Topic 3: Debates

Week of : Article: “How video games affect the brain,” by Hannah Nichols

Week of : Article: “Video Games Are Good for Your Brain,” by Kevin Anderton

Week of 3/27: Article: “Brain training apps don’t seem to do much of anything,” by Claire Maldarelli

Topic 4: Medicine and Science

Week of 4/3: Opinion Piece: On Immunity: An Inoculation, by Eula Biss

Week of 4/10: Infographic: by the National Institutes of Health
Illustration: Smallpox—The Speckled Monster, by James Gillray

Week of 4/17: Informational Text: “Vaccination,” by the Jenner Institute

Week of 4/24: Letter: “Measles: A Dangerous Illness,” by Roald Dahl

Week of 5/1: Editorial: “Mandatory Vaccination Is Not the Answer to Measles,” by Dr. Bob Sears

Week of 5/8: “The Danger of Palm Oil Production,” by Natalie Hansford

Week 5/13: from 'Hope for Animals and Their World"

PARTICIPATION: 
Students may choose to keep cameras on or off as long as they briefly verify themselves with me at the beginning of the class (per Outschool policy). I do expect participation in this class. We cover quite a bit of material and it is essential that students discuss and understand the material. Being active participants helps them do so.

MISSED CLASSES
If your student misses a class, a recording will always be accessible on the classroom page. The PowerPoint lesson and notes are always available as well. Do note that learners that leave and then come back (i.e. pausing a subscription) may not be able to see my posts if I posted anything while they are away. Reach out to see if you missed anything. Recordings are unfortunately unavailable for weeks that your learner does not attend AND if they have not been present for a live class (Outschool Policy).

REFUND POLICY 
If your student is not able to attend in person but stays enrolled, refunds will not be issued. This is because the student can still access the materials, recordings, and receive feedback for assignments. I do provide refunds for emergency situations. If you have a tech or Zoom issue, contact Support and mention the Happiness Guarantee.