In this self-paced, 8-week course, students will strengthen their reading comprehension and writing skills at a 7th & 8th-grade level. This class provides full curriculum for one semester of a 7th or 8th-grade language arts class. 

R E A D I N G  O V E R V I E W: 

Students will read two informational texts in this class: “Penguins” by National Geographic and “Dr.Seuss Biography” by Biography.com. Reading skills taught in this class include: 

📚 Examining text features
📚 Determining an author’s point of view 
📚 Referring to the text when answering questions
📚 Using context clues to determine the meaning of new words
📚 Writing an objective summary 

W R I T I N G  O V E R V I E W: 

Students will write two essays in this class: an expository essay that pairs with “Penguins” and a persuasive essay that pairs with “Dr. Seuss Biography.” Students will be given step-by-step instructions along with graphic organizers that will help them master the essay writing process. Writing skills taught in this class include: 

🧾 Prewriting an essay by brainstorming potential topics and ideas
🧾 Drafting an essay by including specific support 
🧾 Revising an essay to flow effortlessly while being organized and coherent
🧾 Editing an essay for grammar and spelling mistakes 


C L A S S  H I G H L I G H T S :
✅ 8 pre-recorded video lessons
✅ 8 reading assignments 
✅ Step-by-step writing guidance for two essays 
✅ Teacher feedback on all submitted work


🎉 Join Now and Embark on an Exciting Reading and Writing Adventure! 🎉
Enhance your reading comprehension, craft expository and persuasive essays, and immerse yourself in captivating articles. Enroll today to strengthen your skills, receive personalized feedback, and embark on a fulfilling journey of reading and writing excellence! 🚀