The following is a list of the skills that we will be covering as a class. These will be sprinkled in throughout the unit and they will build on one another. 
     - Plot Diagramming
     - Character Development
     - Conflict
     - Theme
     - Symbolism
     - Allegory
     - Research
     - Non-Fiction Reading
     - Non-Fiction Writing
     - Creative Writing
     - Analysis
     - Presenting
     - Debating
     - Various Literary Devices
     - Socratic Seminar Discussions
     - Annotating
     - Note-Taking
     - Prompt-Writing
     - Essay-Writing
     - Journaling
     - Poetry and Music
     - Graphic Novels
     - And More!

I have been teaching professionally for over 7 years in both Missouri and in Colorado. I have been on Outschool for two years (January 2022) and can provide links to classes where I teach the concepts of this semester-long class so you can look through them and look at the reviews to see how other parents and students have reacted to my courses. I am happy to answer any questions that you have!

High School Semester Course (Fall Semester)
     - https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-english-a-fall-semester-long-course-v8hZFmgO?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Classic Literature - A Novel Study (A course where students choose the novels we read)
     - https://outschool.com/classes/classic-literature-novel-study-V9NC71b3?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Writing a Novel (Employs the creative writing skills that we will be using in our course)
     - https://outschool.com/classes/writing-a-novel-or-short-story-on-going-workshops-YTo8o2q7?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Writing Historical Fiction (Employs the creative writing skills that we will be using in our course)
     - https://outschool.com/classes/writing-short-stories-historical-fiction-xTk6Rddd?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
High School Research Skills: Level I
     - https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-developing-skills-CnfSxLHD?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
High School Research Skills: Level 2
     - https://outschool.com/classes/high-school-research-ii-perfecting-skills-SrlmIdgF?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Annotations: The Key to Close Reading (Non-Fiction Unit skills)
     - https://outschool.com/classes/annotations-the-key-to-close-reading-uaev8ybk?usid=l0R3fRwf&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

提供的家庭作業
Students will be asked to complete all of their reading outside of class. If some of our writing work is unfinished after class, students will be asked to complete that work outside of class as well. But the majority of work will be completed in class.
1 - 2 每週課外時間
提供的評估
Students will be given several formal writing assignments throughout the semester. While these are not tests, per se, they can be used as assessment pieces for homeschooling evidence, which many states and countries require. All formal writing in my class will be completed with multiple rounds of written and verbal feedback. Students will have the opportunity to work through their writing skills as a group and 1-1 with me in class!
提供的成績
Grading - Students will have the opportunity to receive a grade in the form of their choosing.I am happy to provide a grade in the form of a percentage, letter, or both. I can also offer a formal letter for submission to state programs. I ask students throughout the semester about their needs for grading and am happy to work with parents to create a plan that meets their needs! Please note that Grading is NOT required.

Here are the parental guides from parents and teachers about our two novel studies:
     - Persepolis: 
       - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/persepolis (Movie Version)
       - https://www.goodreads.com/questions/521463-is-this-book-age-appropriate-for-teens
     - As I Lay Dying
       - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/as-i-lay-dying (Movie Version)
       - https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/asilay/