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保持簡短!短篇小說的快速文學課程

在這個正在進行的課程中,學生將探索短篇小說的世界,每週都會有一個新故事。
Phyllis Bixler - Just Help Me Learn, LLC
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1 現場會議
每週上課 50 分鐘 小時
作業
每週 1-2 小時. Read the assigned short story(ies) before class.
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Informal Assessment
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課堂經歷

英語程度 - 未知
美國 7 - 9 年級
Short stories are one of those areas of content that students either love or hate, right?  What if students had the flexibility to read the short stories that they find interesting and learn about literary elements along the way?   To make learning about literature an ala carte menu of choices?

Keep it Short will enable students to build a community with fellow learners where they will actually anticipate and enjoy the stories explored each class and discover how one another interprets the elements covered for that week.  Class will be comprised of 3 parts: 1) my "teaching" of the story, literary elements, etc. (about 15-20 minutes),  2) Student discussion and questions about traditional teaching of the assigned work(s) (about 10 minutes), and 3) Student participation in a learning activity (remainder of the class).

Discussion and interaction are required elements of this class and students are STRONGLY urged to use their cameras and microphones in order to receive the full benefits of this class. 

**********PLEASE READ*************
Outschool has recently changed its policy regarding class cancellations. We know how disappointing canceled classes can be for learners, so we too are amending our policy.  In the past we have waited for late enrollees, of which we have had MANY!  Unfortunately we can no longer do that. 

Instead we will evaluate class enrollment for ongoing classes on teach Sunday at 5pm Eastern.  IF enrollment falls below 3 students, we will push the class back a week.  When other sections are available students will have the option to transfer to another class. IF enrollment falls below 3 students, we will push the class back a week.  When other sections are available students will have the option to transfer to another class. Full refunds will be provided for learners who cannot attend the newly scheduled class time. All other refunds will be provided as per the Outschool Limited Refund policy (see below).  If for any reason the class does not meet your expectation, you have the confidence of knowing that Outschool has a Happiness Guarantee and will provide a refund upon request via their Customer Support. 

Transfer requests within 24 hours of a scheduled class will NOT be approved.  At that point it is too late to reschedule the class, and it is unfair to other families who may have enrolled thinking there were multiple learners enrolled. Instead students will be encouraged to watch the video of the class.
 
Thank you for understanding, and for your loyalty.

August 7 - 13          The Third Wish by Joan Aiken
August 14 - 20       Taco Head by Viola Canales
August 21 - 27        Adolf Hitler by Jessica McBirney
Aug 28 - Sept 3     Shakespeare: Who was the Bard? by Mia Hodorovich
September 4 - 10  The Fisherman and his Wife by The Brothers Grimm
September 11-17    Button Button by Richard Matheson
September 18-24   The Four Dragons by Unknown
Sept 24 - Oct 1       Mercury's Sandals by Rose Edwards
October 2 - 8         Recognition by Victor Lavalle
October 9 - 15       The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind by Ray Bradbury
October 16 - 22     One Friday Morning by Langston Hughes
October 23 - 29     The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde
Oct 30 - Nov 5      Michael Jordan: A Profile in Failure by Jeff Stibel 
November 6 - 12   A Rough and Rugged Road by Libby Wilson
November 13 - 19  Simone Biles by Marty Kaminsky
November 20-26   Chiron, the Wisest Centaur by Madeleine L'Engle
Nov 27 - Dec 3       Charles by Shirley Jackson
December 4 - 10    Seventh Grade by Gary Soto
December 11 - 17   Annabelle Lee by Edgar Allan Poe
December 18 - 24 Big Finish by Erin Michelle Jendras   
December 25 - 31   Raymond’s Run by Toni Cade Bambara





The schedule may be changed due to student interests or requests.

學習目標

Students will: 
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning
Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words.
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending).
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For US students with a processing or other reading challenges, I encourage you to use the following link to submit an application with the National Library Service and Library of Congress to acquire free resources which may be helpful for this class: 
https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/eligibility-for-nls-services/talking-books-reading-disabilities/
Another free and valuable resource for students who learn differently is: 
https://www.bookshare.org/cms/promo/adwords/audiobooks-learning-disabilities
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學習者無需使用標準 Outschool 工具以外的任何應用程式或網站。
已加入 September, 2020
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俄亥俄州 教學證書 在 英語/語言藝術
Phyllis Bixler, M.Ed., NBCT
碩士 在 教育 從 Lourdes College
Phyllis Bixler, M.Ed., NBCT
學士學位 在 教育 從 Auburn University
Tina Kaye Houston
Just Help Me Learn empower and educates learners from around the globe with a focus on English literature, writing and grammar, study skills and history.  However the variety of classes will grow as our organization evolves, with the intention to bring STEM classes, foreign languages and more in the coming months!

Just Help Me Learn was established during the global pandemic of 2020-21, in direct reaction to the changes in which children and families sought primary and supplemental sources for education.  Initially Mrs. Bixler envisioned using her education and experience as an English teacher to help learners who struggled with reading and writing.  But with the challenges created by the pandemic she discovered the Outschool and chose to share her talents and passions with their global community.  Six months later the demand for grammar, study skills and mythology classes became more than one teacher could teach while still leading a balanced life with her family, and Just Help Me Learn was repurposed!  

When you enroll your learner in a class offered by Just Help Me Learn, you can be assured that a teacher is assigned to the entire section.  What does this mean?  If your learner is in an ongoing, multi-day, or camp class they will see the same teacher for every class, except in cases of emergency, illness or vacation for ongoing classes.  Your learner will have the opportunity to bond with a teacher, just as they would in a traditional classroom. 

Our teachers are compassionate professionals who LOVE the learning process. We have sought out educators who believe that all students can learn, and that it is our job to facilitate the learning process. Students are the future leaders of our world, and as teachers it is our role to help empower and educate those future leaders through critical thinking/writing, experiencing literature, culture, history, and more, and providing a well-rounded educational experience via our classes where learners collaborate as equals and learn from one another.  

Today we are a collaborative cohort of educators who support one another in the education of your students. 

Meet our teachers:

Mrs. Phyllis Bixler brings  20 years of teaching experience from middle school to university, a National Board Certification, multiple graduate degrees, and a passion for helping academically challenged learners discover the joys of learning. Her experience and passion for literature, grammar, writing, history and the acquisition of study skills stems from a learning disabled father who only completed grade 9 of school, a sibling who struggled with undiagnosed learning challenges, and a dyslexic daughter who completed her college education with degrees in Spanish, Hospitality/Tourism, and International Business.  Her life experience lends to the core belief that EVERY student is capable of learning.  Thus, Phyllis seeks educators who have similar beliefs about learning to help her reach as many learners as possible with Just Help Me Learn. 

Mrs. Tina Kaye Houston acquired her undergraduate degree in elementary education, and has used that knowledge in the home school education of her own children.  She teaches several art classes and camps on Outschool as "Teacher Tina" and has been a member of the Outschool community for more than 3 years.  Mrs. Houston joins our team to work with our struggling learners on their study skills, as well as  grammar classes. Welcome Teacher Tina!


Ms Gabi Houston is a passionate college student who loves literature and learning.  While attending university, she has also been working multiple jobs that involve serving others...mostly students, youth and children.  As a student who learns differently, Gabi understands the challenges that come with academia.  She has personally worked to overcome those challenges.  Gabi recently joined our team of teachers to support our struggling learners, and to guide them with some of the strategies she has found most helpful on her academic journey. Gabi will also share her love of literature via novel discussions with guided notes created by the English teachers on our team, and supplement or substitute in the other classes as needed.  We are excited about all that Gabi has to offer our team, and the learners in the Outschool community!!

Mrs. Diane Sullivan has 40+ years of classroom and virtual teaching experience with English and Theater.  She has taught via Outschool and VIP Kid for several years, and is extremely skilled at one-on-one instruction.  Mrs. Sullivan is an incredible literature instructor, our resident Percy Jackson and mythology expert, and a regular substitute teacher when necessary. 
 
While Just Help Me Learn offers academic classes, we are excited to encourage our educators to create FUN classes that reflect their interests and hobbies too!  Keep checking back for new classes, new teachers, and share your class suggestions with us too!

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