Seventh-Grade English, Part 1

$249.00

ENGL 031 | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours

In this course, students explore the theme Creating Community: Searching for Belonging by analyzing how authors use narrative structure and point of view to develop meaning. Learners will identify figurative language in a variety of texts and distinguish between topics and themes. They will also use textual evidence to support theme in an analytical essay. The course emphasizes vocabulary and grammar development to strengthen writing and communication. This is the first course in a two-part Seventh-Grade English series. This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

ENGL 031 | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours

In this course, students explore the theme Creating Community: Searching for Belonging by analyzing how authors use narrative structure and point of view to develop meaning. Learners will identify figurative language in a variety of texts and distinguish between topics and themes. They will also use textual evidence to support theme in an analytical essay. The course emphasizes vocabulary and grammar development to strengthen writing and communication. This is the first course in a two-part Seventh-Grade English series. This course also encompasses Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Course Details

  • Module 1: How Identity Is Impacted by Community
    Module 2: Characteristics of a Novel
    Module 3: How to Increase Your Sense of Belonging
    Module 4: Background Information—Introduction to The Outsiders
    Module 5: What Does It Mean to Be an Outsider?
    Module 6: Symbolism in Literature
    Module 7: Foreshadowing in Literature
    Module 8: What Role Does Family Play?
    Module 9: Hope and the Possibility for Change
    Module 10: How Do Themes Apply Universally?
    Module 11: How Does the Choice Novel Follow Narrative Structure Elements and Relate to Our Course Theme?
    Module 12: Characters in Stories
    Module 13: Developing Theme with Strategies
    Module 14: Comparing Your Choice Novel to The Outsiders
    Module 15: Narrative Dialogue

    • A webcam for the proctored final exam.

    Required Text: Students must buy this novel as the anchor text for the course: 

    Hinton, S.E. (1967). The Outsiders. Viking Press.

    Then, each student chooses ONE of the following novels to read during the course:

    1. Spinelli, Jerry. (2004). Stargirl. Miami, FL, Alfaguara.

    2. Bloor, Edward. (2006). Tangerine. Boston, MA: Harcourt Children's Books.

    3. Sloan, Holly Goldberg. (2014). Counting by 7s. New York, Scholastic.

    *Note: Stargirl is required for Seventh-Grade English, Part 2