This year-long, online class builds writing stamina and analytical reading skills over two semesters. Using literature as our backbone for ELA learning, we read four books together - two in the fall and two in the spring - where students will learn how to identify character traits, new vocabulary, identify figurative language, and plot structure. They will also learn about research, plagiarism, poetry, and critical thinking skills. Participants of the class will demonstrate their learning through various writing pieces, review games, a book project, and two class presentations. Our class follows the CA. 6th grade ELA standards in reading, writing, speaking/listening, and some grammar (as it pertains to writing)*. We grade all class assignments unless parent requests otherwise. If grammar and spelling are areas your student needs extra help in, we recommend getting a supplemental curriculum to use alongside our class.
Instructor:Sheri Joyce(More about Sheri when you click on the name) Weekly Class Time:Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am Semester length: Fall semester - 14 weeks Dates: August 27 - December 10 (No classes during the weeks of Oct. 21 & Nov.25)
Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week - reading, writing, and either grammar or an additional reading skill assignment
Spring semester - 14 weeks January 21 - May 6 (No classes during the weeks of Feb. 17 & Apr. 21)
Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week- reading, writing, and either grammar or an additional reading skill assignment
Students are welcome to join mid-year based on class availability
Semester Cost: $300* *Private pay is accepted in three (3) $100 installments Please see instructions below for how to submit charter school vouchers if you will be using those to pay. See refund policy here Required Equipment:
Headphones with mic ability
Gmail account to access Google Classroom (NOT a school Gmail as WRF is outside of the school)
Internet/Wi-fi connection
Novels (listed below)
2024-2025 Novels: Fall semester: TBD Spring semester: Freedom Walkers by Russell Freedman Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Parent's Role In The Class: Our biggest ask is that parents check in on their student's grade and work in Google Classroom weekly so nothing is a surprise later and helps bolster the learning experience as well as the accountability of students. Click here for more on a parent's role.
Fall 2024 Purchase Order Instructions
Please remember this is a semester long class. For billing purposes, though, POs should be paid monthly. We are not a pay by the month vendor. See below. Here is the vital information needed to create a purchase order for your child's participation in this class:
Vendor: Sheri Joyce dba Well-Read Fred
Instructor name: Sheri Joyce
Class: 6th grade ELA Class
Time: 9:30 -10:30 am
Start date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Semester end date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Duration of each lesson: 1 hour
Frequency: once per week
Cost per month – Spring semester: $75 x 4 months, units, or sessions
Month breakdown if your school needs them: Aug. 27-Sept. 30; Oct.1-31; Nov.1-22; Dec.1-13
Total Semester Cost for this class: $300
Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/6th-grade-ela-class.html