This online class builds on skills acquired in previous years of language arts learning. WRF classes build from fall to spring, so 5th graders will work toward creating a 5 paragraph essay by the end of our semester in the spring. Using literature as our backbone for ELA learning, we will read two novels together and students will learn how to identify character traits, new vocabulary, and plot structure. They will also learn the key ingredients to proper writing and grammar, and demonstrate their learning through various writing assignments, review games, and class presentations.

Instructor:  Sheri Joyce         
                   
Weekly Class Time:
Tuesdays, one time each week 
10:15 - 11:15 am

Semester length: 
Fall semester - 14 weeks
Dates: August 29 - December 12 (No classes the week of Oct. 24 & Nov.21)
  • Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week - reading, writing, and either grammar or an additional reading skill assignment

Spring semester - 15 weeks
January 16 - May 7 (No classes the week of Feb. 19 & Mar. 25)
  • Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week- reading, writing, and either grammar or an additional reading skill assignment

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.  

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
  • Headphones with mic ability                             
  • Gmail email account to access Google Classroom and Internet/Wi-fi connection             
  • Novels (listed below)​
2023-2024 NOVELS:
Fall semester:
Fever 1793 by Laura Halse Anderson
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Spring semester:
Freedom Train by Dorothy Sterling
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

Spring 2024 Purchase Order Instructions 

Please submit purchase orders by month, with the monthly cost breakdown below and not the total semester cost.
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: 5th grade ELA Class
  • Start date: January 16, 2024
    • Semester end date: May 7, 2024
  • Duration of each lesson: 1 hour
  • Frequency: once per week for 4 months
  • Cost per month – Spring semester: $75 x 4 mos. (January - May)
    • Total Semester Cost for this class: $300
  • Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/5th-grade-ela-class.html​