Get ready for a year-long ELA adventure! Over two semesters, this online class builds on skills acquired in previous years of language arts learning but is flexible to meet a student where they're at in their reading and writing skills. Diving into a variety of stories, we use literature and non-fiction articles to learn about story elements, character traits, context clues for vocabulary building, and gaining deeper insight as we methodically read two books together each semester. 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. They will also learn the key ingredients to proper writing and grammar (as needed), research skills, and then demonstrate their learning through various writing assignments, review games, a book project, short research tasks, and two class presentations. This class works through many grammar, writing, reading, speaking, & listening CA ELA standards over the year. Spelling and phonics standards are not covered. *** a minimum of 6 students is needed to avoid cancellation*** Instructor:(behind the scenes shadowed by and lesson-planned with Sheri Joyce) Joshua Joyce (click on name for more info) Weekly Class Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 12:00 pm Semester Dates: Fall semester - August 26 - December 9 (14 weeks); no classes on 10/21 & 11/25 Spring semester - January 20 - May 5 (14 weeks); no classes on 2/17 & 3/31
Assigned Work for the week: approximately 3 digital assignments each week- reading, writing, and background info/research pertaining to the topics in our reading
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 email account to access Google Classroom and Internet/Wi-fi connection
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 bolster's the learning experience as well as the accountability of students.
This is a year - long class split into two semesters. For billing purposes, POs must be able to be billed monthly. We are not a pay by the month vendor. 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 Learning
Instructor name: Mr. Joshua
Class: 5th grade ELA Class
Start date: August 26, 2025
Semester end date: December 9, 2025
Duration of each lesson: 1 hour
Frequency: once per week for 4 months
COST: $300
Cost per month (please see info above) – Fall semester: $75 x 4 months, units, or sessions
Month breakdown if your school needs them: Aug.26-Sept.30; Oct.1 -31; Nov.1-21; Dec. 1-15*
Total Semester Cost for this class: $300
Class link: https://www.wellreadfred.com/5th-grade-ela-class.html
* Schools, including IEM charter schools, are exempt from this and can create one PO for the cost of the semester total. Check with your charter teacher if you're unsure.