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 - 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 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)
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.
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 26, 2025
Semester end date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Duration of each lesson: 1 hour
Frequency: once per week for 14 weeks
Cost per month – 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/6th-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.