This two semester, online class focuses on the writing and analytical reading skills needed for middle school and beyond. Using literature as our backbone for ELA learning, we read four books together - two in the fall and two in the spring - and students will learn how to identify character traits, new vocabulary, and plot structure (amongst other skills). They will also learn  about research, plagiarism, MLA format, and grammar. Students will demonstrate their learning through various writing pieces and class presentations.

Instructor:  Sheri Joyce         
                   
Weekly Class Time:
Thursdays, one hour 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             
  • Required books (listed below)​
2023-2024 BOOKS:
Fall semester:
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Fatal Fever by Gail Jarrow
Spring semester:
Animal Farm by George Orwell
I Am Malala: Young Reader's Edition by Malala Yousafazai

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: 8th 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/8th-grade-english-class.html