MIDDLE SCHOOL LITERATURE
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 (6th Grade) / 10:45-12:15 (7th/8th Grade) / 1:00 - 2:30 (7th/8th Grade)
Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 (7th/8th Grade) / 1:00 - 2:30 (6th Grade)
$415 per semester (2 semester course)*
*There is an annual student fee for all students taking classes at Pacific Coast Learning Center. Some charter schools allow for this fee to be added to the cost of classes rather than being paid out-of-pocket by parents. If your charters agrees, you may add the cost of the student fee to your first PO.
Good literature takes us to different times and places, introduces us to fantastic characters, and teaches us to imagine and tell good stories. The more we read, the better we communicate in spoken and written word. Written word is powerful and developing the ability to write well is essential. Junior high students will be exposed to engaging classical works of literature covering a wide range of genres, while emphasizing the development of excellent writing skills. This is an engaging, fast-paced class where students will learn to write high-quality essays, expand their vocabulary, participate in group activities, memorize and recite, and give oral presentations. This class will prepare students to excel in English through high school and beyond.
Students who are transitioning into the rigors of middle school are recommended to take the 6th Grade course where they can expect instruction to be foundational and equipping for the 7th/8th grade course, where students are prepared to transition to high school work. The coursework is the same for both levels, but the instruction is tailored for the different levels of skill and maturity.
Unit 1- Fiction – The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Teacher: Chris MacLeith
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 (6th Grade) / 10:45-12:15 (7th/8th Grade) / 1:00 - 2:30 (7th/8th Grade)
Thursdays 9:00 - 10:30 (7th/8th Grade) / 1:00 - 2:30 (6th Grade)
$415 per semester (2 semester course)*
*There is an annual student fee for all students taking classes at Pacific Coast Learning Center. Some charter schools allow for this fee to be added to the cost of classes rather than being paid out-of-pocket by parents. If your charters agrees, you may add the cost of the student fee to your first PO.
Good literature takes us to different times and places, introduces us to fantastic characters, and teaches us to imagine and tell good stories. The more we read, the better we communicate in spoken and written word. Written word is powerful and developing the ability to write well is essential. Junior high students will be exposed to engaging classical works of literature covering a wide range of genres, while emphasizing the development of excellent writing skills. This is an engaging, fast-paced class where students will learn to write high-quality essays, expand their vocabulary, participate in group activities, memorize and recite, and give oral presentations. This class will prepare students to excel in English through high school and beyond.
Students who are transitioning into the rigors of middle school are recommended to take the 6th Grade course where they can expect instruction to be foundational and equipping for the 7th/8th grade course, where students are prepared to transition to high school work. The coursework is the same for both levels, but the instruction is tailored for the different levels of skill and maturity.
Unit 1- Fiction – The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
- Analysis writing
- Letter and email writing
- Research essay writing
- Multi-media oral presentation
- Narrative writing and story telling
- Writing various forms of poetry
- Includes annual poetry recital
- Journal writing
- Story sequencing and summarizing