Beyond the Books: Project-Based ELA for Future Leaders
Lemons-Aid Learning
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(586)
This course blends academic excellence with project-based learning. Tailored to develop fundamental ELA skills and independence, active and engaged learners complete projects, enhancing essential technology and critical thinking skills.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 7
Intermediate Level
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Mrs. Lemons, who developed this course, has a B.A. in English Literature, a minor in Education, and a Master's in Education Administration. She has her teaching certificate and principal's license, and she is certified to teach English / Language Arts and History / Social Studies. She has many years of experience at the middle and high school levels. Further, she is an adjunct faculty member at Colorado Christian University, supervising teacher candidates in their undergraduate and graduate programs. She is a teacher of teachers. All that being said, middle school is her jam! All teachers that teach this course also think middle school students are awesome! Further, they have English degrees and teaching certificates. They are qualified experts who love kids!
Homework Offered
Students read 100 minutes per week. They also have 1-2 hours of homework per week. This level of in-class and at-home work means they finish an entire semester of ELA in just 13 weeks.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
All students receive specific feedback on their work. We are intentional about putting a little pressure on them and teaching them how to handle that pressure. They will rise to the occasion with mental toughness and confidence because they will know what to do, how to do it, and are absolutely capable of pulling it off. We are building leaders who will take on the world as high achievers.Grades Offered
Learners will need their own copies of the class novels. They can get a loaner from the library or use the digital library app like Libby. They can also purchase their own copies so they can mark them up: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl The Crossoverย by Kwame Alexander New Kid by Jerry Craft Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo They also need to have a Google account. Parents can set Google accounts up for children under age 13 here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/kidaccountinfo?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students need to have a Google account. Parents can set Google accounts up for children under age 13 here: https://accounts.google.com/signup/v2/kidaccountinfo?flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=ServiceLogin To review our class novel parental guidance, visit: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Available times
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(586)
Since Feb 2021, Lemons-Aid Learning has been one of the top 100 most popular educator groups on the platform out of thousands of educators and organizations. We were just informed by Outschool that we have yet again retained that distinction....ย
Group Class
$485
for 26 classes2x per week, 13 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages 11-13
4-10 learners per class
