Explore revolution, corruption, and the power of communication through George Orwell's 1945 novella Animal Farm. This course will discuss the historical context that inspired Orwell to write this novella, critically analyze the text, identify literary devices Orwell infused into his writing, and understand the story's underlying message.

Course Format:

• This class is completely self-paced. There are no live classes. 
• Learners view the lessons at their own pace. Each lesson may take 2-4 hours to complete. 
• The total length of all course videos is approximately 100 minutes.

Each lesson includes the following:

• Video presentations with explanations about important concepts that relate to the reading
• Vocabulary in-context predictions
• Assigned reading
• Questions or response writing to enhance comprehension
• Video with suggested answers

Educator Information: 

• Valerie Stone is a home educator and parent who found herself navigating the unchartered waters of autism and ADHD over 17 years ago, during a time when research and information were sparse. Diving into the depths of learning, she poured over education research, talked with special educators, and experimented with several different curriculums. Emerging from the fog, Valerie discovered techniques to help learners develop a writer's voice. Over the years, those techniques have been shared with local and online homeschool students and families through 1:1 tutoring and group courses.  

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As a home educator and parent to children with autism and ADHD, I developed an approach to writing that focuses on individual strengths and needs, tailoring assignments to their interests and learning styles. Below is a list of accommodations I frequently use for students with autism and ADHD.

• Scaffolding
• MORE Scaffolding
• Sentence Starters
• Sentence Framing
• Organizers
• Modeling and Practice
• Audio Books (If Applicable)
• Visual Prompts
• Assignments Broken Into Smaller Sections
• Clear Instructions
• Tailor Assignments to Student's Interest(s)
• Quality Emphasized Over Length
• Positive Reinforcement
• Encourage Student to Seek Help 
• Modified Assignments
• Flexible Deadlines