Upcoming Session Hosted by Outschool

Starts: January 14, 2025

Ends: April 29, 2025

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 12:00-12:50 pm EST

Total live classes: 15

Students will explore multiple selections of popular literature. This course will touch upon various pieces of popular literature. Students will engage in the coursework in some of the following ways: 

• Explore the impact of the time in which the novel was written
• Reinforce critical analysis of each text
• Identify literary devices in a given text and determine their impact on the narrative
• Complete close and active reading and respond to comprehension questions
• Develop a strong line of reasoning through supportive arguments
• Complete response writings of varied lengths, including analytical-style essays
• Demonstrate understanding of grammar structure and usage

English 2 Literature & Composition Level: This comprehensive high school English program offers early/intermediate-level coursework for students in 9th-12th grade. Past students of a variety of ages have successfully completed this course with exceptional results, as the course adapts to each individual's proficiency level.

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