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Modality

Format

MS Language Arts 8

This course is a continuation of MS Language Arts 7 and coincides with English 8. Students will continue to explore various types of writing styles, including informative, narrative, and argumentative, in addition to creative writing through poetry. A focus will be on vocabulary development and the use of formal conventions of communicating. Grammar studies will support the development of students’ command of the English language.

308L

2 Terms

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS Language Arts 7

This course is a continuation of MS Language Arts 6 and coincides with English 7. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction and practice in grammar, spelling, and writing related to language arts, reading, and writing. In Language Arts, students continue to develop an appreciation of spoken and written language, expand their use of descriptive words and complex sentences, as well as their choices of modes of writing. Students use oral language, written language, and media and technology for expressive, informational, argumentative, critical, and literary purposes. Students use the stages of the writing process to write clear, coherent compositions that apply and further develop their knowledge of the grammatical rules and standards of the English language.

307L

2 Terms

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS Language Arts 6

This course coincides with English 6. Students are introduced to a variety of writing styles and practice composing their own informative, narrative, and argumentative texts to demonstrate a strong understanding of English conventions and language devices. Poetry will also be a focus as students will engage in creative expression through a variety of poetic styles. Students’ writing will be further supported by grammar studies.

306L

2 Terms

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS Advanced ELL 2

For middle school students with advanced proficiency in English. This course prepares students for high school-level content by exposing them to more complex academic materials, though they will still take the course in middle school. Students will engage in tasks that require a high level of academic English, including reading high school-level texts, writing detailed essays, participating in discussions, and enhancing their listening comprehension. They will also expand their subject-specific vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, preparing them for the more rigorous content they will encounter in high school.

304

2 Terms

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS Advanced ELL 1

For middle school students with strong intermediate proficiency. In this course, students will refine their academic language skills, with an emphasis on advanced vocabulary and more complex academic tasks. The focus will be on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in a range of academic subjects. Students will strengthen their ability to use academic English in different contexts, particularly in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. The course will help students improve fluency in academic discourse and expand their subject-specific vocabulary.

303

2 Terms

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS Intermediate ELL 2

For middle school students who have a stronger grasp of English. The course aims to improve reading comprehension, writing fluency, and listening/speaking abilities in more complex academic contexts. Students will focus on increasing their ability to use academic English, expanding their vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Tasks will include summarizing texts, engaging in academic discussions, and preparing written responses, all while building a deeper understanding of subject-specific terms and concepts.

302

2 Terms

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS Intermediate ELL 1

For middle school students with a basic understanding of English. This course focuses on building foundational skills in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. Students will engage in simple academic tasks while improving their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. The course also introduces students to basic subject-specific vocabulary from English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, helping them become familiar with terminology used in different academic contexts.

301

2 Terms

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS English 8

8th grade English primarily emphasizes the careful reading and analysis of literature from various literary genres. Students also gain further experience in narrative, descriptive, and essay writing. Students continue to develop their vocabulary and refine their understanding and use of formal English grammar and mechanics.

308

2 Terms

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS English 7

English 7 students focus on grammar, literature, and spelling. Vocabulary will be taught using an integrated approach. Literature includes short stories, nonfiction, the novel, mythology, folk tales, drama, and poetry. Grammar units will include parts of speech, parts of a sentence, kinds of sentences, fragments, run-ons, subject-verb agreement, verb usage, comparison of adjectives and adverbs, and essay writing in the four writing modes.

307

2 Terms

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual

MS English 6

English 6 students develop skills in reading, literary analysis, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing. While the focus of English 6 will be on expository texts, students will also read short stories, novels, mythology, drama, and poetry.

306

2 Terms

Essential

College Prep

  • 1-to-1
  • Self-Directed
  • Small Group
  • In-Person
  • Virtual
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