Textbook List
Teacher
Hello, my name is Anna and I am very excited to learn with all of you through literature! I have taught English Language Arts for more than 20 years at both the middle and high school levels. I am excited about starting my journey with Soar Kidz and I can’t wait to talk about books (my favorite thing to talk about) with scholars that love reading, debating, and sharing their thoughts in connection to a text. My teaching style involves high engagement strategies and I look forward to getting students moving with hand gestures, typing in the chat, and having long-distance discussions about the books that we have read. The best thing about these classes is that we all love books, so we already agree on something before we even meet! This love of literature fosters a creative and welcoming culture even if we can’t be in the same room. Some of my best book recommendations are: El Deafo by Cece Bell, a graphic autobiographical novel about a girl that loses her hearing; The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, a story about a China rabbit that gets separated from his owner and learns what it means to love; and After the Fire by Will Hill, an intense young adult novel inspired by the Waco siege in 1993.
Class Schedules
Course Overview
Special Topic: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Ethics – Can AI Replace Humans?"
Program Objective:
This 3-week intensive course will guide students in developing a fully structured 800-1,200 word research essay, refining their research skills, structured argumentation, and persuasive writing—essential elements for the Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 – Topic Analysis & Drafting (Pre Homework Assigned)
Learn STEM essay structure (5-paragraph format: Introduction, Body, Counterarguments, Conclusion)
Research and outline three key arguments with supporting evidence
Analyze high-scoring sample essays and discuss effective writing strategies
Homework Due Week 2 : Submit Draft 1 (minimum 3 body paragraphs with logical reasoning & supporting evidence - Writing Correction, Feedback Provided)
Week 2 – Refinement & Argument Development
Receive instructor feedback on Draft 1 and refine content
Strengthen body paragraphs with additional evidence & improve logical flow
Develop counterarguments and rebuttal strategies
Participate in Peer Review to enhance objective writing evaluation skills
Homework due Week 3: Submit Draft 2 (with instructor feedback incorporated)
Week 3 – Final Editing & Submission
Instructor feedback on Draft 2 and final in-class revision
Optimize sentence flow and incorporate advanced academic expressions
Finalize the essay for submission based on official contest grading criteria
Final Output: Completion of an 800-1,200 word essay demonstrating high-level academic writing skills
Your Final Output will be graded and corrected by the instructor
Review
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Period
Mar 21 - Apr 11
- Schedule Fri 12:30 AM
- grade 5 - 6
- Lesson 3
- Learning 80 mins
- Learners 3 - 4
- Admission Test not required
- Price