Online English Reading through Literature (Grades 6 – 7)
We are excited to offer multiple 6-week short sessions designed to intensively study an award winning and best-selling book in each session. These sessions provide an immersive learning experience, focusing on enhancing English Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading skills. During the class, discussions will be hard based on the plot, character development and theme of the text. Students will also be working on test skills through language/vocabulary questions, both in class and homework. Students will also be working directly with a variety of test-based questions derived from the text.
MS English Reading A
6th & 7th Grades
"Refugee"
Instructor: Davis
Dates: June 19 – July 31
No Class Date: July 3
Thursday 6:30PM – 8PM CST
Grades: 6 – 7
Class Size: 4 – 6
Fee: $329
Middle School Reading
Engaging in meticulous reading enables students to delve into the intricate nuances of language, offering invaluable insights into various grammatical elements such as prepositions, articles, verb tenses, and beyond. This immersive approach fosters a deeper understanding and mastery of the fundamental principles of grammar. Moreover, the act of reading serves as a potent tool for students seeking to refine not only their grammatical proficiency but also their lexical repertoire. Through exposure to diverse texts and linguistic structures, students can cultivate a rich and nuanced command of language, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively and express themselves with clarity and precision.
Elementary School Reading
- Small group lessons (4-6)
- Online via ZOOM
Homework
Weekly reading assignments and homework will be assigned. Students are required to submit their homework on time.
Byron Davis
Mr. Davis has been teaching English reading and writing for 15 years. He has his Master’s Degree in Reading Curriculum and Instruction. He has taught elementary students, middle school and high school students, and he has even developed a literature-based ESL program for college students looking to transfer to universities in the United States. In addition, Mr. Davis started a public speaking club through Toastmasters International and helped both students and professionals to hone their public speaking skills.
Moreover, Mr. Davis has been teaching ISEE English and SAT English prep courses across all proficiency levels. In each endeavor, Mr. Davis’s passion for empowering learners and fostering skill mastery shines through, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to be guided by his expertise.
Mr. Davis loves teaching and interacting with students, encouraging and motivating them to become lifelong learners.
Refugee
The award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel from Alan Gratz tells the timely–and timeless–story of three different kids seeking refuge.
JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world. ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America. MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe.
All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers — from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.
As powerful and poignant as it is action-packed and page-turning, this highly acclaimed novel has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than four years and continues to change readers’ lives with its meaningful takes on survival, courage, and the quest for home.
Inside Out and Back Again
Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller , a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!
Inspired by the author’s childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child’s-eye view of family and immigration.
Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope—toward America.
This moving story of one girl’s year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it “enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny.”
An author’s note explains how and why Thanhhà Lại translated her personal experiences into Hà’s story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.
Note: $40 annual registration fee (Fall 2024 – Summer 2025)