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CLASS DESCRIPTION
Special Note - Please Read - MS English at PATH 2022-23
One of the joys of homeschooling is teaching our children in a way that meets their individual needs. In PATH MS English, we aim to offer homeschooled students a variety of options to “meet them where they’re at” and inspire growth. All classes will include elements of grammar, literature, writing, and presentation, scaled to various levels of experience and skill. Therefore please take special note of the descriptions below and place your child in the appropriate level of MS English. Reach out to the tutors below with any questions you might have.
Prerequisites are listed as a guide for parents to make the best decision for their children. As all PATH classes will offer opportunities for students to be challenged, we recommend choosing a course in which your student can confidently complete assignments. We don’t want our students to be habitually frustrated!
If you have questions about which class will be the best fit, we encourage you to reach out to the instructors. We are happy to discuss the best option for your student.
MS English E: (Generally Grades 7 - 9th graders who are reluctant writers or new to organized English. E is for Emerging)
Prerequisites: None
Tutor: Angela Johnson
This is an introductory class that will familiarize students with the basics of grammar, introduce quality literature, and encourage emerging writing skills. We will utilize games, activities, projects, and even a little bit of art to make English concepts fun and accessible. This is a perfect class for students who are new to formal English classes or are inexperienced or reluctant writers. The focus will be on exposure to English topics and developing the student’s voice as a writer. Note that if there is a schedule conflict: and your student cannot take the Intermediate MS English class, the tutor for this class can meet Intermediate writers where they are. Your "Intermediate" student can take this emerging class, in other words, and will be given additional guidance beyond this class if there is a conflict.
MS English Intermediate (this is called "i" on the PATH website) : Grades 7-9
Prerequisites: Knowledge of parts of speech, sentence structure, and basic grammar concepts.
Tutor: Amy Brase
Whether your student is ready to build on skills learned in Mrs. Johnson’s MS English class E, or entering middle school as a very strong reader, writer and communicator, this class will be designed as a stepping stone to High School English. This class is also a good fit for 9th graders who would benefit from another year of developing skills before HS English.
Through quality literature, we’ll springboard into engaging discussion and meaningful assignments. Students will experience a variety of writing. From journaling and book reviews, to informative writing and persuasive essays, they will learn to express themselves well and share their work with others. Vocabulary, comprehension and analytical thinking skills will be developed in a safe, supportive environment.
From the Facilitator Amy Brase: "My desire as a teacher is to see the light in students’ eyes as they share about a really great book or weave their own words together in a way that evokes emotion. We’ll continue to learn the nuts and bolts of English and have a lot of fun along the way."
More details to come! (Including a book list by July, at the latest.)
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
Our grammar text is TBD. We are looking at different options for next year. A final determination will be made in the next few months. Your student will likely be required to have the student workbook(s) that correlates with the chosen curriculum.
Editing Texts:
Literature Books:
A list will be posted on the PATH website by or before July.
General Supplies: Students should bring either a notebook or notebook paper in a three-ring binder, pencils, erasers, etc. to class each time. Students will be required to take notes during class.
TUTORS
Section i: Mrs. Amy Brase.
Amy and her husband Adam have loved homeschooling their three children for the past ten years. Amy has a master’s degree in education along with a reading endorsement. She taught 4th grade and Kindergarten at Washington Elementary in Rochester.
As a stay-at-home mom, Amy began freelance writing for local publications such as the Post Bulletin, Rochester Magazine, Rochester Women, The Wedding Magazine, Experience Rochester, the Visitor and the Wagazine. For many years, she had a humor column in Rochester Women Magazine and was honored to win a Page One Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.
Amy has a heart for helping children find their unique voice and grow their love for literature. She loves reading, traveling, singing barbershop a capella and clogging. She enjoys serving as a mentor mom for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and an AHG Leader for Troop 0521. The Brases are also licensed foster care providers for New Life Family Services.
One of Amy’s favorite Bible passages is from Lamentations 3:22-23 –
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness!”
Section E: Mrs. Anglea Johnson has been homeschooling her 5 children for 12 years in the Rochester, MN area. While her Bachelors degree is in Management, her heart has always been with children in the form of experiential learning. She has taught in numerous cooperatives including Bravewriter, Classical Conversations, and home grown gatherings.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Special Note - Please Read - MS English at PATH 2022-23
One of the joys of homeschooling is teaching our children in a way that meets their individual needs. In PATH MS English, we aim to offer homeschooled students a variety of options to “meet them where they’re at” and inspire growth. All classes will include elements of grammar, literature, writing, and presentation, scaled to various levels of experience and skill. Therefore please take special note of the descriptions below and place your child in the appropriate level of MS English. Reach out to the tutors below with any questions you might have.
Prerequisites are listed as a guide for parents to make the best decision for their children. As all PATH classes will offer opportunities for students to be challenged, we recommend choosing a course in which your student can confidently complete assignments. We don’t want our students to be habitually frustrated!
If you have questions about which class will be the best fit, we encourage you to reach out to the instructors. We are happy to discuss the best option for your student.
MS English E: (Generally Grades 7 - 9th graders who are reluctant writers or new to organized English. E is for Emerging)
Prerequisites: None
Tutor: Angela Johnson
This is an introductory class that will familiarize students with the basics of grammar, introduce quality literature, and encourage emerging writing skills. We will utilize games, activities, projects, and even a little bit of art to make English concepts fun and accessible. This is a perfect class for students who are new to formal English classes or are inexperienced or reluctant writers. The focus will be on exposure to English topics and developing the student’s voice as a writer. Note that if there is a schedule conflict: and your student cannot take the Intermediate MS English class, the tutor for this class can meet Intermediate writers where they are. Your "Intermediate" student can take this emerging class, in other words, and will be given additional guidance beyond this class if there is a conflict.
MS English Intermediate (this is called "i" on the PATH website) : Grades 7-9
Prerequisites: Knowledge of parts of speech, sentence structure, and basic grammar concepts.
Tutor: Amy Brase
Whether your student is ready to build on skills learned in Mrs. Johnson’s MS English class E, or entering middle school as a very strong reader, writer and communicator, this class will be designed as a stepping stone to High School English. This class is also a good fit for 9th graders who would benefit from another year of developing skills before HS English.
Through quality literature, we’ll springboard into engaging discussion and meaningful assignments. Students will experience a variety of writing. From journaling and book reviews, to informative writing and persuasive essays, they will learn to express themselves well and share their work with others. Vocabulary, comprehension and analytical thinking skills will be developed in a safe, supportive environment.
From the Facilitator Amy Brase: "My desire as a teacher is to see the light in students’ eyes as they share about a really great book or weave their own words together in a way that evokes emotion. We’ll continue to learn the nuts and bolts of English and have a lot of fun along the way."
More details to come! (Including a book list by July, at the latest.)
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
Our grammar text is TBD. We are looking at different options for next year. A final determination will be made in the next few months. Your student will likely be required to have the student workbook(s) that correlates with the chosen curriculum.
Editing Texts:
Literature Books:
A list will be posted on the PATH website by or before July.
General Supplies: Students should bring either a notebook or notebook paper in a three-ring binder, pencils, erasers, etc. to class each time. Students will be required to take notes during class.
TUTORS
Section i: Mrs. Amy Brase.
Amy and her husband Adam have loved homeschooling their three children for the past ten years. Amy has a master’s degree in education along with a reading endorsement. She taught 4th grade and Kindergarten at Washington Elementary in Rochester.
As a stay-at-home mom, Amy began freelance writing for local publications such as the Post Bulletin, Rochester Magazine, Rochester Women, The Wedding Magazine, Experience Rochester, the Visitor and the Wagazine. For many years, she had a humor column in Rochester Women Magazine and was honored to win a Page One Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.
Amy has a heart for helping children find their unique voice and grow their love for literature. She loves reading, traveling, singing barbershop a capella and clogging. She enjoys serving as a mentor mom for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and an AHG Leader for Troop 0521. The Brases are also licensed foster care providers for New Life Family Services.
One of Amy’s favorite Bible passages is from Lamentations 3:22-23 –
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness!”
Section E: Mrs. Anglea Johnson has been homeschooling her 5 children for 12 years in the Rochester, MN area. While her Bachelors degree is in Management, her heart has always been with children in the form of experiential learning. She has taught in numerous cooperatives including Bravewriter, Classical Conversations, and home grown gatherings.