Full-Year Online Language Arts Class for Grades 5–7
Two 13-Week Semesters | Meets Once a Week
Is your child ready to go beyond reading a book and answering comprehension
questions?
This isn’t simply a book club. It’s a complete, literature-based language arts course where great books become the starting point for reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, discussion, and critical thinking.
In this engaging, literature-based language arts class, students will read thought-provoking literature while developing the skills they need to become stronger readers, writers, thinkers, and communicators.
Throughout the year, students will:
📚 Read and discuss quality literature
✏ Develop strong writing skills
🧠 Build reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills
💬 Participate in meaningful discussions and share ideas
🔤 Strengthen grammar, sentence structure, and language skills
📖 Expand vocabulary through context and word study
📝 Practice different types of writing
🎭 Explore short stories, poetry, biographies, and nonfiction
Each novel will have a different language arts focus, allowing students to explore character, theme, vocabulary, point of view, author’s craft, figurative language, and more.
Learning Together & Building Community
Learning is more meaningful when students have the opportunity to share their ideas with others. Our small-group format gives students the opportunity to build connections, make friends, and become part of a welcoming learning community.
Through weekly discussions, collaborative activities, and conversations about the books we read, students will practice listening to others, sharing their own ideas, asking questions, and respectfully considering different perspectives.
My goal is to create a classroom where students feel comfortable participating, valued for their ideas, and excited to see their classmates each week.
How the Class Works
We meet once a week online for a 60-minute live class. Students will have reading and assignments to complete between classes so that our live meetings can focus on discussion, instruction, writing, and interactive language activities.
The class is designed for students who enjoy reading, want to become stronger writers, and are ready to think more deeply about literature and language.
About the Instructor
Amy has over 20 years of experience in education, including elementary and special education teaching, homeschooling, and tutoring. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and is passionate about helping students become confident readers, writers, and thinkers. Amy is also a certified EBLI instructor and provides reading and writing tutoring.
📚 Literature
Throughout the year, students will read:
- The Wild Robot — Peter Brown
- The Search for Delicious — Natalie Babbitt
- The Tale of Despereaux — Kate DiCamillo
Students will also read short stories, poetry, biographies, and nonfiction selections throughout the year.
📅 Class Details
Grade Level: 5–7
Format: Online, small-group class
Live Class: 60 minutes once a week
Platform: Koala Go
Class Size: 5–10 students
Course Length: 26 weeks / two 13-week semesters
Homework: Approximately 1–2 hours per week, including reading
Tuition: $250 per semester or $480 for the full year
Class Times
Tuesdays: 12:00–1:00 PM ET
OR
Wednesdays: 1:00–2:00 PM ET.
💳 Payment Information
Semester Tuition: $250
Full-Year Tuition: $480
Save $20 by registering and paying for the full year!
A 50% deposit is due at registration to hold your child’s spot.
Fall semester: $125 deposit; remaining balance due September 15, 2026
Spring semester: $125 deposit; remaining balance due January 19, 2027
Refund Policy:
- Drop by September 8, 2026 → Full refund
- Drop by September 30, 2025 → 50% refund
- No refunds after September 30, 2026
- Drop by January 11, 2027 → Full refund
- Drop by January 31, 2027 → 50% Refund
- No refunds after January 31, 2027
To withdraw from the class, please email: amy@joyfulquestions.com
Books are purchased separately
Payment Options
Venmo https://venmo.com/u/AmyBoisjolie
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Paypal amy@joyfulquestions.com
📅 2026–2027 Class Calendar
Fall Semester
- September 8/9 — First Class
- November 24/25 — No Class: Thanksgiving Break
- December 8/9 — Final Fall Class
- December 15/16 — Make-Up Class, if needed
Spring Semester
- January 12/13 — Classes Resume
- March 23/24 — No Class: Spring Break
- April 13/14 — Final Class
- April 20/21 — Make-Up Class, if needed
📋 Sign Up Here:
Please fill out the follwing online Google Form for the Full-Year Language Arts Class: