How To Write Using the Literary Present Tense

1 Self-Paced Lesson With 4 Activities (Ages 12-17)

Course Summary

In this self-paced course, your learner will learn how to write literary commentary using the literary present tense.

Lesson 1
-Watch a video that explains literary present tense and when it should be used
-Read a short list of questions and answers regarding literary present tense
-Complete a literary present tense re-write regarding the story of Esther and Aaron
-Complete a literary present tense re-write regarding a paragraph response for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

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Valerie Stone

About Me

My husband and I live near Cincinnati, Ohio with our three children: two have graduated and one is starting college credit plus classes. I have been homeschooling our children for 17 years. We enjoy spending time together as a family, playing sports, games, and watching movies.

My Qualifications and Experience

After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati, I worked as a social worker for Child Protective Services for 6 years before retiring to be a mom (the greatest job in the world). I started teaching four-day-a-week pre-k classes when my oldest child was 5 years old. Over the past 17 years, I have taught a variety of classes to homeschool students, including English composition and literature. During that time, I developed a passion for teaching literature, grammar, and writing, and I have been teaching high school level composition and literature classes for over 7 years.

What is Different About Me

I have homeschooled three children with different learning abilities: a son on the autism spectrum, a son with ADHD, and a daughter who finds everything easy to learn. Throughout the homeschool journey, I have used a variety of methods to help each child achieve the same level of knowledge and success. I have been that mom who had to figure out a new way to reach my child. I have been that teacher with multiple different ability levels in the same classroom. I will work to help every student reach their potential. 

My Philosophy

I love seeing students grow in their abilities and confidence. I believe in students growing from “where they are.” Every student has unique gifts and abilities, and I encourage them to improve from whatever level they start at. Each assignment is aimed at opening up new ways of thinking and “unlocking the block.” I grade based on completed requested elements, adding small suggestions for improvement. My mission is to help all students grow in ability and interest ranging from the one that cries over writing a sentence to the one that writes 3 pages too much on a 5 paragraph essay.

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