ELA
On this page, you will find low and high tech resources for high school ELA courses.
Recommended Daily Schedule | This is an example schedule that parents and guardians can reference as they structure their day. We understand the need for flexibility based on our current reality.
Review the recommended daily instructional hours in the schedule below.
Scroll down the page to view the suggested activities and resource links for each content area.
Using the recommended daily instructional guidance and the suggested activities and resource links, create a KIPPster’s daily schedule
Review the daily schedule and expectations for the day with your KIPPster.
Lastly, don’t forget to have fun learning!
CLICK | Computer Science: Khan Academy computer programming Programming computers is far more fun and creative than you probably ever imagined. Start by creating fun cartoons and animations and work your way up to creating fun games that your friend can play.
CLICK | Listen to an educational podcast! Try RadioLab If you like science, Forever Ago if you like history, or Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls for Rebel Girls if you like biographies.
Literature & Composition I | Recommended Time Block - 60 minutes
Have your child read for 30-45 mins a day. Schedule the time into their day and help them find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. Ask them to tell you what’s happening in the book and what interests them about it. Encourage your child to write a review and post it on Goodreads when they finish a book.
CLICK | Goodreads - This site provides reviews and recommendations for all genres of books. Explore this site with your child to find books that he or she will enjoy reading. You can also post reviews on this site.
Have your child keep a reading journal to record their response to interesting ideas or arguments that the author raises in non-fiction books, important events, conflicts, characters in fiction books, and connections between what they are reading and their own life. Have family members and friends form a book club and read the same book then hold virtual book club meetings to talk about it.
CLICK | Houston Public Library - You can join the Houston or Harris County Public library for free and use the Libby or Overdrive app to download and read e-books and listen to audiobooks. You can also find tutorials, homework help, and stream movies and TV shows! The library page provides links to all kinds of resources for students and parents.
Students can use this site to research topics that they are interested in or complete activities related to their favorite subjects. They can also keep up with current events. Have students track current events and keep a journal to record their opinions about what is happening in the world. Some questions students can respond to are:
What was the main idea or argument?
What details were shared to support this?
What’s really sticking with you?
What new questions do you have after reading this? (Then encourage students to research answers to their questions.)
Have your child practice for the English and Reading sections of the ACT using PrepFactory.
CLICK | PrepFactory - Provides free online SAT and ACT prep quizzes with feedback.
Literature & Composition II | Recommended Time Block - 60 minutes
Have your child read for 30-45 mins a day. Schedule the time into their day and help them find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. Ask them to tell you what’s happening in the book and what interests them about it. Encourage your child to write a review and post it on Goodreads when they finish a book.
CLICK | Goodreads - This site provides reviews and recommendations for all genres of books. Explore this site with your child to find books that he or she will enjoy reading. You can also post reviews on this site.
Have your child keep a reading journal to record their response to interesting ideas or arguments that the author raises in non-fiction books, important events, conflicts, characters in fiction books, and connections between what they are reading and their own life. Have family members and friends form a book club and read the same book then hold virtual book club meetings to talk about it.
CLICK | Houston Public Library - You can join the Houston or Harris County Public library for free and use the Libby or Overdrive app to download and read e-books and listen to audiobooks. You can also find tutorials, homework help, and stream movies and TV shows! The library page provides links to all kinds of resources for students and parents.
Students can use this site to research topics that they are interested in or complete activities related to their favorite subjects. They can also keep up with current events. Have students track current events and keep a journal to record their opinions about what is happening in the world. Some questions students can respond to are:
What was the main idea or argument?
What details were shared to support this?
What’s really sticking with you?
What new questions do you have after reading this? (Then encourage students to research answers to their questions.)
Have your child practice for the English and Reading sections of the ACT using PrepFactory.
CLICK | PrepFactory - Provides free online SAT and ACT prep quizzes with feedback.
English III | Recommended Time Block - 60 minutes
Have your child read for 30-45 mins a day. Schedule the time into their day and help them find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. Ask them to tell you what’s happening in the book and what interests them about it. Encourage your child to write a review when they finish a book. If your child is taking AP Language have them select books from this list.
CLICK | Goodreads - This site provides reviews and recommendations for all genres of books. Explore this site with your child to find books that he or she will enjoy reading. You can also post reviews on this site.
Have your child keep a reading journal to record their response to interesting ideas or arguments that the author raises in non-fiction books, important events, conflicts, characters in fiction books, and connections between what they are reading and their own life. Have family members and friends form a book club and read the same book then hold virtual book club meetings to talk about it.
CLICK | Houston Public Library - You can join the Houston or Harris County Public library for free and use the Libby or Overdrive app to download and read e-books and listen to audiobooks. You can also find tutorials, homework help, and stream movies and TV shows! The library page provides links to all kinds of resources for students and parents.
Students can use this site to research topics that they are interested in or complete activities related to their favorite subjects. They can also keep up with current events. Have students track current events and keep a journal to record their opinions about what is happening in the world. Some questions students can respond to are:
What was the main idea or argument? What is the opposing argument?
What type of evidence does the author use to support this?
What’s your position on this issue?
What new questions do you have after reading this?
What other information can you find out about this topic to broaden your understanding of the issue?
Have your child practice for the English and Reading sections of the ACT using PrepFactory.
CLICK | PrepFactory - Provides free online SAT and ACT prep quizzes with feedback.
English IV| Recommended Time Block - 60 minutes
Have your child read for 30-45 mins a day. Schedule the time into their day and help them find a quiet place where you won’t be distracted. Ask them to tell you what’s happening in the book and what interests them about it. Encourage your child to write a review when they finish a book. If your child is taking AP Literature have them select books from this list.
CLICK | Goodreads - This site provides reviews and recommendations for all genres of books. Explore this site with your child to find books that he or she will enjoy reading. You can also post reviews on this site.
Have your child keep a reading journal to record their response to interesting ideas or arguments that the author raises in non-fiction books, important events, conflicts, characters in fiction books, and connections between what they are reading and their own life. Have family members and friends form a book club and read the same book then hold virtual book club meetings to talk about it.
CLICK | Houston Public Library - You can join the Houston or Harris County Public library for free and use the Libby or Overdrive app to download and read e-books and listen to audiobooks. You can also find tutorials, homework help, and stream movies and TV shows! The library page provides links to all kinds of resources for students and parents.
Students can use this site to research topics that they are interested in or complete activities related to their favorite subjects. They can also keep up with current events through this website. Have students track current events and keep a journal to record their opinions about what is happening in the world. Some questions students can respond to are:
What was the main idea or argument? What is the opposing argument?
What type of evidence does the author use to support this?
What’s your position on this issue?
What new questions do you have after reading this?
What other information can you find out about this topic to broaden your understanding of the issue?
Have your child practice for the English and Reading sections of the ACT using PrepFactory.
CLICK | PrepFactory - Provides free online SAT and ACT prep quizzes with feedback.