My Compass Classroom | Middle School Themed Classes | Activity https://mycompassclassroom.com/groups/middle-school-thematic-series/ Activity feed for the group, Middle School Themed Classes. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:20:07 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.9.10 en-US 30 hourly 2 30858bdf748b3ac57bdd113d1137b8ba Thomas Purifoy, Jr. posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: I wanted to let everyone know that we're closing the […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/122395/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:49:41 -0600 I wanted to let everyone know that we’re closing the demo class for new signups at this point. If you’re still using the class, you’re welcome to continue to use it. If you notice any issues or have questions, just post them here. We are evaluating the best way to move forward for literature classes for middle schoolers in light of…

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]]> 2 537527e12225cdcd2cba62de52b01fae Callista posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: There seems to be a mistake on Week 3 Day 4. The […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/122392/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:41:25 -0600 There seems to be a mistake on Week 3 Day 4. The video doesn’t match with the assignment, and we discovered it is the same video as Week 4 Day 4.

]]> 1 7b6836fd446b9ef9416293f28aae2b4d Monica Hoolsema posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: I am having trouble getting back into the classroom. […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121927/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:54:19 -0600 I am having trouble getting back into the classroom. The demo link takes me to a blank page. I just received the first two books and we are ready to begin but I cannot access the class. Is amyone else having the same problem?

]]> 2 f698c85bacc5a04fa7ccb6b84282b0d5 Kelly Callahan posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: I was really excited to see this literature class show up […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121868/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:09:46 -0600 I was really excited to see this literature class show up in my email especially since we are finishing up our current literature program. As I look through the course and offerings for it, I love that it is tying history with literature. Looks like some great literature was chosen.

I still need to review the videos, but my initial question…

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]]> 1 0be5dfe559aea0e60646c2b3f4b32390 Melody White posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: My 8th grade son is going through this demo course. We’ve […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121707/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:01:31 -0600 My 8th grade son is going through this demo course. We’ve walked together through the introduction and first two lessons on The Golden Bull.

Here are my initial thoughts:

I like the course intro, meeting the teacher 😊, and seeing the book list. Books were easy to find on Amazon, and the first one arrived quickly so he could begin the course…

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]]> 2 9a4e14daa4a38078f462b5272ce2ddbe Kendrick Purves posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: Worked my way through the material for the first week and […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121532/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:34:16 -0600 Worked my way through the material for the first week and I really like her discussion about the book – it helps bring it to life. I also like the discussion questions for the same reason. The writing assignments are helpful, but students would certainly vary in terms of their ability to complete those well and independently. I think…

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]]> 0 d0790d7dfe52377c3a89155459421c21 Kendrick Purves posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: Libby's enthusiasm is wonderful and I really like how […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121530/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:21:08 -0600 Libby’s enthusiasm is wonderful and I really like how it’s broken down with 4 weeks for each part of the Ancient world and 2 books for each. I think having discussion questions is helpful, especially if parents are not able to read every book along with their student – it gives me an idea of what to ask and how to draw my student out. The…

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]]> 2 dc9b293d3f5163a0ad40825959ca90b7 Kelly Potter posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: Ditto the comment left by some of the other parents. […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121513/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:18:25 -0600 Ditto the comment left by some of the other parents. I’m excited for my 6th grade daughter to try this and wondered how she would be able to receive feedback on her writing/grammar (which would be ideal)? Additionally, having a packet to print out to utilize offline would be great as well as an overall syllabus to check off daily…

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]]> 2 e22e3c8e7f4852b12ea693af5f255797 mcfarland42 posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: My middle schooler could use more of a challenge when […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121509/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:49:16 -0600 My middle schooler could use more of a challenge when he thinks about the material. Maybe segmenting this for younger and older kids would be nice. Younger kids just do the questions you have listed now and then older kids do those plus harder ones. The questions may get harder and I may not think the same come Day 25. I realize this and…

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]]> 4 558122e51bbdbc0572628cc09d2f7e45 mcfarland42 posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: I have ordered the first book (it will be here on […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121508/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:48:27 -0600 I have ordered the first book (it will be here on Monday). We will start right when it comes and I’ll update my thoughts:

I would love to have an option to print all of the material for each book at one time. A recap pdf would be great too with all the Vocab on it and then a separate one with all the questions listed by book.

We have done…

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]]> 1 fb08c624b00f796d51ae4babf39c4f83 Sarah Rozny posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: I signed up for the demo of the Ancient Literature […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121486/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:54:13 -0600 I signed up for the demo of the Ancient Literature course. I’ve been looking through it with my son. I’ve ordered the first book, but won’t be able to begin until it arrives. My initial thoughts are recorded below.

What I Love:

– The teacher is lovely. She seems really gentle and intelligent.

– I am always a fan of connecting history…

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]]> 1 4c96f352bfa024663aaa54ee19ca139c Jennifer Dressler posted an update in the group Middle School Themed Classes: Is there a different way to access the course? I’d love […] https://mycompassclassroom.com/activity/p/121439/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:13:00 -0600 Is there a different way to access the course? I’d love to try it out! I clicked on “Try the Demo Now” from the email I received but all of the steps are locked and it says I don’t have access.

]]> 8 685f88a77c5273966b710c467aa78576 Thomas Purifoy, Jr. replied to the discussion Grading? in the forum Middle School Thematic Series https://mycompassclassroom.com/groups/middle-school-thematic-series/forum/discussion/grading/#post-886709 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:20:47 -0600 Reply to Grading?

Yes we will be offering a grading add-on with this when we release it officially in late December. Glad you like it!

]]> 0936470d68c9c47c43a2706deb2e165e Jennifer started the discussion Grading? in the forum Middle School Thematic Series https://mycompassclassroom.com/groups/middle-school-thematic-series/forum/discussion/grading/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:20:21 -0600 Grading?

Just started watching this course on Ancient Literature- Love the teacher’s energy! I wonder if it would be possible to add a grading option to the writing component? Would someone at Compass Classroom be able to grade the grammar and writing- maybe weekly? Would help tremendously!

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