Here is what you can expect to do this year in English. The learner will be able to independently use the writing process including choosing a topic, brainstorming ideas, creating a rough draft, revising, editing, and publishing. There will be a very strong focus on revision. The learner will review and practice the 6 traits of writing: ideas, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions - with an emphasis on organization (leads), word choice, sentence fluency (comma usage). The learner will continue to use the hamburger model for writing paragraphs, adding a greater emphasis on using facts/stats and examples. The learner will write creative short narratives, descriptive essays, poetry, short stories, and research writing The learner will review all parts of speech. The learner will continue to use introductory paragraphs, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraphs, but will have more independence in structuring the body paragraphs. The learner will be introduced to basic MLA citation. Students will be able to recognize and utilize reliable electronic sources for research purposes. TLW define and use words to improve vocabulary.
| Here is what you can expect to do this year in Reading.
The learner will fluently read grade level text. The learner will analyze word structure (prefixes, roots, suffixes, etc.) to determine meaning and understand and pronounce new words. The learner will increase vocabulary knowledge by use of context clues and text features. The learner will choose appropriate texts for personal reading, set goals, and create a plan for further reading. The learner will identify elements of fiction and nonfiction. The student will recognize author’s use of literary devices. The learner will use questioning strategies. The learner will analyze informational text to identify the text structure or organizational patterns. The learner will read , interpret, and summarize a variety of texts. - The learner will apply pre-, during, and post comprehension strategies.
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