MS1000 Language Arts 6, MS1001 Language Arts 6-ESL
Language Arts 6 is designed for native to near-native speakers who have passed the fifth grade here at ACS, or who have achieved a “native” level of proficiency on their entrance exams. The course is organized into thematic units that explore essential life questions through literature.
Students will be exposed to short stories, essays, novels, plays and poems throughout the year, and will be expected to respond to these through the lens of a writer and critic. Students will gain experience in both creative and non-fiction writing, and will participate in the full experience of the Writing Process: brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading final drafts. Grammar will be addressed through the Writing Process. Vocabulary enhancement will focus on using vocabulary in context and on understanding root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Through their study of the selected works, students will become active readers who analyze texts and identify literary elements. Students will also have access to supplemental and online resources for reinforcement and assessment purposes.