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Class Overview:
This course includes an in-depth study of language arts skills focused on writing proficiency in the main writing modes: narrative, informative, and argumentative. Students will also study grammar throughout the year, ensuring that students not only understand grammatical rules, but also apply them effectively in their writing. Research skills and speaking skills will also be developed as they are needed for everyday communication.
Where are we now?
We are about to start unit 1: Tools for Writers.
This will involve a review of parts of speech and the writing process.
In this unit's final product, students will show a culmination of their writerly tools by moving through the writing process to create a descriptive essay about a place that is important to them.
Tools to Utilize:
Lexia Power-Up: Grammar, word study, and comprehension program; Students log in through Clever.
Khan Acadamy: Grammar and reading practice
BrainPOP: videos and practice for ELA topics
WeVideo: video and podcast creation program
Quizlet, Kahoot, Blooket: study tools
What You Need:
A set of earbuds or headphones
A take home folder
a 1.5 or 2-inch binder with binder tabs
Pencils
Highlighters
About Me:
Mrs. Houck has been a teacher for 10 years (5th year at Eyer).
Undergraduate: DeSales University (Education: English and Theatre)
Graduate: Lehigh University (Teaching and Learning)
I have a husband (Ricky) and a 2 year old daughter (Eleanor).
I love singing, theatre, and football (Go Birds!)
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