English/Language Arts
Informational and Literary Reading, Writing, and Language Skills with Mrs. Charlson or Ms. Dunn
Informational and Literary Reading, Writing, and Language Skills with Mrs. Charlson or Ms. Dunn
What do good readers do?
What do good writers do?
How can I show my understanding of what I read?
What was the big idea in what I read?
How can I show my thinking in an organized way when I write?
How can I make my writing better?
How can I use digital tools to be innovative or show my understanding?
What does a good communicator look and sound like?
Reading Vocabulary:
Summarizing, Big Idea, Supporting Details
Deck, Headline, Caption, Section Heading, Diagrams, Italicized Text, Issue Date
Plot, Setting, Characters, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution, Theme
Figurative Language:
-simile, metaphor, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, idiom, personification
Writing Vocabulary:
Personal Narrative, Informational Writing, Argumentative Writing, Run-On Sentences, Fragments, Comma Splices
The Writing Process:
Model, Brainstorm, Plan, Draft, Revise, Edit, Polish, Submit
Google Classroom is available to all students. Additional resources and class assignments are accessible there. Students will find grammar games, sentences practice, and other activities.