English Language Arts
In Language Arts this year, we will be improving our reading, writing, and vocabulary skills through interactive classroom exercises. You won't want to miss one single day!
In Language Arts this year, we will be improving our reading, writing, and vocabulary skills through interactive classroom exercises. You won't want to miss one single day!
We will read across the genres using supplemental texts like Scholastic Scope and our textbook, as well as in-class novels and small group book club novels. We will annotate poetry, short stories, excerpts and selected passages from our novels to truly delve into the world of powerful word choice, figurative language, and author's purpose. Your child will be reading several books this year both at school and AT HOME. They should be reading at least 20-30 minutes a night. The research to the right says it all.
We will read across the genres using supplemental texts like Scholastic Scope and our textbook, as well as in-class novels and small group book club novels. We will annotate poetry, short stories, excerpts and selected passages from our novels to truly delve into the world of powerful word choice, figurative language, and author's purpose. Your child will be reading several books this year both at school and AT HOME. They should be reading at least 20-30 minutes a night. The research to the right says it all.
Units of Study
Unit 1 - Launching Workshop and Class Systems
Unit 2 - My Life Story: Narrative Writing
Unit 3 - A Deep Study of Character
Unit 4 - Tapping the Power of Nonfiction Book Clubs
Unit 5 - Research-Based Informational Writing
Unit 6 - Be the Change: Reading for Empathy and Advocacy
Unit 7 - The Power to be Thoughtful: The Literary Essay
Unit 8 - Make Your Mark: Comparative Analysis
Unit 9 - Finding Your Voice: Poetry
Unit 10 - Testing as a Genre
Unit 11 - Launching Summer Reading for All
Grading Policy
