FAMILIES

Welcome, Families!

Thank you for visiting our classroom website! This page is dedicated to keeping you informed and involved in your child’s learning journey. Here, you’ll find important updates, helpful resources, and ways to support learning at home. I believe that strong school-family partnerships are essential for student success, and I’m so grateful to have your support.

Please check back regularly for announcements, project details, and tips on how you can help your child thrive in English Language Arts and beyond. If you ever have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can make this a meaningful and memorable school year!

Warmly,
Ms. Nancy Alexander

Resources

Lesson Title 1:  Animal Farm Ch. 1 - Character, Setting, and Plot

Linked Online Resource 1: Common Lit: Animal Farm

Description: This is a free resource that will help families understand the text so they are able to review concepts with their student.  It provides a simple breakdown that parents should be able to easily navigate and help them study.  

Lesson Title 2:  Animal Farm Ch. 1 - Speech - Inspirational and Persuasive Language

Linked Online Resource 2: Sparknotes- Animal Farm

Description: This is also a free resource that gives families a breakdown or summary of the text. This particular link takes you to the literary devices found in the text which would help parents to find a simple way to evaluate Old Major’s Speech. Furthermore, this site would also provide chapter breakdowns, character studies, and key themes explained in friendly language.

Lesson Title 3:  Animal Farm Ch 2 - Analyzing the Seven Commandments

Linked Online Resource 3: Lucid Chart

Description: This resource is a great tool for families to help their student build character maps or flowcharts for analyzing the story. Since this lesson is based on analyzing the 7 commandments by creating a timeline, this is another way for families to help their students organize information visually. This may also help families in assisting their students in creating a cause-and-effect diagram that visually represents how these changes influence the development of the story.