Composition
There are essay assignments, starting with a three paragraph essay and working up to five paragraph essays. Students are given time in class to write.
Students write a natural hazards research essay that includes research and learning formal MLA citations.
Students also get to practice creative writing, by creating their own myth, writing a Halloween or fall themed story and writing a narrative at the end of the school year.
We also focus on spelling, grammar (using DLI - Daily Language Instruction)
We study Latin and Greek roots
The writing process
NVCS uses Step Up to Writing Curriculum and the website No Red Ink
Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated
We will read 4 novels that include:
The Black Ships Before Troy and The Wanderings of Odysseus
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
90 Miles to Havana - About a boy who has to find his way in Florida without his parents during the Cuban Revolution
We also read myths and poetry. All books will also be posted digitally to Google Classroom so students can access them outside of class.
Open Book Tests
Reading tests and daily comprehension checks are open book and we encourage students to take their time and look up information in the text.
Spelling Tests
For spelling tests, we allow test corrections for scores of 14/20 or fewer. Students should write each missed word 3 times. Tests are every other Thursday and spelling words are posted online and a paper copy is provided
Free Reading and Library
Students will free read throughout the week (in reading class and study hall) so students should always have a choice book.
Students will have the opportunity visit the library regularly.
Curriculum Map: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bB0lyPjmS80rCrtyI4ZK1GgjIPv0nDnYwQT2igRoM4E/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Please be sure to frequently check google classroom, parent square, and Infinite Campus to stay updated on current assignments and student progress.
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns - email: jtreat@newvisioncharterschool.org