Course Description:
Course Description:
Students will be reading from several different genres of literature. They will study key vocabulary words, literary devices used and the author's style of writing. Several writing assignments will be based on the literature that is read. Students will also have many class discussions, flipgrid assignments and debates regarding each piece of literature.
Students will be reading from several different genres of literature. They will study key vocabulary words, literary devices used and the author's style of writing. Several writing assignments will be based on the literature that is read. Students will also have many class discussions, flipgrid assignments and debates regarding each piece of literature.
Grading Policy:
Grading Policy:
Students will receive 3 separate grades; Reading, Spelling and Language Arts
Students will receive 3 separate grades; Reading, Spelling and Language Arts
Language Arts:
Language Arts:
Writing - 40% of grade
Writing - 40% of grade
Literature Studies - 30% of grade
Literature Studies - 30% of grade
Tests/Assessments - 20% of grade
Tests/Assessments - 20% of grade
Quizzes - 10% of grade
Quizzes - 10% of grade