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English Language Arts Q1 - Unit 1
An unexpected friendship leads to a life-changing story in this timeless classic by Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick.
"I never had a brain until Freak came along . . . "
That's what Max thought. All his life he'd been called stupid. Dumb. Slow. It didn't help that his body seemed to be growing faster than his mind. It didn't help that people were afraid of him. So Max learned how to be alone. At least until Freak came along.
Freak was weird, too. He had a little body--and a really big brain. Together Max and Freak were unstoppable.
Together, they were Freak the Mighty.
Seventh-grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he’s going to spend on his grandparents’ farm in Alabama, where he’s being sent to heal from the tragedy.
Unit 1 Writing Topic
“Those who tell the stories rule the world.” A narrative is a way of presenting connected events in order to tell a good story. Whether it’s a narrative essay, a biography, or a novel, a narrative unites distinct events by concept, idea, or plot. Common types of narratives normally contain a beginning, middle, and an end. Narratives have been around since the beginning of storytelling, from folk tales to ancient poetry.
English Language Arts Q2 - Unit 3
pictures of hollis woods
Hollis Woods
is the place where a baby was abandoned
is the baby’s name
is an artist
is now a twelve-year-old girl
who’s been in so many foster homes she can hardly remember them all.
When Hollis is sent to Josie, an elderly artist who is quirky and affectionate, she wants to stay. But Josie is growing more forgetful every day. If Social Services finds out, they’ll take Hollis away and move Josie into a home. Well, Hollis Woods won’t let anyone separate them. She’s escaped the system before; this time, she’s taking Josie with her. Still, even as she plans her future with Josie, Hollis dreams of the past summer with the Regans, fixing each special moment of her days with them in pictures she’ll never forget.
Expository/Explanatory/Informative
Expository writing, as its name implies, is writing that exposes facts. In other words, it’s writing that explains and educates its readers, rather than entertaining or attempting to persuade them. When you read a scholarly article, a textbook page, a news report, or an instructional guide, you’re reading expository writing.
English Language Arts Q3 - Unit 2
Kester Jaynes lives in a world run by a corporation, where animals are almost extinct. When some of the survivors track him down, he learns that he’s one of the few people who can communicate with them — and they need him to save them. Imagine a sci-fi Roald Dahl with an environmental twist, page-turning adventure, and humor, and you have Piers Torday’s Last Wild books.
The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.
Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells and corridors, but metal forests, dilapidated cities, and wilderness. It has been sealed for centuries, and only one man has ever escaped. Finn has always been a prisoner here. Although he has no memory of his childhood, he is sure he came from Outside. His link to the Outside, his chance to break free, is Claudia, the warden's daughter, herself determined to escape an arranged marriage. They are up against impossible odds, but one thing looms above all: Incarceron itself is alive . . .
Argumentative Writing
The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic, collect, generate, and evaluate evidence, and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. source.
English Language Arts Q4 - Unit 5
The Uglies by Scott Westerfield
Tally is about to turn sixteen, and she can’t wait. In just a few weeks she’ll have the operation that will turn her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. And as a pretty, she’ll be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only job is to have fun.
But Tally’s new friend Shay isn’t sure she wants to become a pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new side of the pretty world—and it isn’t very pretty. The authorities offer Tally a choice: find her friend and turn her in, or never turn pretty at all. Tally’s choice will change her world forever.
The Skin I'm In by Sharon Blake
Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling white patch, starts at their school, Maleeka can see there is bound to be trouble for her too. But the new teacher's attitude surprises Maleeka. Miss Saunders loves the skin she's in. Can Maleeka learn to do the same?
AwesomeMythologyNotesandIntroductionPowerPointwithQuestions.pptxEnd-of- Year Enrichment
A World of Myths
Utopian Literature
In this unit, students become analyzers of dystopian themes in literature and the society in which they live in order to explore the world through the lens of a philosopher, movie producer, poet, novelist, and most importantly, a learner.
The Hunger Games
Utopian Elective students will read The Hunger Games, they'll witness Katniss Everdeen’s amazing journey as she transforms from an underdog to a fierce heroine ready to fight for her life, her family, and humanity. These books teach older readers valuable lessons about strategy, friendship, and compassion — all while enriching their reading skills with astounding character development and beautifully nuanced plots.
Interventions
ELA Intervention:
Instruction focuses on academic vocabulary, comprehension strategies, and writing. Taken in addition to the core English class, in place of their elective. The primary goal of the Intervention course is to provide strategic instruction and intervention aligned to the grade-level core English Language Arts (ELA) class. This course advances students' proficiency in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking.
Elements of a Story
Savvas ELA TextBook
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