Curriculum

Social Studies - Travel back in time to learn about the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, China, Medieval Europe, and more. Students will access their textbooks on their laptops.

English/Language Arts - SpringBoard by CollegeBoard

In units built around the theme “Change,” students will:

• Read work by Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Sandra Cisneros.

• Write narrative, explanatory, and argumentative texts.

• Learn strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and editing their own writing.

• Explore the fundamentals of research, including citations and how to evaluate the credibility of sources.

• Deepen their understanding of topics through film and multimedia.

In addition, students will read various nonfiction articles, literature circle books, self-selected books, and excerpts from Mummies, Tombs, and Treasure and Pompeii.

Students will engage in daily vocabulary and grammar exercises, and develop various strategies to support future word learning. We also focus on developing their writing skills. This includes, but is not limited to, creating a strong claim and supporting it with relevant and accurate details. We hope to develop lifelong readers and writers who genuinely enjoy both.