CURRICULUM:

Language Arts:

• Word Study/ Spelling/ Vocabulary :

Spelling and Vocabulary will be assessed on alternating Fridays.

Therefore, every Friday there will be either a Spelling Test or a Vocabulary Test.

Writing:

• Personal Narrative
• Literary Essay
• Compare/Contrast Essay
• Argumentative Piece
• Poetry

Reading:

• Skills: Reading closely for textual detail, characterization and understanding perspectives, analysis of poetry, literary elements
• Novels: Wonder, The Lightning Thief, Tuck Everlasting, Book Clubs
• Book Reports: Mystery,Historical Fiction, Biography, Choice

GRADING: Major Reading/Writing 35% (Essays, Tests, Projects)

Minor Reading/Writing 45% (Class assignments, Quick Writes, Quizzes, Vocabulary/Word Study)

HW/Participation 20%