This year in Language Arts we will work together to grow as readers, writers and collaborative learners. Your active engagement and participation along with your best effort will ensure that your skills grow successfully.
In this class we will focus on the following:
Homework will be given regularly. It will be used as reinforcement of concepts worked on in class, preparation for the following class and continuation of class activities.
In class students are expected to:
In this class we will focus on the following:
- Reading skills and strategies
- Close reading of fiction and non-fiction texts for the purpose of analyzing and discussing
- Vocabulary - in particular the use of context to determine word meaning and Greek and Latin roots and affixes
- Writing for a variety of purposes - response to literature, engagement in the writing process to create pieces across genres and journaling
- Discussion and collaboration
Homework will be given regularly. It will be used as reinforcement of concepts worked on in class, preparation for the following class and continuation of class activities.
In class students are expected to:
- Take responsibility for their learning and grades
- Give their best effort
- Actively participate in lessons
- Respect others and our learning environment
- Be on time and prepared with all materials
- Complete classwork and homework on time
- ASK FOR ASSISTANCE if needed!