Welcome to a new school year! I am very excited to start the 2015-2106 school year! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Discoveries in Society
This course will be focusing on societies; writing responses to different texts. Some units that will be addressed throughout the year include: - Functioning in Society (with nonfiction articles, fictional novel, and narrative writing) - Adversity in Society (reading realistic fiction along with persuasive writing) - Defining your Society (research) -Vocabulary (using strategies such as LINCs and Frayer Model) - Grammar (mini lessons tied within bigger units) - Writing Process (looking at the six traits of writing)
Through the use of literature, both fiction and nonfiction, students will demonstrate a command of the conventions of English grammar and usage when speaking and writing. Vocabulary, the writing process, and grammar will be constant throughout the school year.