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English/Language Arts (ELA)

Language Arts has its own instructional period, as grammar study and writing demand specific instruction. Students complete regular writing and analysis assignments and learn the different stages of the writing process. Grammar is explicitly taught and practiced through online practice and frequent assignments. 

Writing Study:

  • The writing process
  • Narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive writing
  • Letter writing
  • Research
  • Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest (8th grade only)

Grammar Study

  • Strong emphasis on grammar and mechanics to foster clear and correct writing. 
  • Online resources for practicing grammar and composition. 

Special Projects:

  • Pen Pals (letter writing)
  • Create Menus (descriptive writing)
  • Create Commercials (persuasive writing)
  • Museum Project ( expository writing)
  • Create and Explain Kachina (explanatory & Social Studies)

 

ELA Teachers

 

Mrs. Mary Pat Fox
7th & 8th Grade

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Mrs. Margaret Hogan
6th & 7th Grade

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Reading & Vocabulary

Both on-level and accelerated reading provide in-depth instruction and study in text, literary devices, figures of speech, novels, vocabulary, and literature. The accelerated classes read additional material and move at a faster pace; however, both classes offer challenging assignments and expose students to appropriate literature and robust discussion.

Reading: 

  • Literature-Based Instruction
  • Literary Elements and Plot
  • Literary Analysis
  • Writing and Reading
  • Literature Circles with Novels
  • Poetry
  • Theater

Vocabulary Study:

  • The goal is to enrich the student's reading and writing. 
  • Tests are every other week. 

Special Projects: 

  • Two Book reports
    • 1 Fiction
    • 1 Non-Fiction
  • Novel Projects
  • Poetry Slam

Reading Teachers

 

Mrs. Mary Pat Fox
7th & 8th Grade

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Mrs. Margaret Hogan
8th Grade

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Mrs. Margaret Tazioli
6th Grade, & 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Accelerated

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ELA Textbooks

- Writer's Choice
-No Red Ink
- Quill
 

Reading & Vocabulary Textbooks

- McGraw Hill Anthology
- Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop
- 3 Novels per year
- Common Lit.com

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