Language Arts
6th Grade
In 6
th grade, we pride ourselves in transitioning students from the elementary level to the middle school. We read a variety of selected stories from our literature book, The Language of Literature – McDougal Littell, as well as reading a few class novels. The focus on writing is emphasized with three types of essays: narrative, argumentative, and explanatory.
Teachers:
Ms. Black
Mrs. Laborin
Mrs. Meyer
Ms. Keller
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7th Grade
We are highly focused on reading and writing while utilizing strategies that support the Common Core standards. We learn three types of essays: narrative, argumentative, and explanatory (response to literature).
In terms of reading, we read 4 class novels: The Outsiders by S. E Hinton, The Giver by Lois Lowry, Beowulf by Robert Nye, and And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.
Teachers:
Mrs. Daher
Mrs. Wilcox
Mrs. Tudor
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8th Grade
We are committed in preparing our students for high school and beyond! As a team, we focus on the common theme of perspectives. We teach in thematic units, with the incorporation of short stories, poems, and video clips. We focus on utilizing the Common Core as a way to make our students college and career ready. We read a variety of selections from our textbook, The Language of Literature – McDougal Littell. One of our major focuses is on writing. We are writing explanatory, argumentative, and narrative incorporating the use of several sources and work cited.
Teachers:
Mrs. Singer
Mrs. Tudor