My Perspectives Units and Areas of Study
(In 2016-2017 we will be implementing a new English/Literature curriculum. It is theme based and rigorous. We are excited about sharing this with your child!)
Trimester One:
Poetry Unit: Figurative Language
Generations:
Essential Question: What can one generation learn from another?
Writing Focus: Narrative
A Christmas Carol: Elements of Fiction
Trimester Two:
Facing Adversity
Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles?
Writing Focus:Informative
People and the Planet
Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?
Writing Focus: Argument
Trimester 3:
A Starry Home
Essential Question: Should we make a home in space?
Writing Focus: Argument
Radio Plays
Grades based on:
Summative (Quizzes, Test, Projects, Independent Reading) - 70%
Formative (Grammar Flips, Daily work, Practice) - 30%
(In 2016-2017 we will be implementing a new English/Literature curriculum. It is theme based and rigorous. We are excited about sharing this with your child!)
Trimester One:
Poetry Unit: Figurative Language
Generations:
Essential Question: What can one generation learn from another?
Writing Focus: Narrative
A Christmas Carol: Elements of Fiction
Trimester Two:
Facing Adversity
Essential Question: How do we overcome obstacles?
Writing Focus:Informative
People and the Planet
Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?
Writing Focus: Argument
Trimester 3:
A Starry Home
Essential Question: Should we make a home in space?
Writing Focus: Argument
Radio Plays
Grades based on:
Summative (Quizzes, Test, Projects, Independent Reading) - 70%
Formative (Grammar Flips, Daily work, Practice) - 30%