English Language Arts (ELA)
This course will target students’ growth in the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking, discussion, reflection, and presenting. Through fiction, non- fiction, and poetry reading, students will practice reading strategies and comprehension skills.
Reading strategies, critical thinking skills, and vocabulary building comprise the main elements of reading instructions.
Writing will focus on C.E.R.C.A. (an argumentative essay structure), analysis and narrative writing through Young Author's Conference. Informational writing will be covered in Science & Social Studies.