ELA

In Language Arts, students will be engaged in the meaningful use of “language”. The literature selected will be used to aid in the development and understanding of the 6 strands of language: Reading, Writing, Listening, Viewing, Representing and Speaking. These strands will be continuously taught and assessed throughout the course.

A resource-based approach in learning will be used; therefore, selections will be taken from a variety of fiction and non-fiction sources. Students will engage in a range of instructional strategies such as: Blog Posts, Vlog Posts, Comprehension Questions, Vocabulary Analysis, Literature Circles, Writers Workshop and Oral Presentations.

Thematic units to be explored include: Timeless Narratives of Greek People, Exploring the Unknown (Mysteries) and Doing Our Part for Planet Earth. Students will also engage in a thematic novel study that focuses on the book Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone.

An integrative approach will be used in the teaching of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and spelling. Research has shown that grammar is only meaningful when understood in the context of literature and language. There will be an emphasis placed upon the writing process as used in writer’s workshop. Vocabulary and Spelling will be integrated with the theme or novel studied. Daily Oral Language will also be integrated into Bellwork each week.

ELA Assignments and Resources:

Beginning of the Year Assignments:

Tell Me About Yourself Assignment (Word Doc)

Harry Potter Chapter 1+2 Questions (Word Doc)

Harry Potter Chapter 3+4 Questions (Word Doc)

Diagon Alley Persuasive Advertisement (Word Doc)

Chapter 6 Fakebook (Word Doc)

Chapter 7 + 8 Questions (Word Doc)

Chapter 9 + 10 Questions (Word Doc)

Novel vs. Movie Assignment (Word Doc)