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LANGUAGE  ARTS

SCOPE & SEQUENCE

Literary Elements
Prose and Poetry
Writing Conventions
MLA Writing Style
 Google Documents
Socratic Discussions
Oral Presentations

Reading

Read classic novels from various genres

Decoding skills, vocabulary, and

reading comprehension

Discussion skills through

questioning techniques

Use text to support responses

Literary Elements

Plot, Conflict, Setting, and Character 

Argumentative: Supporting an Opinion​

Analyzing Character and Point of View

Informative: Comparison-Contrast Essay

Understanding Theme 

Narrative: Short Story

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Writing, Grammar, and Usage

Parts of speech - noun, adjective, verb, adverb, conjunction, preposition

Prefixes, suffixes

Synonyms, antonyms, homophones

Understand parts of a

paragraph and essay

Gather information from reliable sources

Organize information into a logical sequence

Types of essays - expository, narrative, descriptive, persuasive​​

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Poetry

Figurative language

Structure, Sound Devices, Imagery

Different types of poems

Write original poetry

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Literary Elements

Plot, Conflict, Setting, and Character 

Argumentative: Supporting an Opinion​

Analyzing Character and Point of View

Informative: Comparison-Contrast Essay

Understanding Theme 

Narrative: Short Story

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Language and Culture

Mood, Tone, and Style

Informative: Literary Analysis

Myths, Legends, and Tales

Characteristics & Cultural Values of

Traditional & Classical Literature

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Nonfiction

Biographies and Autobiographies

Personal Narrative

Information, Argument, and Persuasion 

Text Features, Graphical Aids

Main Ideas, Supporting Details

Argument: Persuasive Essay

Evaluating Source

Informative: Research Paper

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Technology

Students are required to bring a laptop computer to class. We use Google for gmail, online research and resources, and google docs for writing and editing essays. Students are not required to be proficient with Google apps; they will learn how to use them in class.

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