Language Arts (reading)
During the school year, we will be reading at least two novels; one of the novels is Night by Elie Wiesel and the other is April Morning by Howard Fast. We will read aloud together as well as silently. Students will have discussions together, work on projects, review with worksheets, memorize and recite poetry, and complete quizzes and tests as we explore literary elements within a variety of texts. We will also be completing an author study; maybe we'll learn about O. Henry and why he wrote under a pen name, or we could delve deep into the creative mind of Ray Bradbury! Students will also learn research-based reading strategies that can help them improve their thought process and comprehension. In addition, students will be required to read AR books independently.