Language Arts
Curriculum Overview
Language Arts
Pre K- Grade 3: Imagine It
Grades 4-5: Classic Literature
Pre K
Kindergarten
First Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
• I’m Special
• Off to School
• Back to School
• Kindness
• Friendship
• Hatchet
• Families Everywhere
• Patterns
• Where Animals Live
• Let’s Explore
• All Kinds of Friends
• Finding Friends
• I am Responsible!
• Around the Town
• Animals and their
Habitats
• By the Great
Horn Spoon
• Helping Hands
• By the Sea
• Our Neighborhood at Work
• Look Again
• Sunshine and Snowflakes
• Stick to It
• What’s the Weather
• Courage
• It Makes Sense
• My Shadow
• North, South, East, West
• Animal Fun
• Teamwork
• I Think I Can
• Let’s Go
• Ready, Set, Grow!
• Away We Grow!
• Little by Little
• Red, White, and Blue
• Home, Sweet Home
• At the Farm
• Windy Days
• I am Brave
• Oral Language Development
• Letter Recognition
• Letter/Book/Print Awareness
• Print/Book Awareness
• Print/Book Awareness
• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonological and
Phonemic Awareness
• Phonological and
Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics
• Sounds and Letters
• Phonics and Fluency
• Vocabulary and Comprehension
• Vocabulary and
Comprehension
• Vocabulary and Comprehension
• Writing
• Language Arts, Writing
and Grammar
• Inquiry
• Language Arts, Writing,
Grammar and Spelling
• D’Nealian Print
• Inquiry
• D’Nealian Print
• Fluency
• Steps in the Writing Process
• D’Nealian Print
• Mr. Tucket
• 3 Cups of Tea
(Young Readers Edition)
• My Brother Sam Is Dead
• Money
• Islands of the Blue Dolphin
• Earth, Moon, and Sun
• Freedom Rider
• Journey from Topaz
• America’s People
• Communities Across
Time
• The Sign of the Beaver
• Phonics/Word Structure
• Storytelling
• Yang the Youngest and his
Terrible Ear
• Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
• Shiloh
• Where the Red Fern Grows
• Phonics/Word Structure
• Because of Winn Dixie
• Fluency
• Award Winning, High Quality
Literature
• Mrs. Frisby and the
Rats of NIMH
• Fluency
• Vocabulary and Comprehension
• Inquiry
• Language Arts, Writing,
Grammar and Spelling
• Cursive writing
• Steps in the Writing Process
• Vocabulary and
Comprehension
• Inquiry
• Language Arts, Writing,
Grammar and Spelling
• Independent Reading
• Steps of the Writing Process
• Vocabulary
• Cursive Writing
• Spelling Grammar
• Steps in the Writing
Process
• Word Structure and Analysis
• Main Idea, Character,
Plot and Setting
• Facts and Details
• Predictions
• Book Reports
• Award Winning, High
Quality Literature
• Independent Reading
• Steps of the Writing Process
• Vocabulary
• Spelling Grammar
• Word Structure and Analysis
• Main Idea, Character,
Plot and Setting
• Facts and Details
• Predictions
• Book Reports
• Recall Sequence
• Expository, Persuasive
and Creative writing
Reading
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Word Analysis and Systematic
Vocabulary Development
Word Analysis, Fluency, and
Systematic Vocabulary Development
Word Analysis, Fluency, and
Systematic Vocabulary Development
Word Analysis, Fluency, and
Systematic Vocabulary Development
Word Analysis, Fluency, and
Systematic Vocabulary Development
Word Analysis, Fluency, and
Systematic Vocabulary Development
Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Concepts About Print
• Knows that reading is valuable and
enjoyable
• Know familiar print in the environment
(e.g., traffic signs, store logos)
• Identify parts of a book, directionality
of print
• Recognize upper & lower case letters
Concepts About Print
• Identify parts of a book
• Proper direction of reading
• Recognize that sentences are made of
words and words are made of letters
• Identify all upper and lowercase
letters
Concepts About Print
• Match oral words to printed words
• Indentify the title and author of a
reading section
• Identify letters, words and sentences
Decoding and Word Recognition
• Identify spelling patterns
• Identify and use regular and irregular
plurals
• Read fluently with intonation and
expression
Decoding and Word Recognition
• Know and use complex word families
• Read fluently with correct pacing and
intonation
Word Recognition
• Read narrative from whole novels and
expository texts fluently, expressively
and accurately
Word Recognition
• Read aloud narrative and expository
text fluently
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Use knowledge of antonyms, synonyms,
homophones, and homographs to
determine meaning of words
• Use context clues to determine
meaning of unknown words
• Use dictionary and thesaurus skills
• Use knowledge of prefixes and suffixes
to determine meaning of words
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Words origins, root words, suffixes, and
prefixes
• Determine unknown words form
context
• Synonyms and antonyms
Pre K
Phonemic Awareness
• Recognize letter sounds
• Track from sound to sound in simple
words
• Identify and produce rhyming words
Decoding and Word Recognition
• Match all consonant and short-vowel
sounds to appropriate letters
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Describe common objects and events in
both general and specific language
• Uses new vocabulary to describe
feelings, thoughts, experiences, and
observations
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of
Informational Materials
• Locate the title, name of author, and
name of illustrator
Comprehension and Analysis of
Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
• Use pictures, context, and prior
knowledge to make predictions about
story content
• Connect events in texts to life
experiences
• Creates, acts out, or retells familiar
stories, songs, rhymes, and finger plays
in play activities
• Ask and answer questions about
essential elements of a text, including
sequence of events
Literary Response and Analysis
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
• Identify characters, settings, and
important events
Phonemic Awareness
• Track and represent order of
phonemes, syllables and words
• Blend sounds to make words
• Identify and produce rhymes
• Count number of sounds and syllables
and syllable in words
Decoding and Word Recognition
• Match sounds to letters
• Read simple sight words
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Sort and describe common words and
place them into categories
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational
Materials
• Identifying Title, Table of Contents,
Author and Illustrator
Comprehension and Analysis of GradeLevel-Appropriate Text
• Make predictions
• Connect stories to life experiences
• Retell familiar stories
• Ask and answer questions about the
stories
Literary Response and Analysis
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
• Distinguish fantasy from realistic text
• Identify types of everyday print
materials
• Identify characters, settings and
important events
Phonemic Awareness
• Identify initial, medial and final sounds
in words
• Manipulate phonemes showing
knowledge of long and short vowels
and syllabication
Decoding and Word Recognition
• Generate all sounds from letters and
letter patterns
• Read common & irregular sight words
• Use of knowledge of digraphs,
diphthongs, inflections, root words,
and common word families to read
aloud with fluency
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Classify and categorize groups of words
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational
Materials
• Shows knowledge of logical sequencing
(beginning, middle, end)
Comprehension and Analysis of GradeLevel-Appropriate Text
• Respond to who, what, when, where,
and how questions to retell central idea
of texts
• Use context clues to determine word
and/or sentence meaning
• Make & confirm predictions about texts
• Read and follow multi-step written
instructions
• Relate prior knowledge to texts
Literary Response and Analysis
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
• Identify key story elements: plot,
character, setting, problem, and
solution
• Describes the roles of authors and
illustrators
• Discuss and respond to stories
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Understand antonyms and synonyms
• Understand and use compound words
• Properly use simple prefixes and
suffixes
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational
Materials
• Identify and use titles, table of
contents and chapter headings
• Use features of text to locate
information
Comprehension and Analysis of GradeLevel-Appropriate Text
• Identify author’s purpose and
relationship to text
• Use questions, state facts, restate
details to clarify and organize ideas
• Recognize cause and effect
Literary Response and Analysis
Structural Features of Literature
• Compare and contrast plots, settings
and characters
• Generate alternative endings
• Identify the use of rhythm, rhyme, and
alliteration in poetry
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
• Identify, compare and contrast plots,
settings, and characters
• Compare and contrast different
cultures
• Identify and write poetry: using
rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration.
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational
Materials
• Use features of text to locate
information
• Distinguish main idea and supporting
details in expository text
Comprehension and Analysis of GradeLevel-Appropriate Text
• Demonstrate comprehension
through predictions, asking questions,
identifying answers, making inferences,
and drawing conclusions
• Follow simple multi-step written
instructions
Literary Response and Analysis
Structural Features of Literature
• Distinguish common forms of literature
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
• Comprehend basic plots of various
genres
• Identify the speaker or narrator in a
selection
• Determine underlying theme and
author’s message in a text
• Analyze characters in text
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational
Materials
Comprehension and Analysis of GradeLevel-Appropriate Text
• Strategies used to determine
predictions, comparisons, and contrast,
drawing conclusions, cause and effect,
sequencing, and an introduction to
inferences
• Narrative and expository texts
• Main ideas and support determined
• Reading for various outcomes (reports,
enjoyment, recall)
• Setting
• Character development
• Summarize plot
• Figurative language, similie, metaphor,
hyperbole, personification
Literary Response and Analysis
Structural Features of Literature
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
Vocabulary and Concept Development
• Understand and explain frequently
used synonyms, antonyms and
homographs
Reading Comprehension
Structural Features of Informational
Materials
• Understand how text features
• Analyze text
• Discern main idea. Find assessing
evidence that support those ideas
• Draw inferences, conclusions,
generalizations and predictions
Literary Response and Analysis
Structural Features of Literature
• Identify and analyze the
characteristics of poetry, drama,
fiction and non-fiction
Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level –
Appropriate Text
• Indentify the main problem
• Understand the theme
• Describe the function and effect of
common literary devices (imagery,
metaphor, symbolism)
Literary Criticism
• Evaluate the author’s use of various
techniques
Writing
Pre K
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
Writing Strategies
Organization and Focus
• Illustrate ideas and dictate
descriptions
• Write name
• Write simple words
• Write simple sentences, left to
right, top to bottom
Organization and Focus
Organization and Focus
• Write an organized single
paragraph with consistent focus
including a topic sentence and
supporting details
Organization and Focus
• Write an organized and focused
single paragraph with topic
sentence and supporting facts and
details
Organization and Focus
• Create multiple-paragraph
narrative, expository, persuasive,
descriptive, creative and letter
compositions
Penmanship
• Write upper and lowercase letters
independently with proper form
and spacing
Penmanship
• Create a readable document with
legible handwriting
• Understand and use reference
materials
• Revise drafts
Penmanship
• Write legibly in cursive with
correct spacing and margins
• Understand structure and
organization of various reference
materials
Organization and Focus
• Create and organizational structure
• Multi-Paragraph composition
• Introduction
• Multi-paragraph support if
necessary
• Conclusion
Penmanship
• Use proper pencil grip and writing
position
• Write name in D’Nealian
independently
• Write upper and lower case letters
in D’Nealian
Organization and Focus
• Students create original, clear, and
coherent written pieces following
the writing the writing process
(prewriting, drafting, revising,
editing, and publishing)
• Implement use of complex
sentence structure and simple
paragraph format
• Use descriptive words to write
complete sentences and paragraphs
• Daily narrative writing
• Students relate specific events
from their day in coherent
sequence, incorporating knowledge
of grammar conventions, phonetic
principles, sight words, and
vocabulary
• Use phonetically spelled words
to write about experiences,
people, objects and events
• Write consonant-vowelconsonant words
• Proper direction of writing
Penmanship
• Print legibly and space letters,
words, and sentences appropriately
• Form D’Nealian letters and
numbers properly and efficiently
Writing Applications (Genres and
Their Characteristics)
• Students practice a variety
of writing genres (descriptive,
autobiographical, biographical,
narrative, personal letter, fiction,
expository)
Writing Applications (Genres and
Their Characteristics)
• Writes brief narratives using
logical sequence and detailed
events
• Write a friendly letter
Evaluation and Revision
• Revise drafts to improve coherence
and logical progression of ideas
Writing Applications (Genres and
Their Characteristics)
• Write narratives that provide a
clear context, well-chosen details,
and personal insight
• Write descriptive paragraphs that
use sensory detail
• Write personal and formal letters
that show awareness of audience
• Analyze characters in text
Research and Technology
• Use of technology for all work
• Various sources
• Note-taking
• Prewriting, rough draft, edit and
revise, final copy, as part of the
writing process
• Peer Editing
Writing Applications (Genres and
Their Characteristics)
• Narratives
• Responses to literature
• Cross curricula research reports
• Summaries
Research and Technology
• Use a thesaurus to identify
alternative word choices and
meanings
Evaluation and Revision
• Edit and revise writing and peer
conference
Writing Applications (Genres
and Their Characteristics)
• Write narratives
• Write response to literature
• Write research reports
• Write persuasive letters or
compositions
Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Sentence Structure
• Recognize and use complete,
coherent sentences when speaking
Sentence Structure
• Use complete comma coherent
sentence
Sentence Structure
• Write and speak in complete,
coherent, complex sentences
Spelling
• Spell independently
Grammar
• Identify and correctly use singular
and plural nouns, verbs, adjective,
and pronouns
• Identify and correctly use
contractions in writing and
speaking
Sentence Structure
• Understand and use declarative,
interrogative, imperative, and
exclamatory sentences in speaking
and writing
• Write and speak in complete,
coherent, complex sentences
Sentence Structure
• Understand and use declarative,
interrogative, imperative, and
exclamatory sentences in speaking
and writing
Sentence Structure
• Simple
• Compound
• Use of phrases
• Appositives
Sentence Structure
• Identify and use prepositional
phrases, appositives, independent
and dependent clauses,
transitions and conjunctions
Pre K
Grammar
• Proper Nouns
• Punctuation
• Introduce digraphs and blends
Punctuation
• Distinguish between declarative,
exclamatory, and interrogative
sentences
• Use knowledge of rules of
basic rules of punctuation and
capitalization when writing
Capitalization
• Capitalize the beginning of
sentences, proper nouns and the
pronoun I
Spelling
• Incorporate knowledge of basic
phonetic principles when spelling
• Spell grade-level appropriate sight
words correctly when writing
Grammar
• Identify and correctly use singular
and plural nouns, verbs, adjective,
and pronouns
• Identify and correctly use
contractions in writing and
speaking
Punctuation
• Distinguish between declarative,
exclamatory, and interrogative
sentences
• Use knowledge of rules of basic
rules of punctuation and
capitalization when writing
Capitalization
• Capitalize the beginning of
sentences, proper nouns and the
pronoun I
Spelling
• Incorporate knowledge of basic
phonetic principles when spelling
• Spell grade-level appropriate sight
words correctly when writing
Grammar
• Identify subjects and verbs in
agreement
• Use pronouns and adjectives,
compound words, and articles
correctly
• Identify and use verb tenses
correctly
Punctuation
• Punctuate dates, city and state, and
titles of books correctly
• Use commas in dates, locations,
addresses and items in a series
• Capitalize geographical names,
holidays, historical periods, and
special events correctly
Spelling
• Spell correctly one-syllable words
that have blends, contractions,
compounds, orthographic patterns,
and common homophones
• Arrange words in alphabetical
order
Grammar
• Nouns
• Regular and irregular verbs
• Adjectives
• Prepositions
• Pronouns
• Conjunctions
Punctuation
• Revise and edit multi-sentences
• Commas and quotation marks
• Apostrophes (contractions/
possessives
• Underlining titles
Capitalization
• Proper nouns
• Titles
• Use in quotations
Spelling
• Learn and spell commonly used
words, vocabulary words, words
from literature and cross discipline
vocabulary
Grammar
Identify and correctly use:
• Nouns (concrete, abstract,
objects)
• Pronouns (subject & object,
indefinite, relative,
demonstrative)
• Verbs (active, passive, tenses &
irregular verbs)
• Adjectives (proper, common,
predicate, definite, forms)
• Adverbs
• Parts of speech
Punctuation
• Proper use of colon, semicolon,
hyphens, dashes, parentheses,
quotations marks, italics and
underlining
Capitalization
• Use correct capitalization
Spelling
• Spell roots, suffixes, prefixes,
contractions, syllable
constructions
Listening
Pre K
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Written and Oral English
Language Conventions
Sentence Structure
• Recognize and use complete,
coherent sentences when speaking
Sentence Structure
• Use complete comma coherent
sentence
Sentence Structure
• Write and speak in complete,
coherent, complex sentences
Spelling
• Spell independently
Grammar
• Identify and correctly use singular
and plural nouns, verbs, adjective,
and pronouns
• Identify and correctly use
contractions in writing and
speaking
Sentence Structure
• Understand and use declarative,
interrogative, imperative, and
exclamatory sentences in speaking
and writing
• Write and speak in complete,
coherent, complex sentences
Sentence Structure
• Understand and use declarative,
interrogative, imperative, and
exclamatory sentences in speaking
and writing
Sentence Structure
• Simple
• Compound
• Use of phrases
• Appositives
Sentence Structure
• Identify and use prepositional
phrases, appositives, independent
and dependent clauses,
transitions and conjunctions
Grammar
• Proper Nouns
• Punctuation
• Introduce digraphs and blends
Punctuation
• Distinguish between declarative,
exclamatory, and interrogative
sentences
• Use knowledge of rules of
basic rules of punctuation and
capitalization when writing
Capitalization
• Capitalize the beginning of
sentences, proper nouns and the
pronoun I
Spelling
• Incorporate knowledge of basic
phonetic principles when spelling
• Spell grade-level appropriate sight
words correctly when writing
Grammar
• Identify and correctly use singular
and plural nouns, verbs, adjective,
and pronouns
• Identify and correctly use
contractions in writing and
speaking
Punctuation
• Distinguish between declarative,
exclamatory, and interrogative
sentences
• Use knowledge of rules of basic
rules of punctuation and
capitalization when writing
Capitalization
• Capitalize the beginning of
sentences, proper nouns and the
pronoun I
Spelling
• Incorporate knowledge of basic
phonetic principles when spelling
• Spell grade-level appropriate sight
words correctly when writing
Grammar
• Identify subjects and verbs in
agreement
• Use pronouns and adjectives,
compound words, and articles
correctly
• Identify and use verb tenses
correctly
Punctuation
• Punctuate dates, city and state, and
titles of books correctly
• Use commas in dates, locations,
addresses and items in a series
• Capitalize geographical names,
holidays, historical periods, and
special events correctly
Spelling
• Spell correctly one-syllable words
that have blends, contractions,
compounds, orthographic patterns,
and common homophones
• Arrange words in alphabetical
order
Grammar
• Nouns
• Regular and irregular verbs
• Adjectives
• Prepositions
• Pronouns
• Conjunctions
Punctuation
• Revise and edit multi-sentences
• Commas and quotation marks
• Apostrophes (contractions/
possessives
• Underlining titles
Capitalization
• Proper nouns
• Titles
• Use in quotations
Spelling
• Learn and spell commonly used
words, vocabulary words, words
from literature and cross discipline
vocabulary
Grammar
Identify and correctly use:
• Nouns (concrete, abstract,
objects)
• Pronouns (subject & object,
indefinite, relative,
demonstrative)
• Verbs (active, passive, tenses &
irregular verbs)
• Adjectives (proper, common,
predicate, definite, forms)
• Adverbs
• Parts of speech
Punctuation
• Proper use of colon, semicolon,
hyphens, dashes, parentheses,
quotations marks, italics and
underlining
Capitalization
• Use correct capitalization
Spelling
• Spell roots, suffixes, prefixes,
contractions, syllable
constructions
Language Arts Overview
The purpose of the Saint Andrew’s Middle School English Program is to engage students in the love
of reading literature and the art of communicating themselves effectively both orally and in their
writing. We join NCTE’s (National Council of Teachers of English) vision of “’…teaching in the field
of writing and advocating writing as a central tool for learning, thinking, and communication.’ and
‘We honor the distinctive power of literature to reawaken the imagination as well as to ensure that
a multitude of voices and perspectives are heard.’” We encourage these important skills through
Grade 6
the use of a myriad of literature genres and writing styles, meeting students at their varied levels
and stretching and supporting them into deeper understanding and written analysis. Our ultimate
goal is to produce confident and competent students who analyze literature in an in-depth manner,
respecting its power, and students who think and write critically and apply what they learn in the
classroom to their daily lives as well as in the future as they prepare for high school and beyond.
Grade 7
Grade 8
• The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
• The Outsiders
• Children of the River
• Crispin: Cross of Lead
• The Pearl
• The Book Thief
• Fever 1793
• The Giver
• To Kill a Mockingbird
• A Single Shard
• The House on Mango Street
• Romeo and Juliet
• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
• Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths
• Night
• The Contender
• Short Stories (supplemental)
♦
“Monkey’s Paw” Insights
♦
“August Heat” Insights
♦
“The Most Dangerous Game” Insights
• Fahrenheit 451
Reading
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
• Identify/analyze figurative language (simile, metaphor, and
personification focus)
• Analogies
• Use knowledge of roots and affixes
• Understanding words in context
Vocabulary
• Analyze figurative language usage in-depth (addition of irony,
foreshadowing, symbolism)
• Inferences
• Analogies
• Roots and affixes
• Comparative analysis
• Usage of appropriate and sophisticated words in context
• Identify/analyze figurative language (simile, metaphor,
personification, hyperbole, idiom)
• Analogies
• Use of appropriate and sophisticated words in context
• Multiple meanings
• Connotations/denotations
• Oral reading for fluency and accuracy
• Use of context to determine meaning
Reading Comprehension
• Analysis of various forms of informational material
• In-depth analysis & critique of elements of literature: plot,
conflicts characterization, setting, perspective
• Compare & contrast
• Drawing conclusions
• Inferences & implications
• Determining main idea
• Identifying tone
Reading Comprehension
• Identify/analyze the characteristics of various informational
materials
• Analyze cause and effect
• Evaluate claims and identify bias
• Articulate the uses and characteristics of different forms of
prose
• Introduce diff. forms of poetry
• Identify plot elements and conflicts
• Analyze characterization
• Identify/analyze recurring themes across works
• Analyze the importance of the setting
• Use figurative language to interpret meaning
• Contrast points of view
Reading Comprehension
• Compare/contrast the features and elements of various
informational materials and various consumer materials online
• Analyze proposition
• Evaluate arguments
• Determine/articulate the purposes of diff forms of poetry
• Evaluate structural plot elements and conflict resolution
• Compare/contrast characters from different historical eras
• Identify/analyze recurring themes across traditional and
contemporary works
• Analyze the relevance of the setting
• Identify literary devices that interpret written work and
define style
• Evaluate points of view
Writing
Grade 6
Grade 7
Writing Strategies:
• Organization and focus
• Multiple paragraph expository, persuasive, narrative, &
descriptive essays
• Cross curricular research papers
• Literary analysis, utilizing MLA Style Formatting
• Utilization of Technology: electronic text, databases,
appropriate formatting, email
• Writing Process: Editing, revising, publishing
• Development of the short story, utilizing literary elements
• Poetry writing
Writing Strategies:
• Organization and Focus
• Use the writing process to write clear, focused essays with
introduction, supporting evidence, and conclusion.
• Structure writing through effective supporting details,
commentary, and transitions
• POWER P2 writing process
Research and Technology:
• Plan and conduct multi-step research using internet (laptop
program)
Evaluation and Revision:
• Peer and self evaluation
• Revise for 6+1 Traits
Writing Applications:
• Write narrative, expository, persuasive and descriptive texts
and poetry
• Fictional and/or autobiographical narratives
• Literary analysis
• Cross-curricular research reports
• Persuasive
• Summaries and articles
Grade 8
Writing Strategies:
• Organization and Focus
• Use the writing process to write clear, focused 5 paragraph essays
with a clear thesis, intro., in-depth analysis, supporting evidence,
and conclusion.
• Structure writing through effective supporting details,
commentary, and transitions
• Writing process: editing, revising, publishing, rewriting
Research and Technology:
• Plan and conduct multi-step research using internet (laptop
program)
Evaluation and Revision:
• Peer and self evaluation
• Rewriting essays from revisions
Writing Applications:
• Write narrative, expository, persuasive and descriptive texts and
poetry
• Fictional and/or autobiographical narratives
• Literary analysis
• Cross-curricular research reports
• Persuasive
• Summaries and articles
• Mastery of the 5- paragraph literary essay
Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Written and Oral English Language Conventions:
• Punctuation
• Sentence Structure
• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Spelling
Written and Oral English Language Conventions:
• Analyze and imitate complex sentence structure
• Use proper sentence structure, grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling.
• Practice proper usage of commonly confused words.
Written and Oral English Language Conventions:
• Analyze and master complex sentence structure
• Effectively use and master proper sentence structure, grammar,
punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
• Master and model proper usage of commonly confused words.
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Listening and Speaking Skills:
• Delivery of coherent, audience appropriate presentations that
convey ideas clearly
• Literary discussion, supporting assertions with specific
evidence and quotes from text
• Poetry recitation
• Analysis of Media Communications:
• Advertising
• Dramatic interpretation of selected literature
Listening and Speaking Strategies:
• Conclusion: Ask questions to elicit information and evidence
• Use rebuttals and counterarguments in debate
• Organize information clearly for audience understanding
• Use speaking techniques: inflection, enunciation, tempo, eye
contact, and body language
• Evaluate oral and media communications, providing
constructive peer feedback
Listening and Speaking Strategies:
• Ask in-depth questions to elicit information and evidence
• Use rebuttals and counterarguments in debate that demonstrate
critical/advanced thinking
• Organize information clearly and concisely for audience
understanding
• Use speaking inflection, enunciation, tempo, eye contact, and
body language
• Evaluate oral and media communications, providing constructive
peer feedback
Listening
Listening and Speaking Applications:
• Students deliver clear, well-organized, formal and informal oral
presentations
• Narrative presentations and plays
• Oral summaries of reading materials
• Oral research presentations
• Oral persuasive presentations/debate
• Participate in literary discussion, supporting assertions with
specific evidence and quotations from a text
Listening and Speaking Applications:
• Students deliver clear, well-organized, formal and informal oral
presentations by memory
• Narrative presentations and plays
• Oral summaries of reading materials
• Oral research presentations
• Oral persuasive presentations/debate demonstrating in-depth
analysis
• Participate in literary discussion, supporting assertions with
specific, in-depth analysis and evidence using quotations and
examples from a text or historical source.