English/Language Arts Department
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| English Language Arts is a literature-based integrated course, where students study selected relevant units. The units of instruction are organized around thematic concepts and academic skills relevant to and necessary for middle school students. Students explore various genres and literary elements including both print and non-print media to be advanced in other courses of study. The research, the writing process, essays, vocabulary, interdisciplinary projects are parts of this course. Students experience a variety of opportunities for advancing their skills and for improving skills in the areas of writing, grammar mechanics and usage. In addition, technology and authentic assessment are integral parts of the curriculum. | |
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Students should read a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of subject disciplines. Students should read:
9 Language Arts Related Books
1 Connections Related Book
3 Science Related Books
3 Social Studies Related Books
3 Math Related Books
6 Books of Your Choice
Please encourage your child to read daily!
We’re in the process of preparing for the Georgia Middle Grades Writing Assessment. The GMGWA will be administered in January. Parents and students will be notified of the results when they are received and released by the county. Students in grades 6, 7, and 8, prepare for the GMGWA on a daily basis. Students are encouraged to produce writings and consistently revise, edit, and evaluate their writing.
Encourage your child’s dream of participating in the nation’s leading academic event. Students have the opportunity to participate in the local, county, and state spelling bee (TBA). The National Spelling Bee will be broadcasted live on ESPN and ABC.
The Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is comprised of students from different schools competing to test their knowledge of selected books. It is open to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Please encourage your child to join the team (see Mrs. Dawson, Teacher-Librarian for more information).
FYI
•The Language Arts Department offers a Safety Net: Tutorials (see team Lang. Arts teacher).
•Students are required to use cursive writing and blue and/or black ink pens in all ELA classes.
•Students are encouraged to read and peruse the dictionary.
•Encourage students to participate in LA essay contest when information is sent home
•Free interactive study website: myspellit.com |