SIXTH, SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE|
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade English classes are based on the Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Series writing program. Students will be able to communicate in traditional fashions such as written and oral language. They will also be enlightened of the more advanced technologies of communication. Being aware and able to use this type of communication will help in the work place. Many employers have stressed the importance of being able to manage technology resources and information along with strong interpersonal skills. All of these competencies require that students communicate effectively in a variety of situations and each is addressed in communication arts. |
Throughout the year, students will write persuasive, expository, and narrative papers. They will also keep a writing journal and will need to have at least two pages (front and back) each week. In addition to writing, the students will also be instructed on proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation. |
Each week, students will complete a vocabulary lesson and take a spelling test on those words. Every other week, they will complete a multiple choice vocabulary quiz. Hopefully, students will learn how to spell and use these words; therefore, increasing their vocabulary. |