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 Stingrays'
English / Language Arts

Mrs. Chelf

This year, our English / Language Arts class will focus on different reading and writing strategies. 

 

This year, our English / Language Arts class will focus on different reading and writing strategies. 

 
The agenda for the 2nd Trimester will be:

Vocabulary -- Bi-weekly Vocabulary lessons and Word Choice in written works

                          Homework  Monday - Thursday.  Test every other Friday.

Reading --  Literary Text Comprehension – Book Groups; Class read aloud books

                    Informational Text Comprehension – Magazine Articles

                    Breadth of Reading -- Reads 5 books independently with evidence (part of the 25 books for the year)

Oral Communication -- May come from English and/or Social Studies projects/presentations

Written Communication -- Habits & Processes -- Writer's Notebooks (3 entries due each week)

                   Structures of Language -- Organization of writing, paragraph structure, and sentence development

                   Reading / Writing Connection -- Written responses to class readings

                   Expressive / Narrative Writing – Fairy Tales / Fables; Poetry

                   Informational Writing -- Persuasive Essays

                   Writing Conventions -- Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, etc.

Explanation of Marking

4          Proficient with Distinction:  Student work is secure and meets grade level expectations for this trimester with consistent accuracy, independence, and a high level of quality.

3          Proficient:  Student work is secure and meets grade level expectations for this trimester with accuracy and quality.

2          Partially Proficient:  Student work is developing but is not meeting grade level expectations for this trimester.

1          Substantially Below Proficient:  Student work is beginning to show progress/understanding but is not meeting grade level expectations for this trimester.


 

 


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