"They never see what they're in too much of a hurry to look for"- Phantom TollboothOur Throughlines*
What does it mean to be a good citizen? How can I express myself through writing? How can I use evidence to prove a point? What does it mean to think critically? How can we slow down and observe? *Throughlines or Overarching Understanding Goals (extend through the entire course—focus learners on BIG understandings) |
WritingWe will be writing daily this year. We will use the Writer's Workshop model to practice craft and structure. Creative, expository, and persuasive writing will be part of this year's writing curriculum.
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ReadingThis year we be reading a variety of fiction, short stories and non-fiction texts. We will also have free reading time twice a rotation, so don't forget your book!
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GrammarGrammar will be taught through writing. We will look at craft through model texts, but will also look at sentence structure, parts of speech and writing mechanics.
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