Courses Overview
While enjoying a supportive and collaborative learning environment, fifth-grade LA students will meet grade-level standards as they explore diverse texts to deepen their reading comprehension and other literacy skills.
In this course, students will:
- Enhance their vocabulary by discovering new words within context and applying them effectively in written and verbal communications.
- Cultivate their writing proficiency across various genres, such as narratives, reports, and poetry, as they develop their unique voice and style.
- Collaborate on projects integrating language arts with other subjects, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application.
- Develop media literacy skills by critically evaluating and creating multimedia texts, such as presentations and digital stories.
Includes NoRedInk materials fee.
Materials
*Materials may be purchased privately or with educational funds.
- Semester 1 Book: “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.
- Semester 2 Books: “Awkward” and “Brave” both by Svetlana Chmakova. We will be reading in class and occasionally for homework. You may obtain any form of the books (paperback, Kindle, or borrowed from the library).
- Pen or pencil
- Notebook or journal for writing activities and taking notes
- Access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or other device for attending class and doing assignments
- A printer for printing assignments or projects when needed
- Access to the Internet
Language Arts Note: Once classes begin, Branches Learning will provide students access to NoRedInk, an online tool that targets specific language arts skills. This program is part of the course curriculum.
