Language Arts
This Literature/ Language Arts class is a balanced literacy program in which sixth and seventh grade students are challenged in several aspects of literature and language. The class is designed to highlight areas in Grammar, Writing, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills. Students will explore these different traits of the literacy program by introducing and focusing on literature. The students will be working on reading comprehension skills, literacy discussions, creative writing projects, and developing a love of reading.
Resources and Materials:
BJU Press: Writing and Grammar 6 Worktext Third Edition
— ISBN: 978-1-46426-693-7
BJU Press: Assessments for use with Writing and Grammar 6 Worktext
Third Edition
— ISBN-13: 978-1-59166-397-3
Literature Books:
Penny from Heaven by Jennifer l. Holm
— ISBN-13: 978-0-375-83689-3
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
— ISBN-13: 978-0-316-03863-8
Landmark Books: The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of American Aviation by Quentin Reynolds
— ISBN-10: 0-394-84700-8
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
— ISBN-13: 978-0547577319
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
— ISBN-13: 978-0-14-751048-8
Holes by Louis Sachar
— ISBN-13: 978-0-440-41480-3
*Books will be read in this order. A study guide for each book will be sent by the teacher, and
should be printed by the parent.
Greek and Latin Root Words:
— A PDF file will be sent on the first week of school for the parent to print.
Required Materials:
— 2” three-ring binder with four tabs labeled: Grammar, Writing, Literature, Tests/Reviews
— Loose-leaf paper
— Pencils (Students must have at least three sharpened pencils for class)
Categories: English
Target Levels: Grade 6; Grade 7
Edith Irizarry
Tuition and Class Schedule by Academic Term:
Tuition and Fees
Tuition Fee: $725.00
Paid Security Guard Fee for Safety of Students: $25.00
Topics and Objectives:
1. Sentences
— Types of Sentences
Subjects and Predicates
Subordinating Conjunctions
Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences
Prepositions
Prepositional Phrases
2. Personal Narratives
— Revising Fragments
Personal Narrative
Using Descriptive Details
Personal Narrative: Planning, Drafting, Revising
3. Nouns
— Common and Proper Nouns
Singular and Plural Nouns
Singular Possessive Nouns
Plural Possessive Nouns
Abbreviations
Appositives
Language Link: Greek and Latin Roots
4. Writing a Newspaper Editorial
— Revising Run-on Sentences
Persuasive Writing
Propaganda Tactics
News Paper Editorial: Planning, Revising, Proofreading
5. Verbs
— Action and Linking Verbs
Predicate Nouns and Predicate Adjectives
Direct Objects
Indirect Objects
Sentence Patterns
Language Link: Greek and Latin Roots
6. Writing Instructions
— Precise Words & Details
Writing Specific Instructions
Instructions: Planning, Revising, Proofreading, Preparing for Oral Publishing
7. Study and Reference Skills
— Parts of a Book
Dictionaries
Encyclopedias
Periodicals
Library
Atlases, Almanacs & Textbooks
Taking notes from an Article
8. Writing a Research Paper
— Research Report About a Place
Research Report: Taking Notes
Research Report: Writing an Outline
Research Report: Drafting
Research Report: Revising
Research Report: Proofreading
Research Report: Bibliography
9. Pronouns
— Personal Pronouns & Antecedents
Possessive Pronouns
Subject and Object Pronouns
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
Interrogative Pronouns
Demonstrative Pronouns
Indefinite Pronouns
Language Link: Homophones
10. Writing Historical Fiction
— Historical Fictions
Planning and Setting
Main Character
Conflict and Resolution
Other characters
Planning the Plot
Historical Fiction: Drafting, Revising, Proofreading
11. More About Verbs
— Principal Parts
Simple Verb Tenses
Perfect Tenses
Irregular Verbs
Contractions
Language Link: English Greek and Latin Roots-Prefixes & Suffixes
12. Compare-Contrast Essay
— Organizing the essay
Researching
Compare-Contrast Essay: Planning, Revising, Proofreading
13. Adjectives, Adverbs, & Prepositions
— Adjectives
Special Adjectives
Adverbs Modifying Verbs
Adverbs Modifying Adjectives and Adverbs
Prepositional Phrases Modifying Nouns and Pronouns
Prepositional Phrases Modifying Verbs
Modifiers
Language Link: Greek and Latin Roots Review
14. Sentences, Phrases and Clauses
— Sentence Errors
Writing Complex Sentences
Confusing Words