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Google Classroom Link
2023 Class Code: zxgnphc
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MP2: Curriculum Overview
Book Club Reading: Christmas Reading, Gift of the Magi by O.Henry
(Speaking and Listening Skills) The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Objective: Read from a variety of voices and viewpoints
Use resources to increase vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding by "reading between the lines."
Grammar: Pronouns
Verbs
Verbals
Adverbs
Writing: Descriptions
Creative Writing: Fanasty Fiction
Expository Writing
Book Reviews
Vocabulary: New Unit every ten days
Focus Skills: Analyze Connotations/ denotations of words
Compare various point of views' effects on plots
Analyze plot development/ conflict resolution
Analyze characters' traits and motives
Draw conclusions based on detail/ text patterns
Analyze theme's development in literacy text
Analyze cause-and-effect in informational text
Analyze how details support/ develop central ideas
Please cover all hardcover textbooks.
Google Classroom Link
2023 Class Code: 7neri7n
Please check Google Classroom for middle school English updates, announcements, and assignment deadlines. I post daily.
It is highly recommended that both students and parents regularly check Google Classroom daily throughout the academic year.
MP2: Curriculum Overview
Book Club Reading: Christmas Reading: Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
(Speaking and Listening Skills) Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals
Objective: Read from a variety of voices and viewpoints
Use resources to increase vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding by "reading between the lines."
Grammar: Pronouns
Verbs
Verbals
Adverbs
Prepositions
Writing: Business Letter
Descriptions
Expository Writing
Persuasive Writing
Vocabulary: New Unit every ten days
Focus Skills: Analyze theme's development in a literary text
Compare various point of views' effects on plots
Literary devices' contributions to texts
Read independently in grade appropriate texts
Compare newly rendered texts to orginal sources
Analyze how sentences develop/ refine a key idea
Analyze word choices' impact on meaning/ tone
Analyze author's response to contrary evidence
Analyze genre characteristics' influence on text
Evaluate an argument's reasoning and evidence
Analyze author's response to contrary evidence
Describe what affects an agrument's credibility