Everyone should enjoy good literature! This Middle School Language Arts class will focus on building a solid foundation in analyzing literature from a biblical worldview and improving writing skills. Students will read through several genres of literature including short stories, biographies, poetry, biblical text, historical and classical fiction. As we complete weekly readings, there will be lively classroom discussions to guide analysis of the text. Utilizing grammar and writing mechanics to compose well-crafted paragraphs, we will build up to writing 300-500 word essays. Students will be challenged incrementally so they can grow in their abilities in a flexible environment. There will be weekly grammar and reading assignments, occasional vocabulary quizzes, as well as tests upon conclusion of the novels. Tests and quizzes will be completed through Schoology.

Provided by the Student: 3 ring binder, section dividers, folder, highlighters, Bible.

Provided by the Instructor: Weekly notes pages, Grammar & Vocabulary materials, all novels.

Novels:

- Davy Crockett: Ever Westward by Geoff & Janet Benge

- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor

Additional Reading Materials:

-The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (select chapters)

- A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard (classic essay)

Homework: Weekly reading, grammar & vocabulary assignments, as well as completion of writing assignments. Spring Semester-Research paper.

Wednesday

Time: 9:00-10:30
Grades: 6-8
Cost: $400
Supply Fee: $85
Tutor: Erin Sithibandith