Language Arts at Level 4 builds upon their strengths in both reading and writing to prepare them for high school. We will read many short stories, articles, and books that help us understand our world and each other better. Developing empathy through reading and writing is done through delving deeply into our reading and making connections through inferences and analysis in our writing.
Below you can learn more about the books, major writing assignments, and weekly work that students complete throughout each year. Students will focus on characterization/identity through Realistic Fiction, setting/place through Historical Fiction, and plot/storytelling through Science Fiction.
Below you can learn more about the books, major writing assignments, and weekly work that students complete throughout each year. Students will focus on characterization/identity through Realistic Fiction, setting/place through Historical Fiction, and plot/storytelling through Science Fiction.
LiteratureClick the link below to see a list of all the Literature Circle options throughout the 2 years.
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Writing Assignments7th grade Writing:
Realistic Fiction - Character Development Research Paper Historical Fiction - Setting Development Letter to Representative/Current Event Class Essay on Gathering Blue Science Fiction - Plot Development 7th grade Challenge Course completes the 8th grade work below. 8th grade Writing:
Compare/Contrast Character Essay Research Paper Setting & Historical Accuracy Essay Letter to Representative/Current Event Science Fiction Theme Essay Science Fiction - Plot Development 8th grade Challenge Course completes essays focused on literature analysis. |
Weekly WorkEach week students should expect to complete:
Journal Reflection (8th grade only) Spelling (7th grade only) Vocabulary Journal Grammar Worksheet |