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 vocabulary quizzes as well as tests upon conclusion of the novels. Tests and quizzes will be done through Schoology.

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

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

Novels:

- Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes

- A Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan

Additional novels as time allows depending on students:

-Davy Crockett: Ever Westward by Geoff & Janet Benge

-False Coin, True Coin by Lois Hoadley Dick

-The Pearl by John Steinbeck

Homework: Weekly reading, Grammar and 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: $75
Tutor: Erin Sithibandith