Language Arts Syllabus
Ms. Kay's 5th period

Grading: Class Assignments: 25% Class Participation: 25%
Quizzes/Exams: 25% Homework: 25%

Class novels: We read one or two a year. Our focus is on comprehension, predicting, summarizing, and similar thinking skills.
Poetry: Curriculum Books have Poetry and Lessons that are interesting for teenagers.
Short stories, newspaper, school papers, magazines, and other literature that is meaningful to the students.
Word games to practice language and communication skills.

Writing will include the following:
Journal writing
Writing for a variety of meaningful (real-life) purposes
Poetry and Songwriting
Creative writing

Homework:
Thinking Skills worksheets: These will be for practicing a variety of skills that range from simple review to complex thinking strategies. Homework will be sent home most Thursdays and will be due back no later than the following Thursday.
Read two novels throughout the year and share them with the class.
You can be creative with this sharing by using your best skills. Options to express yourself include talking, writing your ideas, drawing, painting, drama, etc. You can use combinations of these various skills and talents.
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