“Research shows that leisure reading enhances students’ reading comprehension, language, vocabulary development, general knowledge, and empathy for others, as well as their self-confidence, motivation to read throughout their lives, and positive attitudes toward reading.” -International Reading Association
Materials needed for class each day:
*3 ring binder (with paper)
*a pen or pencil
*homework that is due
*homework/assignment notebook
-Materials provided to students in beginning of the year
What is covered in ELA.: We will be doing A LOT of reading and writing! We use the workshop model in class, we will work on improving student literacy, and writing.
Units to include:
-Narrative Writing and Reading
-Informational Writing and Reading
-Argument Writing and Reading