English-Language Arts (Period 1)

The major purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and content knowledge to transition from the process of learning to read to the more advanced process of reading to learn. Students will build academic vocabulary, in oral and written forms, and independent reading skills to significantly improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.  An increased familiarity with models of good writing and the conventions of writing and spelling developed.

 

The curriculum is organized into four instructional components: Narrative, Research/Exposition, Response To Literature, and Persuasion to address the instructional needs of students in establishing proficiency in the California English-Language Arts Standards.