Junior+High+English

=Junior High English 20011-12 = =Mrs. Smith = =301 649-3555 x131 = provistead@aol.com The English curriculum is comprised of grammar, vocabulary, and writing.

**Objectives: **
 * Understand the parts of speech
 * Demonstrate correct English usage and punctuation
 * Increase working vocabulary
 * Write five paragraph essays cohesively in a variety of genres utilizing the Six plus One Traits of Writing

**Grammar Usage and Mechanics **
 * Parts of Speech ▪ Sentence Structure
 * Usage ▪ Agreement Mechanics/Conventions

**Vocabulary: ** Systematic instruction is provided on 300 plus words Literal and figurative definitions ▪ antonyms/synonyms ▪ Latin and Greek roots <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">Weekly testing, cumulative testing every third unit

**<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Writing: ** <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">Writer’s notebook students write to directed prompts or free choice daily. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">Students will write narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository essays.

**<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Homework: ** <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">Vocabulary homework assigned M-W. Grammar homework will augment classroom instruction and provide preparation for upcoming assessments.

**<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Grading: ** <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">All assigned work will carry a point value. <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">Final grades will consist of quizzes, tests, class work, homework, writing journal and assignments. Lack of homework completion will impact grades negatively.

**<span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif';">Supplies: ** <span style="font-family: 'Garamond','serif'; font-size: 120%;">Composition book ▪ Spiral notebook/binder* ▪ note cards* ▪pens/pencils