Karpan's Kids 2009-2010

Literature: Trophies by Harcourt/Brace

-             anthology of stories, most of them taken from longer pieces of literature

-             include fiction, non-fiction, autobiography, science, and poetry

-             associated projects

 

Grammar: Caught Ya! program

-             used as entry task

-             “How to edit”

-             conventions practice

-             story format

 

Spelling: McDougal program

-             packets issued Monday

-             practice packet due second Friday

-             tested on Friday

-             rule-based

-             independent study

 

Writing: Step Up to Writing program

-             journaling as entry task

-             color-coded paragraphing and essay writing

-             kid-friendly outlining of paragraphs and essays

-             WASL scoring practice

-             WASL type prompts

-             reports/projects/presentations

 

 

Reading: Novels and selected student reading

-             comprehension and reflection as entry task

-             genres

-             parts of a story

-             literary devices

-             reading logs: must have book in class daily!

-             reports/projects/presentations