1. How To Contact Me Kelly Keppley Kkeppley@kyrene.org 480-783-1353

2. Advanced Language Arts Quicker pacing Quantity and maturity of vocabulary words Higher reading levels in novels Depth of discussion, written responses Self-assessment of writing Extension projects Honors testing booklets have been sent home Expectations

3. Reading Objectives Students will read for comprehension and response Students will read in a variety of genres for literary appreciation and content understanding

4. Writing Objectives Students will utilize conventions of language Use correct spelling to complete a variety of writing Writing in a variety of genres

5. Grammar and Vocabulary Holt Vocabulary ▫Grammar ▫Greek and Latin Word Roots

6. August Reading ▫Flowers for Algernon ▫Literary elements Writing ▫Pre writing Strategies (Journal) Daily Written Response ▫Personal Writing

7. September Reading - Literary analysis ▫Short Stories ▫Fahrenheit 451 Writing ▫6 Traits ▫Elements of literature ▫Research – genetic disabilities

8. October Reading ▫Fantasy ▫Fahrenheit 451 ▫Tell-Tale Heart Writing ▫Argumentative writing ▫Sentence structure ▫Analytical Essay

9. November Reading ▫Animal Farm Writing ▫Persuasive writing ▫Sentence structure ▫CASS ▫Five paragraph essay

10. December Reading ▫Animal Farm Writing ▫Summary and analysis ▫Family tradition/memoir ▫Portfolios

11. January Reading ▫Shakespeare –Romeo and Juliet Writing ▫Business Letter ▫Mythology- Creative writing

12. February Reading ▫Shakespeare –Romeo and Juliet Writing ▫Poetry ▫Literary analysis and response

13. March Reading Lord of the Flies Realistic Fiction Writing ▫Personal Narrative ▫Historical Research Project

14. April Reading ▫Lord of the Flies Writing ▫Reader's Notebook ▫Research Project ▫AIMS

15. May Reading ▫Night Writing ▫Portfolios ▫Self reflection ▫CASS (end of grade)