Middle School Curriculum » English

English

Curriculum
 
  • Short Stories
  • Novels: 7th grade: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Book Thief;  8th grade:  A Christmas Carol, Animal Farm
  • Drama: Cyrano de Bergerac (8th grade)
  • Poetry
  • Essays and Speeches
  • African American Literature
  • Writing: Informative/Explanatory, Argument, Narrative, Research
  • Grammar:  Exercises in English 
  • Vocabulary:  Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop
  • Literature Circles: An enrichment period offering opportunities for individual and group reading of a variety of genres
Google Classroom
 
Each class has been assigned a "class code." Students will find specific materials in Google Classroom: vocabulary lists, grammar worksheets, Quizlets. Google Classroom is also used to post certain assignments. 
Notability
 
Daily notes can be found on Google Classroom. Students do not need the Notability app to review notes.