Elementary Language Arts Level II is designed to continue building on the foundational grammar and composition skills of Level I to ensure that students gain a deeper knowledge base in grammar, writing, and reading comprehension. They will continue to learn grammar concepts in a fun, interactive style designed to help them master parts of speech and sentence structure, classify sentences, and analyze words in order to gain an understanding of the order that makes up our language. Basic mechanics, such as capitalization and punctuation, will also be emphasized. They will continue to write proper sentences and paragraphs, then combine paragraphs to create story sequences, essays, and reports. Students will learn to use creative words to “dress-up” their writing in order to make it more interesting. Students should expect 3 to 4 one-paragraph papers and 1 or 2 three to five-paragraph papers each quarter. Rubrics are used to evaluate papers, and good writing habits, such as outlining and revising, will be practiced. We will also cover vocabulary. Lastly, we will read quality literature, about one novel a quarter, with poems and short stories mixed in. Students will identify the setting, character, plot sequence, and figurative language. Additionally, we will use creative projects, review games, movement, motivational, and other learning activities to enhance the work and make it enjoyable. To encourage a love of reading, a mobile library will be available for students to borrow books. They will keep a reading log each month, which can be turned in for extra credit. Students should have access to the internet and a word processing program.
The following textbooks and supplies are to be purchased by parents.
Under Class Details, see Class Attachment for a picture of the textbook.
Textbooks:
Shurley Grammar Student Book Level 6
ISBN 978-1-58561-188-1
Use this link to purchase: https://www.shurley.com/?583c10bfdbd326ba16ff9aae60e1f
IEW Bible-Based Writing Lessons
ISBN 978-1-62341-315-6
Shurley English Jingle Time: Levels 3-8, available as CD or digital
Novels: TBD
Short stories, poetry, and additional grammar and writing worksheets will be provided by the teacher.
Supplies:
3-ring binder (at least 1.5"-2")
Dividers
Loose-leaf paper
Pencils/pens
Pencil pouch
Erasers
Colored pencils
Highlighters
Post-It Notes
Successful completion of KEYS Elementary Language Arts Level I or by permission of the instructor. If students are NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED in a KEYS Math or English class, we require Placement Evaluations to be sure they are placed at the best level to help them be successful in the coming year. Please contact the office to schedule an evaluation prior to class selection.
Parents are responsible for purchasing all textbooks and supplies before the first day of class.
Supply fees are due to each teacher on the first day of class. This fee covers materials, lab supplies, and other expenses incurred by the teacher. They are a one-time fee.
Please note the grade level for this class. Students younger than the recommended grade levels need special permission before signing up for the class. Please contact the office for more information.
What happens if a class is full? You may email administration@keysofva.org to be waitlisted.
