Elementary Language Arts Level II is designed to build on the foundational grammar and composition skills learned in Level I, ensuring that students develop a deeper knowledge base in grammar, writing, and reading comprehension. They will continue to learn grammar concepts and vocabulary in a fun, interactive style designed to help them master parts of speech and sentence structure, classify sentences, and analyze words 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 and make it more interesting. Students should expect 2 to 3 one-paragraph papers and one paper of 3 to 5 paragraphs each quarter. Rubrics are used to evaluate papers, and good writing habits, such as outlining and revising, will be practiced. 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 activities, and other learning tools to enhance the work and make it enjoyable. To encourage a love of reading, a mobile library will be available for students. 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 basic word processing program, but not Grammarly.
The following textbooks, novels, and supplies are to be purchased by parents.
Under Class Details, see Class Attachment for a picture of the textbooks and novels.
Textbooks:
Write Shop Junior Book F:
Worksheet Pack
ISBN: 9781608266623
Write Shop Junior Level 3:
Fold and Go Grammar Pack
ISBN: 9781608266654
Novels:
Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Square Fish
ISBN: 9781627795265
Treasures of the Snow by Patricia St. John
Moody Publishers
ISBN: 9780802465757
David Livingstone: Africa's Trailblazer
(Christian Heroes: Then and Now)
by Janet and Geoff Benge
YWAM Publishing
ISBN: 9781576581537
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780141312422
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.
KEYS will invoice supply fees at the time of registration and class selection. This fee covers materials, lab supplies, and other expenses incurred by the teacher. It is a one-time fee, transferable until August, but non-refundable.
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.
