English Language Arts
English Language Arts
The English Language Arts curriculum develops a student’s independent reading and writing skills. Students are introduced to a wide range of literary and informational text and work towards mastery of the foundational skills that help students become fluent readers.
During literature study, teachers guide students to identify central message and supporting details, different points of view, character motivation and how character actions contribute to the sequence of events.
The study of informational texts throughout the course increases students’ background knowledge to improve reading comprehension. In both genres, students learn effective reading strategies and complete various charts and diagrams, such as the T-chart, cause-effect chart, Venn diagram, and web graphic organizer, to build critical and analytical thinking skills.
Students are then given the opportunity to apply the skills learned in their unit projects, which include writing a short narrative conveying a lesson, creating an informational brochure, and creating an investigative journalism report.
“I strive to help every child fall in love with reading. I love seeing my students become engrossed in a novel at break time and hearing the conversations between classmates when they come across a line or quote that makes them smile. Reading not only improves children’s cognitive abilities but also their capacity to understand each other’s perspectives and feelings. It is through this empathy that we can build strong connections and communicate effectively as leaders to shape the world.”