English We will be studying a variety of English grammar topics this year including: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions. We will be using hte Sadlier-Oxford Grammar Workshop book. You may visit the grammar workshop website for a variety of support including worksheets, activities and practice tests. http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/grammar/practice.cfm?sp=student&level=Blue We will also be discussing figurative language, similes, metaphors, and writing dialogue throughout the year. Throughout the year students will be asked to turn in writing papers, book project questions, and other assignments in final draft format. The requirements are below. If for any reason your printer is not working, please e-mail the document or assignment to me at: e.bradford@stephen.org
Final Draft Format Requirements 1. Typed 2. Black ink 3. Double-spaced 4. Times New Roman, Arial, or Georgia font 5. Font size no larger than 12. 6. Standard Margins | Writing In their art/sketch book students are to complete a monthly poetry assignment. This assignment is due the final Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. Students are to organize their sketch book so that on the left hand side of the binding the page has a printed, published poem of the assigned type for the month with author cited. Students are to illustrate this side with their own artwork (not copied work from the internet or clip art). On the right hand side of the binding, the students are to type their own original poem of the assigned type, making sure to follow all requirements listed on this site. Students are then to illustrate this poem with their own original artwork as well. Each poem is worth 16 points toward the student's English/Writing grade. There is a rubric with the grading requirements. This has been attached for your convenience. Fast fact...Mrs. Bradford's favorite NBA team is the Sacramento Kings. |
