PREREQUISITE - must have completed fall/winter term in order to register for this class. New students may be accepted on case-by-case basis. Please contact teacher to request.
In this class, students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will practice the three main types of writing: expository, argumentative, and narrative. Grammar concepts will be woven throughout. I also hope to cover a unit on public speaking in the 2nd semester
Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository, persuasive, and narrative writing. Students will also learn to support their ideas through text evidence. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout. Bring a composition style notebook, pencils, pens, colored pencils, scissors.
Homework: 1-2 hours a week
Students will learn all about our wonderful state of WA in a fun, interactive history class for 4th and 5th grade students. Students will create interactive notebooks, discover the Corp of Discovery through literature, participate in reader's theatre, and most importantly, learn the history of the people and events that shaped our state. Bring a composition notebook, pencils, scissors, colored pencils. For second semester, the novel The Captain's Dog
Homework: 30 minutes/week
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization.. Texts will include traditional sources such as a writing handbook, but we will also examine the arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.
Homework: 60-90 mins/wk
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking (Spring)
Ages 13yr-15yr
Stacie Hunt
Spring 2023
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Argumentative Writing
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization. Lessons for the first semester will come from Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking 6-12. We will also explore arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. This will include the reading of To Kill a Mockingbird, and stories by Edgar Allen Poe. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
Requirements:
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organizational system.
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout. Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Homework: 60 mins/wk
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. In order to do this, students will be expected to research and read a variety of articles that relate to their chosen topics. Also, articles and plays from Scope Magazine by Scholastic will be used occasionally as a way to expand ideas and discussion. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout using Simple Solutions and teacher chosen grammar activities. *Fee note: Students re-enrolling for the second semester will pay a $15 supply fee vs $35 as your workbook was purchased the first semester. Fees will be adjusted after enrollment.
Requirements:
Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Upper Elementary English (Spring)
Ages 8yr-10yr
Stacie Hunt
Spring 2023
Language Arts
- English
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Upper Elementary English
Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository, persuasive, and narrative writing. Students will also learn to support their ideas through text evidence. Picture books will be used to illustrate the six traits of writing, as well as books on our great states of America when we tackle our persuasive writing piece. The novel Because of Winn-Dixie will be read during the second semester. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout using the grammar workbook, Simple Solutions. *Fee note: Students re-enrolling for the second semester will pay a $15 supply fee vs $35 as your workbook was purchased the first semester. Fees will be adjusted after enrollment.
Requirements:
Bring a composition style notebook, pencils, pens, colored pencils, scissors.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Upper Elementary English (Fall)
Ages 8yr-10yr
Stacie Hunt
Fall 2022
Language Arts
- English
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository, persuasive, and narrative writing. Students will also learn to support their ideas through text evidence. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout.
Requirements:
Bring a composition style notebook, pencils, pens, colored pencils, scissors.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$35.00
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking (Fall)
Ages 13yr-15yr
Stacie Hunt
Fall 2022
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization.. Texts will include traditional sources such as a writing handbook, but we will also examine the arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
Requirements:
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.