Tuesday, August 24, 2010

English 7 Semester 1 Overview

1. Literature

A. The Language of Literature: including various short stories, poetry, pieces of short fiction and dramatic selections.

B. Taking Sides

C. Clay Marble

D. Various outside offerings

2. Writing

A. What's in a Name

B. Narrative

B. Response to Literature – Book Review of Clay Marble

3. Vocabulary and Test Preparation

A. The Language of Literature: Test prep. questions after Lit. selections

B. STAR Practice Questions

4. Grammar

A. Parts of Speech

B. Punctuation and mechanics

C. Grammar Workbook Chps. 1-4 with Pre and Post Exams