Middle School ELA 2019-2020
This year, we will read and discuss many short stories, explore new vocabulary through the Word Wisdom series, watch TED and TED ED talks to become inspired, produce written responses using a "HOOK," TEXT EVIDENCE, and a solid CLOSING statement/sentence/argument.
We will also cover the following novels:
6th Grade- Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
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Number the Stars
7th Grade- Wonder
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A Long Walk to Water
8th Grade- To Kill a Mockingbird
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Edgar Allan Poe: Author Study
O. Henry: Author Study
In addition, each grade level will have a monthly ELA project assigned to enrich their ELA learning experiences.