Mr. Carter's Online Classroom

English Language Arts  

Homeroom

"Larger than Life"

Myths (Heroics under pressure, Bad decisions, Life lessons, Fate)
Legends
Folktales
Fables
Novel Study - Maniac Magee

Blocks 2 and 3

"Larger than Life"

Myths (Heroics under pressure, Bad decisions, Life lessons, Fate)
Folklore - Uncle Remus Tales - Joel Chandler Harris
Folk Music
North Carolina Ghost Stories
The Paper Bag Princess
Independent Novel Study

Vocabulary

Monday: Terms and Definitions
Tuesday: Root Words
Wednesday: Sentences and Context Clues
Thursday: Four-Square or Anagrams
Friday: QUIZ!!!

Remember to study these words every night along with reading for AR!

Accelerated Reader

Classroom Points and Requirements for 1st 9 Weeks

1st Block - 30 Points and a minimum of 3 books
2nd Block - 40 Points and a minimum of 4 books
3rd Block - 45 Points and a minimum of 5 books

Also, all students are required to read one book each nine weeks that is higher than their recorded STAR reading level and pass the AR test for it to receive full credit on their 9 Weeks goals.

Happy reading!

Classroom Syllabus