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Mrs. Hogan's Course Syllabus

 

Course Syllabus

English 6 GATE Cluster-Room 222

Mrs. Hogan (formerly Link)

slink@sandi.net

(619) 583-3233

 

This year we will be using the following texts:

• The Language of Literature (all classes)
• Vocabulary-Wordly Wise
• Other supplemental texts and novels will also be used

   

  The Reading/Writing Workshop consists of a two-hour block of time dedicated to an hour of focus on reading strategies and an hour on writing strategies. The workshop structure consists of a standards-based focus each day where a mini-lesson is taught and practiced. Students will spend the majority of their time in the workshop reading and writing.

   

  Within the workshop model students will be covering the characteristics of the following genre:

• Nonfiction
• Realistic fiction
• Mythology
• Poetry
• Short Stories
• Folklore

  During all reading and writing activities within these genres, students will be expected to use correct mechanical skills (spelling, punctuation, grammar, editing, etc.) Students will also be occasionally expected to present their written productions orally and will also have to prepare for two portfolio presentations (both at the end of the semesters) in order to pass the class.

   

  The reading and writing pieces required of the students follow the standards published by the State of California.

   

  Reading/Writing Workshop Standards:

   

  Vocabulary and Latin Root origins Vocabulary development

   

  Test taking skills Analyzing the text structure of various types of literature

   

  Analysis of author's writing purpose and style Analysis of figurative language in writing

   

  Writing response to literature Notetaking Oral presentations Outlining

   

  Writing in the genre styles listed above- showing mastery of the genre characteristics

   

  Grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization