We use Pearson Reading Street as our reading series. Each unit contains five stories centered around a big question. That question is added to each week to help form a deeper understanding of the reading. Every Friday, we will be taking a test over the concept of the week and the weekly vocabulary.
Writing
We use the MAISA writing units and cover topics such as personal narratives, persuasive letters, informational writing, poetry, and literary essay.
Word Work
Each week, students are responsible for learning a spelling pattern or sound. They are tested on twenty given words and five bonus words on Fridays of each week. The spelling words and patterns for each week can be found by click on the Reading Street units below.
Stamina Writing
Students are building their stamina in writing. This means that they can write for a continuous sustained period of time without stopping.