Language Arts
Language Arts
Our reading program, Wonders includes grammar and writing. Students will use the Wonders Practice Book. Other materials will be provided by the teacher (grammar packets, writing rubrics, and writing resources).
Weekly grammar instruction will be included. Homework is typically assigned nightly in grammar. Students will often have a small amount of class time to begin their grammar homework. Worksheets in the practice book will be completed as part of class instruction. I create packets for additional practice. We also complete notes in a “Grammar Rock” notebook. Students may refer to this notebook for homework and for studying for tests. Grammar tests are given on Day 6.
We will complete many writing projects throughout the year. Most of the time the genre is chosen by the teacher, but students choose their own topic. A rubric will be used to assess your child’s final copy. We will move through the writing process in class. Please do not correct, write, or change your child’s assignments. Typed assignments will not be accepted. Due to time constraints, students may have to work on these at home if they do not finish in class. If a writing assignment comes home, it is important that parents do not do the work for their child.
Grading
In language arts, grading is comprised of writing projects, grammar assessment, and grammar homework packets. There may be other assignments included this grade.
Assignments may be turned in late according to the following guidelines. Homework is generally given 1 point; late homework must be turned in the next day for ½ point. Your child will be given a zero for homework assignments if they are not turned in the next school day. Illnesses and absences will be taken into consideration. Generally, students are given one extra day to turn in work for each day that is missed.
Writing assignments that are late will have 10% of the final grade deducted for each day it is late.