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Christensen - Lit/Comp 1 (Section Mon 7)

Course Description

 

Class Title:

Literature & Composition 1

Code:

MLA350

Text:

See Lit/Comp Scope & Sequence

Rating:

4

Prerequisite:

6th/7th grade reading level

Grade:

7-8

Fees:

None

Max:

15

Can be repeated? Yes

Description: With whole book studies as the starting point, students in this class will explore the key components of literature as well as investigate the historical and cultural context of each core work. Students will develop and refine their reading comprehension strategies and their ability to think critically about literature. Reading selections will also provide a springboard for writing exercises and the development of formal essays, through which students will explore writing techniques, sentence structure, and grammar. Literature selections will be determined at the beginning of the year, selected from our Literature Scope and Sequence at the back of this catalog. Note: This class is designed so that students can take it two years in a row, with alternating book lists each year.

Posts

Monday Lit Comp 1

HI Students, Here is the short story we began in class today. The White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett: 
It is a sweet idyllic story but it seems you all want to turn it into a Halloween story! SO! We'll do some creative writing this week. Please do read the whole story though. Choose any place to veer to the dark side and write 300 words of your own version.
Great job with your close reading of The Pearl by Steinbeck. I know it didn't end on the happiest of notes but you all did a great job with it! I bet every time you see a big pearl you'll think of the book! Have a great week! I'll look forward to your creative twist on the story! Take care, Mrs. G

Monday: Lit Comp 1

HI Students! Thank you for a great discussion today! This week read the final two chapters of this book. It is exciting and it will go fast!  We will have a little group therapy session in class next week! Please complete this "scavenger hunt" as you read chapter 5. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N-bEitM7NESBiQV3pDrTn2JX9oY2I-4NU35efliKkso/edit?usp=sharing
We will do one for chapter 6 in class next week together. Thanks! Have a great week! Mrs. G

Monday:Lit Comp 1

Hi Students! I really appreciate how closely you are reading the text. I think you are finding really great literary elements beyond the words on the page. AWESOME! This week please read chapters 3 and 4  and answer the questions in this HW link. Make a copy, write in that copy and share with me or use a separate sheet of paper. 
Thanks! Have a great week! Mrs. G
 

Monday: Lit Comp 1

Hi Students Please begin reading The Pearl by Steinbeck this week. Use your sticky notes to make at least 15 different comments throughout the first chapter. You can comment on anything from words that you don't know, character descriptions, setting descriptions, interesting ideas, potential foreshadowing, etc. We will go through it this next week together. Thanks for a great discussion today! It was a really fun class! Mrs. G

Monday: Sci Fi Fantasy

Hi Students! Great class today! I loved your creative writing today! You did a great job. This week begin reading the first chapter of The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. Our books will hopefully be here by next week. Please do "insert" 20 comments in the margin after you make your own copy of the chapter. Please label it first with your name and then the document title. Don't forget to push "comment" after you make a comment otherwise it won't save the comment. 

Monday: Lit Comp 1

Hi Students, as always thanks for the fun and lively discussion! We are going to move toward our novel, The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Think about the following questions and choose one to dig into. Write 300 words or 1 page double spaced on one of the questions below.
  1. Have you ever received or accomplished something you thought would be great but turned out not so good? Write a narrative explaining what happened. (narrative) or
  2. Write about an experience that taught you something about money. (narrative) or
  3. What family or cultural traditions have shaped your attitudes or beliefs about money, family, and education? (informative) or
  4. Education provides freedom and opportunity. Do you agree?Use an example from your own family, life or experiences. (persuasive)
Write 300 words or 1 page, double spaced on one of the questions above. 
Share this Google Doc with me before the beginning of next class. Thanks! Mrs. G

Monday: Lit Comp 1

Hi Students! I know it was a long day today! I will try to come up with more activities to keep you moving and active! (Tricky with language arts but I'm sure it can be done!) This week go ahead and read the rest of "American History" by Ortiz Cofer. It is a great story with many layers. Here is the link to the homework:
Have a great couple of weeks! Thank you! Mrs. G