40 Book Challenge: Students are encouraged to read 40 book throughout the year. For every 10 books read, students will receive an incentive. Students will be encouraged to read a variety of genres throughout the year.
Vocabulary: Vocabulary words will be introduced on every other Tuesday. Students will be required to complete their vocabulary work by Friday. They will be tested on the following Tuesday. Student can find activities to review/study word lists on this website. Word Work: Students will use the Words Their Way program to enhance their use of words as well as the spelling of those words. Students will receive a new list every other week (opposite of Vocabulary) with which to work. Students will complete word sorts and other activities to better understand the word and its spelling. Students will be assessed on their application of the words in their writing. Accelerated Reader: Students are encouraged to take AR quizzes on books that they read throughout the year. Students can access the AR site through ohlsd.org portal. Units of Study in Reading: Character Studies Moving Up Levels of Nonfiction Argument & Advocacy Interpretation Book Club Historical Fiction Book Club Fantasy Book Club Units of Study in Writing: Narrative Craft - Personal Narrative Feature Articles Research-Based Argument Essay Literary Essay The Lens of History - Research Reports Memoirs |