top of page

Middle School English Language Arts
Grades 6–8

Middle School ELA focuses on building foundational literacy skills and fostering a love for reading and writing. Students are exposed to diverse genres and writing styles while learning grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills.

SKILLS

DSC_0414.JPG

GRAMMAR & VOCAB

  • Understanding grammar basics.
  • Building vocabulary through an etymological approach (Greek and Latin roots).
IMG_6075.JPG

WRITING DEVELOPMENT

  • Practicing different writing styles (narrative, persuasive, and expository).
  • Developing paragraph and sentence structure.
DSC_2760.jpg

READING COMPREHENSION

  • Analyzing novels (Fahrenheit 451 and Persepolis).
  • Learning note-taking and questioning strategies.​
20181031_134244_edited.jpg

CRITICAL THINKING

  • Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to analyze and evaluate texts.
DSC_2771.jpg

INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING

  • Tailored instruction for diverse learning styles.

Upper School English Language Arts
Grades 9–12

Upper School English focuses on refining students' skills in reading, writing, critical thinking, and media literacy. Students engage with diverse texts and develop advanced capabilities in analytical, argumentative, and creative writing, preparing them for academic and real-world success.

SKILLS

Grammar and Vocabulary book desk .jpg

ADVANCED WRITING PROFICIENCY

  • Mastery of grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction.
  • Crafting well-structured essays, including argumentative, creative, and research writing.
  • Refining work through drafting, editing, and revision.
IMG_1994.jpg

CRITICAL THINKING & ANALYSIS

  • Analyzing and evaluating literature using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
  • Interpreting themes, symbols, and historical/cultural contexts.
  • Formulating and defending evidence-based arguments.
IMG_2050.jpg

GENRE EXPLORATION

  • Understanding and applying conventions of diverse genres, such as memoir, science fiction, poetry, and drama.
  • Writing in a variety of styles tailored to genre-specific expectations.
File_003.jpeg

RESEARCH & MEDIA LITERACY

  • Conducting thorough research and citing credible sources.
  • Navigating and critiquing digital media, including identifying AI-generated content.
  • Synthesizing research into coherent arguments and essays.
IMG_2021.jpg

INDEPENDANT STUDY & PRESENTATION

  • Designing and executing long-term, student-driven projects.
  • Developing advanced presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Showcasing work through capstone projects and final essays.
bottom of page