Reading and Writing 5/6

Class Year:  2008-2009
Time:  Wed 09:00 am - 10:30 am;
Teacher:  Susan Money
Tution:  $405/year or $45/month
Supply Fee:  $25/year
Location:  PREP North West (Cypress)

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This class includes structured writing and poetry. After learning how to write a basic paragraph, the students will learn how to use it in many different ways. They will then advance to part-ordered paragraphs and two-paragraph papers. Writing assignments will often correspond with the current reading material. The curriculum, created by the teacher from several sources, will be provided. A list of suggested book editions and supplies will be provided upon registration. Parents will supply the following books: The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz, Old Yeller by Fred Gipson, Carry on, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham, Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink, The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, and Poems for Memorization by Rod and Staff. Students should expect to spend one hour a day on homework which is given in a daily lesson plan format.
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/ /During the first semester, they will be required to write in cursive and in ink. For the rest of the year, they need to know basic word processing. Vocabulary quizzes will be given throughout the year. Comprehension quizzes will be added during the second semester. Memory work will include one twelve-line poem and a few scripture verses. Biblical worldview is woven throughout the course. Parental involvement is very important. Please consider this class a commitment for the entire school year.
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/ /Prerequisites: the ability to write in cursive and ink, basic word processing, and a basic understanding of sentence structure.