English / Language Arts
| Week | Quarter | Theme | Focus / Objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Story elements: setting & characters |
| 2 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Identifying the plot arc |
| 3 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Conflict & resolution |
| 4 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Point of view |
| 5 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Inferring character motivation |
| 6 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Comparing short stories |
| 7 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Author's purpose |
| 8 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Vocabulary in context |
| 9 | Q1 | Elements of Fiction & Plot | Quarter review & reflection |
| 10 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | What is nonfiction? |
| 11 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Text features & structure |
| 12 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Main idea & supporting details |
| 13 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Compare/contrast texts |
| 14 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Cause & effect texts |
| 15 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Author's craft in nonfiction |
| 16 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Summarizing articles |
| 17 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Research basics: finding sources |
| 18 | Q2 | Nonfiction & Informational Text | Quarter review & reflection |
| 19 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Parts of speech review |
| 20 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Sentence structure & fragments |
| 21 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Prewriting: brainstorming a narrative |
| 22 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Drafting a personal narrative |
| 23 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Descriptive language & imagery |
| 24 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Dialogue in narrative writing |
| 25 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Revising for clarity |
| 26 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Editing for grammar & punctuation |
| 27 | Q3 | Grammar-Focused Narrative Writing | Publishing & peer review |
| 28 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | What makes a poem? |
| 29 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Figurative language: simile & metaphor |
| 30 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Rhythm, rhyme & sound devices |
| 31 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Writing free verse poetry |
| 32 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Choosing a literature circle book |
| 33 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Literature circle roles |
| 34 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Discussing themes in groups |
| 35 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Preparing a book talk |
| 36 | Q4 | Poetry & Literature Circles | Poetry & book talk showcase |