English 5 (W)

Class Year:  2021-2022 Class Year
Time:  
Teacher:  Beth Franklin
Tution:  $450 / Annual or $50 / Monthly (September - May)
Supply Fee:  $35 / Year - Due Upon Registration (Non-Refundable)
Location:  West (Katy)

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This course emphasizes structured writing, grammar and literature.

Utilizing curriculum from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), students will learn a variety of stylistic techniques as they work through nine structures of writing including; note-taking & outlines, writing from notes, retelling narrative stories, summarizing references, writing from pictures, summarizing multiple references, inventive writing, formal essay models and formal critique. In addition to writing assignments, homework will include an emphasis on vocabulary and grammar instruction which will reflect skills introduced and reviewed in class.

Students will read literature books with an emphasis on comprehension and vocabulary.  Weekly reading and comprehension activities will be completed at home.  Classroom time will be devoted to literature discussion.

A sprinkling of poetry memorization and recitation will complement this course. 

Curriculum Purchased by Student

I recommend that these books are bought new from IEW.  Please have these books in your possession prior to the first day of class.

• Structure and Style for Students, Year 1, Level A, Student Binder and Packet, $29.00
• https://iew.com/shop/products/structure-and-style-students-year-1-level-binder-student-packet
• Fix It! Grammar, Book 1, Teacher’s Manual and Student Book Combo $29.00
• https://iew.com/shop/products/fix-it-grammar-nose-tree-book-1-teacherstudent-combo

Literature Selections Purchased by Student

A complete list of the literature selections and school supplies will be provided upon registration for this course.

Student Expectations: 

Prerequisites:  Students must be able to read on the fifth-grade level and write legibly in ink. Typewritten final drafts will be accepted while rough drafts and outlines must be handwritten. 

Homework: Students will be assigned daily work to complete at home.  Parental involvement is essential.  Parents will be expected to check grammar homework using the teacher’s manual.  Students and parents are expected to check Mrs. Ahlstrom’s class webpage to view the assignments for the week and to provide appropriate accountability to ensure students are keeping up with their assignments.

Parent Orientation:  A required parent orientation will be scheduled prior to the first week of classes.