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Grammar & Composition I

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Mrs. Brittany Velasquez

2026-2027


This step-by-step, non-threatening approach to writing empowers students to improve their writing skills by learning to compose and edit compositions from various genres. We will focus on mastering the fundamentals of writing techniques using hands on techniques as well as a variety of games and activities. Students will learn to write concise descriptive, informative, and narrative essays as well as expository reports. Each lesson includes a Skill Builder activity to practice grammatical and stylistic skills. We will also be working with an age-appropriate grammar intensive curriculum to ensure that students have a firm understanding of necessary grammar concepts.


Class Topics

• Descriptive Compositions

• Concrete language

• Sensory Details

• Skill Practice with "Skill Builders" for each Lesson

• Sentence Varieties

• Short Research Report (animal)

• Biographical Report

• Outlining

• Journalism (Historical Newspaper Unit)

• Narrative Compositions

• Point of View Compositions


In addition, we will be reading 5-6 novels throughout the year to model exemplary writing for students. These novels will be read primarily at home and discussed in class.


> Literature & Reading Comprehension will be offered again in 2027-28.


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HOMEWORK

30 minutes to one hour per day depending on the student and the week. Also, about 20-30 minutes of reading.

 

PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

Parents will need to check students weekly assignment sheet to ensure all course requirements have been completed.

 

COURSE FEE:  $250 pay-in-full / $276 Payment plan

 

SUPPLY FEE:  $5

 

GRADE LEVEL:  6th-8th grade

 

PREREQUISITES:  None

 

CREDIT HOURS:  None

 

MIN/MAX:  4 minimum, 15 maximum

 

TEXTS*:

  • WriteShop I Student Workbook by Kim Klutzier and Debra Older
  • Analytical Grammar Level 3 Student Worktext
  • Analytical Grammar Level 4 Student Worktext
  • Analytical Grammar Level 3 Instructor handbook (one per family)
  • Analytical Grammar Level 4 Instructor handbook (one per family)
  • 5-6 age-appropriate novels TBD

 

Additional supplies*:

Small plastic binder to store handouts/drafts, pencils, loose leaf paper, small thesaurus

 

*Please do not purchase any texts or supplies until you receive the officially, updated book & supply list after registration.