English Humanities in Grade 7 | 5ème
English Humanities Class in Grade 7 Meets Six Times / Week
Content:
- Research Methodologies
- MLA Formatting and Citation
- Grammar, Mechanics, and the Conventions of Scholarly Writing
- Washington State History
- Democratic Structures and Citizenship
- Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- Natural History and Contemporary Environmental Issues
Objectives:
- Hone Written and Oral Expression
- Deepen Understanding of Literary Analysis
- Explore Imagination and Symbolism
- Cultivate Research Skills
- Nurture Curiosity and Empathy
Assessments:
- Writing Assignments
- Presentations
- Group Projects
- Literary Circles
- Socratic Seminars
- Artistic Expressions
- Journal Entries
Resources:
- Jill Severns’s The State We’re In: Washington
- Deborah Ellis’s Looks Like Daylight: Voices of Indigenous Kids
- Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
- Cherie Dimaline’s The Marrow Thieves
- Independent Reading
Teacher
Mason Donald
English Humanities
