Welcome to Middle School English!
Ms. Catherine Carl

"English is weird, but it can be understood through tough thorough thought."
- Anonymous

The study of English is a wondrous challenging and rewarding adventure. With many paths and avenues to travel, one can explore the world and new ideas that help nourish and inspire a student to grow as they read. In addition, the ability to express onself, both orally and written, is a fundamental skill one should master in this ever changing world. 

With each English class, students will hone their grammatical skills, perfect their writing abilities, grow their vocabulary, and delve deeper into the study of literature with critical analysis. Each middle school ELA will have a mult-faceted focus on the subjects of grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reading. 

6th Grade

• Ready - reading and writing
• Exercises in English - grammar
• Vocabulary Workshop Achieve 
• Assorted Literary Works 
• Novels: - 
  • “Holes” - Louis Sachar
  • “Wrinkle in Time” - Madeleine L’Engle
  • “Call of the Wild" - Jack London

7th Grade

• Voyages in English - grammar and writing
• Vocabulary Workshop
• Assorted Supplementary Literary Works 
• Novels / Novellas: - 
  • “Animal Farm” - George Orwell
  • “Christmas Carol” - Charles Dickens
  • “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” - Rick Riordan
  • “Treasure Island” - Robert Louis Stevenson                                    

• Voyages in English - grammar and writing
• Vocabulary Workshop Achieve
• Assorted Supplementary Literary Works 
• Novels / Play: - 
  • “The Giver” - Lois Lowry
  • “Romeo and Juliet” - William Shakespeare
  • “The Outsiders” - S.E. Hinton