6-8 Language Arts and Literature
Highland Middle School students use curriculum from HMH Into Literature.
For sixth grade:
The Language Arts course provides students with an introduction to grammar and mechanics, and their application. Students are taught the structure of writing for a variety of purposes. Word origins are presented to students. A collaborative environment is fostered to support classroom discussions and presentations.
The Literature course explores a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. Elements of literature are introduced in short stories and novels. Students are trained to navigate through informational texts to extract main ideas, vocabulary, and cross-curricular connections.
For seventh grade:
The Language Arts course provides students with a review of grammar and mechanics. Students are given a variety of writing experiences. The established word origins are extended. A collaborative environment is fostered to support classroom discussions and presentations.
The Literature course explores a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. Elements of literature are applied to short stories and novels. Students are trained to navigate through informational texts to extract main ideas, vocabulary, and cross-curricular connections.
For eighth grade:
The Language Arts course provides students with an application to grammar and mechanics in writing and contextual use. Students are taught the structure of literary analysis. Word origins are reinforced. A collaborative environment is fostered to support classroom discussions and presentations.
The Literature course explores a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts. Elements of literature are analyzed in short stories and novels. Students are trained to navigate through informational texts to extract main ideas, vocabulary, and cross-curricular connections.