3-4 Literature, Grammar, and Writing 2021-2022
Mondays, 10:30-12:00
Instructor: Dee Pendergast, d.pend4@gmail.com
Class Tuition: $450 per year or 10 equal installments of $45
Supply Fee: $70 per year, due at registration
*NOTE: There is a minimum of 5 students required for this class to progress; maximum is 15.
Course Description: 3-4 Language Arts will provide grammar, literature, poetry, vocabulary, and writing lessons. Each week students will read exciting, colorful, and adventurous literature. We will use a variety of exercises to improve comprehension and writing skills. Rod & Staff’s English 3 is a solid, comprehensive program that teaches grammar and mechanics. Students should be expected to work on assignments at home approximately two to four hours each week.
Required Materials:
- The Random House Book of Poetry – Jack Prelutsky
- Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White
- Popper’s Penguins – Richard and Florence Atwater
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl
- The Indian in the Cupboard – Lynne Reid Banks
- Because of Winn-Dixie – Kate DiCamillo
- Sarah, Plain and Tall – Patricia MacLachlan
- The Tale of Despereaux – Kate DiCamillo
- Miracles on Maple Hill – Virginia Sorensen
- Rod & Staff – English 3, Beginning Wisely, student text
- Rod & Staff – English 3, Beginning Wisely, student worksheets
- Rod & Staff – English 3, Beginning Wisely, student tests
Supplies:
3-ring notebook with dividers