English
Instructors:
LaRee Craighead
lcraighead@rcps.us
Mary Elmore
melmore@rcps.us
MaryBeth Gregg
mgregg@rcps.us
Chad Parries
cparries@rcps.us
Lisa Riddle
lriddle@rcps.us
Ben Stanley
bmstanley@rcps.us
Beth Stanley
bstanley@rcps.us
Stacy Stiles
sstiles@rcps.us
Jason Tyree
jbtyree@rcps.us
Paula Wilson
pwilson@rcps.us
Melanie Woods
mwoods@rcps.us
Courses:
ENGLISH 6
The language arts program is a total language approach to the study of our English language. The program includes the study of reading with emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary building, and the application of spelling and grammar fundamentals in written and oral communication.
ADVANCED ENGLISH 6
The intent of this course is to introduce and develop the skills, thought processes, and concepts that will facilitate student success in high school Advanced Placement English courses. Critical thinking skills are developed through literature, non-fiction text, media messages, and the writing process. Heavy emphasis is placed on becoming an analytical reader and writer. Summer reading is required.
ENGLISH 7
English 7 develops the student’s skills in literature, vocabulary, composition, language study (a writer-based grammar), and speech. Instruction provides a sequential presentation of skills, incorporating the Standards of Learning set forth by the state of Virginia.
ADVANCED ENGLISH 7
The intent of this course is to introduce and develop the skills, thought processes, and concepts that will facilitate student success in high school Advanced Placement English courses. Critical thinking skills are developed through literature, non-fiction text, media messages, and the writing process. Heavy emphasis is placed on becoming an analytical reader and writer. Summer reading is required.
ENGLISH 8
English 8 develops the student’s skills in literature, vocabulary, composition, language study (a writer-based grammar), and speech. Instruction provides a sequential presentation of skills, incorporating the Standards of Learning set forth by the state of Virginia.
ADVANCED ENGLISH 8
The intent of this course is to introduce and develop the skills, thought processes, and concepts that will facilitate student success in high school Advanced Placement English courses. Critical thinking skills are developed through literature, non-fiction text, media messages, and the writing process. Heavy emphasis is placed on becoming an analytical reader and writer. Summer reading is required.
