Teacher Name: Ms. Jennifer Riley 

Teacher Email: Jennifer.Riley@rentonschool.us 

Office Hours: Fridays, during second period 

Class Zoom Links 

Course Description: 

Focused Language Arts 9-B includes grammar, vocabulary, literature, and composition. Students will cover topics such as speaking, literary analysis, citing sources, and writing reports. Students may also study myths, drama, novels, short stories, and poetry. The EDGE Curriculum by National Geographic is used as core curriculum. 

Course Objectives:

Students will improve clarity of writing structure, content and meaning. 

Students work to imporove reading fluency, comprehension and analysis and understanding of various pieces. 

Students will learn to utilize various strategies to assist in improving overall reading comprehension and writing skill (graphic organizers, annotation, notes, discussion, questioning, comparing/contrasting.). 

Grading Policy: 

Students receive assignment due dates however late work is accepted and extended time given depending on individual IEP accomodations. Students are encouraged and guided to meet due dates to keep up with the pace of class and learning. 

Grading Scale:

School Provided Resources: 

EDGE Textbook 

EDGE Interactive Practice Book 

EDGE Grammar and Writing Workbook 

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Bell Schedule