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Language Arts

Academics 

 
 
 

 6th Grade - Math - Science - Language Arts - PE - Social Studies - Electives

 

Language Arts 

 
Our vision at Endeavour Middle School is to empower every student to appreciate the power of literature, to communicate effectively and appropriately, and to learn the necessary skills to be productive citizens.  Our goal is to provide engaging texts with rich vocabulary so that students’ interests are piqued and they enjoy reading, writing, and learning about the world around them.
 
 
  • Students will meet the reading, writing, listening and speaking standards by the end of the year.
  • Students will build perseverance in writing for longer periods of time.
  • Students will develop empathy, respectful communication, and emotional intelligence.
 
 
 

Curriculum

 
  • Critical-thinking skill development
  • Reading comprehension and analysis (e.g. figurative language, rhetorical elements, literary elements)
  • Study Sync
  • Scope Magazine
  • Novels and informational articles
  • Short-constructed responses (RACE) and essay development skills
 

Homework Expectations

 
Homework is given at the individual teacher's discretion.
 

Supplies

 
  • Gently used books for classroom libraries
  • Composition notebooks
  • Pencils/pens/highlighters 

Resources


 
 
 
Classlink Code: Lancsd
 
DOE
 
All classes at Endeavour comply with California Department of Education standards. Click here for detailed information about CA DOE Content standards.

Teachers

 
 
arreolay@lancsd.org
 
 
hartk@lancsd.org
 
 

Mrs. Maynard

maynarda@lancsd.org
 
 
steelet@lancsd.org