Welcome to the English Department!
Our school district's English Language Arts teachers provide students with opportunities to develop literacy skills to read, write, listen, and communicate effectively. The professionals in this department also expose their students to a variety of literature, informational texts, writing tasks, and other related opportunities to express themselves and foster a love of learning. Additionally, our teachers help prepare our students for college and the 21st-century marketplace.
Reading for a purpose helps students develop the stamina needed to grapple with difficult texts in all content areas. Reading is essential for success in Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, etc. Please encourage your child to read every day.
Parent tips for reading at home:
http://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-literacy/11-ways-parents-can-help-their-children-read
Reading tips in Spanish: http://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/tips/cc_tips_spanish.pdf
Writing for a purpose helps students think. Whether it is writing a summary or comparing/contrasting texts, Writing helps students to think critically and to come up with solutions and ideas. Please encourage your child to write every day.
Parent tips for writing at home:
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/tips-to-support-writing-at-home/
Writing Tips in Spanish: http://www.colorincolorado.org/es/articulo/c%C3%B3mo-ayudar-su-ni%C3%B1o-con-la-escritura-en-casa
Please refer to the links on the side of the page for additional information
Mr. Jimenez