JMS English/Language Arts Department
Teachers
6th - Stephanie Upton, supton@jsd117.org
6th - Sarah Rhea, [email protected]
7th - Jennifer Davis, [email protected]
7th- DAjahnae Croft, [email protected]
8th - Alanna Baggett, [email protected]
8th - Devante White, [email protected]
6th Special Education - Kristen Rucks, [email protected]
7th Special Education - Hannah Fernandes, [email protected]
8th Special Education - Katie Tannahill, [email protected]
EL - Amanda DeBord [email protected]
Title -
Rachel Weber, [email protected]
Emilee Secrist, [email protected]
6th Grade Topics Covered
Courage and Perseverance
Childhood
Animal Allies
Modern Technology
Imagination
Exploration
7th Grade Topics Covered
Generations
Turning Points
Space
Facing Adversity
Motive
8th Grade Topics Covered
Diversity
Identity
Human Intelligence
Kaleidoscopic Relationships
Survival
JMS Novel List
*Read as whole class units.
Other titles are read independently according to student reading level/interest.
6th Grade
Touching Spirit Bear
Flipped
Hatchet
Brian's Winter
Lily's Crossing
Number the Stars
7th Grade
Fairweather
Out of the Dust
The Outsiders
8th Grade
Seedfolks
Bronx Masquerade
No Promises in the Wind
The Diary of Anne Frank (Drama)
Nothing But the Truth
Resource Links
www.schoology.com
www.worldbookonline.com
www.classroom.google.com
www.pearsonrealize.com