LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

This year we will be reading multiple forms of literature from graphic novels, memoirs, poems, among other works. We will also be working with Writers Theatre through their Activate and Novel Series to encourage students to create their own works within the classroom centered around a novel we will read.

LITERARY TERMS

Here are literary terms that we will be working on to identify, explain, and analyze throughout the year.

Literary Terms

THE CIRCUIT

Walkout in Crystal City gives historical context for the Circuit.

Crystal City

WARRIORS DON'T CRY VOCAB

Here are the vocabulary terms we will be defining at the beginning of the unit for the novel Warrios Don't Cry. These will be included on quizzes, exams, and should be incorporated into your writing.

Warriors Vocab

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