2026 MS104 Fall Wednesday Class (G4)

Teacher: Maya
Lesson Dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6/2027, 1/13，1/20, 1/27

Course Overview:

This introductory-level course emphasizes skills outlined in the Common Core standards, specifically reading comprehension, writing, and language usage. In particular, this class has three modules: (1) Narrative Writing, (2) Summary vs. Persuasive vs. Analysis, and (3) Verbs. At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of pieces representing the four writing areas (narrative, summary, analysis, and persuasive) that reflect their new reading, writing, and language skills. Each class will include a homework assignment. Students should remember that they can access free video lectures to supplement their learning if they feel they are falling behind. As a side note, video lectures are not intended to substitute for lectures. Rather, they are intended to help students learn the course material through repetition.

Book List

Wings of Fire Book 1 by Tui T. Sutherland (3 weeks)
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
Save Me a Seat by Gina Weeks & Gita Varadarajan
I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 by Lauren Tarshis

Fall Extra Reading: