In course LA 5 B we will read quality selections of literature and respond to them in journal format. Students will write multi-paragraph stories and informational pieces. Students will be expected to write with clear focus and identify topic, task, and audience. Unit One provides an exploration of reading skills from the state standards. Unit Two is a review of grammar, including parts of speech, continuing into punctuating sentences. Units Three and Four provide an examination of non-fiction and fiction by studying specific works. Each unit concludes with both a test and a project for students to apply what they have learned.