Forestville Academy

Position - 7/8 Language Arts/English, Experience - Over 15 years Pre K - 12 Education - B/A in English, Sonoma State University,BCLAD Cultural Language Acquisition, Single Subject Teaching Credential -English and Social Studies Supplemental, AVID, Springboard Schools Leadership Network PLC - M/S in Education, Dominican University » read more...

Ms. Diana Nelson, Forestville Academy (DianaNelson@forestvilleusd.org) These 7/8 courses are designed to embed academic skills to communicate and articulate through the written and spoken word, and to analyze and appreciate literature. Students learn the writing process from brainstorming to final copy of an essay and the purpose of drafts; students see writing as a “work in progress” that can always be improved upon. So, process is emphasized. Students study basic research paper formatting and content, read age-appropriate literature and expository text to study it more closely and all coursework is aligned with the California Standards based framework. Students learn the importance of collaborating in groups, make presentations, designing speeches, and oral presentations. The overall emphasis of these courses is clearly placed on developing powerful readers and writers, expanding vocabulary, and increasing written fluency in standard English. Technology based skills are also utilized (internet research, PowerPoint, word document programs use). » read more...