Welcome to 6th Grade ELA!
Starting a New Chapter in ELA!
In today's world, being a skilled reader and writer is key to being a successful adult. In this class we will explore different genres of literature, and focus on many styles of writing.
In today's world, being a skilled reader and writer is key to being a successful adult. In this class we will explore different genres of literature, and focus on many styles of writing.
About Ms. Peterson
My name is Kara Peterson and this is my ninth year teaching in Ridgefield! I am really excited to share my love of reading and writing with you! I attended William Paterson University as part of the Honors college, where I majored in English (Writing), and Education (K-8 ELA). I also just completed my Master's degree in Teaching Writing in grades P-12.
My name is Kara Peterson and this is my ninth year teaching in Ridgefield! I am really excited to share my love of reading and writing with you! I attended William Paterson University as part of the Honors college, where I majored in English (Writing), and Education (K-8 ELA). I also just completed my Master's degree in Teaching Writing in grades P-12.
While at WPU, I was published in the literary magazine, Zeitgeist, and won first prize in a department-wide writing contest! I also completed my Honors thesis for the Creative Arts track, where I wrote the first 50 pages of a Young Adult Novel. My Masters thesis was selected to be published as well; it focuses on the importance of receiving writing feedback for middle school aged students.
When I'm not preparing for a fun-filled year of teaching, I am at home with my cat, Moo, reading my bookshelf full of novels, writing down my next great story idea, playing video games, or watching Netflix, Twitch, and YouTube!
I am so excited to get to know each and every one of my students and explore a world full of literature!
6th Grade ELA
Years in Ridgefield: 9
Degrees and Certifications:
- BA English (Writing Concentration)
- BA Elementary Education K-6; 5-8 Literature/Language Arts
- M. Ed. Teaching Writing in Grades P-12 [William Paterson University]