6th grade

6th Grade ELA

Mrs. L. Thompson

lindathompson@fcschools.net

(919) 554-4848 ext 509

Course Description:

Sixth-grade language arts class is designed to increase your communication skills through reading, writing, speaking, and the study of the English language.  Our primary focus in language arts class will be mastery of different writing styles, demonstration of the rules of grammar, and the ability to express yourself orally based on Common Core standards.

 This year you can expect to read a variety of fiction and non-fiction including novels, short stories, and poetry. These writing pieces will model the different writing styles we will be working on ourselves.  Writing assignments will include,  open-ended question responses and creative pieces. Vocabulary, spelling, and grammar assignments will also be an important part of this class. Being that we are a community of learners, please expect to work periodically in group situations and to present information to your peers in groups or individually. 

 

The students will access daily assignments, teacher videos, and homework assignments through google classroom.

 

Required Text

*Note: eBOOKS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS 

Quarter 1: Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, Rick Riordan

Quarter 2: Bud Not Buddy, Christopher Paul Curtis

Quarter 3: Flush, Carl Hiassen

Quarter 4: Frightful Mountains, Jean Craighead George

Quarter	Unit of Study
Quarter 1	Myths: Not Long Ago
Quarter 2	Rules to Live By
Quarter 3	Sustaining The Ocean
Quarter 4	Insecticides: Cost vs.Benefits

Materials for Success:

Chromebook 

Composition Notebook

Pens/Pencils

Notebook Paper

Earbuds (When needed in class)

Highlighters

Color Pencils

Index Cards

 

RESOURCES

District Canvas Website

Google Classroom

District School Messenger

Power School for grade updates

Email

 

HOMEWORK

Students are required to read for a minimum of 30 minutes each night for homework.

All homework is due the next day unless a later due date is given.

 Late Assignments/ Missed Work:

Any assignments not received on or before the due date are considered late. In order to receive full credit for any missed assignments, students must have an excusable absence. It is the responsibility to check with the teacher regarding any late /missed assignments.

 

Grading Scale: 100-90-A 89-80-B 79-70-C 69-60-D 59-0-F