Curriculum
In 6th grade language arts, students will focus on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, which correspond to the ELA 6th grade Common Core standards.
Reading: The main areas of study in literature and reading include the following: identifying the main idea or theme of text, making inferences, citing textual evidence, and comparing and contrasting a variety of texts that have a similar theme. Students will also examine several literary elements including plot, characterization, author’s purpose, and genre. In addition, students will apply a variety of reading strategies, such as defining unknown words and phrases using context clues, analyzing figurative language, annotating/flagging texts, integrating close reading techniques, and summarizing/retelling. Throughout the year, students will explore these elements using short stories, poetry, and excerpts from novels in the Scott Foresman Reading Street Curriculum.
Writing: Students create a variety of organized pieces of writing throughout the year, such as personal or fictional narratives, expository writing, and argumentative paragraphs. Each unit emphasizes the reciprocal nature of reading and writing. Writing instruction will integrate the skills and knowledge that students learn and practice as they read. Students will apply those skills and that knowledge in their writing.
Language: Students will explore the Common Core State Standards for Language in the Conventions, Vocabulary, and Spelling strands as well as in the Oral Vocabulary, Selection Vocabulary, and High-Frequency Words sections of each week.
Speaking and Listening: Speaking and listening skills will be developed throughout the course. Students will engage in formal and informal academic discussions (small group and large group), as well as presentations to a variety of audiences to develop necessary skills such as body language, eye contact, and vocal projection and clarity. In addition, students will polish their active listening skills.
Reading: The main areas of study in literature and reading include the following: identifying the main idea or theme of text, making inferences, citing textual evidence, and comparing and contrasting a variety of texts that have a similar theme. Students will also examine several literary elements including plot, characterization, author’s purpose, and genre. In addition, students will apply a variety of reading strategies, such as defining unknown words and phrases using context clues, analyzing figurative language, annotating/flagging texts, integrating close reading techniques, and summarizing/retelling. Throughout the year, students will explore these elements using short stories, poetry, and excerpts from novels in the Scott Foresman Reading Street Curriculum.
Writing: Students create a variety of organized pieces of writing throughout the year, such as personal or fictional narratives, expository writing, and argumentative paragraphs. Each unit emphasizes the reciprocal nature of reading and writing. Writing instruction will integrate the skills and knowledge that students learn and practice as they read. Students will apply those skills and that knowledge in their writing.
Language: Students will explore the Common Core State Standards for Language in the Conventions, Vocabulary, and Spelling strands as well as in the Oral Vocabulary, Selection Vocabulary, and High-Frequency Words sections of each week.
Speaking and Listening: Speaking and listening skills will be developed throughout the course. Students will engage in formal and informal academic discussions (small group and large group), as well as presentations to a variety of audiences to develop necessary skills such as body language, eye contact, and vocal projection and clarity. In addition, students will polish their active listening skills.
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