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This Language Arts curriculum for 6th graders emphasizes reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills while preparing students for future academic and career success. Weekly spelling and vocabulary tests, grammar practice, and engaging reading materials encourage deep understanding and critical thinking. Students will learn writing techniques through various styles and formats, supported by real-world applications. Homework includes reading, report writing, and projects. Parents can monitor progress via the Parent Vue portal. Additional fun activities enhance engagement and learning.
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Language Arts Bobby Norman 6C
Language Arts • More about me later….. • Grammar, test prep questions, journals • Spelling/vocabulary practice- weekly Wednesday to Wednesday, test each week • Reading Skills- read it, understand it, think it through • Writing Skills- sentence structure, paragraphing • Use of Google Drive for Language Arts. Adult help will come after the student process.
Preparing for the future • Common Core State Standards/ ELA • Clear and consistent standards for teachers, students and parents • Relevant, real world skills to prepare for college and careers • Be prepared to compete in the global economy • “I Can” statements
Reading Skills • Lexiles • Difficulty of the text is considered • www.lexiles.com • Informational Text* • Major basis of reading material across the core subjects • Literary Text • Genres, structure of stories, real-life connections and perceptions
Reading • Reading will be more connected with written responses • Defending answers by citing the author • Making arguments based on information read • Making connections to the importance of the story or text • Using annotation (highlighting, underlining, circling, writing in the margins, etc.) to help make connections
Writing Skills • Written Responses to reading text • Journals, notes, short response • Writing Applications • Argumentative/Opinion • Narrative • Expository/Informational
Organization of text • Students will use the “stoplight” method to highlight information in a text. • They will use the same method to structure their writing (non-fiction). • Green- topic • Yellow- main ideas/points • Red- examples, evidence
Typical Homework- YES, expect it. • Read each night (20+ minutes) • Spelling/vocabulary practice (10 mins.) -Due each Wednesday • Grammar practice (10 mins.) • Unfinished class work (???) • Occasional time for research/writing if doing a project • Book report on-going throughout the quarter • Help?
Book Reports (at home) • Books must be grade level or above. Required number of pages for each quarter is 150+. • Report directions and grading rubric will be on my web site. • Be sure to check that all directions have been followed. • Students need to read new books to them. If the book has been made into a movie……I want them to write about the book. • Parent signature on the book report
Grading • Please use the Parent VuePortal on Kyrene web site to check grade and work completion status. Usually updated weekly. • Student receive daily grades for class work and homework. This includes “walk-ins”. • Larger assignments such as projects, reader’s response, research, creative writing work will receive more points than daily work.
Other fun stuff • Unit studies to coordinate with SS (Marketplace) • Skits, plays, performances • Commercials/Advertising • Poetry Slam Contest • School Spelling Bee • Game directions • Word games/Brainteasers • Friendly competitions in class
Class website- resources, rubrics, handouts • Team website- homework • The best way to contact me is through email rnorman@kyrene.org • 480-541-5907 • Thanks for coming!
