Grade 6
Helpful Links and Information
Close Reading is:
- thoughtful
- focused
- text-based
Our class strives to closely read texts and respond in writing every day.
The following link will provide you with resources for annotating:
https://tinyurl.com/6th-Grade-Annotating
Annotating is:
- marking up the text
- flagging (with post-its)
- taking notes
All of these phrases are used in class. Students will understand how they are related. When asked to annotate, students will, in some way, take notes on a text. This may not be the literal "marking up" of the text.
Our Units of Study
Reading and Writing
Traits of Writing - Generating Ideas
Traits of Writing - Organization/Types of Writing
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
Hero Narrative Writing/Elements of a Narrative/Elements of a Myth/Voice (Trait of Writing)
Tuck Everlasting - Natalie Babbitt
General Essay Writing
Research/Nonfiction
Persuasive Essay
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne
Thematic Essay
Poetry
Fairy Tales/Fables
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Writing Dramas
The Westing Game - Ellen Raskin
*Additional texts as needed for background and skill building.
Grammar
Basic Parts of Speech
Phrases & Clauses
Word Choice (Trait of Writing)
Sentences
Sentence Fluency (Trait of Writing)
Conventions (Trait of Writing)
Vocabulary
Based on novels/short texts
Roots & Affixes
Homework
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Homework is a way to reinforce skills and encourage strong, independent study habits.
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Expect homework regularly.
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Please email me if something seems overwhelming.