Sixth Grade Language Arts
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Literature
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Analogies/Vocabulary
Group Novel: Bridge To Terabithia
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Daily Vocabulary and analogy study. Students will learn a new word each day and will also be given 2 analogies that will be discussed and explained.
We will preview the story by looking at vocabulary, literary devices, and comprehension questions. We will then read and discuss story and complete questions and activities. Reading /comprehension strategies will be modeled and utilized. |
Vocabulary Quiz every 5 Words
Worksheets and various hands on activities that focus on Vocabulary development, comprehension, and knowledge of Literary devices. Final Test
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1A,, 3 A,B,C, 4A,
1A,B,C, 2A,B, 3 A,B,C, 4A |
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Begin Literature Circle Curriculum § Milkweed § The City of Ember § Dragonwings § Olives ocean § Island of the Blue Dolphins § Acorn people § Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh § Watson’s go to Birmingham § Tuck Everlasting § Where the Red Fern Grows § Hatchet § The River § Incident at Hawks Hill § A Day No pigs would Die |
In small groups, students will choose various novels and continue learning vocabulary, literary devices, and will answer comprehension questions within their individual groups. A project that reflects their knowledge of literary devices and the story will be completed at the end of each book. Teacher and student directed learning will take place during Literature Circle Time. Skill based lessons will be directed by teacher at designated points.
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Worksheets and various hands on activities that focus on Vocabulary development, comprehension, and knowledge of Literary devices. Final Test
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1A,B,C, 2A,B, 3A,B,C, 4A |
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Poetry Unit |
Students will review styles found in various poetry. They will also be reading, studying, and writing poems from the following poets:. They will also study biographical information of each poet. √ Langston Hughes √ Carl Sandburg √ William Carlos Williams √ Robert Frost √ Walt Whitman √ Edgar Allan Poe √ Emily Dickinson √ Samuel Taylor Coleridge √ Various American poets |
In small groups, students will research chosen poet and his/her biographical information. They will create a display that reflects this information. Projects will be displayed for public. Parts of the project: √ Biography of poet √ 3 poems with student interpretation √ 1 student generated poem in style of given poet √ Short paragraph explaining how poet’s life has influenced their poetry. √ Various artwork to enhance project
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1A,B,C, 2A,B, 3A,B,C, 4A,B,5A,B,C |
English
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CONTENT (General) 6th Grade English: Stutsman |
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Spelling: Houghton Mifflin Text Daily Language Practice (DLP) Packet #1: |
Weekly pretest, writing words, review of key patterns, concepts Review various language concepts daily using overhead and student handouts.
√ Types of writing, end marks, comma usage, sentence writing, friendly/business letters, sentence patterns, grammar practice, critical thinking.
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Spelling Tests Corrected in class and graded after 5 days
Various homework & activities from packet Final packet test
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1A, 3A,B,C,4A,B, |
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Spelling Daily Language Practice (DLP)
Packet #2
Packet #3
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Weekly pretest, writing words, review of key patterns, concepts Review various language concepts daily using overhead and student handouts.
√ Writing strong sentences & paragraphs,, run ons, fragments, semicolons, quotation marks, hyphens, apostrophes, sentence patterns, grammar practice, critical thinking √ Writing leads and conclusions, using strong verbs, nouns, verbs, pronouns, Narrative writing, sentence patterns, grammar practice, critical thinking |
Spelling Tests Corrected in class and graded after 5 days
Various homework & activities from packet Final essay, Final packet test
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1A, 3A,B,C,4A,B, |
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Spelling Daily Language Practice (DLP)
Packet #4
Packet #5
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Weekly pretest, writing words, review of key patterns, concepts Review various language concepts daily using overhead and student handouts.
√ Persuasive writing, adjectives, adverbs, articles, sentence patterns, grammar practice, critical thinking √ Expository writing, conjunctions, interjections, prepositions, sentence patterns, grammar practice, critical thinking
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Spelling Tests Corrected in class and graded after 5 days
Various homework & activities from packet Final essay, Final packet test
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1A, 3A,B,C,4A,B, |
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Spelling Daily Language Practice (DLP)
Packet #6
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Review various language concepts daily using overhead and student handouts. Weekly pretest, writing words, review of key patterns, concepts
√ Research writing/presentation, parts of speech/punctuation review, sentence patterns, grammar practice, critical thinking |
Spelling Tests Corrected in class and graded after 5 days
Various homework & activities from packet Final essay, Final packet test
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1A, 3A,B,C,4A,B,5A,B,C |