Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts
"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows." Epictetus
by Kelli Nelson
Language Arts
Language Arts Curriculum (Average) click here for scope and sequence.
Mrs. Kelli Nelson
Language Arts & Literature Instructor/English Department Head
630-493-8224
KNelson@lisle202.org
Language Arts Handouts, Guidelines, and Other Important Information
Language Arts Classroom Rules and Expectations
Literature Classroom Rules and Expectations
Sixth grade students will be introduced to Sadler-Oxford's Vocabulary Workshop Level A. Students will complete one lesson over a two week period. At the conclusion of the two week period, all sixth grade students will take a spelling test and vocabulary test. For some additional practice or fun with new words, please click the link below.
Below are the writing guidelines for all sixth-grade students. Written assignments will not be accepted unless they meet the below criteria.
6th Grade Paragraphing Expectations
StudenTales® Picture Book Assessment
All sixth-grade students will be working to create a picture book. Below is informational material about the project. Please note that this project is worth 150 points. Students who fail to complete the assignment by TBD, will not have their stories sent out for publishing. Their grade will also be severely affected.
| INFORMATIONAL | ASSIGNMENTS | DUE DATES |
| Letter to Parents | About the Author Paragraph | TBD |
| Project Introduction | Story Outlines | TBD |
| 2010 Work Schedule | Polished Rough Drafts | TBD |
Picture Book Outlines - Examples
Examples from StudenTales. com
4th Quarter Language Arts Projects
| Dictionary Project | Newspaper Project | School House "Rap-it-Up" |
| Dictionary Prompt | Newspaper Prompt | School House Prompt |
| Dictionary Rubric | ||
| Due: TBD | Due: TBD | Due: TBD |
LITERATURE
Literature Curriculum (Average) click here for list of stories and texts.
Literature Textbook Access Code and Website
Lisle Community District 202 has purchased the rights for its students to access their literature textbooks online. Below is the information you will need to access the literature textbook.
*Please note: Once you access the website, students must select LA MIDDLE SCHOOL and IL for their subject and state. Additionally, they also must select the appropriate grade level. The access code below is only for sixth-grade students.
www.classzone.com
Access code: 2388060-170
SSR Project Guidelines and Rubrics
Projects Due Dates for 2010 -2011:
| Quarter 1: October 13 | Quarter 2: January 5 | Quarter 3: March 16 |
Poetry Unit
| ORAL INTERPRETATIONS | ORIGINAL WRITTEN POEM |
| Presentations begin November 2010 | Written poem due: November 2010 |
| Assignment Guidelines | Assignment Prompt |
| Rubric | Rubric |
Catherine, Called Birdy - M. Ages Independent Study Prompt & Project Websites
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Catherine, Called Birdy book test will begin in April 2011, click the following link for the Book Test Study Guide.
