Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts
"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows." Epictetus
IMPORTANT DATES ON THE HORIZON
| Language Arts | Literature |
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Vocabulary lesson 4 Test 10/19/2012 "All About Me" paragragh due 10/17/2012 |
Short Story Test 2 - 10/16/2012 SSR Projects due 10/17/2012 |
Scroll down to view two Catherine, Called Birdy Reviews!
Language Arts
EDMODO CODE: 482awe
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
Monthly Class Schedule
*Please note that information and assignments may change without prior notice.
| August - Vocabulary and Greek Roots | January - Pronons, Adjectives, Descriptive writing |
| September - Latin Roots, Expository Pargraphing, Subjects and Predicates | February - Verbs |
| October - Nouns, Picture book project | |
| November - Writing process/ Picture book project | |
| December- Picture book project |
StudenTreasures® 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 | COMPLETED |
| Project Introduction | Story Outlines | COMPLETED |
| Polished Rough Drafts | COMPLETED |
Picture Book Outlines - Examples
Examples can be located at http://www.studentreasures.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
EDMODO CODES: (2) ufup5q, (3) kdn3rs, (4) biuwmb, (7) brftw5
Literature Curriculum (Average) click here for list of stories and texts. Click here for the lists of literary terms and skills.
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: 6329417-10
Monthly Class Schedule
*Please note that information and assignments may change without prior notice.
| August - Nonfiction Skills and Text features | January - Greek Mytology, Catherine Called Birdy |
| September - Nonfiction Skills and Text Features, Short Stories | February- Catherine, Called Birdy |
| October- Short Stories, Poetry | |
| November - Poetry | |
| December - Poetry, Greek Mythology |
SSR Project Guidelines and Rubrics
Projects Due Dates for 2012 -2013:
| Quarter 1: 10/17 | Quarter 2: 1/07 | Quarter 3: 3/11 |
Poetry Unit
| ORAL INTERPRETATIONS | ORIGINAL WRITTEN POEM |
| Presentations begin: COMPLETED | Written poem due: COMPLETED |
| Assignment Guidelines | Assignment Prompt |
| Rubric | Rubric |
Catherine, Called Birdy Handouts/Study Guides
| September | December | March | June |
| October | January | April | July |
| November | February | May | August/September |
Catherine, Called Birdy - M. Ages Independent Study Prompt & Project Websites
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Catherine, Called Birdy book test will begin February 2013, click the following link for the Book Test Study Guide.
