Sixth Grade Advanced Language Arts Course Description:  This course provides instruction in English language skills.  The content includes, but is not limited to, instruction in vocabulary and grammar. Writing experiences will be challenging and structured to provide practice in paragraph, essay, test and real-life writing situations.  Numerous opportunities will be given to students for extending their speaking and listening skills. Students will be graded using higher level rubric requirements and may be required to participate in writing contests.  Students will also practice fluent and legible cursive handwriting.   

Major Concepts/Content:

• Students effectively apply listening and speaking strategies.
• Students develop the essential technology skills for using and understanding conventional and current tools, materials, and processes.
• Students engage in the higher-level writing process to effectively communicate ideas and experiences.
• Students use multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary.
• Students use fluent and legible cursive handwriting for all assignments.

Texts:            Writing and Grammar – Copper Level            Caught Ya! Grammar with a Giggle            Vocabulary Workshop - Level A            Various novels and short stories

Course Requirements:            Planner            Daily Assignments            Grammar            Vocabulary            Spelling

            Class Participation

Organized Notebook            Tests            Writing Assignments            Literature Assignments             Multi-faceted projects/reports            Oral Presentations            Quarterly and/or semester exams       

    Grading Policy:            90-100= A            80-89  = B
            70-79  =C60-69       =D0-59      = F