6th Grade English/Literature

Welcome to 6thGrade English/Literature! This is certain to be a busy and challenging year for us all. Your child will be taking the TAKS Reading test later on this school year. Please know the following information to help your child be successful.

Objectives:

Students will have literature for 45-50 minutes each day, during which they will be actively engaged in lessons designed to increase your student’s success. This year we will focus on:

  • Critical ReadingStrategies
  • Vocabulary
  • Unit Projects
  • Strategies specific to the TAKS test
  • Writing various types of paper (narratives, research, etc)
  • Enhancing and learning new grammar skills

Novels:

The Cay

House of Dies Drear

From the Mixed Up Files

The Watson’s Go to Birmingham

One – Eyed Cat

Holes

Expectations:

It is imperative that students avoid being absent, come to class prepared and have all the necessary supplies. Daily supplies include:

  • Folder/Binder
  • Paper, pen and pencil
  • One subject spiral notebook
  • Book to read during class

Grading Policy:

Minor Grades (daily class work) ---50% of the six weeks

Major Grades (tests, quizzes, projects)---50% of the six weeks

If you child is in the Pre-Ap Reading or Math classes the policy is as follows:

Minor Grades (daily class work)---40% of the six weeks

Major Grades (tests, quizzes, projects)---60% of the six weeks

Make-up work policy:

  • Normally, students shall be given two days for each day missed due to an absence in order to turn in make-up work within the prescribed time. Tests shall be made up within the prescribed timelines, and at a specific time designated by the teacher.
  • No points will be deducted for the absence if the work is turned in within the prescribed time.

Late Work Policy:

First day the work is late – the student will lose 10% of grade earned

Second day the work is late – the student will lose 20% of grade earned

Third day the work is late – the student will lose 30% of grade earned and will then be referred to ZAP.

Students will be allowed to retest for any grade below a 70.

Academic Integrity

Please refer to the student handbook for integrity policies.

Websites:

You may refer to each teacher’s website for detailed information about class assignments, projects, teacher schedules, and other classroom information.

Thank you for your help and cooperation!

We look forward to a great year!

6th Grade ELA

Polly Burkhead –
Meghan Cryer –
AshleyHarbour –
Frances Selner –
Kim Shelton –

Thank you for your cooperation!

Let’s have a great year!

6th Grade ELA

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PVMS Syllabus Receipt of Acknowledgement 09/10

I have received a copy of the 6th grade Literature and English Syllabus. I understand that the students of this course will be held to the expectations presented. I also understand that this syllabus is available on my teacher’s webpage.

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