6th Grade English and U.S. History I Syllabus 2010-2011

Ms. Redd, Ms. Jones, & Ms. Gordon

Language Arts

1st Semester /
SOL
/

Strand/Concept

/ 2nd Semester /
SOL
/

Strand/Concept

1st Nine Weeks / 6.1a-d
6.3a-b
6.4a-h
6.6a-e
6.7b,c,f / Oral Language: oral communication in small groups
Vocabulary: word origins, derivations, inflections, analogies and figurative language
Comprehension: fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry
Writing: narrative writing
Grammar Focus: edit writing, parts of speech, capitals, punctuation, spelling, sentence agreement
Review/ Benchmark Assessment/Enrichment Activities / 3rd Nine Weeks / 6.1a-d
6.3a, d
6.4a-h, 6.5a-g
6.6a-e
6.7a,d,f / Oral Language: oral communication in small groups
Vocabulary: word origins, derivations, inflections, word-reference materials
Comprehension: fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry, informational text
Writing: expository writing
Grammar Focus: edit writing, sentence formation, paragraph structure, select vocabulary to enhance tone and voice, capitals, punctuation, spelling
Review/ Benchmark Assessment/Enrichment Activities
2nd Nine Weeks / 6.2a-f
6.3a, c
6.5a-g
6.6a-e
6.7a,e,f / Oral Language: oral presentations
Vocabulary: word origins, derivations, inflections, context clues, multiple meaning words
Comprehension: informational text
Writing: descriptive writing
Grammar Focus: edit writing, sentence formation, paragraph structure, conjunctions, capitals, punctuation, spelling
Review/ Benchmark Assessment/Enrichment Activities / 4th Nine Weeks / 6.2a-f
6.3a-d
6.4a-h, 6.5a-g
6.6a-e
6.7a-f / Oral Language: oral presentations
Vocabulary: learn unfamiliar words and phrases
Comprehension: fiction, narrative nonfiction, poetry, informational text
Writing: persuasive writing
Grammar Focus: edit writing, capitals, punctuation, spelling
Review/ Test-taking Strategies

Textbooks:Elements of LiteratureIntroductory Course

HBJ Language

1st Semester / Standards
of Learning / Strands/Concepts / Suggested
Time Period
1st
NineWeeks / •USI.1a., b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i
•USI.2a, b, c, d
•USI.3 a, b, c
•USI.4 a, b, c
•USI. 1, 2, 3, 4 / •Essential Skills
•Geography- Geography Skills
•History-American Indian/Continental America
•History-European Exploration
•Election
•REVIEW AND BENCHMARK TEST / •Ongoing
•2.5 weeks
•2 weeks
•2 weeks
•1 week
•1.5 weeks
2nd
NineWeeks / •USI.1 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h
•USI.5 a, b, c, d
•USI.6 a, b, c, d
•USI.7 a, b, c
•USI. 1-7 / •Essential Skills
•History-Colonial America
•History-American Revolution
•Civics-Birth of a Nation
•REVIEW AND BENCHMARK TEST / •Ongoing
•2 weeks
•3 weeks
•2 weeks
•2 weeks
2nd Semester / Standards
of Learning / Strands/Concepts / Suggested
Time Period
3rd NineWeeks / •USI.1
•USI.8 a, b, c
•USI.8d
•USI.9a, b, c, d, e, f
• USI.1-9 / HISTORY FAIR - MARCH
•Essential Skills
•Geography-Westward Expansion
•History-Abolition and Suffrage
•History-Civil War
•REVIEW AND BENCHMARK TEST / •Ongoing
•2 week
•1 week
•4 weeks
•2 weeks
4th
NineWeeks / •USI. 1
•USI.1-9
•All SOLs / •Essential Skills
•Review and Re-teach
•Projects and other activities / •Ongoing
•6 weeks
•3 weeks

U.S. History I: to 1865

Textbook: The American Republic to 1877

School Supplies

  • 4 pk - 200 sheet loose-leaf paper
  • 6 pocket folders - three prong
  • 4 binders - floppy three ring
  • 4 pks dividers
  • 2 composition books (black/white)
  • 2 spiral notebooks (70-100 pages)
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 3 pks - No. 2 pencils (no mechanical)
  • 1 pk - red pens
  • 2 pks - blue or black pens (no gel pens)
  • 1 pk -high lighters
  • 1 pack erasers
  • 1 pack colored pencil (8)
  • 1 zippered pencil pouch
  • 2 packs 3x5 index cards
  • 1 four-function calculator
  • 1 clear protractor
  • 1 ruler (in./cm)
  • 1 pk - pocket/travel size tissues

Classroom Rules:

  • Come to class prepared with all supplies and homework complete.
  • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
  • Listen when others are talking.
  • Participate in class activities.
  • Follow all school rules.
  • Share and take turns.
  • Follow directions.
  • Use kind words.

Grading Scale:

A = 92 - 100

B = 83 – 91

C = 74 - 82

D = 65 - 73

F = 0 - 64

Class/Group Work = 20%

Assessments = 50%

Homework/Projects = 20%

Attendance/Participation = 10%

Communication:

If there are any questions or concerns the best method of contact is by email.

Ms. Redd -

Ms. Jones

Ms. Gordon-

Conferences held between 10:15-11:00 a.m. on odd days and 1:30-2:00 p.m. on even days

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