Sixth Grade Language Arts Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Bolt 2012-2013
Course Description:
The sixth grade language arts class is a balanced literacy program in which students are challenged to improve in the areas of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and listening.
Textbook:
· Scott Foresman – Reading Street; 2008
· Houghton Mifflin – Write Source 2000; 1999
Additional Materials:
spelling workbook, novels, picture books, poetry books, nonfiction books, newspapers, magazines, reference materials, and Internet
Major Objectives:
· Develop strategies for reading to obtain information and improve comprehension.
· Develop an enriched vocabulary.
· Write for a variety of purposes with emphasis on the narrative, informative, and persuasive forms.
· Improve composition skills within the five domains: focus, content, style, organization, and conventions.
· Strengthen skills of spelling and word structure.
· Develop skills of public speaking
Course Requirements:
· Be prepared for class with notebook, homework, pencil, paper, independent reading material, and textbook.
· Complete required assignments, projects and assessments
· Actively participate in class discussions and group work
Grading System:
· The percentage scale presented in the student planner will be used to determine grades.
· Points will be deducted from the student’s grade and homework detention may be given for accumulated missed assignments.