St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
6th Grade Language Arts
First Six Weeks
2008-2009
Teacher: Lisl Bambas
Class time: Fifth period, 1:20-1:45;
Course description: Texts: Scott Foresman, Reading Street & The Shurley Method: English Made Easy. The Language Arts program encompasses two interweaving strands: expression of ideas and knowledge of the structure of English. The students are provided numerous opportunities to produce reports, essays, and creative works while studying grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.
Grading Scheme: Participation 10%; Homework 15%; Class work 15%; Quizzes 20%, Tests 25%; Homework is due on the date assigned. Late work will not receive a grade but must be completed. Teacher: Lisl Bambas
Class time: Fifth period, 1:15-1:45
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Week |
Content/Question |
Skills |
Activities |
Assessment |
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Week One |
Kinds of sentences
Descriptive details
Spelling: adding –ed, -ing |
Statement, question, exclamation, command
Using strong descriptive details
Learning if base words change |
Chapter exercises
Chapter exercises,
Personal narrative
Chapter exercises |
Chapter assessment
Trait rubric: word choice rating
Quiz |
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Week Two |
Subjects & predicates
Spelling: short vowels
Tone |
Recognize the complete subject, predicate
Recognize short vowel patterns
Recognize writer’s attitude |
Chapter exercises
Chapter exercises
Write a character sketch using tone |
Chapter exercises
Quiz
Rubric: traits supported by details, actions, transitions |
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Week Three |
Clauses
Spelling: using “r”
Voice |
Dependent & independent clauses
Recognize how “r” changes sounds
Recognizing writer’s personality |
Chapter exercises
Chapter exercises
Memorable event using voice |
Cumulative review
Quiz
Rubric: writing is engaging & lively |
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Week Four |
Compound & complex sentences
Difficult spellings
Short essay |
Identify compound & complex sentences
Difficult spelling patterns
Problem/solution essay |
Chapter exercises
Chapter exercises
Write short essay |
Chapter exercises
Quiz
Rubric: clarity/details |
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Week Five
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Nouns: common & proper
Spelling: possessive
Test writing |
Identify common & proper nouns
Identify & use correct form of possessives
Narratives for tests |
Chapter exercises
Chapter exercises
Write short essay |
Chapter exercises
Quiz
Rubric: control, accuracy, conventions |
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Week
Six
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Wrap up:
Autobiographical essay |
Putting it all together in a personal narrative
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Guided writing: Write about a time when someone helped you. (Theme connection with literature unit) |
Writing rubric: focus, organization, voice, word choice, sen- tences, conventions
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