6th Grade Language Arts

Course Outline

The sixth grade curriculum taught at DTMS is based on the North Carolina Course of Study.

The North Carolina Standard Course of Study provides a set of English language arts competencies for each grade and high school course to ensure rigorous student academic performance standards that are uniform across the state. It is based on a philosophy of teaching and learning that is consistent with the current research, exemplary practices, and national standards. (Per North Carolina Department of Instruction Website)

The ultimate purpose of the English Language Arts curriculum is to teach students the language abilities they need to communicate effectively as individuals and as contributing members of society. (Per North Carolina Department of Instruction Website) For specific objectives and strands taught in the 6th grade Language Arts curriculum, you may go to the following website: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/languagearts/scos/2004/23grade6

2nd Quarter Syllabus

	Novel Unit: The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
	Grammar: Pronouns, Adjectives and Verbs
	Poetry Unit: Haiku, Cinquain, Quatrain, Acrostic, Free Verse and Acrostic
	Figurative Language: Simile, Metaphor, Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
	Writing: Narrative Journals and Descriptive Writing
	Paideia Seminar: "I Have A Dream" by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Homework

Students will have homework on a nightly basis for Language Arts class. Each night students are required to read 30 minutes and summarize their reading on their weekly reading log. In addition to the required reading, students may also have assignments dealing with other concepts being covered in class. LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Homework for my class will be emailed to you on a daily basis, as well as, information regarding upcoming tests, quizzes, projects, and other school news.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON A DAILY BASIS SO THAT YOU CAN BE UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS GOING ON IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS!

NOTE: If you are not currently receiving emails regarding homework and you would like to be added to the list, please email me at languagearts6_dtms@yahoo.com.

Highlights

COMING SOON!

Expectations

	BE RESPECTFUL OF YOUR TEACHER AND PEERS.
	COME TO CLASS WITH ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS.
	BE PREPARED AND READY TO LEARN.
	COME TO CLASS ON TIME.
	STAY FOCUSED AND ON TASK.
	COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND TURN THEM IN ON TIME!
	GET AGENDA REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY PARENTS ON A NIGHTLY BASIS.
	BE A GOOD LISTENER.
	FOLLOW ALL RULES... AT ALL TIMES!

Helpful Tips

& Websites

	Study notes and handouts on a nightly basis!
	Ask questions when you don't understand.
	Sign up for Learn More if additional assistance is needed. Learn More is on Wednesdays from 2:10-3:10.
	Website (Fact Monster): http://www.factmonster.com/
	Website (Scholastic): http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/home.jsp
	Website (Alien Word Mine): www.iknowthat.com
	Website (Learning Planet): http://www.learningplanet.com/

EOG Samples

	Online Interactive State Standards Practice Tests: http://polyweb.net/etests/
	North Carolina EOG Sample Items for Reading Comprehension: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/sampleitems/reading

You may email me at rmccrimmon@dtms.org.