Boot Camp 6th-Grade English Language Arts: Reading & Writing Review
Review skills covered in a typical 6th-grade ELA class with intriguing class discussions, reading a variety of texts, & writing multiple styles of essays. Students will read literature & informational passages & write 5-paragraph essays.
Literacy Marvel by Ms. Micaela
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(166)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have short reading assignments to complete as well as essays to work on outside of class.Assessment
Feedback will be given to all work submitted.Grading
We can provide grades upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 6
Get ready to go back to school with a review (or preview) of 6th-grade language arts! This class will cover the major skills from 6th-grade ELA and is perfect for students who have just finished or are entering 6th grade. C L A S S R O U T I N E : 🏫 Welcome & class greetings 🏫 Teacher tips 🏫 Teacher modeling 🏫 Group guided practice & teacher feedback R E A D I N G S K I L L S C O V E R E D : 📚 Summarize, predict, and question reading passage 📚 Determine the main idea of a variety of texts 📚 Compare and contrast characters, settings, ideas, points of view, and/or plots We will meet twice each week → our first lesson of the week will focus on reading passages & practicing reading skills, while the second will focus on writing practice through expository and persuasive essays W R I T I N G S K I L L S C O V E R E D : ✍ Expository Essays ✍ Persuasive Essays R E A D I N G P A S S A G E S : 📚 "Eleven" 📚 “This Massive Meatball Was Made with Wooly Mammoth DNA” 📚 “Hearts and Hands” 📚 “Safe Haven” Students desiring a preview or review of 6th-grade ELA are welcome to join. This class is a perfect opportunity for students to learn or review 6th-grade language arts concepts. Please reach out if you have any questions and can’t wait to work with your learner!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to comprehend and interact with informational text at a 6th-grade levelStudents will be able to write expository essays at a 6th-grade level
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
"Eleven"
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Persuasive Essay
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
“This Massive Meatball Was Made with Wooly Mammoth DNA”
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Expository Essay
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Assignments will be shared via Google Slides. You can use the Google Slides with a Google Account or download them as a PDF without an account. Please reach out to the teacher if you need any assistance.
Some classes may include collaborating on a Google Doc, but students can do so without logging in, or can use the chat box instead.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Eleven - https://academyolmc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/eleven.sandra.cisneros.pdf
Hearts and Hands - https://americanliterature.com/author/o-henry/short-story/hearts-and-hands
This Massive Meatball Was Made with Wooly Mammoth DNA - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-massive-meatball-was-made-with-woolly-mammoth-dna-180981908/
Safe Haven - https://www.timeforkids.com/g34/safe-haven-g3/?rl=en-680
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelors of Science in Secondary English Language Arts Education, Minor in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education and Curriculum Development
4 Years Experience Teaching English Language Arts Online
Florida Teacher Certification in English Grades 6-12 with Reading and ESOL Endorsement Reviews
Live Group Course
$38
weekly or $150 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
2-6 learners per class
