This 10-week long 6th grade English Language Arts course is structured to enhance your child's reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary skills. 

Our curriculum includes:

Reading: We'll explore the novel "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate, encouraging comprehension and critical thinking. We will read and discuss some of the novel in class. However, students will need to read some of the novel outside of class.

Writing: Students will progressively develop a five-paragraph essay, honing their writing abilities and getting weekly feedback based on a rubric that students will be provided during class. Students are encouraged to ask questions and get support when needed.

Spelling and Vocabulary: Weekly word lists will be studied, with interactive activities to master both spelling and meanings. Each week, we'll focus on a new set of 10 vocabulary words, carefully selected to improve spelling and expand language use. 

This approach combines interactive online tools, quizzes, and discussions, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience. 


Typical Class Agenda 

(5 Minutes) Greeting & Warm Up 
(10 Minutes) Spelling and Vocabulary Practice 
(10 Minutes) Grammar 
(15 Minutes) Writing Lesson 
(15 Minutes) Read and Discuss Wishtree 
(5 Minutes) Wrap Up, Explain Homework & Closing



Assessment and Activities:

Weekly Quizzes: On spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. We may also play review games on GimKit and Kahoot to review these concepts, based on student interest. Weekly multiple choice assessments will be given via Google Forms for students to see how well they studied and understood the words. Students will get their results instantly and may take the assessment as many times as they like.

Writing Assignment: Progressive development of a five-paragraph essay. Final draft of the essay will be assessed by the teacher using a rubric. 

Reading Comprehension and Discussions: Regular discussions and activities based on the novel Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. A multiple-choice test will be given during the last week of class to assess how well students read and understood the book. We will read and discuss some of the novel in class. However, students will need to read some of the novel outside of class.

Bonus Videos: Watch videos to review key concepts from class that the teacher finds on YouTube and from Khan Academy. These are not required, but may be helpful.