Grade 6 English Language Arts FLEX (Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing)
In this 10-week FLEX class, students will practice 6th grade reading comprehension, essay writing, grammar, spelling and vocabulary.
Linda Lu
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(88)
What's included
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Reading Assignment: Independent reading assignment that students must read outside of class. Students may listen to the audiobook if they prefer. Reading Questions: Students will answer multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions about what they read. The questions will be shared via Google Doc. Vocabulary and Spelling Practice: Weekly exercises on the 10 new words, including spelling practice and sentence creation. Weekly quiz will be given via Google Forms that students will complete outside of class. Writing Assignment: Progressive work on a five-paragraph essay, with different components due each week. Feedback will be given each week using a rubric to help students clearly understand their work. At the end of the 10 weeks, the teacher will use a rubric to assess the final draft of the essay. Grammar Exercises: Weekly activities to reinforce the grammar concept taught. Weekly quiz will be given via Google Forms that students will complete outside of class. Time Commitment: Homework is expected to take around 2-3 hours per week, depending on the student's pace. Please communicate with me if your learner is struggling.Assessment
Weekly Google Forms Quiz: Every week, students will be expected to complete a quiz via Google forms about spelling, vocabulary, and grammar concepts. Each quiz will be 20 multiple choice questions. Students will see the results immediately. Students can take every quiz as many times as they like. 5-Paragraph Essay Weekly Feedback: As we work through the essays, students will get weekly feedback based on a rubric. Students are encouraged to ask questions and get extra support as needed. 5-Paragraph Essay Final Draft Feedback: At the end of the 10-weeks, the final draft of the essay will be assessed by the teacher using a rubric. Wishtree Multiple Choice Test: During the last week of this class, students will be given a 50 question multiple choice test to assess how well they read and understood the novel. The test will be given using Google Forms. Students will see the results immediately. Students can take every quiz as many times as they like.Class Experience
US Grade 6
This 10-week long flexible schedule 6th grade English Language Arts course is structured to enhance your child's reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary skills. **This is a Flexible Schedule class. There are NO Live Meetings.** Our curriculum includes: Reading: We'll explore the novel "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate, encouraging comprehension and critical thinking. 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. How This FLEX Class Works - All videos and class assignments are posted to the Outschool Classroom on Monday. - Students aim to complete all assignments by Friday. They can contact the teacher anytime with questions or concerns or to get extra support. - Teacher provides individualized feedback to students weekly. **Remember: This is a FLEX Class. There are NO live meetings.** Class Agenda Week 1 Reading: "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate - Introduction and Chapters 1-6 Writing: Introduction to the five-paragraph essay structure Spelling and Vocabulary: Introduction to Word List 1 (10 words), activities focusing on both spelling and meanings of the words. Grammar: Parts of Speech Week 2 Reading: Continue "Wishtree" - Chapters 7-12 Writing: Brainstorming essay topics. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 2 (10 words), focus on spelling and vocabulary. Grammar: Nouns and Pronouns Week 3 Reading: Continue "Wishtree" - Chapters 13-18 Writing: Outlining the essay Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 3 (10 words). Grammar: Possessive Nouns Week 4: Word List 4 Reading: Continue "Wishtree" - Chapters 19-24 Writing: Drafting the introduction paragraph. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 4 (10 words). Grammar: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Week 5: Word List 5 Reading: Continue "Wishtree" - Chapters 25-30 Writing: Drafting the first body paragraph. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 5 (10 words). Grammar: Punctuation Week 6: Word List 6 Reading: Continue "Wishtree" - Chapters 31-36 Writing: Drafting the second body paragraph. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 6 (10 words). Grammar: Direct and Indirect Objects Week 7: Reading: Continue "Wishtree" - Chapters 37-42 Writing: Drafting the third body paragraph. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 7 (10 words). Grammar: Conjunctions Week 8 Reading: Continue Wishtree- Chapters 43-48 Writing: Drafting the conclusion paragraph. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 8 (10 words). Grammar: Double Negatives Week 9: Word List 9 Reading: Finish "Wishtree"- Chapters 49-51 Writing: Revising and editing the essay. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 9 (10 words). Grammar: Subject and Predicate Week 10: Reading: Final discussions on "Wishtree" and summarizing key themes. Multiple choice assessment to check reading comprehension. Writing: Finalizing and submitting the essay. Essay will be assessed by licensed ELA teacher with rubric that will be provided during class. Spelling and Vocabulary: Word List 10 (10 words). Grammar: Syllables 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 assessed by 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. 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. **This is a Flexible Schedule class. There are NO Live Meetings.**
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will read the novel Wishtree by Katherine Applegate. This novel addresses bigotry against Muslims, but we will talk about how it is always wrong to treat people badly regardless of their race, religion, gender, beliefs, etc. It is 240 pages long and consists of 51 short chapters.
The novel includes some content that may upset some learners. This includes a scene where someone throws eggs at a house. A passing car of angry men shout "Muslims, get out!" A boy carves "LEAVE" on the tree in a family's yard. We will address how these types of actions are always wrong and how students should always tell an adult if they ever witness these types of events.
The novel takes place after the events of September 11, 2001. We will briefly discuss these events during class to help students understand the concept of the novel. We will talk about how the actions of some individuals does not and cannot ever represent an entire group of people, including, but not limited to, a religion, race, class, ethnic group, gender, etc.
This classes uses Google Forms and Google Docs. We may play Kahoot or GimKit based on student interest. Optional videos from YouTube and Khan Academy related to the class content will be shared in the Outschool Classroom.
Supply List
Students will need a copy of the novel Wishtree. Students may read a physical copy, electronic copy or audiobook version of the book. Some students may benefit from immersion reading where learners listen to the audiobook while reading along with a physical or electronic copy of the text.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/wishtree
This novel is 240 pages long. It consists of 51 short chapters.
6th Grade Common Core Standards for ELA
https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/
Flocabulary 6th Grade Vocabulary List
https://www.flocabulary.com/6th-grade-vocabulary-word-list/
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of North Carolina Wilmington
I'm a licensed teacher for grades K-12 in reading. I have a Bachelor's Degree in English and a Master's in Teaching. I have 10 years of experience teaching English, including 3 years of teaching 6th grade English Language Arts.Reviews
Live Group Class
$98
weekly10 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
