English Language Arts 6

Semester A

Course Description

Semester A of English 6 is divided into two main categories: Storytelling and Heroes. Assignments include writing a narrative essay and completing a book report.

Major Concepts

• Finding themes of stories
• Learning study skills
• Identifying points of view
• Outlining and prewriting
• Characterization
• Sentence structure
• Dialogue

Semester B

Course Description

Semester B of English 6 covers the main topics of Myth and Poetry.  Student assignments include writing an original fairy tale and composing a poem.

Major Concepts

• Understanding myths and fairy tales
• Parts of speech
• Conducting surveys
• Forms of poetry
• Figurative language
• Prefixes
• Brainstorming

Requirements

Grade Level
6

Materials
Required Novels:

• Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
• The Giver

Optional Novels (Choose 2):

• Watsons Go To Birmingham
• Walk Two Moons
• The Westing Game
• Freak the Mighty
• Seedfolks
• True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Duration
2 Semesters

Prerequisites
Language Arts K – 5

Technology

• Record student’s voice
• Print and scan documents