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Mr. Lawrence
shawn.lawrence@mnps.org
2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Period Classes
6th Grade Reading/Language Arts
1st Nine Weeks Syllabus
Class Description: The areas of Reading/Language Arts that will be covered
in the sixth grade are Reading Content and Comprehension; Reading Techniques
and Skills; Grammar and Mechanics; Vocabulary; Writing Process and
Organization. Knowledge will be gained through the textbook, writing labs,
technological sources, and Essential Literature.
Areas Being Covered: Narration, Sentences, Nouns, Verbs, Writing Process,
Literature
Standards to be covered:
• Determine fact from fiction
• Draw inferences
• Locate and verify information to support opinions, predictions, and
conclusions
• Distinguish among various literary genres
• Select summary statement and theme
• Determine authors purpose
• Determine main ideas of plot, their causes, how they influence
future actions, and how they are resolved
• Identify the correct use of nouns and verbs
• Identify the correct use of commas
• Use knowledge of root words, affixes, syllabication, and or spelling
patterns as aides to determine meaning within context.
• Select appropriate time-order or transitional words
• Identify purpose for writing
• Identify audience
• Complete graphic organizers
• Select methods to correct run-on sentences
Assessments:
Student progress toward the standards will be assessed through daily
assignments, quizzes, tests, and activities. Quizzes may be announced or
unannounced. A test will be given upon the conclusion of each unit of study.
Grading:
Grades will fall within these categories: classwork, homework, and test and
quizzes. Any projects that are assigned will count as a test grade. Test and
quizzes are counted twice.
Progress Reports: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
End of 1st Nine Weeks: Thursday, October 9, 2008
1st Nine Weeks Report Card: Monday, October 20, 2008
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