All Things ELA
2023-24 6th Grade ELA Syllabus
CLASS DESCRIPTION: The English language arts and reading class presents the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which embody the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking through the seven integrated strands of developing and sustaining foundational language skills; comprehension; response; multiple genres; author's purpose and craft; composition; and inquiry and research. The strands focus on academic oracy (proficiency in oral expression and comprehension), authentic reading, and reflective writing to ensure a literate Texas. The strands are integrated and progressive with students continuing to develop knowledge and skills with increased complexity and nuance in order to think critically and adapt to the ever-evolving nature of language and literacy.
BELL SCHEDULE:
7:55-7:59 Pledges/Announcements
1 7:59-8:49 (50)
2 8:53-9:43 (50)
3 9:47-10:37 (50)
4 10:41-11:11 5th gr A lunch B Recess
4 11:11-11:41 5th gr B lunch A Recess
5 11:44-12:14 6th gr A lunch B Recess
5 12:14-12:44 6th gr B lunch A Recess
6 12:47-1:37 (50)
7 1:41-2:31 (50)
8 2:35-3:25 (50)
SUPPLY LIST:
Students must bring their supplies to class every day.
Binder
Library book
iPad
CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
- Work hard
- Attend class daily and be on time
- Bring all supplies
- Respect yourself, others, and our classroom
- Participate
- Ask questions
GRADING: per SISD local policy
80%- classwork, participation, quizzes
20%- unit tests
SIX WEEKS TEACHING UNITS:
Unit 01: Building Foundational Reading and Writing Processes
Unit 2A: Analyzing and Crafting Literary Texts: Fiction and Literary/Narrative Nonfiction
Unit 2B: Analyzing and Crafting Literary Texts: Drama and Poetry
Unit 03: Analyzing and Crafting Informational Texts
Unit 04: Analyzing and Crafting Argumentative Texts
Unit 05: Analyzing Texts across Genres
Unit 06: Synthesize! Create! Innovate!
