Language Arts
Grade 6
Mrs. Yialias
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Grading PolicyLanguage Arts:
25% Class Work, Formative Tasks, and Participation in Discussion 25% Unit Summative Writing Pieces PerformanceTasks Projects 25% Literacy Assignments and Homework 25% Reading and Writing Assessments S = SUBMITTED
M = MISSING/0 INC = INCOMPLETE L = LATE CCSS Rubrics-based Scores: 4 - Exemplary (Exceeding the Standards) 3 - Proficient (Meeting the Standards) 2 - Basic (Approaching the Standards) 1 - Limited (Far Below the Standards) Links |
Welcome September 2018 Grade 6 Students!
English Language Arts Supply List: (No Binder Needed) ❏ 6 RED sturdy Two-Pocket Folders for UNIT Studies; Please bring only 2 to school, labeled as follows: ❏ ELA UNIT FOLDER ❏ ELA TOOLKIT FOLDER ❏ 1 hard-covered Composition Notebook (“marble notebook”) ❏ Classic BLUE or BLACK pens or # 2 pencils ❒ One 4-colored pen (For revising and editing) ❒ Red and green pens (For revising and editing; 2 of each) ❒ Post-it Sticky Notes 3” X 3” (12 packs); Bring two packs to school daily. ❒ 4 different colors of highlighters ❒ Intermediate level dictionary REQUIRED. Please keep this dictionary at home. Suggested titles (available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble): ❖ American Heritage Student Dictionary ❖ Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary Current Unit (September): Introduction to Grade 6 Language Arts Standards-based Goals and Expectations: -Close Reading and Annotating Skills and Strategies - Reading Complex Text: Informational Articles - Effective Questioning Techniques -Proper Writing Formats: Responding to Reading Comprehension Questions Writing Short Constructed Responses HOMEWORK: (DUE on Monday, Sept. 24) Complete Reading and Annotating the article, "Technology Changing the Way Students Learn, Teachers Say" Answer Questions 4 and 5 (PoQ Answer TBD) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Resources:
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths - Audio Files: Click on the title and/or the link that appears and read along while you listen to the myth:
- In Olden Times - Athena
- Gaea - Poseidon
- The Titans - Apollo
- Cronus - Artemis
- Zeus - Hermes
- Hera - Hades
- Hephaestus - Persephone
- Aphrodite - Dionysus
- Ares
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths - Audio Files: Click on the title and/or the link that appears and read along while you listen to the myth:
- In Olden Times - Athena
- Gaea - Poseidon
- The Titans - Apollo
- Cronus - Artemis
- Zeus - Hermes
- Hera - Hades
- Hephaestus - Persephone
- Aphrodite - Dionysus
- Ares
Greek Mythology Websites:
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AUDIO FILES: The Lightning Thief Resources:
After reading and annotating each chapter, you may listen to the Audio versions (LINKS below) This resource is offered to build listening and comprehension skills. AUDIO LINKS BELOW: |
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 1
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 2
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 3
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 4
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 5
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 6
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 7
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 8
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 9
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 10
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 11
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 12
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 13
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 14
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 15
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 16
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 17
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 18
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 19
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 20
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 21
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The Lightning Thief Chapter 22
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Interesting Websites:
The Lightning Thief:
The Lightning Thief:
- http://rickriordan.com/
- http://rickriordan.com/book/the-lightning-thief/
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15872.Rick_Riordan
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Additional Resources:
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Word Study Websites:
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