ELA

Welcome to 6th Grade English language arts!

Heather Mahoney

hmahoney@arlington.k12.ma.us

Thank you for supporting our learning community!

Learning Goals

  1. Self exploration

  2. Perseverance

  3. Understand and think critically about different perspectives

  4. Understand the power of their voice-and to cultivate that voice

  5. Contribute to a diverse community of learners


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We will work towards these learning goals by:

  • Reading diverse, complex texts as a class and in small groups

  • Independent reading

  • Writing for different purposes and audiences

  • Envisioning and rendering creative projects

  • Revising our work

  • Practicing speaking and listening in class

  • Asking questions

  • Self advocating

  • Playing games

  • Practicing English skills at home


Course Syllabus and Policies

About Ms. MAHONEY

Boston University: B.A. English, B.S. English Education,Ed.M. Curriculum & Teaching

I have taught sixth grade ELA in Arlington Public Schools for seven years. I'm excited to begin Year 8 with a new adventure in the Remote Academy!


In my free time I enjoy running, hiking, and reading.

If your 6th grader has questions or would like to set up an appointment to meet via Zoom, they can email me at hmahoney@arlington.k12.ma.us.