6th Grade ELA: Reading & Writing Workshop
Syllabus
Class Rules
Kindness counts.
Make mistakes and learn from them.
Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Come to class prepared.
Try!
Supplies & Being Prepared
One 3-Subject Writing Notebook
Reading Book (in labeled Ziplock Bag)
Fully charged chromebook
2-3 Blue or Black Pens
2-3 Sharpened Pencils
2 Different Color Highlighters (ie: yellow & pink)
Agenda Pad
Your BEST attitude!
Come to Reading & Writing Workshop Prepared!
You start each marking period with a grade of 100% for the Preparedness part of your grade. You lose 5 points each time you are unprepared (ie: your chrome book is not charged or you forget a pencil or notebook in your locker). You end up with a grade of 100% if you are prepared every day for that marking period.
ELA: Reading & Writing Workshop (Curriculum)
Unit 1: The Workshop Model
Unit 2: Fiction (Novel) The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963
Unit 3: Fiction/ Narrative Writing-
“Characters Who Change & Grow”
Unit 4: Argumentative Writing-
“The Power of Play”
Unit 5: Nonfiction- Reading & Informational Writing-
“Our Changing Oceans”
Unit 6: Analyzing Poetry
Unit 7: Book Clubs
Homework
Any assignment that is late receives a 10 point deduction per day late
When absent you receive an additional day to make up your work without penalty. It is your responsibility to check Google Classroom as many assignments are listed here & to tell me when your work is complete.
After School Help
I am available after school almost every Mon/ Tues/ Thurs/ Fri. Just let your parents know if you are staying for additional help. A note in your agenda will suffice.