6th grade is an exciting year in your journey as a reader and writer, and it is my pleasure to work with you as you continue to grow! For ELA this year, we will dive into novels, poems, nonfiction texts, and short stories to learn about reading and writing strategies. With effort, persistence, and embracing learning challenges, we can reach further than we ever thought possible! We will meet as a class, in small book clubs, and you will do a lot of choice reading. We will study and write in different genres including argument, narrative, and information. 6th graders are expected to read at home at least six times a week, for at least twenty minutes. Please record your reading in your planner each night, and I will check them every Monday!