ELA

6th Grade

Curriculum

Course Title: English Language Arts

Department: English

Units of Study:

· Reading

o Informational non-fiction

o Novels

o Short Stories

o Drama

o Poetry

· Self-selection to meet interest and readiness levels within units of study

· Writing

o Response to literature and informational texts

• Narrative

• Expository

• Persuasive

• Compare/Contrast

Curriculum-Based Assessments: Curriculum based measurements, STAR Assessment, iReady Comprehension checks and writing and Thesis-Based Writing

Standardized Assessments: PSSA’s

Description of Course: The Neshaminy School District’s middle schools’ English/Language Arts courses are aligned to the PA Core standards. Middle-level grades place a strong emphasis on the development of good work and study habits. Appropriate grade level instruction is designed to enhance the development of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking for each child. Currently, this Reading Course is piloting a new program that will better suit our students to enhance their literacy skills. We look forward to providing our students with a new program.