Joyfully LIterate in Sixth
In sixth grade ELA we "Read like writers and write like readers." We will set personal and class language arts goals each month in an effort to improve our reading and writing skills together. Along with reading and writing, we will focus on vocabulary and how unlocking unknown words can help enhance the reading experience. Check the website regularly for updates on what we are doing in the classroom and for resources to help you along the way.
What is Blended Learning?
"Blended learning offers educators the opportunity to reimagine teaching and learning. It allows teachers to partner with their students to assess, track, and reflect on learning. This partnership gives teachers more time and energy to innovate and personalize learning while providing students the opportunity to be active agents driving their own growth. Redefining roles in a blended learning classroom encourages students to take ownership over their learning journeys and helps teachers feel more effective, efficient, and energized."
Less about ME, more about WE
Working together to cultivate the vital 21st Century skills: creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking you will need to be highly marketable in the workforce. It is my goal and greatest hope to meet you where you are and design a curriculum that allows you to grow as a reader, writer, and human being.
Apps to have
In our classroom, we welcome technology so if you have a device that you can bring to school, we will definitely utilize it on a regular basis. Below is a list of apps to download to be ready to use.
FlipGrid
We will be making videos and using this app to view our creations.
OverDrive
Connect with your public library card to read ebooks and listen to audio books.
Google Classroom
Daily agendas will be posted under Classwork, along with anything you may need when you are absent.
Google Arts and Culture