Language Arts

Our literature anthology contains many high interest works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and mythology. Readings from this book are Common Core standards aligned and form the basis of our literature instruction in 6th grade. The website can be accessed through Clever.

One of our district adopted core literature novels, this is a classic story of survival against all odds in the Canadian wilderness. We usually read this book between October and November. It is helpful if students have their own copy.

This novel takes place in Mississippi during the Great Depression. The study of this novel is one of the highlights of our 6th grade year and is usually read in May as a culmination of our civil rights unit. Once again, it is helpful if students have their own copy.