6th Grade Literature

My email address: jkurtis@sttimothyparish.org


Saint Timothy Catholic School joyfully instills a love of Christ and empowers every child to achieve, lead, and serve with integrity and compassion.

Important Note:

  • Homework assignments are subject to the Honor Code.

  • Students are not to share their answers or provide assistance unless specifically authorized by the teacher.

  • Please know that copying -- either from an Internet source or another student -- is a direct violation of the Honor Code. Assignments may be subject to a zero.


The Honor Code

On my honor, I have neither given nor received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment, quiz, test.

Ways to Raise Your Grade

1. Make corrections on your tests! For every correction you make, you can earn 1 point. Here's how:

  1. Start a new Google Doc

  2. Type your name at the top

  3. For each correction to be made --

        • Copy (Retype) the question / item you got wrong

        • Type YOUR INCORRECT answer

        • Type the correct answer (use a different color font)

  4. Turn it in to the same Google Classroom assignment as the Test.

2. Do the extra credit! Show you have prepared for the test by completing the study guide and turning it in to Google Classroom the DAY OF the test. Please do NOT bring in a printed study guide. Quizlets are a great way to prepare for the Vocabulary test.

This page has been updated as of June 6, 2021.


Week of: 6/7 - 6/11/21

Dear 6th Grade Students:

Please read everything on this page before closing out!

Here's the plan for 6th Grade Literature this week:


  • Monday – Poetry 6 -- Create Selfie Portrait

  • Tuesday – Poetry 6 -- Finish Selfie Portrait

  • Wednesday – NO CLASS

  • Thursday – NO CLASS

  • Friday – LAST DAY OF CLASSES!!


HAVE AN AWESOME SUMMER!!




FOR OUR VIRTUAL FRIENDS ~
ALL TEXTBOOKS MUST BE RETURNED THIS WEEK.


WE'RE ALL DONE WITH THE POETRY PROJECT!!

Vocabulary from Classical Roots

In order to do the Vocabulary lesson prep, you MUST have FOUR different colored highlighters and your workbooks.

Lesson 15 (pp 69 – 73) --

COMPLETE VOCABULARY CHOICE BOARD ACTIVITIES

due Monday, May 17


PLEASE SEE THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT!

TURN IN YOUR WORK WHEN YOU ARE DONE!



Test on Lesson 16 (Review Lessons 13-15) --

will be given on Tuesday, May 25

Please see the 6th Gr Vocab Homework & Test Information tab for information on Extra Credit.


If you don't have time to do your work correctly,

you'll have to make time to do it over!

Mon., 6/7 --

    • NO HOMEWORK

Tues., 6/8 --

    • NO HOMEWORK

Weds., 6/9 --

    • NO HOMEWORK

Thurs., 6/10 --

    • NO HOMEWORK

Fri., 6/11 --

    • NO HOMEWORK

Your Immediate Attention Is Required:

The Middle School Supply List requires students to use ERASABLE PENS. Students, please make sure you have the correct type of pens in your cases. If not, please make sure you replenish your supply. Please note I DO NOT ACCEPT work done in pencil. Thank You.


A few gentle reminders for all students:

    • Keep up with homework updates.

    • Wear the uniform proudly! Shirts must be tucked in. Socks MUST be the appropriate style (white, cuffed crew socks).

    • BE PREPARED! Homework MUST be done at the time it is due. Supplies MUST be with you for every class. Find a way to give yourselves visual cues or reminders so you know what books you need for which class. Practice at home.


Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

God bless,

Mrs. Kurtis

Literature Quizzes

Our next quiz will be on ____ and will be given on ___.

Use your notes to prepare for the quiz. This presentation will help you.


Literature quizzes are typically given shortly after the introduction of a reading skill. They are based on the notes that are taken in class, and are used to assess students' knowledge on the topic being used in classwork. Quizzes will be in Google Forms.

Unlike Literature tests, quizzes cannot be corrected and returned for credit back.

Literature quizzes are ten items and are multiple choice or matching format. Students are given TEN MINUTES to complete the quiz.


Literature Test Study Guide

The first Literature TEST will be on PLOT & SETTING and CHARACTERIZATION.

It is SCHEDULED to be given on Friday, Oct 16!

Literature Test 1 (6) Study Guide

(PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOCUMENT CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED BY ST. TIMOTHY SCHOOL STUDENTS)

The test is objective: 25 matching and multiple choice questions. There is one short passage and multiple choice questions that follow (included in the 25) which require you to apply your skills.



THIS STUDY GUIDE IS EXTRA CREDIT:

  • Complete the Study Guide WITH ANSWERS.

  • Make sure your name appears at the top.

  • Turn it in to the Google Classroom THE DAY OF THE TEST.

  • Study Guides will NOT be accepted after the day of the test. There are no exceptions.