6th Grade ELA Google Classrooms

All notes, texts, videos, and assignments for both literature and language will be posted in Google Classroom. Students should already be a member of our ELA classroom, but please send me an email (batest@sullivan.k12.il.us) if your student cannot find the Google Classroom for his or her class period. I am happy to send them a new invite to join the class.

Periods 1/2 Google Classroom Code: 6wue6mz

Periods 4/6 Google Classroom Code: nhm2sic

Periods 7/8 Google Classroom Code: aw57cc4

ELA Assignments by Week

Week 4

April 20: Reading Literature - Imagery/Bias

1. Read Flush Ch 5 & 6

2. Complete the Ch 5 & Ch 6 Worksheets

April 22: Reading Literature - Suspense/Symbolism

1. Read Ch 7 & 8

2. Complete Ch 7 & Ch 8 Worksheets

Week 3

April 13: Reading Literature - Point of View/Characterization

1. Read Flush Ch 1 &2

2. Complete the Ch 1 & Ch 2 Worksheets

April 15: Reading Literature - Figurative Language/Realistic Characters

1. Read Ch 3 & 4

2. Complete Ch 3 & Ch 4 Worksheets

Week 2

April 6: Informational Text - Central Idea (RI.6.2)

1. Read NewsELA article titled "Beach Cleanups Always Collect Huge Amounts of Plastic Food Wrappers."

2. Answer the four questions posted at the end. Questions can be submitted electronically if you are using Google Classroom or by paper if you are using a packet.

April 8: Endangered Species Brochure (W.6.7)

1. Using the information you collected last week on a critically endangered animal, create a brochure to inform others about your chosen animal. You can choose to create a digital brochure or a paper copy brochure.

2. Use the example and template posted in Google Classroom and in the paper packet to help guide you. Everything from your research handout should be included in your brochure. Remember that all words should be your own. Do not copy and paste directly from the website.
   

Week 1

March 31: Informational Text - Central Idea (RI.6.2)

1. Read NewsELA article titled "Scientists Study Turtles to Learn How Polluted the Bronx River Really Is."

2. Answer the four questions posted at the end. Questions can be submitted electronically if you are using Google Classroom or by paper if you are using a packet.

April 1: Endangered Species Research (W.6.7)

1. Visit www.worldwildlife.org. Choose a critically endangered animal to research.

2. Complete the research handout that can be found in both Google Classroom and the paper packet. You must put everything in your own words! DO NOT copy and paste!