Course Description
This course will cover the 6th grade NJSLA English Language Arts standards, including reading, writing, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. Comprehension and appreciation of various literature types are taught through the study of fiction and nonfiction texts. Students will also develop skills in narrative, research-based information, literary analysis, and argumentative writing styles.
6th Grade ELA Units of Study
Reading Units:
Character Study
Building Knowledge through Nonfiction
Social Issues Book Clubs
Nonfiction Book Clubs / Partnerships
Fantasy Book Clubs
Writing Units:
Narrative Writing
Research-Based Information Writing
Literary Analysis
Literary Analysis: Compare and Contrast