ELA CouRSE DESCRIPTION 
& Units of Study

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