Literature & Language Arts

Reading, Writing, Speaking & Grammar

Because life is easier if we understand what we read & be understood when we speak & write.


My Expectations of You

You will be KIND, stay ENGAGED, & work HARD.

  • •Beginning of class
    •Take a seat
    •Log on to Google Classroom
    •Complete the bell-ringer
    •Wait for further instruction.

    • During class
      •Be an active participant in your learning. •Listen, collaborate, and ask questions.

    • End of class
      • Stay in your seat until dismissal by Mrs. Balcerak

My Expectations of Me

I will be KIND, stay ENGAGED, & work HARD.

  • I will prepare lessons designed to improve your literary & grammar knowledge

  • I will encourage you to read & write

  • I will inspire & guide you to view yourself & your abilities through God's eyes so you see how He uniquely & lovingly designed you.

Essential Learnings

IN 6th Grade Literature & Language Arts we will:

•Focus on increasing our Higher Order Thinking Skills.
•Continue to improve our writing abilities
•Master writing summary paragraphs
•Work on our research skills using outline methods for organizing
•Make natural text-to-self & text-to-world connections
•Continue to improve our ability to draw conclusions on what we read.
•Analyze conflicts & solutions in our stories through a Christian viewpoint or perspective.
•Compare and contrast multiple stories from various American ethnic and cultural perspectives, & the way in which those stories reflect the ethnic background of the author and the culture.
•Compare and contrast a variety of historical fiction and non-fiction stories from America’s past that reflect experiences unique to the United States and the strength and principles on which it was built
•Continue to practice public speaking via class discussions as well as project presentations


Required Materials

  • Fully charged Chromebook

  • Writing utensils

  • Books for the current unit

  • A positive attitude

  • Fully engaged mind