1. Writing- Abydos Writing Pro Grade Level 6  (This is a spiraling curriculum which builds and reviews upon previously taught skills. Each level is more complex than the level preceding it.)

   1. 4 major essay assignments:

      1. Poetry and Expository Writing 
         
         a. The Writing Process

   2. 1. Stage 1-Priming the text

      2. Stage 2-Prewriting

      3. Stage 3-Composing

      4. Stage 4-Revising

      5. Stage 5 -Writing Conferencing

      6. Stage 6- Peer Editing  

      7. Stage 7-Publishing  

   3. Focus books (Analysis on format and writing style only)
      1.The Color of My Words by Lynn Joseph (Qrt. 1 and 2)

2. Independent Reading-Accelerated Reader Program (All 4 Quarters)

1. Independent reading practice

2. Reading comprehension assessments

3. Vocabulary book-Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Level A   (This is a spiraling curriculum which builds and reviews upon previously taught skills. Each level is more complex than the level preceding it.)

Quarter 2

Example Level A  word list:

abnormal, abundant, accurate, achievable, adequate, advance, aerial, airborne, ally, alter, anticipated, appalled, apparatus, appeal, appear, approach, appropriate, architecture, area, argument, assault, assess, assist, atlas, atmosphere, authority, barren, barrier, benefit, bias, bizarre, brink, bulk, buoy, category…

1. Units 5-7 (Quarter 2)
   a. Topics covered in vocabulary program

   1. Connotation

   2. Denotation

   3. Analogies

   4. Synonyms

   5. Antonym

   6. Greek and Latin roots

4.  Shurley Grammar Level 6 (This is a spiraling curriculum which builds and reviews upon previously taught skills. Each level is more complex than the level preceding it.)

Quarter 2

Complete Subject 
Complete Predict
Preposition
Object of the preposition
Subject pronoun
Understood subject pronoun
Possessive pronoun

 


5. Literary Analysis and Appreciation (for the year)
Identify defining characteristics of a variety of literary forms and genres
Understand elements of plot development
Identify cause and effect relationships
Identify conflict and resolution
Understand elements of character development
Identify character traits and motivations
Describe characters based on speech, action, and interactions with others
Make inferences and draw conclusions
Recognize effect of setting and culture on a literary work
Compare and contrast works from different time periods
Identify and interpret specific literary techniques
Understand and interpret point of view
Understand use of language to convey mood
Understand use of dialect
Interpret symbolism
Recognize and analyze use of irony
Recognize and explain poetic devices
Identify and discuss theme
Compare and contrast literary selections and characters

6. Reading selections from Prentice Hall Literature Copper Level but are not limited to:

7. Speaking (All 4 Quarters)

1. Enunciation/Clarity

2. Rate of speech

3. Volume

4. Eye Contact

5. Posture

6. Gestures

7. Articulation