Ms. White

6th Literacy Block

Class Objectives

Literacy Block is a 6th grade course which combines reading and Language Arts. Students will practice skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing. Students will practice using rules of grammar, usage, capitalization and punctuation. Students will use the complete writing process to brainstorm, draft, edit, and publish. Students will correctly write a variety of sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students will learn to utilize the 6 Writing Traits. Students will study a variety of literary genres. Students will utilize a variety of reading strategies. Students will practice giving presentations. Students will practice test-taking skills.

Class Rules 

Respect people, equipment and furnishings.

Do not write on desks.

Raise your hand to speak.

Stay in your seat unless you have permission to be out of it.

No food or drink in class.

Gum will be allowed unless it becomes problematic.

Be in your seat when the bell rings.

Observe all the Classroom Expectations and rules in the Student Handbook.

Make-Up Work

If you are absent, do these things:

Copy another student’s planner.

Pick up missing work from the assignment tray.

Ask the teacher if you need help or clarification.

Turn the assignment in on the due date.

 Late Work

Late work may be turned in up to four days late. 10% will be deducted each day. No work will be accepted after four days. Consistent late work will harm your grade, so plan to turn work in on time.

Misbehavior Consequences

Warning – name on discipline ladder

10 Minute Detention

20 Minute Detention

Office Referral

For severe or repeated disruption, students will be moved to the top of the consequence ladder and sent immediately to the office. Detentions will be served after school.

Reading

Students are expected to read 100 minutes per week at home. Weekly reading logs will be maintained and turned in for points.

For 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters, students will try to earn a designated number of points for AR reading.  Each student's number of points is based on his/her individual abilities.  This number - along with their reading level and range - is printed on a sticker in the front of the school planner.  Students should try to earn about half their points by mid-term, Nov. 14th, and the other half by the end of the quarter, Dec. 16th. Students may choose to read several short books or one longer book.  When the student finishes, the test, an AR test should be taken.  The score on this test will determine the number of points awarded.  Students must pass AR tests with at least 60% in order to receive any points.