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Explore engaging ELA curriculum with themes, novels, and writing activities. Develop language, reading, and writing skills with a focus on mythology, narratives, and arguments. Utilize technology for collaboration and enhance learning experiences.
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6th Grade Language ArtsDeborah Lunn dlunn@kyrene.org (480)541-5907
A little about me: • Born in England, raised in AZ • 16th year of teaching, 8th year in Kyrene • Bachelors degree in education from ASU, Masters in education from NAU • Endorsements- Reading and SEI • Certified yoga teacher • Hobbies: hiking, adventure, yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants
ELA Curriculum Resources • My Perspectives; Pearson • Student editions are consumable (will stay in class) • Unit Themes • Childhood • Animal Allies ( novel study- Flush) • Modern Technology • Imagination • Exploration
Quarter Book Study/Mythology • The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan • Myths( Prometheus, Medusa and Athena, Shrouded in Myth….) • The Heroes Journey • Elements of Mythology Students will be expected to read the book at home and during Core Enrichment.
ELA Curriculum • Language, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Standards • Informational reading/literature • Central idea, theme, inferencing, figurative vs. literal language • Author’s point of view • Evaluate arguments and claims • Defending responses with evidence from the text • Close Reading, annotation, analyzing text • Grammar and vocabulary using Greek and Latin roots, context clues, academic vocabulary, • Technology: Google docs and shared email accounts for collaboration
ELA Curriculum continued… • Writing • Arguments and claims; providing support and evidence • Informational/explanatory text; organize information and develop the topic • Narratives; develop using sequencing, descriptive language, dialogue and precise language We will work on structure, style, word choice with each piece using the writing process and technology.
Organization of text • Students will use the “stoplight” method to highlight information in a text. • They will use the same method to structure their writing. • Green- topic • Yellow- main ideas/points • Red- examples, evidence
Kyrene Middle School Grading Policy • Students may receive grades for classwork and homework. This includes daily “walk-in” work. (20% of grade) • Larger assignments such as assessments, projects, research, and final draft writing assignments will receive more points than daily work. (80% of grade) • Use the Parent Vue Portal on Kyrene website to check grade and work completion status. Students can check grades via Student Vue with their student number. Contact school office 541-5800
Homework Nightly -20+ (for enjoyment and book reflections) Possible Assignments: -Vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension • Unfinished classwork • Pre-reading of upcoming text • Additional research/writing time for projects • Absent/make-up or missing work * Agendas- Students will be expected to write their in class and homework assignments every Monday. Weekly homework assignments will be updated by 4pm Monday on my website.
Supplies • 1 -red composition book • 2- Two pocket folder with three prongs ( 1 red and 1 students choice) • Highlighters- green, yellow, pink, blue • Toolkit/pencil pouch- with general needs (for all classes) • ***A daily reading book!!!
Classroom Wish List • White and Colored computer paper • Clorox wipes • Dry erase markers • Kleenex • Glue sticks • Pencils • College ruled paper • Colored pencils
Things to ask your child… Can I see your agenda? Did you reflect on your nightly reading? Do you need to replenish your supplies? Are you working on any long term projects? Have you cleaned out your backpack recently? Do you have a reading book in your backpack?
Communication • dlunn@kyrene.org • 480-541-5907 • Website • Weekly updates (Important: Please contact the office to update your email in Parentvue.) Thanks for coming!