6th grade ENGLISH SYLLABUS

 Classroom Goals- **These are the topics that will be taught in the 6th grade English classes**

 Students will be taught the following general topics

*   8 parts of Speech

*   Diagram

*   Poetry- writing and interpreting 

*   Response to Novels- the connection between reading and writing

*   Writing Process

*   Vocabulary Enrichment

*   Cold reads containing Parts of Speech

*   Complements

*   Letter Writing

*   Mechanics of writing

*   Figurative Language

*   Non-fiction writing

*   Oral Reports

*   Figurative Writing

*   PSSA prep work 

Daily Needs:

Each student is responsible to bring their Text Book, Workbook, Notebook, English Folder and a pencil. 

It is best to have another writing pen to use for corrections. 

Assignments:

All assignments must be completed on time.

Homework in on the District's Website 

Homework and classwork is very important to the overall grade in this class.

All in class work, must be completed during class time.

English Grading Guideline: 

Out of 100% 

Tests                              40%

Quizzes/Projects         30%

Classwork                     15%

Homework                   15%

Respect:

Mutual respect is need in this classroom. 

As a class student respect each other and students respect others' property.

Students act maturely, in content and discussion.

Students are responsible for their own actions and do not blame others. 

Respect is mandatory toward administration, faculty and staff

ABSENCES:

It is the STUDENTS- not the teacher's responsibility to

*find out what assignments and or tests, quizzes were missed while out absent.

*find out what homework or missed classwork was assigned while absent

If a Student was absent for 1 day, He/She will have 1 day to make up a test or quiz

                                       2 days                         2 days  

After 2 days absent see teacher on subject content and makeup dates.

Vacations and lengthy absences will be discusses on an individual basis.  

Questions and Comments:

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