Sixth ENGLISH Grade 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 there 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:
Please call the Middle School/ emails