Wachter Middle School
6th Grade
English/Language Arts (ELA)
Syllabus
Teacher: Stephanie Holtz
Contact Information
Room: 215
Team: Bobcat
School Phone: 323-4650
E-mail address: stephanie_holtz@bismarckschools.org
Team Website: http://www.wachter.bismarckschools.org/wachter/teams/
Content: English/Language Arts Coursework
This course will cover the following ELA Common Core State Standards
1. Writing
2. Language
QUARTER ONE
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Conventions (commas)
Sentence Fluency
Word Choice
Review Parts of Speech
Sentence Types
Subjects/Predicates
Engage in a Variety of
Discussions
Informative Writing
Writing Process
Research
QUARTER TWO
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Nouns
Pronouns
Conventions
(parentheses)
Sentence Fluency
Determine the
Meaning of Words and
Phrases
Figurative Language
Word Choice
Engage in a Variety of
Discussions
Narrative Writing
Writing Process
3. Speaking and Listening
QUARTER THREE
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Pronouns
Conventions (dashes)
Sentence Fluency
Determine the
Meaning of Words and
Phrases
Figurative Language
Word Choice
Engage in a Variety of
Discussions
Argumentative Writing
Writing Process
Research
QUARTER FOUR
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Review Parts of Speech
Conventions
Sentence Fluency
Figurative Language
Word Choice
Engage in a Variety of
Discussions
Poetry
All Writing Standards
(as see fit)
Extra Help: I am available for extra help before homebase starts and after school. Students needing help
should see me to make arrangements.
Absences: If you are planning to be absent, please let me know at least one day in advance so I can
prepare your assignments. Remember that if you have a cut slip for an absence, you are expected to have
your homework done when you return to school.
Latework/Missing Assignments: All assignments must be handed in to show progress for standards
based grading. Students will make arrangements to complete assignments outside of class time if they
are not prepared when the assignment is due.
Expectations:
Students are…
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asked to follow the expectations and procedures of Team Bobcat and Wachter Middle School.
expected to be on time for class and seated when the bell rings.
required to bring all English materials and supplies to class.
expected to complete assignments on time so teaching and learning can progress in a timely
manner.
encouraged to ask questions when needed and participate in class to further their learning
experiences.
Teacher will…
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provide individual, small, and whole group instruction in the ELA content area.
engage students in real-world and hands-on learning activities.
be available to students for extra help with their lessons.
return assignments with feedback in a timely manner.
communicate with parents and students regarding learning and behavior in the classroom.
Grading: Sixth grade students will be assessed with a Standards-Based Grading system this year.
Students will earn a 0.5-4 based on classroom performance on common formative assessments and
summative assessments for each grading period. All curriculum lessons and student learning experiences
are based on the Common Core State Standards. http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy
*Extra credit is not available. All assignments/assessments for which a student receives a 2 or below, will
be available for retakes. Students should make arrangements with me for retakes.
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