In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and honestly
with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
2014-2015 Course Syllabus for ELA Grade 6
Teacher: Mrs. Esther White
Teacher’s Web Site: under construction
Term 1
E-mail: esther.white@biloxischools.net
Objectives: This is a general overview of what the teacher will teach and what the student is expected
to master.
Weeks 1 – 3 Aug. 11-29
RL 6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
RL 6.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details;
provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RL 6.3 - Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how
the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
RI 6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
RI 6.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a
summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RI 6.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,
connotative, and technical meanings.
RI 6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the
text.
RI 6.9 - Compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another.
W 6.2 - Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and
information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W 6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W 6.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
SL.6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacherled) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly.
L 6.1A - Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
Weeks 4 - 6 Sept. 2-19
RL 6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences
drawn from the text.
RL 6.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details;
provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
RL 6.3 - Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how
the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
RI 6.1 - Continued from weeks 1-3
RI 6.2 - Continued from weeks 1-3
RI 6.3 - Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in
a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
RI 6.4 - Continued from weeks 1-3
RI 6.6 - Continued from weeks 1-3
RI 6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well
as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
RI 6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are
supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
RI 6.9 - Continued from weeks 1-3
W 6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
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W 6.2 - Continued from weeks 1-3
W 6.4 - Continued from weeks 1-3
W 6.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as
needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
W 6.9 - Continued from weeks 1-3
SL.6.1 - Continued from weeks 1-3
L 6.1B - Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
L 6.1C - Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
L 6.1D - Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
Weeks 7-8 Sept. 22- Oct. 3
RL 6.1 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RL 6.2 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RL 6.3 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.1 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.2 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.3 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.4 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of
a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
RI 6.6 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.7 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.8 - Continued from weeks 4-6
RI 6.9 - Continued from weeks 4-6
W 6.1 - Continued from weeks 4-6
W 6.2 - Continued from weeks 4-6
W 6.4 - Continued from weeks 4-6
W 6.5 - Continued from weeks 4-6
W 6.9 - Continued from weeks 4-6
SL.6.1 - Continued from weeks 4-6
L 6.1E - Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and
identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*
L 6.2A - Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical
elements.*
Week 9 – Oct. 6 - Oct. 10
*Review objectives for CTA*
Tests and Grades
Grading: A=90-100 B=80-89 C=70-79 D=65-69 F=below 65 I=incomplete
Grading follows the policies of Biloxi Public Schools. A mid-term progress report and a report card following the end of each term are issued.
Tests: A minimum of three tests, five activities, and one writing assignment will be given during the term.
The writing assignment will count as two activity grades. In order to prepare students for the upcoming
PARCC assessment, all tests will be timed.
Grades are weighted as follows: Major tests 55%, Activities 35% and CTA 10%.
Retesting: Students may retest on all major tests. Students must have all classwork completed in
order to reteach/retest. If a student fails a test or wishes to retest, he/she must come in for reteaching.
Reteaching/Retesting will be offered Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:00 - 3:45. Due to the
length of ELA tests, the student may be required to attend an additional afternoon to complete testing.
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In order to focus on student success, provide quality instruction, and communicate openly and honestly
with students and parents, secondary teachers will publish a course syllabus each term.
Tutoring: Afterschool tutoring is available for all BJHS students on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 3:45 for those students who need additional reinforcement. In order to attend tutoring, the student must
have the appropriate form signed by the parent. The student can request a form from his/her teacher.
Homework/Assignments/Projects: Homework is to be written in the planner daily by the student.
Students can expect to read a minimum of 15 minutes every night and possibly have additional
homework related to the lesson of the day. Any assigned projects will be expected on the due date. Late
work will result in loss of 10 points per day, and projects/assignments not turned in will result in a score of
0. Makeup work should be completed and turned in within 10 school days. Parents will be notified of
consistent violations.
INOW: Grades will be posted in INOW on a weekly basis. Please check grades often. Refer to the
following information with regard to grades recorded in INOW.
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If a student is absent from school and misses an activity, assignment, or test, the teacher will
place a 1 in the grade book.
If a student does not complete an assignment or earns a zero, the teacher will place a 0 in the
grade book.
An activity for each category in the grade book will be titled "Transfer Grade". This grade will be
blank for all students except for those transferring into the school district.
Course Requirements: Master all objectives with a 65% or above.
Important Dates:
Midterm progress report: September 10
Report Cards: October 20
Common Term Assessment: October 6 - October 10
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