LCPS/SRMS English 6 Syllabi and Quarterly Plans
LCPS Syllabi
COURSE TITLE:
PREREQUISITE:
DESCRIPTION:
HONORS English/Language Arts – Grade 6
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The Grade 6 Honors English curriculum, aligned with the Virginia SOL, is an extension of the
academic program. Instruction at the honors level emphasizes the appreciation and analysis of
challenging literature, astute communications, and activities requiring high levels of critical and
creative thinking. Literary analysis through independent reading and classroom instruction is a
focus.
The Grade 6 Honors English curriculum is an integrated program of reading and writing skills,
activities, and applications designed to develop clear and effective written and oral
communication, a life-long appreciation of literature, and those skills necessary to incorporate
electronic technology into the research and writing process. Specific goals include helping
students 1) demonstrate critical thinking skills, 2) develop a literary background; 3) read
challenging literature independently; 4) develop grammar, usage, spelling and mechanics
through the writing process; 5) implement skills in the use of electronic technology; and 6)
develop oral communication skills through individual, small group, and large group learning
experiences.
MAIN TOPICS:
The items listed below outline the required topics for this level. All teachers reinforce the
requirements from previous years and, depending on the needs of individual students, may
extend instruction beyond the required curriculum. Teachers incorporate activities to review
and practice the skills tested o the Grade 6 SOL reading test.
STRAND
MAIN EMPHASES
Writing
Use the writing process to craft a well-developed paragraph in a variety of modes;
apply revising and editing skills; edit for correct spelling, capitalization, and
punctuation; create a variety of genres; synthesize writing across content areas;
construct rubrics; explore technology
Research
Probe, narrow research topics; avoid plagiarism; practice note-taking skills;
paraphrase; explore and utilize print and non-print references; practice advanced
Internet searching techniques; practice Internet safety; create a works cited page;
generate research reports
Literature
Study various genres of literature and the associated literary terms: short stories,
fiction, non-fiction, novels, poetry, and drama with an introduction to
Shakespearean language
Oral Language
Demonstrate and practice oral skills through recitations, debates, group/individual
presentations, cooperative learning, group discussions, oral reports
Vocabulary
Investigate word meanings through prefixes, suffixes, and roots, as well as through
literature selections
CREDIT INFO:
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COURSE TITLE:
PREREQUISITE:
DESCRIPTION:
English/Language Arts – Grade 6
N/A
The Grade 6 English curriculum, aligned with the Virginia SOL, is an integrated program of
reading and writing skills, activities, and applications designed to develop clear and effective
written and oral communication, a life-long appreciation of literature, and those skills
necessary to incorporate electronic technology into the research and writing process. Specific
goals include helping students 1) improve critical thinking skills; 2) develop a literary
background; 3) read challenging literature; 4) learn grammar, usage, spelling and mechanics
through the writing process; 5) develop skills in the use of electronic technology; and 6)
practice oral communication skills through individual, small group, and large group learning
experiences.
MAIN TOPICS:
The items listed below outline the required topics for this level. All teachers reinforce the
requirements from previous years and, depending on the needs of individual students, may
extend instruction beyond the required curriculum. Teachers incorporate activities to review
and practice the skills tested on the Grade 6 SOL reading test.
STRAND
MAIN EMPHASES
Writing
Use the writing process to craft a well-developed paragraph in a variety of modes;
distinguish between revising and editing; edit for correct spelling, capitalization,
and punctuation; create a variety of genres; implement writing across content
areas; incorporate technology
Research
Select, narrow, and research a topic; identify plagiarism; develop note-taking skills;
paraphrase; use print and non-print references; practice advanced Internet
searching techniques; practice Internet safety; prepare a works cited page; produce
a research product
Literature
Study various genres of literature and the associated literary terms: short stories,
fiction, non-fiction, novels, and poetry
Oral Language
Demonstrate and practice oral skills through recitations, debates, group/individual
presentations, cooperative learning, group discussions, oral reports
Vocabulary
Develop vocabulary, not only through words found in literature, but also through
the study of word elements, including Latin prefixes and suffixes
CREDIT INFO:
N/A
SRMS Quarterly Plans
6th Grade English Objectives (SOLs)
6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities.
6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations.
6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy.
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within
authentic texts.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts,
narrative nonfiction, and poetry.
6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts.
6.7 The student will write narratives, descriptions, explanation and persuasion
6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling,
sentence structure, and paragraphing.
6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product.
What Students Will Be Assessed On in 1st Quarter
1. Oral Communication – participation in classroom discussions, peer and selfevaluation and formal/informal presentations
2. Reading – pre-reading skills, short stories, story elements, grade level class
novel – Out of My Mind, figurative language and reading of independent
books (academic 4 / honors 5 – includes Out of My Mind)
3. Writing –eight parts of speech, dialogue, journal writing, timed prompts and
memoirs
4. Vocabulary –12 Vocab Words Every Student Should Have In Their Vocabulary,
figurative language, story elements