Welcome to
Mrs. Watson
6th Grade
Language Arts Class
One Hundred Years From Now
One hundred years from now
It will not matter
What kind of car I drove,
What kind of house I lived in,
How much money was in my bank account
Nor what my clothes looked like.
But the world may be a better place because
I was important in the life of a child.
-excerpt from “Within My Power” by Forest Witcraft
Language Arts
Curriculum
Our Literature Program Includes:
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Houghton-Mifflin Theme- Based Guided Reading and Writing program
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Core novels and Anthology selections reflect our four themes for the year:
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Courage
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Growing Up
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Ancient Civilizations
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Doers and Dreamers
Core Novels for 6th grade
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Jaguar by Roland Smith
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Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
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*Other additional novels may be used throughout the year
Reading
Students will be using a variety of reading resources this year.
Some of the materials include:
Reading & Comprehension:
 Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Anthology
 Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Leveled Readers
 Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Practice Books Vol. 1&2
Independent Reading (SSR)
 Students are expected to have a chapter book with them
each day for independent reading time in class.
 Reading Logs/Snapshot
Writing Program
Write Source- Skills Book, Text Book, and Daily Edits
 Write Source Textbook- A reference guide to writing and grammar
skills.
 Write Source Skills Book- A workbook for grammar, editing, and
proofreading practice
Students will be required to write 3 formal writing pieces in 6th grade:
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Persuasive Essay
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Narrative
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Informational Writing Piece (including research papers)
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Research paper- Students will be taught how to effectively research
and produce a thorough paper
Language Arts
 Throughout the year students will engage in a variety of
creative writing exercises and assignments, including
poetry and various writing skills like writing memos,
speeches, and instructions, for example.
 Students will also have opportunities to practice public
speaking skills in class in order to build confidence in
speaking confidently and effectively in front of a group.
 GOOGLE DRIVE/GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Language Arts
Grading Policy
Assessments
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 Literature packets
 Tests, quizzes, projects
 Writing assignments
80% -
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 Tests
 quizzes
 long term assignments (research papers, book reports)
20% -
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Classwork
Homework
Short term assignments
Classroom Rules and
Expectations
As a student in my class, you will be expected to:
1) Respect yourself, others, and property.
2) Always be prepared and on time.
3) Use appropriate voice volume and language.
4) Follow directions.
Discipline Policy
 Strike One: Verbal que. Disruptions during learning will
not be tolerated.
 Strike Two: A phone call to your home to discuss the
situation with your parents/guardians.
 Strike Three: phone call home and in-school
detention.
 Strike Four or Severe Disruptions: Student immediately
sent to the office.
 PRIVILEGES/CONSEQUENCES
Daily Routine
 Record Homework in Assignment book
 Review the Agenda for the day
 Message of the Day/ Independent Reading
 Lesson (s) for the day
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(small groups/partners/whole group)
 Per.1/2: break in between classes
 Per. 3/5: split
 Per. 6/7: Watson (focus on reading) Maholick (focus on writing)
Contact/Communication
 Email is the preferred method of contact.
 Tina Watson watson@havsd.net
 Karen Maholick
maholick@havsd.net
 Haverford Middle School (610) 853-5900
 Maholick: xt.5239
Watson: xt. 5237
 Be sure to check our websites for daily homework and
long-term assignments.