This document provides an overview of a 6th grade English language arts class. It outlines the curriculum, assignments, grading policy, student expectations, absence policy, supplies needed, and contact information for the teacher.
This document provides an overview of a 6th grade English language arts class. It outlines the curriculum, assignments, grading policy, student expectations, absence policy, supplies needed, and contact information for the teacher.
This document provides an overview of a 6th grade English language arts class. It outlines the curriculum, assignments, grading policy, student expectations, absence policy, supplies needed, and contact information for the teacher.
This document provides an overview of a 6th grade English language arts class. It outlines the curriculum, assignments, grading policy, student expectations, absence policy, supplies needed, and contact information for the teacher.
TRMS 2021-2022 ~ 6th Grade English Language Arts ~ Mrs.
Sullivan
Class Overview Throughout the year, students will participate in various reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, listening, and speaking activities in order to improve their essential critical thinking and communication skills. Our readings will be found in our California Collections textbook and supplemented by district-approved novel studies: Hatchet, Number the Stars, and Wonder. Students will be challenged to work cooperatively with peers as well as become more independent learners and thinkers.
Quick References Email: csullivan@pylusd.org Conference: 4th Period Class Website: https://sullivantrms.weebly.com/ Google Classroom: Periods 1&2 (7pfgpwg); Periods 5&6 (bsuizx2)
Grades & Aeries
Your grade will be determined by 4 categories, all equally weighted: classwork/homework assignments; informative, argumentative, and narrative writing; research, projects, and presentations; and tests/quizzes. Please check grades on Aeries weekly. Students are encouraged to inquire about their own grades and assignments.
Absence & Late Work Policy
❖ Most homework assignments are unfinished class assignments. Long term projects may occasionally include weekends. ❖ Assignments are posted weekly (online and in class). Weekly updates can be found on Google Classroom. Time is given each Monday to record homework in student planners. Parents are encouraged to check planners nightly. ❖ Absences: Students have one day for every day they are absent to make up work. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the work missed from absences by checking the absent work files for handouts, Google Classroom for Slides, and checking in with Mrs. Sullivan outside of instruction time. ❖ If a student is present on the day the assignment was given, but absent on the due date, the student must adhere to the originally set due date, or upon his/her first day back to class. ❖ If absent on a test/quiz day, students have one week to make up test/quiz. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange time with Mrs. Sullivan for the makeup. ❖ Field Trips: If a student misses class due to a school activity (ex. Choir, band, etc.), assignments are still due on the due date, even if he/she is not in class. Prior communication is key. ❖ Late work: If an assignment is turned in late, students can earn up to 80% of full credit if it is turned in within a week of the due date. Maximum credit will decrease 10% weekly after that point. All late work must be turned in by the end of the unit to earn any late credit. Unit end dates and reminders will be given in advance. ❖ Technology is not always reliable. Remember that there are many resources on campus, including the library, available to students in case there are printer, computer, and/or internet issues at home. ❖ Special circumstances arise, such as family emergencies. Extra time may be given if the teacher is notified within a reasonable time period.
Student Expectations: ★ Respect is essential for our classroom. Students should always respect themselves, each other, their classroom, and their teacher. ★ Students should complete all assignments thoughtfully and on time. Consider all assignments writing assignments: use complete sentences and proper writing conventions unless otherwise advised. ★ Academic integrity and honesty are essential. Copying or talking during tests/quizzes is never acceptable and can result in a zero. Students should complete their own assignments, never copying from another student, as this can also result in a zero. When using literature and research in writing, students should always cite using MLA format. See planner for school plagiarism policy for more information. ★ Technology: Cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off and put away until the teacher indicates students can use their devices during instruction for a particular lesson. When using a device in class it should be flat on the desk at all times. Computers should only be opened when instructed and only used as directed during class. Playing games, completing other classes’ work, or doing anything else besides what is instructed during class are never permitted without prior teacher approval. ★ Water is always permitted during class. Other drinks and snacks should be consumed outside of the classroom to avoid distraction and classroom mess. No gum is allowed anywhere on campus.
English Language Arts Class Supplies :
Each student is encouraged to come prepared with essential supplies each day. ❏ Composition book (spiral notebook is okay too) for English Language Arts: Writer’s Notebook ❏ Purple English Language Arts pocket folder ❏ Pencils (and erasers, pencil sharpener, extra lead, etc.) ❏ Pens (blue or black and a correcting color: red, green, pink, etc.) ❏ Highlighters ❏ Loose leaf college-ruled lined paper ❏ Index cards ❏ Silent reading book (recommended) *If you are not able to obtain any or all of these supplies, please see Mrs. Sullivan for school-provided supplies.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year! Thank you for your continued support of our Travis Ranch Community. Please feel free to email me with any questions and/or concerns about 6th grade ELA.
Students, please have a parent/guardian sign and return the bottom portion by Wednesday 9/8. **Keep the first page in your purple Language Arts folder as a reference all year. I have read and reviewed the 6th Grade ELA Policies and Procedures & Syllabus with my child.
