English Language Arts - 6th Grade
 
Weeks 10-11 : Understanding the Theme
Short Stories we will read: The Day of Pompeii, Pompeii and Vesuvius, Scout's Honor
Writing Focus is on Personal Narrative
Weeks 12-14: Sensory Language, Imagery, and Style
Short Stories we read: The Problem w/Bullies, The Jacket and Tuesday of the Other June
Writing Focus is on Expository Writing
Weeks 15-18: The Language of Poetry:
Sea Fever, The Village Blacksmith, Two Haiku
Writing Focus is on Expository Writing