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     To The Seagulls 6th Grade Language Arts 2011-2012

    1. This page was created to inform both students and parents of material being covered and students' daily assignments for sixth grade (Seagulls). This year in Language Arts we will be learning how to be effective communicators. We will focus on writing, grammar, mechanics, spelling, and types of sentences.  Students will study and compose various types of writing, such as:  stories, poems, persuasive essays, expository essays, reports, and speeches.  Students will read a wide range of literature from many periods and from different genres to build an understanding of the many dimentions of literature and then apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. Through their reading, students will develop an understanding of and respect for diversity.
  • LITERATURE offers students a chance to see the world and live other lives vicariously. Literary terms, figurative language, literal language, and outside reading for pleasure all give your child an insight into life and the world around him/her.  The reading series this year will be challenging, but it is based on state standards and  all students will be actively involved in reading strategies that will improve comprehension as well as help students to relate and connect to the stories. Development of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling skills are incorporated throughout the selections, giving students solid preparation for North Carolina standards-based assessment. 

  • CompetencyGoal 1


    The learner will use language to express individual perspectives in response to personal, social, cultural, and historical issues.


  • CompetencyGoal 2


    The learner will synthesize and use information from a variety of sources.


    Competency Goal 3


    The learner will refine the understanding and use of argument.


    Competency Goal 4


    The learner will refine critical thinking skills and create criteria to evaluate print and non-print materials.


    Competency
    Goal 5


    The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.


     
  • Students on the Seagull team can expect some homework nightly. Two tools to ensure that your student is doing his/her work are: THE HOMEWORK HOTLINE 704-633-9561 EXT.6400 for 6th grade Seagulls, and homework plannersthat are given to each student at the beginning of the school year. Teachers post class assignments as well as homework assignments on the board each day. Students need to record these assignments and any other important information in their planners as a reminder of the day's events. Parents need to check homework pads nightly in order to assure that your child is completing assignments and also for notes that may be added concerning your child's work or progress. Any notes sent home in the planner need to be signed and returned to class the next day.
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    How to help your child study
     1. Call the homework hotline if you have any questions concerning an assignment. (704-633-9561) EXT. 6400 for the Seagull team. Make sure that your child is writing down assignments on a daily basis by checking his/her planner each night. At home try to provide your child with a quiet place to study, and set a certain time that your child is required to study, read. or complete assignments each night. It is important that students have materials organized and ready for school the next day before going to bed.  You can help your child by checking to make certain that bookbags are organized.  It is frustrating for a student to get to school and realize that books and/or work is at home. We will be rewarding positive behavior and hope that all of our students can earn this award.
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     Please take any opportunity that you have to look over your child's work and  be actively involved in your child's education by checking over his/her homework, daily planner, and calling the homework hotline.
    My lessons will be based on the six competency goals required by the state of N. C.
  • We appreciate your continued support for your child and West Rowan Middle.  Students will have a voc. Quiz each Friday.  They will have a week to study voc. words.  Please take the time to call out definitions to insure that your child is prepared for quiz.

            Homework             
    October 20,2011
    Block1     STARS P. 119-125 also 
  • on "Woodsong"  Block 2/4  Take Home Test Continue to red in Novels assigned to your block---Voc work. Block3 Take Home Test  STARS p. 41-47.


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