First Quarter

(August 25- November 20)

Grade 6 ILA

Grammar

Chapter 1: The Sentence and Its Parts

Chapter 2: Nouns

Chapter 3: Pronouns

Writing

A Noun Poem

A Pronoun Poem

Literature

**The Poetry Unit!**

Reading selected poetry from the text:

The Naming of Cats, Jimmy Jet and His TV Set, What If, The Circle of Life, The Walrus and the Carpenter, Shark, Untitled Limericks, Simile: Willow and the Ginko, and Untitled Haiku

Writing

All About Me Poem

What If Poem

Narrative Poem

Abstract/Concrete Poetry

Limerick

Haiku

In-Class Book Report

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

(More information to follow)

Reading for Pleasure

Students will be encouraged to read for pleasure. 6A and 6B charts are posted in the classroom. Please encourage your child to read, read, read!

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Weight Distribution for the First Quarter in Grade 6 ILA

40% Tests ( Includes the following: Grammar Chapter 1 Test, Grammar Chapter 2 Test, Grammar Chapter 3 Test, and the Poetry Unit Test)

40% Performance (Includes the following creative writing assignment: Noun Poem, Pronoun Poem, Me Poem, Abtract Poem, Concrete Poem, What If Poem, Narrative Poem, Limerick, and Haiku)

15% Quizzes (Includes the following: Poetry Terminology Quiz, 3 Spelling Quizzes, and Poetry Vocabulary Quiz

5% Homework (Includes various grammar and literature assignments)

Note: There is one ILA grade on the report card for each marking period. It is a combination of grades earned in grammar and literature classes.