Mrs. C. Stanfield, Instructor ela Mrs. C. Stanfield, Instructor

What content will be covered? Unit I Narrative Texts Unit II Informational Texts (Expository and Procedural) Unit III Fiction Unit IV Literary Analysis (Novel, Drama, Poetry) Unit V Informational Texts (Persuasive and Expository) Unit VI Informational Texts (Multimedia) STAAR Test: May 14, 2019

What resources will we use? Holt McDougal Literature, Grade 6 – our main textbook, containing reading and writing selections of various genres with comprehension, vocabulary, and writing activities. Springboard – a curriculum developed by Collegeboard (the creators of the SAT college entrance exam). It is designed to prepare students for AP courses in high school and for success on the SAT. Vocabulary Power Plus– a complete vocabulary curriculum with activities.

What will we be reading? I am sensitive to having appropriate reading material in my classroom library, however what is considered “appropriate” may vary from one parent to another.  Some parents do not mind their child reading Stephen King; other parents object to the horror genre.  Please be aware that the selections in my classroom library, just like any public or school library, range from elementary-level to high school-level reading materials.  I ask you to remain aware throughout the year of the books your child has chosen to read and assist in gauging appropriateness.

Materials Needed for Reading 1 composition notebook Pens(blue or black)/pencils 1paper folder with pockets and brads (any color) novel agenda

Reading Students are required to: Read a minimum of 30 minutes at home every day. Although we will do about 10-15 minutes in class each day, that does not count toward their 30 minutes.

Grading Grading Scale: 10% Homework 20% Quizzes 40% Classwork 30% Tests, Assessments and Major Projects Grades will be given for: Classwork/Homework Reading Log and/ or Reading Response Sheet Book Report Projects Vocabulary Activities Tests/Quizzes Other class assignments

On-going Assignments Students are required to: Complete one Reading project every 6 weeks outside of class. Practice using new vocabulary that is assigned every two weeks. Work on reading outside of class. Practice strategies taught in class. Complete additional work as assigned.

Setting them up for SUCCESS! Tests and Major Grades: Students have an opportunity to retest if their original test grade was a failing grade (69 or below). Retesting will take place during tutorial. The two test grades will be averaged together . It is also the teacher’s option to provide an alternative or oral assessment. Late Work Policy: Late homework will not be accepted unless the student is absent. Late work due to illness can be submitted with one additional day extension per day missed. It is the responsibility of the student to get their absent work when they return to school. I would suggest that they plan to attend tutorials to get the missed work when they return. Late work this is not home work will be accepted with a 10 point per day reduction of the grade.

What happens if my son/daughter needs extra help? If a student needs to attend tutorials with me for make up work or extra help, I will be available on Tuesdays 4-4:30. Feel free to contact me if there are any questions or concerns throughout the year. The easiest method is by e-mail, but you can also leave me a phone message.

How Can You Help? Monitor parent/student connect. Monitor the agenda daily. Read and write with your child at home. Ask them to tell you about the book they are reading. Talk to them about what you are reading.

Take a look… Below you will find my web address Take a look… Below you will find my web address. It has information that will be helpful throughout the school year. Announcements/Due Dates for major assignments Project directions and rubrics Reading response templates Current Vocabulary unit information Answers to frequently asked questions www.stanfieldclass.weebly.com

Classroom Wish List Tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer Books, books and more books There will be an ongoing list of books that the students would like added to our classroom library. I will frequently update a list on my website, so please feel free to pull books titles from that list. We will be placing Scholastic Orders monthly beginning the end of September. When the parents place orders, we will earn class points. I use those points to order additional class books.

Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Together we will work our way through a successful 6th grade year.