1. Welcome to Mrs.McKemie’s (Ms. Mac’s) 6TH grade ILA Class

2. Integrated Language Arts
What is 6th grade ILA ?
Integrated Language Arts
Integrating the language arts means providing natural learning situations in which reading, writing, speaking, and listening can be developed together for real purposes and real audiences.

3. ILA Curriculum The ILA Curriculum contains:
Study of vocabulary & Greek and Latin Root Words
Reading various genres such as fiction, non-fiction, drama, & poetry
Writing narrative, persuasive, & research papers
using pre-writing, revising, and editing processes
Study of grammar

4. Will it be fun? You will work in pairs/groups often.
Students will learn NEW ways to work in groups/pairs.
You will be challenged to think and present more creatively.

5. Will it be challenging?
ILA is designed to be challenging. Students enter the classroom each day and look at the “I Can” statement for the day.
Each day’s agenda is posted on the board.
Homework is posted on the board and on the website.
Students who need extra help can attend tutorials, use the textbook at home, and use the website for further assistance.

6. Afternoon tutorials are by appointment.
What if I struggle?
Tutorials are offered several times a week in the mornings: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, from
7:55 to 8:20 a.m. No appointment is necessary.
Afternoon tutorials are by appointment.
Re-read all of the directions thoroughly. Be sure you understand the expectations and all of the steps.
Ask more questions both in class and during morning tutorials.

7. What We Will Work On: Greek & Latin Stems/Vocabulary
Analyzing the author’s intentions &
characters’ actions/dialogue
Essays: Narrative & Expository
Creative Writing
Producing a news story
Creating & performing a script
Character Analysis Poems & Essays
Short Answer Response
Strategies for the STAAR reading exam
Reading nonfiction, fiction, poetry, drama, & autobiographies
Research projects & presentations
Grammar & punctuation

8. Participation
Students should always be prepared for class, group, and pair discussion.
You’ll learn how to explain your reasoning in both your oral presentations and your writing.
Take notes often, ask interesting questions, & listen carefully.
Be prepared to be involved in the class.

9. Where the Red Fern Grows
6th Grade Reading List
Where the Red Fern Grows
The Cay
Number the Stars
(If you buy your own book then you can annotate it! If not, you will be provided with a copy and you can use sticky notes to annotate!)

10. Thank you for coming!!!
Feel free to me at throughout the year when you have questions or concerns.
I am so excited to have your student for ILA and I look forward to having your child in my classroom for the year !