1. Back to School Night with Mrs. Griffin
Welcome
Back to School Night with Mrs. Griffin
September 10, 2014

2. The 6th Grade English Units Emphasize
Writing
Reading
Vocabulary
Speaking and Listening
Thinking (especially creatively)

3. The Strategic Writer This unit provides a solid foundation for
writing throughout middle
school and beyond with the focus on
mastering the writing process.

4. Coming of Age
Provides background on the theme with an analysis of short stories, poetry, non- fiction, visual arts, and music. Students will read Gifted Hands.

5. Courage
Provides an in-depth look at what is courage through short stories, poetry, non-fiction, visual arts, and music. Students will read Out of the Dust.

6. Heroes Provides an in-depth look at what makes a hero and how
heroes are portrayed
throughout literature (short stories, poetry, non-
fiction, visual arts, and music). There is an emphasis
on folklore: mythology, fairy tales, fables, and
legends. Students will read Freak the Mighty.

7. Technology
Just like modern writers, all sixth grade writers are required to type assignments. This will reinforce keyboarding skills and simplify the revision steps during the writing process. We will use Google Docs.
In order to see growth and progress on writing assignments, students will save all drafts in their writing folders.

8. Important Dates Q1 Interims: Thursday, October 2
Q1 Report Cards: Wed., November 12
Fall Conferences:
November 24 and 25
Afternoon and evening conference times
Scheduled through Pick-a-Time or Guidance
First come, first served
Other conference times
Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-7:50
Other arrangements as needed

9. How to Reach Me Phone: 410-313-6929
Grades/Parent Portal:
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