Mrs. Lashinsky's and Mrs. Ball's 6th Grade Classroom Website
Syllabus

Procedures and Routines for Room 107

Mrs. Lashinsky

2014-2015

Contact Information:

klashinsky@cencam.org

814-472-6505 ext. 510

Central Cambria Middle School

Mrs. Kelly Lashinsky

Room 107

Grade 6

 

Dear Parents and Students:

 

I look forward to a new school year and new beginnings in 6th grade at CCMS. My general class rules, course descriptions, and procedures are enclosed for your information. Please refer to your child’s planner for additional school rules and regulations.

 

Please bookmark our classroom website for up to date agendas, project due dates, scheduled assessments, and pictures of Central Cambria 6th graders working hard.

 

http://websites.pdesas.org/klashinsky/default.aspx

 

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Sincerely,

 

 

Mrs. Kelly Lashinsky

 

 

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Classroom Rules/Procedures

 

Atmosphere of Respect, Courtesy, and Courage (ARCC)

 

Clear Expectations

  1. We always put forth our best effort to succeed in school and learn life’s lessons.
  2. We refrain from engaging in destructive behavior and language.
  3. We treat others as we expect to be treated.
  4. We respect everyone and their personal differences.
  5. We act efficiently to avoid negative situations, rumors, and drama.

Additional Expectations

  1. We come to class prepared with appropriate materials and participate in classroom discussion.
  2. We complete our own class work, homework, and assessments on time by following directions and/or rubric provided.
  3. We do not interfere in the learning process of others.
  4. We are responsible for missed class work, assignments, and notes when absent.

 

*FAILURE TO ABIDE BY EXPECTATIONS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF POINTS AND/OR DETENTION.*

Textbooks/Materials to be Studied

Fiction and Nonfiction Novels & Short Stories

     Freak The Mighty  by Rodman Philbrick

     Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis

     The Egypt Game  by Zilpha Keatley

     The Light in the Forest by Conrad Richter

     Gift of the Magi  by O’Henry

*Subject to change, does not reflect the order read throughout the year.*

Literature and Language Arts, EMC Masterpiece Series, 2001

Elements of Language, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2009

Related Materials to the Reading and English Series

Supplemental Texts

Teacher Created Resources

Internet

 

Evaluation/Grading

 

     Students are evaluated on:

  • Tests
  • Quizzes
  • Projects (All rubrics will be provided with introduction/explanation.)
  • Homework
  • Class Participation
  • AR Quizzes and Projects

Grading Values:

                   A 93%-100%

                   B 85%-92%

                   C 78&-84%

                   D 70%-77%

                   F Below 70%

                                                            

Course Content Overview

 

The 6th grade language arts curriculum is based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards for English Language Arts. It emphasizes the characteristics and functions of the English language with a focus on the eight parts of speech, grammar, and spelling. In addition, vocabulary and comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts are essential components, visited and revisited throughout the year.

 

Objectives:

  • Students will learn to improve their independent reading skills and critically read in all content areas. They will analyze and interpret literature.
  • Students will practice various types of writing: persuasive, informative, and narrative.
  • Students will develop oral speaking techniques and listen to the ideas of others.
  • Students will locate and use literacy information to problem solve and explore ideas.
  • Students will recognize word origins, patterns, and variations in the English language.
  • Students will read fiction and nonfiction text and demonstrate comprehension of text in a variety of ways.
  • Students will recognize how to apply words correctly while writing and speaking.
  • Students will distinguish among the eight parts of speech and use them correctly.

                                                                                    

 

 

 

Accelerated Reader

 

The 6th grade language arts department requires students read and test on two book every 9 weeks. Books must be on their level and teacher approved. Levels are determined by Star testing done periodically throughout the year as well as teacher discretion. In addition to a quiz for the student selected book, a graphic organizer or project must be completed. Graphic Organizers and Projects must have a passed AR test.

 

1st 9 Weeks

2nd 9 weeks

3rd 9 weeks

4th 9 weeks

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Graphic Organizer (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Graphic Organizer (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Graphic Organizer (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Graphic Organizer (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Project (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Project (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Project (TBA)

AR Quiz (20 pts) and Project (TBA)

 

*Students must test on the two books within that 9 weeks. In other words, students can’t read 8 books in October and be done for the year. Our goal is to build more independent readers throughout the year. Practicing these literacy skills over the course is essential for growth and progress.

*If a student receives an undesired grade, they can read another book and test. The two highest AR scores for the 9 weeks will be recorded.  

K.Lashinsky
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