Mrs. Camille Campbell
ccampbell@ycsd.york.va.us
898-0525
English/Literature
6
2007-2008
Course Description
6th grade English is
taught during two 45 minute classes.
English 6 is devoted to writing instruction while Literature 6 focuses
on reading and literature.
Students enrolled in English 6 with
Mrs. Campbell will be participating in a Writing Workshop and Interactive
Notebook models of instruction this year.
Students will be writing on topics of their choice throughout the year
as well as SOL-style writing prompts quarterly.
Mrs. Campbell will be conducting lessons daily on grammar and the
writing process. Students will maintain
a portfolio of their work which will be evaluated.
In Literature students will be
learning various genres of literature and examining studying the elements used
in these. To develop this exposure and
increase vocabulary, students will be required to read nightly.
Tentative Course Outline (SOLs are noted.)
1st Quarter
·
Writing Workshop (6.6, 6.7)
·
Required writing (6.6)
·
Grammar Instruction: Types of Sentences, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives,
Adverbs (6.6, 6.7)
·
Weekly Daily Language Review quizzes
·
Reading Logs (6.4, 6.6)
2nd Quarter
·
Writing Workshop (6.6, 6.7)
·
Required Piece (6.6)
·
Grammar Instruction: Subjects, Predicates (6.6, 6.7)
·
Reading Logs (6.4, 6.6)
·
Weekly Daily Language Review quizzes
3rd Quarter
·
Writing Workshop (6.6, 6.7
·
Grammar Instruction: Prepositions; Agreement; Pronouns (6.6, 6.7)
·
Reading Logs (6.4, 6.6)
·
Weekly Daily Language Review quizzes
4th Quarter
·
Writing Workshop (6.6, 6.7)
·
Grammar Instruction/ Require pieces (6.6, 6.7)
·
Reading Logs (6.4, 6.6) + Weekly Daily Language Review quizzes
Homework
Students will be required to read 4 nights a week for 20
minutes each night. After reading each night, the student will
complete a reading log provided by the teacher.
The student will write at
least two sentences summarizing and a one sentence
reaction. All
reading logs should be signed by a
parent/guardian and are due on
Fridays.
Students are NOT required to use the reading log
form. They may use their own paper or word process their
responses. Therefore, the excuse “I
can’t find the form” is not
valid. J Reading logs
may be turned in late, but the grade will be reduced by 10 points for each day.
Required Supplies
1” Binder
Dividers
pencils, pens (blue or black ink only)
loose leaf paper
Grading
Literature Grading
English
Reading Logs Interactive Notebook
Quizzes Quizzes
Projects/Tests Individual Essays
N’bk/classwork/homework Classwork Tests
Classroom Expectations (Rules)
1)
Arrive to class on time and prepared with
materials.
2)
Use your time to learn and let others do the
same.
3)
Use respectful words and actions towards
teachers and classmates.
4)
Bring a positive attitude to school every day!
Classroom Conduct
Students are expected to follow
classroom rules. I have very high
expectations when it comes to classroom behavior. Behavior that infringes on others’ right to
learn will be dealt with swiftly. A
student engaging in inappropriate behavior will be given a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student will
be asked to sign his or her name in the class “sign-in” book. A student who accumulates three sign-in’s in one week will be
assigned after-school detention for the following week and parents will be
notified in writing. Continued
misbehavior will result in a phone call home followed by referral to the
administration. Conferences will be
scheduled as needed. All students start
with a “clean slate” on Mondays.
Students without any sign-ins will
be rewarded weekly.
Unexcused tardies
will be reported on a school-wide basis.
All unexcused tardies will be reported to the
main office and parents notified by telephone.
After the 4th unexcused tardy, students will receive one day
of ATS. Future unexcused tardies will results in additional days of ATS and possible
suspension from school. Be on time to
class!
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Information Sheet
2007-2008
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for my academic advancement as well as my classroom behavior.
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