****Below is an Overview of what is to come this year!****
Mrs. Norton
Schilling Farms Middle School
Sixth Grade Language Arts - Enriched
Course Description:
This course will include a study of the following: English grammar and mechanics, Writing, Literature ( including Novels), and Vocabulary (including spelling those words). Because of the amount of material to be covered, we will adhere to a very tight schedule.
Textbooks: You MUST cover on your own:)
Holt’s Elements of Literature
Prentice Hall’s Writing and Grammar
Grading Policy
50% Tests, Projects, Essays, and Reports
50% Classwork, Quizzes, Vocabulary, and Homework
*Homework: You start with a 100 (ONE grade). I will check homework approximately 10 times a nine weeks. If you have completed your homework, you will keep you ten points for that assignment. If you do not have your homework, you will lose ten points and your grade will become a 90.
Classroom Rules
1. Respect others and their property.
2. Listen and follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Remain seated at appropriate times.
4. Have appropriate materials daily.
5. Help maintain a friendly, learning atmosphere.
Absentee Policy
When you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up assignments. Shelby County Policy states that you will be given one day for every day absent to make up work for an EXCUSED absence.
(1 day absent= 1 day to make up work. )
(Ex: Wednesday=absent, Work must be completed and ready to turn in Friday)
*A good suggestion is for you to get the phone number of someone in the class who you can call in the event you are absent to find out any assignments you missed.
*Any work that is late (not due to absence), will have 50 points taken off. The highest grade you could receive would be a 50. PLEASE make sure to turn in assignments on time!
Course Expectations
You are expected to actively participate in class discussions and activities by participating in groups, answering questions, giving examples, relating personal experiences, etc. Part of your grade will be based on participation. You are also expected to openly listen to others.
You are expected to come to class prepared with all materials EVERYDAY. No one will have permission to return to their lockers after class has begun. Be sure to carry all of your supplies needed for class. You are expected to try your best! You may be assigned extra credit at various times throughout the year at the discretion of the teacher. Do NOT rely on extra credit to pull up your grade.
Course Requirements
*Book Reports
1 per nine weeks- info given at the beginning of each nine weeks.
*Accelerated Reader Tests
2 per nine weeks- dates given each nine weeks.
All Year Requirements:
4+ points
5-8 grade level
*MUST have GREEN DOT ON SIDE OF BOOK! -SFMS has those tests.
*Other Projects
TBA - Relating to subject matter being studied
*Vocabulary
To be done each week (TBA)
1 quiz each week; Create 3 vocab. cartoons a week (I will explain); possible notebook check for daily grade
*Papers/Essays
5-paragraph essays will be assigned throughout year.
Course Supplies
Everyday
Loose leaf paper, Sharpened pencils, Blue or Black pens, Sheet Protectors, AR book , 3 ring binder with 3 divided sections (*set up as follows)
Please label Dividers:
1. DOL/Journal/vocabulary (*add sheet protectors to this section)
2. Notes/Exercises
3.Writing
On Occasion-Literature Book, Art supplies, Typing Paper
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Mrs. Norton
Schilling Farms Middle School
Sixth Grade Language Arts
Course Description:
This course will include a study of the following: English grammar and mechanics, Writing, Literature ( including Novels), and Vocabulary (including spelling those words). Because of the amount of material to be covered, we will adhere to a very tight schedule.
Textbooks: You MUST cover on your own:)
Holt’s Elements of Literature
Prentice Hall’s Writing and Grammar
Grading Policy
50% Tests, Projects, Essays, and Reports
50% Classwork, Quizzes, Vocabulary, and Homework
*Homework: You start with a 100 (ONE grade). I will check homework approximately 10 times a nine weeks. If you have completed your homework, you will keep you ten points for that assignment. If you do not have your homework, you will lose ten points and your grade will become a 90.
Classroom Rules
1. Respect others and their property.
2. Listen and follow directions the first time they are given.
3. Remain seated at appropriate times.
4. Have appropriate materials daily.
5. Help maintain a friendly, learning atmosphere.
Absentee Policy
When you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up assignments. Shelby County Policy states that you will be given one day for every day absent to make up work for an EXCUSED absence.
(1 day absent= 1 day to make up work. )
(Ex: Wednesday=absent, Work must be completed and ready to turn in Friday)
*A good suggestion is for you to get the phone number of someone in the class who you can call in the event you are absent to find out any assignments you missed.
*Any work that is late (not due to absence), will have 50 points taken off. The highest grade you could receive would be a 50. PLEASE make sure to turn in assignments on time!
Course Expectations
You are expected to actively participate in class discussions and activities by participating in groups, answering questions, giving examples, relating personal experiences, etc. Part of your grade will be based on participation. You are also expected to openly listen to others.
You are expected to come to class prepared with all materials EVERYDAY. No one will have permission to return to their lockers after class has begun. Be sure to carry all of your supplies needed for class. You are expected to try your best! You may be assigned extra credit at various times throughout the year at the discretion of the teacher. Do NOT rely on extra credit to pull up your grade.
Course Requirements
*Book Reports
1 per nine weeks- info given at the beginning of each nine weeks.
*Accelerated Reader Tests
1 per nine weeks- date given each nine weeks.
All Year Requirements:
4+ points
5-8 grade level
*MUST have GREEN DOT ON SIDE OF BOOK! -SFMS has those tests.
*Other Projects
TBA - Relating to subject matter being studied
*Vocabulary
To be done each week (TBA)
1 quiz each week; * possible notebook check for daily grade
*Papers/Essays
5-paragraph essays will be assigned throughout year.
Course Supplies
Everyday
Loose leaf paper, Sharpened pencils, Blue or Black pens, Sheet Protectors, AR book , 3 ring binder with 3 divided sections (*set up as follows)
Please label Dividers:
1. DOL/Journal/vocabulary (*add sheet protectors to this section)
2. Notes/Exercises
3.Writing
On Occasion-Literature Book, Art supplies, Typing Paper
