6th Grade English Curriculum
6th Grade English Curriculum
6th Grade English Curriculum
Overview:
The 6th Grade English curriculum focuses on enhancing students’ skills in reading comprehension,
writing, grammar, vocabulary, and oral communication. The curriculum integrates a variety of texts
and genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Students will also be introduced to
critical thinking and analytical skills, which will be essential in their future academic work. In
accordance with our previous diagnoses, tremendous focus will be invested on the Grammar Module.
1. Reading Comprehension:
Key Texts: Short stories, articles, and excerpts from novels (e.g., "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen)
Skills:
o Summarizing texts
2. Writing:
Skills:
3. Grammar:
Topics: Parts of Speech (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), Sentence Structure
4. Vocabulary:
Activities: Weekly vocabulary lists, quizzes, and vocabulary in context from readings
5. Oral Communication:
1. Reading Comprehension:
Key Texts: Selections from classic and contemporary poetry, short plays
Skills:
2. Writing:
Skills:
3. Grammar:
4. Vocabulary:
Activities: Identifying and using literary terms such as metaphor, simile, personification
5. Oral Communication:
Reenactments, Theatrical Production and Performances: Produce plays including all types
(Classical and Modern)
Key Texts: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry or another novel appropriate for the grade level
Skills:
2. Writing:
Skills:
3. Grammar:
4. Vocabulary:
5. Oral Communication:
Activities: Structured group discussions and debates on themes from the novel
1. Reading Comprehension:
Skills:
2. Writing:
Skills:
3. Grammar:
4. Vocabulary:
5. Oral Communication:
Activities: Students present their research to the class in a formal presentation format
Monthly Writing Projects: Personal narrative, poetry, analytical essay, research paper
Oral Presentations: Presenting writing, reciting poetry, and delivering research findings
Final Project: A combined writing and oral presentation project where students synthesize all
skills learned throughout the year
This curriculum provides a comprehensive approach to 6th Grade English, ensuring students build
foundational literacy and analytical skills while exploring diverse forms of communication and
expression.