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English Language Arts / Social Studies

English/Language Arts Course Outline


Students will work towards the following standards:
Word Analysis, Fluency , and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Students use their knowledge of word origins and word relationships, as well as historical and
literary context clues, to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and to understand the
precise meaning of grade-level-appropriate words.
Reading Comprehension
Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They describe and connect the
essential ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text by using their knowledge of text
structure, organization, and purpose.
Literary Response and Analysis
Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect
and enhance their studies of history and social science. They clarify the ideas and connect them
to other literary works.
Writing Strategies
Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays. The writing exhibits students awareness of
the audience and purpose. Essays contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and
conclusions.

Writing Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)


Students write narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive texts of at least 500 to 700
words in each genre.
Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions appropriate to this
grade level.
Listening and Speaking Strategies
Students deliver focused, coherent presentations that convey ideas clearly and relate to the
background and interests of the audience.
Speaking Applications (Genres and Their Characteristics)
Students deliver well-organized formal presentations employing traditional rhetorical strategies
(e.g., narration, exposition, persuasion, description).

Social Studies Course Description:


Students in grade six expand their understanding of history by studying the people and events that
ushered in the dawn of the major Western and non-Western ancient civilizations. Geography is of special
significance in the development of the human story. Continued emphasis is placed on the everyday lives,
problems, and accomplishments of people, their role in developing social, economic, and political
structures, as well as in establishing and spreading ideas that helped transform the world forever.
Students develop higher levels of critical thinking by considering why civilizations developed where and
when they did, why they became dominant, and why they declined. Students analyze the interactions
among the various cultures, emphasizing their enduring contributions and the link, despite time, between
the contemporary and ancient worlds.

Social Studies Course Standards/Outine:


6.1 Students describe what is known through archaeological studies of the early physical and
cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic era to the agricultural revolution.
6.2-6.7 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the
early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, Ancient Hebrews, Ancient Greece, India, China,
and Rome.
ELA/Social Studies Grades:
English/Language Arts and Social Studies grades are based on classwork, homework, writing projects,
notebooks, assessments, achievement towards the sixth grade standards and participation. Students earn
points and accumulated points are then factored into a grade.
Grading:
Common Grading Policy
100-90: A
89-80: B
79-70: C
69-60: D
59 and below: F
Homework Policy:
Students are expected to complete approximately 20 minutes per day, per class. This is an average, as
students may be assigned projects to work on over a number of days. Late homework will be accepted for
less credit.
Student Agenda:
All students have a Marston agenda and are required to use it in every class. It is the students
responsibility to copy class activities and/or homework in their agenda during class. Parents should check
their students agenda daily and sign it weekly.
Testing and Assessments Procedures:
Students are assessed every three weeks in content area classes. All assessments are incorporated into
students overall grades.
Progress Checks:
Grades are posted on on Zangle Parent Connection. Go to the Parent menu at marstonmiddle.org and click
on Parent Connection for further information on how to access this program.
Rules and Consequences:
Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner and follow all Marston Middle School rules.
Please refer to pages 6-7 in your student handbook (agenda). Consequences will be appropriate to the
situation.
Late Work Policy for Absences:
Students have as many days as they were absent to make up work without penalty. It is the students
responsibility to see the teacher for the missed work.
Tardy Policy:

Students are expected to be in their seats, prepared, and ready to work when the bell rings. Tardy (nonexcused) students are marked tardy and assigned trash pick-up. Multiple tardies result in Saturday
School assignment and the lowering of citizenship.
Supplies:
In addition to the black Marston notebook (dividers, pencil pouch, notebook paper, pens and pencils), it is
highly recommended that they have:
colored pencils, scotch tape, glue sticks, pencil sharpener, highlighter, ruler,
usb (flash drive)
Communication between parents, students, and myself is very important. Please feel free to contact me
with any questions or concerns. Email communication is best and I will get back to you within 24 hours. You
may also call my cell phone with the understanding that I will answer it when I am available. These lines of
communication are open to the students, as well.

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