6th Grade Religion, Language Arts, and Literature Curriculum

6th grade religion:
Textbook: Faith First
Focus:

1. To help students appreciate God's word through the bible, in everyday life

2. To familiarize students with the Old Testament

3. To learn basic skills (bible reading, prayers, faith through service etc.)

Additional:

1. Second Step

2. Steps to Respect

3. DARE

6th grade literature:
Textbook: Elements of Literature
Focus:

1. Elements of literature (plot, character, theme etc.)

2. Short stories

3. Novels

4. Poetry

5. Book reports (RINGO)

6. Individual reading (SQUIRT)

6th grade language arts:
Textbooks: Writer's Choice, Write Source 2000
Focus:

1. Paragraphs

2. Grammar (nouns, verbs, adverbs, Adjectives, prepositions etc.)

3. Sentences

4. Public speaking skills

5. Persuasive writing

6. Expository writing

7. Research

8. 7 traits of writing

9. Poetry

10. Writing expansion

Additional:

1. Spelling

2. Wordly Wise

3. DNA (current events)

4. Typing/ computer skills