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    Mrs. Ellen Brandt 6th Grade ELA

     Starting Sixth Grade

    Our first module focuses on: 

    Facing Fear and Adversity and Finding Courage

     

    In sixth grade, students are expected to behave according to our rules, which are posted on the wall. Together, the students and I discussed and wrote our classroom rules based on the simple premise of respect.  The students then signed a contract which I have posted on the wall. This is a classroom tool to which I refer frequently. If a student must be spoken to on a regular basis, I will contact their parents or guardian.

     

    Homework is given on a regular basis in 6th grade. In addition to what is assigned, students are expected to read for at least 20 minutes each night, and to log in their “reading logs.” Homework is graded and counted as part of their overall grade. It is usually due the next day, unless otherwise instructed.  

     

    The district has a grading policy to which I will adhere.  I grade work using either the check system (rubric posted on the wall) or using points. Some assignments are valued at a higher point value than others.

     

    Tests – 25% 

    Quizzes – 20% 

    Classwork – 20% 

    Authentic Assessment – 25% 

    Homework – 10%

     

    Throughout our first module, students read and consider works about people who develop the courage to face their own fears. Students will examine several ways that fear affects people, as well as how people overcome a variety of fears. As students explore the topic Finding Courage and use a variety of texts and media to understand fear and how it affects people’s choices, they will note the steps authors take to create stories that convey themes. After investigating the science and psychology of fear to understand their own apprehensions and how fear affects their lives, students will synthesize this learning with study of the literary elements to craft their own stories.

     

    Students are not members of my Google Classrooms and WILL have to join.

    They will be able to do this from their Chrome books in school. 

    I can be reached via Class DoJo or email. My email address is brandtel@orange.k12.nj.us

    NEWSELA

    CLEVER - I-Ready 

    Students are responsible for 4 lessons and they must achieve 75% or better