English Language Arts 1-Grade 6

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

Student Must Have Completed Grade 5

Requirements

None

Course Summary

In Grade 6 English Language Arts, students study classical and contemporary texts, developing reading, writing, language, and speaking skills. They analyze authors' rhetoric and purpose and improve narrative, informational, and argumentative writing through planning, drafting, revising, and editing.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Semester One:

Developing an idea
Identifying theme
Recognizing plot pattern
Comparing and contrasting mediums
Using context clues
Developing thesaurus and dictionary skills
Identifying implicit and explicit meaning
Finding the main idea
Writing an effective summary
Assessing internet sources
Reading informational texts
Researching and organizing information
Avoiding plagiarism and citing sources
Writing an introduction
Connecting and supporting ideas
Writing a conclusion
Revising and reflecting
Using formal language in writing
Writing effective transitions
Using signal phrases
Writing a strong introduction
Correcting dangling modifiers
Using transitions and signal phrases
Maintaining formal style
Writing a solid conclusion
Revising and reflecting
Proofreading and editing
Selecting effective digital media
Using spelling rules
Paraphrasing a text
Determining relevant information
Identifying figurative language
Understanding rhetorical appeals
Analyzing universal themes across time

Semester Two:

Recognizing logical fallacies
Identifying elements of an effective claim
Effectively supporting a claim
Identifying reliable sources
Organizing an argument
Determining the central/main idea
Using elaborative details
Writing a summary
Understanding how figurative language affects meaning and tone
Interpreting figurative language
Finding literal and figurative meaning
Comparing and contrasting texts
Using context clues
Interpreting implicit and explicit meaning
Identifying characteristics of poetic forms
Looking for connotative meanings
Analyzing plot pattern
Identifying the protagonist and antagonist
Classifying direct and indirect characterization
Determining point of view
Defining types of conflict
Determining the theme in a text
Using pronouns correctly
Correcting errors with hyphens
Identifying verbals
Using correct pronoun/antecedent agreement
Creating a commercial
Using diverse media formats
Recognizing point of view
Identifying the narrator
Planning narrative writing
Writing the exposition to a narrative
Using narrative techniques
Discovering a writer’s craft
Writing dialogue effectively
Revising and editing for impact
Reflecting on the writing process

How English Language Arts 1-Grade 6 supports student success

In English Language Arts 1-Grade 6, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.

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