Language Arts I - 6

Read short stories and novels, listen to music, and create a commercial. You will also learn how to write like a professional.

Major Concepts:

Heroes in our Midst

• A Character Changes
• Comparing Different Mediums
• Implicit or Explicit Evidence

Unlikely Helpers

• Organize Ideas in Informational Articles
• Cite Your Sources
• Introduce Your Ideas

Triumph of Hope

• The Narrator of a Story
• Organize Your Narrative Story
• Use Transitions

Everyday Heroes

• Spell Out Your Meaning
• Your Idea In Pictures
• The Power of the People

Unexpected Helpers

• A Matter of Perspective
• Another Layer of Meaning
• No More Perplexing Pronouns

Hope for the Future

• Making Arguments That Matter
• Run-ons and Fragments
• Support Your Argument

Advanced:

• Language Through Time
• Getting Acquainted
• What Is a Drama
• What’s in a Play