Sixth Grade English Language Arts Semester 1

A complete curriculum for 6th grade English Language Arts

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1. Teacher's Guide
1. About Sixth Grade English Language Arts
1. 1.1 Introduction to Parts of Speech
2. Quiz: 1.1 Introduction to Parts of Speech
3. 1.2 Nouns and Pronouns (Advanced Pronoun Usage)
4. Quiz: 1.2 Nouns and Pronouns (Advanced Pronoun Usage)
5. 1.3 Verbs and Adjectives
6. Quiz: 1.3 Verbs and Adjectives
7. 1.4 Adverbs and Prepositions
8. Quiz: 1.4 Adverbs and Prepositions
9. 1.5 Conjunctions and Interjections
10. Quiz: 1.5 Conjunctions and Interjections
11. 1.6 Comma Usage and Rules
12. Quiz: 1.6 Comma Usage and Rules
13. 1.7 Sentence Categories: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory
14. Quiz: 1.7 Sentence Categories: Declarative, Interrogative, Imperative, and Exclamatory
15. 1.8 Varying Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, and Complex
16. Quiz: 1.8 Varying Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, and Complex
17. 1.9 Transitions in Writing
18. Quiz: 1.9 Transitions in Writing
19. 1.10 Combining Sentence Categories and Structures
20. Quiz: 1.10 Combining Sentence Categories and Structures
21. 1.11 Using Relative Clauses to Add Detail
22. Quiz: 1.11 Using Relative Clauses to Add Detail
23. 1.12 Review of Grammar Concepts
24. Quiz: 1.12 Review of Grammar Concepts
25. 1.13 Reflecting on the Power of Language in Biblical Contexts
26. Quiz: 1.13 Reflecting on the Power of Language in Biblical Contexts
27. 1.14 Advanced Parts of Speech and Sentence Structures Assessment
28. Quiz: 1.14 Advanced Parts of Speech and Sentence Structures Assessment
1. 2.1 Analyzing Author’s Purpose
2. Quiz: 2.1 Analyzing Author’s Purpose
3. 2.2 Identifying Point of View
4. Quiz: 2.2 Identifying Point of View
5. 2.3 Comparing Author’s Purpose and Point of View
6. Quiz: 2.3 Comparing Author’s Purpose and Point of View
7. 2.4 Exploring Literary Themes
8. Quiz: 2.4 Exploring Literary Themes
9. 2.5 Understanding Symbolism in Literature
10. Quiz: 2.5 Understanding Symbolism in Literature
11. 2.6 Analyzing Symbolism and Its Impact on Themes
12. Quiz: 2.6 Analyzing Symbolism and Its Impact on Themes
13. 2.7 Evaluating Arguments in Persuasive Texts
14. Quiz: 2.7 Evaluating Arguments in Persuasive Texts
15. 2.8 Assessing Evidence in Texts
16. Quiz: 2.8 Assessing Evidence in Texts
17. 2.9 Critical Analysis of Biblical Texts
18. Quiz: 2.9 Critical Analysis of Biblical Texts
19. 2.10 Integrating Critical Analysis Skills in Personal Reflection
20. Quiz: 2.10 Integrating Critical Analysis Skills in Personal Reflection
1. 3.1 Introduction to Jane Schaffer Paragraphs
2. Quiz: 3.1 Introduction to Jane Schaffer Paragraphs
3. 3.2 Understanding the Structure
4. Quiz: 3.2 Understanding the Structure
5. 3.3 Crafting Topic Sentences
6. Quiz: 3.3 Crafting Topic Sentences
7. 3.4 Developing Supporting Detail 1
8. Quiz: 3.4 Developing Supporting Detail 1
9. 3.5 Writing Commentary on Detail 1
10. Quiz: 3.5 Writing Commentary on Detail 1
11. 3.6 Developing Supporting Detail 2
12. Quiz: 3.6 Developing Supporting Detail 2
13. 3.7 Writing Commentary on Detail 2
14. Quiz: 3.7 Writing Commentary on Detail 2
15. 3.8 Developing Supporting Detail 3
16. Quiz: 3.8 Developing Supporting Detail 3
17. 3.9 Writing Commentary on Detail 3
18. Quiz: 3.9 Writing Commentary on Detail 3
19. 3.10 Crafting Concluding Sentences
20. Quiz: 3.10 Crafting Concluding Sentences
21. 3.11 Organizing Complete Paragraphs
22. Quiz: 3.11 Organizing Complete Paragraphs
23. 3.12 Revising Jane Schaffer Paragraphs
24. Quiz: 3.12 Revising Jane Schaffer Paragraphs
25. 3.13 Peer Review and Feedback
26. Quiz: 3.13 Peer Review and Feedback
27. 3.14 Finalizing Paragraphs
28. Quiz: 3.14 Finalizing Paragraphs
29. 3.15 Paragraph Writing Assessment
30. Quiz: 3.15 Paragraph Writing Assessment
1. 4.1 Learning Advanced Vocabulary through Literature
2. Quiz: 4.1 Learning Advanced Vocabulary through Literature
3. 4.2 Expanding Vocabulary with Synonyms and Antonyms
4. Quiz: 4.2 Expanding Vocabulary with Synonyms and Antonyms
5. 4.3 Understanding Context Clues in Texts
6. Quiz: 4.3 Understanding Context Clues in Texts
7. 4.4 Exploring Word Relationships: Homonyms and Homophones
8. Quiz: 4.4 Exploring Word Relationships: Homonyms and Homophones
9. 4.5 Using Prefixes and Suffixes to Enhance Vocabulary
10. Quiz: 4.5 Using Prefixes and Suffixes to Enhance Vocabulary
11. 4.6 Applying Vocabulary in Complex Sentences
12. Quiz: 4.6 Applying Vocabulary in Complex Sentences
13. 4.7 Incorporating New Words into Essay Writing
14. Quiz: 4.7 Incorporating New Words into Essay Writing
15. 4.8 Vocabulary Games and Interactive Activities
16. Quiz: 4.8 Vocabulary Games and Interactive Activities
17. 4.9 Reflecting on the Importance of Words in Worship
18. Quiz: 4.9 Reflecting on the Importance of Words in Worship
19. 4.10 Reflecting on the Importance of Words in Scripture
20. Quiz: 4.10 Reflecting on the Importance of Words in Scripture
1. 5.1 Mastering Complex Punctuation: Semicolons and Colons
2. Quiz: 5.1 Mastering Complex Punctuation: Semicolons and Colons
3. 5.2 Advanced Sentence Structures: Compound and Complex Sentences
4. Quiz: 5.2 Advanced Sentence Structures: Compound and Complex Sentences
5. 5.3 Understanding and Applying Parallel Structure
6. Quiz: 5.3 Understanding and Applying Parallel Structure
7. 5.4 Using Proper Grammar in Dialogue
8. Quiz: 5.4 Using Proper Grammar in Dialogue
9. 5.5 Refining Grammar through Editing and Proofreading
10. Quiz: 5.5 Refining Grammar through Editing and Proofreading
11. 5.6 Enhancing Writing with Varied Sentence Beginnings
12. Quiz: 5.6 Enhancing Writing with Varied Sentence Beginnings
13. 5.7 Correct Usage of Active and Passive Voice
14. Quiz: 5.7 Correct Usage of Active and Passive Voice
15. 5.8 Avoiding Common Grammar Errors: Their vs. There vs. They're
16. Quiz: 5.8 Avoiding Common Grammar Errors: Their vs. There vs. They're
17. 5.9 Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement in Complex Sentences
18. Quiz: 5.9 Understanding Subject-Verb Agreement in Complex Sentences
19. 5.10 Reflecting on the Beauty of Proper Grammar as Divine Order
20. Quiz: 5.10 Reflecting on the Beauty of Proper Grammar as Divine Order
1. 6.1 Understanding Irony, Hyperbole, and Understatement
2. Quiz: 6.1 Understanding Irony, Hyperbole, and Understatement
3. 6.2 Exploring Allusion and Allegory in Literature
4. Quiz: 6.2 Exploring Allusion and Allegory in Literature
5. 6.3 Analyzing Foreshadowing and Flashbacks
6. Quiz: 6.3 Analyzing Foreshadowing and Flashbacks
7. 6.4 Biblical Examples of Advanced Literary Devices in Scripture
8. Quiz: 6.4 Biblical Examples of Advanced Literary Devices in Scripture
9. 6.5 Metaphor and Simile in Depth
10. Quiz: 6.5 Metaphor and Simile in Depth
11. 6.6 Personification and Onomatopoeia
12. Quiz: 6.6 Personification and Onomatopoeia
13. 6.7 Symbolism and Motifs in Literature
14. Quiz: 6.7 Symbolism and Motifs in Literature
15. 6.8 Theme vs. Motif: Differentiating Concepts
16. Quiz: 6.8 Theme vs. Motif: Differentiating Concepts
17. 6.9 Imagery and Sensory Language
18. Quiz: 6.9 Imagery and Sensory Language
19. 6.10 Advanced Literary Devices in Biblical Narratives
20. Quiz: 6.10 Advanced Literary Devices in Biblical Narratives

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Sixth Grade English Language Arts Course Overview

Unit 1: Mastering Advanced Parts of Speech and Sentence Structures

Unit 2: Advanced Reading Comprehension and Critical Analysis

Unit 3: Paragraph Writing with Jane Schaffer Method

Unit 4: Comprehensive Vocabulary Building

Unit 5: Advanced Grammar and Syntax

Unit 6: Exploring Advanced Literary Devices

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