6th grade English asks students to read closely, build arguments from evidence and write with more stamina. Our program prepares them for the reading and writing load of middle school.

Key Topics Covered:

Argument and narrative writing, grammar and sentence structure, research skills, reading analysis, editing and proofreading, and independent reading.

Parent Tip:

Regular writing outside of school, even a journal or a short story, builds the stamina that middle school demands.

Analyze how authors use language and evidence to shape meaning

Write sustained, well-organized texts in several genres

Use pronouns, clauses and punctuation accurately

Compare information across print and digital sources

Present ideas with visuals in discussions and short talks

Think critically and creatively when responding to texts

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Formal and Informal Style	Adjust word choice and tone for different audiences, from a text message to a class presentation.
02	Reading Texts in Context	See how history, culture and the author's time shape what a text says.
03	Writing Structured Paragraphs	Write paragraphs with a topic sentence, supporting details and a logical order.
04	Prefixes, Suffixes and Word Origins	Use Greek and Latin roots and affixes to figure out and spell complex words.
05	Fact and Opinion: Objective and Subjective Language	Tell factual reporting from opinion and see how word choice reveals an author's view.
06	Complex Sentences and Embedded Clauses	Expand sentences with dependent clauses to add detail and precision.
07	Pronoun Case and Intensive Pronouns	Choose between I and me, he and him, and use myself and themselves correctly.
08	Pronoun Agreement and Clarity	Match pronouns to what they refer to and fix vague or shifting pronouns.
09	Commas, Parentheses and Dashes	Set off extra information with commas, parentheses and dashes.
10	Quarter 1 Review	Review language and writing foundations. A mock test and parent report follow.

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Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session plus a vocabulary or grammar warm-up

Core Teaching (25 min)

New concept from the lesson eBook, with reading and writing examples

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student reads and writes with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student completes the in-class quiz independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, 2 take-home quizzes and a preview of the next session

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
11	Citing Textual Evidence	Quote and cite specific details to support what a story says and what it implies.
12	Theme and Summary	Find a theme, explain how details build it and write a short objective summary.
13	Plot and Character Development	Trace how a plot unfolds and how characters change in response to events.
14	Responding to Characters and Events	Write evidence-based responses that explain a character's choices and consequences.
15	Point of View and Narrator	Explain how a narrator's perspective shapes how events and characters appear.
16	Figurative and Connotative Language	Interpret figures of speech and tell a word's literal meaning from its feeling.
17	Tone and Word Choice	Explain how specific words set the tone and meaning of a passage.
18	Structure of Stories, Poems and Drama	See how a chapter, stanza or scene fits into the whole and builds theme or setting.
19	Comparing Reading With Listening or Viewing	Compare a written story with an audio or video version and note what changes.
20	Quarter 2 Review	Review literature skills. A mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
21	Central Idea and Summary	State the central idea of a nonfiction text and summarize it without opinions.
22	Analyzing People, Events and Ideas	Explain how a text introduces and develops key people, events and ideas.
23	Author's Purpose and Point of View	Work out why an author wrote a text and how that shapes what is said.
24	Claims, Reasons and Evidence	Trace an argument and decide which claims are supported by evidence and which are not.
25	Comparing Authors' Presentations	Compare how two authors present events, such as a memoir and a biography.
26	Integrating Information Across Media	Combine facts from print, video, charts and websites on the same topic.
27	Technical and Content-Specific Vocabulary	Use context, roots and glossaries to master subject-specific words.
28	Research and Credible Sources	Judge which websites and books are reliable and gather relevant information.
29	Paraphrasing and Citing Sources	Quote, paraphrase and cite sources to avoid plagiarism.
30	Quarter 3 Review	Review nonfiction reading and research. A mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
31	Argument Writing: Claims	Write a clear claim on a topic and plan an argument to support it.
32	Reasons and Relevant Evidence	Support a claim with logical reasons and facts, and link ideas with precise transitions.
33	Informative Writing	Develop a topic with definitions, examples and quotations in clear sections.
34	Narrative Writing	Write a story with a narrator, a clear sequence, dialogue and descriptive details.
35	Narrative Adaptation	Retell a familiar story from a new viewpoint, such as a minor character.
36	Revising and Proofreading	Revise for clarity and organization, then proofread for conventions.
37	Keyboarding and Digital Publishing	Type at least three pages in one sitting and publish writing with digital tools.
38	Formal Discussions and Presentations	Take part in structured discussions with respectful disagreement and present findings with visuals.
39	State Test Strategies	Practice passage-based questions and extended written responses in test format.
40	Grade 6 Review and Grade 7 Readiness	Review the year's reading and writing and preview 7th grade skills. A mock test and parent report follow.

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