SIXTH GRADE

Welcome!

MRS. WHITES

his year is going to be a year of changes for you, and I

am so excited to be your teacher as you begin your
journey as a middle school student. It is very important to
begin each year with high expectations for your academic
achievement and spiritual growth. I truly believe in your
potential to succeed and you should too! The time you
spend in this class is extremely valuable, so lets make the
most of it by doing our best work everyday. With your
cooperation and hard work, we are going to have an
awesome year!

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Rules
Be respectful.
Be prepared.
Be an active participant in your
education.
Follow the rules and policies of
the SPCS handbook.

Discipline

The Language Arts

Curriculum

Literature
Read, analyze, and evaluate a

variety of genres of fiction and

nonfiction texts.
Identify and analyze elements of
literature including plot, setting,
characterization, conflict, point of
view and theme.
Understand the use of imagery,
figurative language, and
symbolism in fiction and nonfiction
Summarize, make predictions,
compare and contrast, and
identify main ideas, across texts
and other media.
Identify and discuss Catholic and
universal values in literature.

English
Write revise, edit, and publish

narrative, expository,
argumentative, and creative
writing compositions.
Consider content, organization,
voice, word choice, and sentence
fluency in writing.
Conventions of English grammar
and usage in writing and
speaking--parts of speech, verb
tense, and agreement.
Use correct spelling, punctuation,
and capitalization in writing
across the curriculum.
Participate effectively in large and
small group discussions by asking
and answering appropriate
question.
Present information audibly and
expressively using clear, concise
language. (continued on back)

For classroom management issues, I

use a Three Strikes policy. This
policy will apply to classroom
behaviors such as talking out of
turn, being off task, not being
prepared for class, etc. Strikes will
be documented on my clipboard.
1X- verbal warning and
documentation.
2X- 2nd documentation
3X- 3rd documentation and email
home
Strikes will reset daily, but frequent
strikes over time will affect your
conduct grade.

Grading
Grades will depend on formal
assessments (tests, papers,
presentations, etc.), classwork,
homework, and participation. I will
be using points to record your
grade. Assignments such as tests
and projects will be worth more pts.

Classroom Policies and Procedures

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(English Continued)
Define and use grade

appropriate vocabulary.

Use context clues and knowledge

of Latin and Greek affixes to

determine meaning.
Use resources such as dictionaries
and thesauruses to enhance
writing and improve reading
comprehension.

Homework
Homework will be assigned on a
regular basis. It is essential that
you use your planner and the
school website to record your
homework because you will be
expected to complete your
homework on time. Failure to
complete homework on time will
result in a 10% reduction in grade.
The second day late will result in a
50% reduction, and anything after
that will receive a 0%.

Website
Visit my Weebly website to get
class information, news, and daily
homework.

-Henry David Thoreau

Technology

Supplies

Kindles and e-readers are permitted

in class, as well as use of classroom
ipads. Using these resources for
anything other than the assignment
at hand will result in confiscation
and loss of the privilege for the rest

Bring all necessary supplies to class

everyday. This includes your
binder, writing journal, textbooks, a
red pen, and a blue or black pen.

of the quarter.

Contacting Mrs. White

You may contact me through a note, a phone call, or an email any time you
have questions, suggestions, or need clarification. You may also meet with
me by appointment.

Anna White

awhite@stpaulonthelake.org
www.mrswhiteSPCS.weebly.com