Teacher: Mrs. Angela Norman & Ms. Randi Anderson Grade Level and Course: 6th Grade /Shurley English NORTH MAC MIDDLE SCHOOL Course Aims: To educate students with the concrete steps necessary to relate a definition to a concept, a concept to a skill practice and a skill practice to writing and editing. Competent writing begins with sentence structure, expands to paragraphs, and results in well written essays, reports, letters, and general writing. Course Description: The Shurley Method English Made Easy Level 6 by Brenda Shurley and Ruth Wetsell cover study skills, vocabulary, nouns, verbs, kinds of sentences, adverbs, adjectives, subject nouns, subject/predicate, question/answer flow, singular/plural nouns, common/proper nouns, prepositions, pronouns, possessive pronouns/nouns, subject pronouns, helping verbs, the NOT adverb, the question verb, subject/verb agreement conjunctions, interjections, subject/verb agreement, homonyms, expository paragraph and essay, friendly letter, business letter, three-point paragraphs, direct object, compound sentence, comma splice, coordinate conjunctions, connective adverbs, combining sentences, pronoun cases, indirect object, complex sentences, subordinate conjunctions, double negatives, persuasive essay, principal parts of verbs, verb tense, descriptive writing, predicate adjectives, degrees of adjectives, descriptive writing, narrative writing, creative writing, thank-you notes, invitations, and more. Textbooks: Title: The Shurley Method: English Made Easy Level 6 Grammar and Punctuation 6+ Daily Language Review Grade 6 ISBN: 1-881940-56-X (Level 6 Student Workbook) 978-1-55799-850-7 (EMC 2716) 978-1-55799-792-0 (EMC 576) Authors: Brenda Shurley and Ruth Wetsell Delana Heidrich & Chyrl Light Joy&Marilyn Evans & Jo Ellen Moore Publisher: Shurley Instructional Materials, Inc. Evan-Moor Corp. Evan-Moor Corp. Publication Date: 1997 2009 2009 Assessment There will be a minimum of points scored each quarter. These points will be obtained from assignments, quizzes, chapter tests, and projects. The points will be distributed from each category from the range of percent s given below. Example Homework 20% 25% Writing 15% - 25% Tests 45% - 55% Quizzes 5% - 15%
QUARTER: Q 1 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will learn how 1. Unit 1 1.A.3b Can students stay to organize school organized once you have supplies, lockers, Lesson 1 showed them how to do it? subject folders, and Pretest keep a grade sheet to record grades. 2. Group A What can the teacher do to make sure they stay Test Vocabulary words to organized all year long? (Skills tested: broaden their Kinds of Sentences and Will the vocabulary be Synonyms and beneficial to their writing Antonyms) and verbal skills? August Unit 1 Lessons 1-7 1. Study Skills 2. Vocabulary 3. Jingles 4. Synonyms/Antonyms 5. Four Kinds of Sentences 6. Journal Writing 7. Daily Language Review (Sentence editing, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension skills) 8. Grammar & Punctuation (Rule 1: 4 kinds of sentences & Rule 2: Subject & Predicate) 9. Study Island/ISAT Prep Jingles to learn English terms. Correctly identify synonyms and antonyms. Correctly identify declarative, imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative sentences and be able to write each type of Students will use journals to practice writing skills correctly. Correctly sentence edit, punctuate, grammar, vocab, spelling, and comprehend. Students additional work to master kinds of sentences, subject, and predicates. 3. Rule 1 Packet (4 kinds of sentences) 4. Rule 2 Packet Subject/Predicate Will the jingles truly help them remember the meaning of the English terms? Will they be able to Identify the 4 kinds of sentences, synonyms, and antonyms after this lesson has been taught? Will the journal writing they do every day make them better writers? Will the additional Daily language review and Grammar and punctuation help them master these skills?
QUARTER: Q 1 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will identify Group B Test (skills Why is it important to know parts of speech by tested: Pattern 1 sentence, what part of speech a word is? labeling them in a noun job table, and synonyms/antonyms) 3.B.3a What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb? skill builder to answer 3.C.3a What is the difference between oral? s to keep their a proper noun and a common skills sharp and noun? 4.A.3a Will the students be able to effectively use the Shurley English in their writing? September Unit 1 Lessons 8-18. 1. Introduce vocab words, subject noun, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, articles, Pattern 1 Sentence, complete subject/predicate, &?/answer flow. Includes jingles & new vocab. Continue journal writing! 2. Classify Group B beginning sentences 3. Review previous & new jingles. 4. Introduce oral skill builder check, noun check, singular/plural nouns, common/proper nouns, simple subject & predicate, & noun job table. 5. Introduce adverb exception, natural/inverted word orders, scrambled sentence, four of the eight parts of speech, classify group 1sentences, & oral skill builder check. 6. Introduce sentences with a guided class writing activity, and add a vocabulary check to the oral skill builder. 7. Introduce prepositions, object of the prepositions and prepositional phrases, and classify group 2 sentences and oral skill builder check. 8. Start Daily Language Review 9. Start Grammar and Punctuation packets Students will learn the function of each word in a sentence practice sentences using the? and answer flow. sentences. and additional rule packets. Group 1 Test (skills tested: pattern 1, noun job table, scrambled sentence, parts of speech, find 1 part of speech) Spelling/Vocab test Group 2 Test (skills tested: pattern 1, noun job table, scrambled sentence, and definitions) Rule 3 Packet (Compound sentences) Rule 4 Packet (Common, proper, singular, and plural nouns) Rule 5 Packet (Rules to make plural nouns) Rule 6 Packet (Action, linking, and helping verbs) What is the question and answer flow? What is the oral skill builder check? 10. Write 3 point point expository paragraphs. a topic sentence with three main points. All sentences will be complete sentences with correct punctuation. Students will learn to write in 1 st and 3 rd person. multiple 3 point paragraphs during 1 st quarter that will be assessed with a writing rubric. The writing portfolio for 1 st quarter will consist of one 1 st person point of view 3 point paragraph and one 3 point 3 rd person point of view paragraph.
QUARTER: Q 1-2 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Group 3 Test (skills What is a pronoun and identify parts of speech tested: Pattern 1 sentences, how does it help in my by labeling them in a scrambled sentence, syn/ant, writing? and parts of speech) Group 4 Test (skills tested: Pattern 1, scrambled sentence, parts of speech, vocab words & definitions) October Unit 1 Lessons 19-30. 1. Pronouns, subject pronouns, understood subject pronouns, possessive nouns/ pronouns, eight parts of speech, possessive noun in the noun check. New/previous jingles, new vocab words, classify group 3 sentences, oral skill builder check, & sentences. Continue journal writing. 2. Helping verb, NOT adverb, question verb, subject/verb agreement in oral skill builder, Vocab words 1-8 and previous jingles, classify group 4 sentences. Journal writing. 3. Conjunction, interjection, vocab word, jingles, Classify Group 5 sentences & oral skill builder check. Journal writing. 4. Object pronoun jingle/concept, new vocab, pattern 1 sentence written independently, jingles, Classify Group 6 sentences, & oral skill builder check. Journal writing. 5. Subject verb agreement, homonyms, new vocab, and jingles. Journal writing. 6. Continue Daily Language review 7. Continue Grammar and Punctuation packets 8. Study Island/ISAT Prep skill builder to answer oral? s to keep their skills sharp and word in a sentence practice sentences using the? and answer flow. and additional rule packets. Continue journal writing to improve Students take tests over themes that the ISAT covers in March. Group 5 Test (skills tested: Pattern 1, scrambled sent., and parts of speech) Group 6 Test (skills tested: Pattern 1, homonyms, syn/ant, and subject verb agreement) Practice/Improved sentences Spelling/Vocab Test Rule 7 Packet ( Present, past, and future verbs) Rule 8 Packet (Regular/irregular verbs and change the tense. Rule 9 Packet (Subject, Object, Reflexive pronouns) Rule 10 Packet (Indefinite, demonstrative, interrogative pronouns) Write pattern 1 sentences independently to check for understanding of the question/answer flow. Jingle Quiz / Study Island 3.B.3a 3.C.3a 4.A.3a 5.C.3b What are practice and improved sentences? Will these help in my writing? Will editing for subject/verb agreement in sentences continue with their own writing? Will students use the vocab words learned to improve their writing? Why do we wait until November to start writing Expository essays? Do we need to start at the beginning of October instead?
QUARTER: Q 2 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will identify Group 7 Test (skills Will the editing checklist the 3 point paragraph tested: Pattern 1, homonyms, steps before writing syn./ant., subject/verb provided be a good way their own. 5 total agreement, & 1.C.3b for students to edit their capitalization/punctuation.) Students will continue papers? to identify parts of Independent Pattern 1 2.A.3d speech by labeling Sentences (3) them in a 2.B.3a Is it important to start Group 8 Test (skills with expository writing Students will use the tested: Pattern 1 & oral skill builder to 3.B.3a versus starting with capitalization/punctuation.) answer oral? s to narrative/persuasive keep their skills sharp and Group 9 Test ( skills 3.C.3a writing? tested: Pattern 1, homonyms, Students will continue syn./ant., & to learn the function capitalization/punctuation.) Do we really need to of each word in a 4.A.3a write five 3 point sentence 3 Point Expository Paragraph Test 5.C.3a paragraphs or more 5.C.3b before we move onto 3 or practice sentences using the? and answer 5 paragraph expository flow. essays? November Unit 1 Lessons 31-38 1. 3 point expository paragraph. Writing=5 3 point paragraphs. 2. First/third person point of view. Continue Journal writing. 3. Capitalization/Punctuation. Classify Group 7 Sentences & oral skill builder check. 4. Review new vocab words & new/previous jingles. 5. Rule # s capitalization /punctuation of a friendly letter. Classify Group 8 sentences & oral skill builder check. 6. Corrections of a friendly letter only. Classify Group 9 sentences & oral skill builder check. 7. Continue Daily Language Review 8. Continue Grammar /Punctuation packets 9. Study Island/ISAT Prep Continue daily language and additional rule packets. Continue journal writing to improve Study Island Tests Spelling/Vocab Test Practice/improved sent. Rule 11 Packet (Antecedent of a pronoun) Rule 12 Packet (Possessive nouns & pronouns) Rule 13 Packet (Adjectives) Rule 14 Packet (Comparative & Superlative Adjectives) Jingle Quiz Study Island Tests How will learning the capitalization/punctuation rule # s help with student writing? Why is it important to understand the difference between first and third person point of view?
QUARTER: Q 2/ S 1 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Content Skills Assessment Standards Common Core Essential Questions Students will identify the 3 Group 10 A & 10 and 5 paragraph expository steps before B Test (skills tested: writing their own. 2 pattern 1, capitalization of each total. /punctuation, homonyms, Learn rule # s for a syn /ant., simple business letter. subject/predicate, subject/verb agreement, pronouns, and vocabulary.) December Unit 1 Lessons 39-45 1. Capitalization/punctuation rule # s for a business letter, vocabulary words 9-14, review previously taught jingles, classify Group 10 A sentences, and do the oral skill builder check. 2. Introduce 3 paragraph expository essays. Writing=2 3. Write in journals. 4. Introduce 5 paragraph expository essays. Writing=2 5. Pass out study guide for the final exam for Semester 1. 6. Continue Daily Language Review 7. Continue Grammar & Punctuation packets identify parts of speech by labeling them in a skill builder to answer oral? s to keep their skills sharp and word in a sentence practice sentences using the? and answer flow. new jingles. Continue vocab to increase and additional rule packets. Continue journal writing to improve Students take tests over themes that the ISAT covers in March. Spelling /Vocab Test Jingle Quiz Practice/Improved Sentences Independent Pattern 1 sentences Rule 15 Packet (Adverbs) Rule 16 Packet (Prepositions) 3 and 5 Paragraph Expository essay test (Writing sample for portfolio will consist of a 1 st and 3 rd person 3 paragraph essay) 1.C.3b 2.A.3d 2.B.3a 3.B.3a 3.C.3a 4.A.3a 5.C.3a 5.C.3b Will it affect students writing skills by skipping ahead to 3 and 5 paragraph essays versus doing numerous 3 point paragraphs?
QUARTER: Q 3 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will identify the Group 1 Test (skills tested: 1.A.3b What is the 3 point /3paragraph Pattern 2, capitalization and persuasive paragraph punctuation of a business difference between a steps before writing their letter.) 1.C.3d compound sentence own. 2 of each total. Group 2 Test (skills tested: Pattern 2, scrambled and simple sentences sentence, homonyms, syn 2.B.3a with compound identify parts of speech /ant., subject/verb agreement, by labeling them in a a/an choice, capitalization parts? /punctuation, & definitions.) 3.B.3a Why is it important Group 3 Test (skills tested: to learn about Pattern 2, fragments, simple skill builder to answer sentences, simple sentences 3.C.3a compound oral? s to keep their with compound parts, & runon sentences.) skills sharp and sentences? Group 4 Test (skills tested: Pattern 2, fragments, run-ons, 5.C.3a simple sentences, simple with compound parts, & 5.C.3b compound sentences.) January Unit 2 Lessons 46-54. 1. 3 point/ 3 paragraph persuasive paragraphs. Writing=(2 of each) 2. Direct object, transitive verb, pattern 2, new & previous jingles daily, classify group 1 sentences, oral skill builder check, punctuate a business letter using corrections only, new vocab words, write in journals daily, & teacher guided sentences. 3. A/an choices, independent pattern 2 sentence, classify group 2 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 4. Fragments, simple sentences with/without compound parts, run-on sentences, classify group 3 sentences, oral skill builder check, and an independent pattern 2 5. Compound sentences, a comma splice, coordinate conjunctions, connective adverbs; classify group 4 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 6. Continue Daily language review 7. Continue Grammar /punctuation packets. 8. Study Island/ISAT Prep word in a sentence pattern 2 practice sentences using the? and answer flow. pattern 2 and additional rule packets. Continue journal writing to improve Students take tests over ISAT themes. Rule 17 Packet (Prepositional phrases) Rule 18 Packet (Comma usage) Rule 19 Packet (Comma usage) Rule 20 Packet (Commas & colons) Independent pattern 2 sentence Practice/Improved sentences Spelling/vocab test Jingle Quiz 3 Point & 3 paragraph Persuasive Essay Test (writing sample for 3 rd quarter-one 3 paragraph persuasive and one 5 paragraph persuasive) Will learning compound sentences transfer over to students writing? Or will they continue to write simple sentences? Why must you have a transitive verb to have a direct object? Why is it important to learn persuasive writing?
QUARTER: Q 3 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will identify the 1.A.3b Will students be able 5 paragraph persuasive paragraph steps before to write the different writing their own. 4 total 1.C.3d type of sentences learned in class or identify parts of speech 2.B.3a just be able to by labeling them in a identify them? 3.B.3a skill builder to answer Can students identify oral? s to keep their 3.C.3a a fragment and skills sharp and whether it needs a subject, verb, or both 5.C.3a to make it a word in a sentence 5.C.3b complete sentence? February Unit 2 Lessons 55-62. 1. 5 Paragraph Persuasive essays (4 of them.) 2. Introduce new vocab words, new /previously taught jingles, continue journal writing, classify group 5 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 3. Combining sentences, pronoun cases, classify group 6 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 4. Mixed patterns 1-2, classify group 7 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 5. Mixed patterns 1-2, classify group 8 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 6. Continue Daily language review. 7. Continue Grammar /punctuation packets 8. Study Island/ISAT Prep pattern1& 2 practice sentences using the?, and answer flow. pattern 2 and additional rule packets. Continue journal writing to improve Students take tests over ISAT themes. Group 5 Test (skills tested: pattern 2, fragments, run-ons, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences.) Group 6 Test (skills tested: pattern 2, fragments, run-ons, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences, combining sentences, & pronoun cases.) Group 7 Test & Group 8 Test (skills tested: mixed patterns 1-2, fragments, fragments, run-ons, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences, combining sentences, & pronoun cases.) Rule 21 Packet (comma usage) Rule 22 Packet (Quotation Marks) Rule 23 Packet (Titles) Rule 24 & 25 Packet (Word usage) Spelling/vocab test Independent pattern 2 sentence, sentences, & jingle quiz 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay Test Study Island Tests Will students be able to identify a run-on sentence and fix it correctly?
QUARTER: Q 3-4 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will identify the Group 9 Test (skills tested: 1.A.3b Will doing research research paper steps Mixed patterns 1-2, before writing their own. possessive form of nouns, papers in the 6 th 1rough & final draft total combining sentences, 1.C.3d grade benefit them in pronoun cases, & compound sentences. the middle/high identify parts of speech 2.B.3a school level? by labeling them in a Group 10A & 10 B Test (skills tested: definitions, be verbs, prepositions, 3.B.3a Why is it important vocabulary words, skill builder to answer homonyms, syn. /ant., a/an to know which oral? s to keep their choices, subject/verb 3.C.3a pronouns go with skills sharp and agreement, possessive nouns, & capitalization/punctuation.) which case? Group 11 Editing Test. 5.C.3a word in a sentence Spelling/vocab test 5.C.3b March Unit 2 Lessons 63-72. 1. Introduce parts of the library, research paper materials, outlines, bibliography cards, & note taking. (3 page research paper & outline.) 2. Introduce new vocab words & review, new /previously taught jingles, continue journal writing, classify group 9 sentences, & oral skill builder check. 3. Classify 10A sentences & do the oral skill builder check. 4. Study Island/ISAT Prep 5. Continue Daily language review. pattern1& 2 practice sentences using the?, and answer flow. pattern 2 & journal writing to improve Independent pattern 2 sentence Practice/Improved sentences Jingle quiz Final Research Paper, outline, notes, and bibliography cards. Study Island Tests Why do students need to know the different parts of the library? Will the editing test give students an idea how they should be editing their own papers based on how well they do on it? Why is it important to teach the correct way to use possessive nouns?
QUARTER: Q 3-4 COURSE: 6 th Grade English Students will identify the 1.A.3b What is the narrative steps before April Unit 3 Lessons 73-81. writing their own. 3 difference between rough & 3 final drafts 1.C.3d complex and total compound 2.B.3a sentences? identify parts of speech by labeling them in a 3.B.3a Why is it important to know and learn skill builder to answer 3.C.3a about complex and oral? s to keep their skills sharp and compound sentences? 5.C.3a 5.C.3b 1. Introduce indirect object jingle/concept, pattern 3, new vocab words & review, new /previously taught jingles, continue journal writing, classify group 1 sentences, oral skill builder check, & teacher guided practice /improved sentences. 2. Introduce personal pronouns, antecedents, indefinite pronouns, assign pattern 3 practice /improved sentences, & classify group 2 & 3 sentences, oral skill builder check, & independent pattern 3 3. Introduce complex sentences, subordinate conjunctions, classify group 4 sentences, &do oral skill builder check. 4. Study Island/ISAT Prep 5. Continue Daily language review. 6. Introduce Narrative writing steps. Writing: 3 of them. word in a sentence pattern3 practice sentences using the?, and answer flow. pattern 3 & journal writing to improve Students take tests over ISAT themes. Group 1 Test (skills tested: Pattern 3, pronoun/antecedent agreement, indefinite pronouns, subject/verb agreement, combining sentences, pronoun cases, & compound sentences.) Group 2 Test (skills tested: Pattern 3, pronoun/antecedent agreement, subject/verb agreement, indefinite pronouns, fragments, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences, combining sentences, and pronoun cases.) Group 3 Test (skills tested: Pattern 3, pronoun/antecedent agreement, subject/verb agreement, indefinite pronouns, possessive nouns, capitalization/punctuation, and compound sentences.) Group 4 Test (skills tested: Pattern 3, fragments, run-on sent., simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences, complex sentences, & possessive nouns.) Spelling/vocab test Independent pattern 3 sentences Practice/Improved sentences Writing Sample-narrative and research paper Will writing compound sentences and complex sentences transfer over to the students writing? Will they continue with simple sentences? How can dialogue make a story more interesting?
QUARTER: Q3-4 COURSE: 6 th Grade English May Unit 3 Lessons 82-99. Students will identify the 1.A.3b Will identifying and steps of a friendly, business, thank you correcting double letters, & invitations 1.C.3d negatives proper before writing their own. Students will also write usage transfer over an autobiography. 2.B.3a to their writing? identify parts of speech 3.B.3a Why do I need to by labeling them in a know how to write a 3.C.3a friendly /business skill builder to answer letter? oral questions to keep their skills sharp and 5.C.3a 5.C.3b 1. Introduce friendly, business, thank you letters, & invitations. 2. Introduce how to write an autobiography, new vocab words & review new /previously taught jingles, continue journal writing, classify group 5 sentences, and oral skill builder check. 3. Introduce mixed patterns 1-3, classify group 6 & 7 sentences, and do the oral skill builder check. 4. Introduce double negatives, review vocab words 23-28, do oral skill builder check, classify group 8 & 9 sentences, and do the oral skill builder check. 5. Study Island/ISAT Prep 6. Continue Daily language review. word in a sentence pattern3 practice sentences using the?, and answer flow. Classify mixed patterns 1-3. & journal writing to improve. Group 5 Test(skills tested: pattern 3, fragments, run-on sent., simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences, complex sentences, pronoun/antecedent agreement, & subject verb agreement. Group 6 Test (skills tested: pattern 3, run-on sentences, fragments, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound sentences, complex sentences, indefinite pronouns, pronoun cases, & capitalization/punctuation.) Group 7,8,& 9Test (skills tested: Patterns 1-3, run on sentences, fragments, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound/complex sentences, capitalization/punctuation, combining sentences, & pronoun cases, & double negatives.) Groups 10 A & B Test (skills tested: definitions, be verbs, pronoun/antecedent agreement, subject/verb agreement, double negatives, fragments, simple sentences with/without compound parts, compound/complex sentences, possessive nouns, indefinite pronouns, pronoun cases, capitalization /punctuation, & vocabulary. Spelling/vocab tests Practice/Improved sentences Jingle quiz Why do I need to know how to write thank you notes and invitations correctly? Is it going to affect students academically that we only get to pattern 3 in 6 th grade? Will it affect them in 7 th grade?