Language Arts Curriculum
2005-2006
Reading and Reading Comprehension
Reading instruction will continue using the Pathway Readers for Grade 6 (Step by Step). The Pathway
workbook will be continued as well.
Reading comprehension will be developed through completion of the
Pathway workbook and written answers to questions from the book.
Specific
Reading Comprehension Exercises
SRA
Specific Skills Level A
Detecting
the Sequence
Drawing
Conclusions
Steck-Vaughn
Comprehension Skills Level B
Facts
Main
Idea
Literature
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry
Potter and the Goblet of Fire Literature Guide
As a reward for finishing this novel, Eric will go see the Movie to be released November, 2005
Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire Lesson Plans (enotes)
Expository Writing
Most expository writing practice will involve the non-fiction
topics of science, U.S. history, and U.S geography. These writing exercises will be done as the material is
mastered.
Comprehension Questions (answer questions, fill in the blanks, matching,
cloze activities, multiple choice)
Short essay questions on specific material
Outlining
text and oral presentation from outlines
Writing
summaries
Compare
and contrast activities (Venn
diagrams)
Outlining
in preparation for writing
Writing
guided research papers.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary words will be taken from our reading and
non-fiction studies. Custom created vocabulary activities will be created on Edhelper and used as needed.
These
exercises will continue on a daily basis. Grade 4 and Grade 5 reviews will be
used.
Thank
you Notes and Letters
This is an excellent activity to do during
homeschool. Whenever Eric receives a gift or some other nice favor from
someone, he writes a thank you letter, addresses it, stamps it, and mails
it. He also writes letters to
family members who are traveling.
Keyboarding
Started 1/05
Text: Typing
and Keyboarding for Everyone