6th Grade English Syllabus 2025-26

Students are encouraged to bring a(n) ________ to hold pencils, pens, erasers, colored pencils, glue sticks, and a sharpener.

• jar of tools (a plastic or cloth pouch)

• notebook

• water bottle

• pair of scissors

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Which of the following topics is NOT mentioned as part of the English Content for 6th grade?

• Close reading and analysis of grade level texts

• Grammar, conventions, and vocabulary

• Algebra and geometry

• Speaking and listening

Students are expected to read independently for at least 20 minutes each day outside of class.

• True

• False

How many books are students required to read each month according to the syllabus?

• At least 1 book

• At least 2 books

• At least 3 books

• At least 5 books

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Extra credit is offered in 6th Grade English at Pershing Middle School.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

What happens if a student submits a late assignment in 6th Grade English?

• Late assignments will result in lowered citizenship grades.

• Late assignments will be automatically given full credit.

• Late assignments will be ignored and not graded.

• Late assignments will result in extra credit.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

According to the writing rubric, which level is described as: 'This work is above grade level. It meets proficiency and shows a higher level of thought and communication of ideas. This work shows sophistication beyond the grade level.'?

• 4 Advanced (A)

• 3 Proficient (B)

• 2 Approaching (C)

• 1 Not meeting standards (D)

According to the writing rubric, which level is described as: 'This work meets the target learning concept(s). The completed work addresses all tasks. Ideas are communicated clearly while following rules for structure and other mechanics such as punctuation, spelling, and grammar rules.'?

• 4 Advanced (A)

• 3 Proficient (B)

• 2 Approaching (C)

• 1 Not meeting standards (D)

According to the writing rubric, which level is described as: 'This work shows effort, but it does not yet meet the target. The work may not address all tasks and/or ideas are not clear. Needs revision and editing. May need coaching to get clarification about the assignment or learning concepts.'?

• 4 Advanced (A)

• 3 Proficient (B)

• 2 Approaching (C)

• 1 Not meeting standards (D)

According to the writing rubric, which level is described as: 'This work does not address the tasks or ideas: errors get in the way of communicating ideas. Work shows area(s) of concern that must be addressed.'?

• 4 Advanced (A)

• 3 Proficient (B)

• 2 Approaching (C)

• 1 Not meeting standards (D)