Course: Reading/English Language Arts 6 Honors

School Type:

Middle School

School Max Description:

Rdg Eng Lang Art 6 H

Content Area:

Reading/Language Arts

Description:

The course will further develop student reading and writing skills (see Reading/English Language Arts 6) by enhancing the depth and complexity of the core curriculum. Students will use critical thinking skills in analyzing advanced/higher level texts and will be expected to complete rigorous, in-depth writing assignments.

Course Code:

131293

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of full year grade 5 Reading and Oral/Written Communication, Placement of Reading/English Language Arts students into this course is made using the following criteria: 1. Score of 750 or above on most current ELA MCAP; 2. Grades of A or B with respect to current and/or previous performance in Reading/English Language Arts; 3. Teacher recommendation with respect to the Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy. 4. TAG identified Additional achievement data may be considered as further evidence to support placement decision.

Credits:

1.0
Weighted

Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:

NCAA Eligible:

Textbooks

Title:

My Perspectives Grade 6, novels as assigned; Literature & Thought: Echoes from Mt. Olympus, and Sci Fi Factor, ISBN: 9781531130558; other novels as assigned

ISBN:

9780133339703; 978153113054

Grading Factors:

Learn more about our grading factors. (Administrative Procedure 5121)