Summary of course content and activities:
Language Arts 6 includes five units with spelling, vocabulary, creative writing, and grammar activities throughout. The themes are:
- Anne of Green Gables
- Uncovering the Past
- Ecology
- Incident at Hawk’s Hill
- Poetry
- Music – Beyond the Notes
Philosophy statement for and/or behind teaching this course:
It is important for students to learn about and develop an appreciation for the communication ability that God has given us. This encourages students to become effective communicators and discerning readers. To accommodate a variety of learning styles, a variety of activities are provided.
Pre-requisite(s):
Language Arts 5 or equivalent
Materials and resources provided by NSA, purchased by student, and/or recommended:
Provided by NSA:
- Open Court Reading
- Anne of Green Gables
- Incident at Hawk’s Hill
- Language Power workbook
- ACSI Spelling Plus Workbook
Materials purchased or borrowed by student:
- Two novels of the students choice.
Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week's lesson:
Students should spend a minimum of 5 hrs per week on the language lessons and activities.
Major course goals:
- Students will read four novels. Two assigned and two of their own choice.
- Students will read a variety of short stories and poems.
- Students will complete a variety of writing activities.
- Students will work on a group of twenty spelling words each week.
- Students will complete a variety of grammar activities to learn about the forms and structures of language.
Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests.
Students are required to submit a variety of assignments for marking. These include digital activities, research projects, comprehension questions, writing assignments, vocabulary activities, spelling exercises, etc.
Assignments: 50%
Group Discussions 10%
Tests and quizzes 25%
Spelling Tests 15%
Students will be assessed as:
Excellent (in-depth, insightful, or exemplary skill)
Proficient (having met the outcomes of the assignment and demonstrating a strong understanding of the concepts and skills)
Satisfactory (demonstrating basic knowledge or having shown some effort to meet the outcomes of the assignment)
Beginning (incomplete understanding of the concepts and skills required for this outcome)