Summary of course content and activities:
Language Arts 6 includes five units with spelling, vocabulary, creative writing, and grammar activities throughout.
- Anne of Green Gables
- Short Stories
- Non-fiction & Ecology
- Incident at Hawk's Hill
- Poetry & Music
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
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 D workbook
- Spelling Plus 6 workbook
Forecasted amount of time required to complete each week's lesson:
Students should spend a minimum of 4 hrs per week on the lessons and activities.
Description of student evaluations, quizzes, and tests.
Students are required to submit a variety of assignments for marking. These include research projects, experiment write-ups, crossword puzzles, unit tests, etc. The grade is calculated as follows:
- Assignments: 50%
- Group Discussions: 10%
- Tests: 25%
- Spelling Tests: 15%