Tutor:
Alisa DeBorde
Meeting Time:
Wednesdays, 9:30-10:20
Course Description
This 6th grade English class is designed specifically for students who are beginning their middle-school language arts studies. The emphasis will be on appreciating good literature; refining grammar, mechanics, and usage skills; and developing writing strategies.
Homework Expectation
Academic Class: Expect approximately 2.5-3 hours a week
Resources
Text: Interactive Grammar (PDF provided)
Novels
- Holes (any edition)
- War Horse (any edition)
- Where the Sidewalk Ends ISBN: 978-0060256678
- When You Reach Me ISBN 9780375850868
- Wonder ISBN 978-0141378244
- A Christmas Carol any edition
- Around the World in Eighty Days ISBN:978-0141366296
- The Elf on the Shelf Must Die (Tutor will order for class and request $10.00 per copy)
- Short stories, poetry and essays that are assigned will be shared via hyperlink.