Interactive Guide Grade 6

Sixth Grade Core Subjects : : Overview

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Language Arts : : Literature & Reading Comprehension

The Treasure Trove of Literature, Level 3 is a hands-on, Catholic literature program that builds upon Level 1 and Level 2 by challenging students to practice the skills needed to understand works of literature on their own. A single consumable worktext guides the student through five classic works of children’s literature: The Door in the Wall, The Phantom Tollbooth, The Endless Steppe, Treasure Island, and The Hobbit. Designed for independent study— no prior literary knowledge needed by the parent! The Treasure Trove of Literature, Level 3 includes vocabulary assignments, reading comprehension, oral narration, literary devices and literary elements, discussion questions, weekly hands-on activities, six studies of virtuous character qualities and saintly role models, and a final project for each book. Samples: • More about The Treasure Trove of Literature , pages 8–9 • Lesson 21 of The Phantom Tollbooth study, pages 10–11 • Lesson 10 of The Hobbit study, pages 12–13

Language Arts : : Spelling

My Catholic Speller, Level E is an easy-to-use, self-contained program that includes all instructions for each lesson as well as a removable answer key. It features 34 weekly lessons, including quarterly reviews. Spelling words are listed in cursive handwriting. The 20 weekly spelling words increase in difficulty while reviewing phonetic rules. Includes vocabulary-building exercises with a focus on Latin and Greek word origins. As in previous levels, a variety of activities are utilized in each lesson: “Use the Clues,” “What Is the Word?,” “Synonyms,” “Understanding New Words,” and more. Samples: • Lesson Twelve, pages 14–15 • Contents, page 15