1. Welcome to sixth grade! 08/01/2016
Beginning of Class Procedures:
Come in quietly and find a seat.
You will be assigned a seat later.
Unload your backpack. You can NOT take it with you.
You will leave it here and get it before connections. You’ll get a locker on the 3rd week of school.
Go get your breakfast NOW. Do not wait.
Breakfast is over at 9:15. First period will begin immediately after announcements.
If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice. HOMEROOM = SILENCE

2. Language Arts – Warm Up 08/01/16
Find a seat. You will be assigned a seat later.
Each day, you are expected to immediately begin the Warm Up (Opening Session).
Blue 6th Grade E.L.A. Course Syllabus
Please, read all parts of the syllabus before we cover it as a class.

3. Language Arts – Work Session 08/01/16
Essential Question: How can I be successful in 6th grade?
Standard: ELACC6W4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
“Today I will use RAFT writing because it will help me address a topic for a specific audience and purpose.”

4. Language Arts – Work Session 08/01/16
Syllabus Coverage
E.L.A. Course Overview
Classroom Expectations/Rules/Procedures
Grade Distribution
Late Work Policy
Agenda Usage
Supplies
Contact – Get a magnet if you did not already!

5. Language Arts – Closing Session 08/01/16
Homework? On the first day???
You do have homework…kind of…
Your parent homework is due by Friday, August 5, 2016.
Your syllabus homework is due by Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

6. Language Arts – E.L.T. 08/01/16
Agenda Book Coverage
Fill out your schedule on the first page.
Review pages 1-8.