Welcome to Mrs.McKemie’s

(Ms. Mac’s)6TH grade ILA Class

What is 6th grade ILA ?Integrated Language

Arts Integrating the language arts means

providing natural learning situations in which reading, writing, speaking, and

listening can be developed together for real purposes and real audiences.

ILA Curriculum

The ILA Curriculum contains: Study of vocabulary & Greek and Latin

Root WordsReading various genres such as fiction,

non-fiction, drama, & poetryWriting narrative, persuasive, & research

papersusing pre-writing, revising, and editing

processesStudy of grammar

Will it be fun?You will work in pairs/groups

often.

Students will learn NEW ways to work in groups/pairs.

You will be challenged to think and present more creatively.

Will it be challenging?

• ILA is designed to be challenging. Students enter the classroom each day and look at the “I Can” statement for the day.

• Each day’s agenda is posted on the board.• Homework is posted on the board and on

the website.• Students who need extra help can attend

tutorials, use the textbook at home, and use the website for further assistance.

What if I struggle?• Re-read all of the directions thoroughly. Be sure you

understand the expectations and all of the steps. • Ask more questions both in class and during morning

tutorials. Remember, even Einstein asked questions!• Look on the website at the notes, PowerPoints, etc.• Tutorials are offered several times a week in the

mornings: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, from • 7:55 to 8:20 a.m. No appointment is necessary.

Afternoon tutorials are by appointment.• (I can usually stay if you just tell me you want to come.)

What We Will Work On:Greek & Latin Stems/VocabularyAnalyzing the author’s intentions & characters’ actions/dialogueEssays: Narrative & ExpositoryCreative WritingProducing a news storyCreating & performing a script Character Analysis Poems & EssaysShort Answer ResponseStrategies for the STAAR reading examReading nonfiction, fiction, poetry, drama, & autobiographiesResearch projects & presentationsGrammar & punctuation

ParticipationStudents should always be prepared for

class, group, and pair discussion. You’ll learn how to explain your

reasoning in both your oral presentations and your writing.

Take notes often, ask interesting questions, & listen carefully.

Be prepared to be involved in the class.

6th Grade Reading ListWhere the Red Fern Grows

The CayNumber the Stars

(If you buy your own book then you can annotate it! If not, you

will be provided with a copy and you can use sticky notes to

annotate!)

Parents, thank you for coming!!!

Feel free to email me at mckemies@friscoisd.org when you have questions or concerns. You can call me 469-

633-5050.

Check out the website for information about notes, homework, handouts, Power Points, etc.

You student can post questions on the website.

msmacenglish.com

I am so excited to have your student for ILA and I look forward to having your child in my

classroom for the year !