Reading 6
Lower Dauphin School District
Curriculum Guide
Course Title: 6th grade Reading Subject: Reading Grade Level(s): 6
Synopsis of Curriculum
Sixth Grade Reading is a reading and writing class that covers a variety of genres. Students will read fiction and non-fiction materials while learning specific comprehension strategies that will allow them to navigate text. Students are encouraged to select and read a novel on their reading level with teacher guidance in each of the literary genres. In addition, students are encouraged to read non-fiction materials that relate to current events and personal significance. Students will explore different writing styles and how they can be applied to real world situations while focusing on style, content, and writing conventions.
Units of Study Titles
Realistic Fiction Genre Study
Historical Fiction Genre Study
Mystery Genre Study
Fantasy Genre Study
Reading of Informational Text
Narrative Writing
Journal/Personal Writing
Informational Writing-Research Project
Argumentative/Persuasive Writing
Speaking and Listening