COURSE ID: 6ELAA
6th Grade Language Arts A
English 6 (1 of 2) analyzes informational texts, including biographies, primary documents, instructional documents, film reviews, and persuasive letters. Reading selections include the novel The Road by Jack London and informational texts on topics such as the science behind sunsets, the lives of important historical figures, the history of the Olympics, and the process of flotation used by archaeologists. Reading selections demonstrate concepts such as explicit and implicit information, central ideas and key details, and claims and arguments.