Building Blocks of 6th Grade Reading & Writing
Passing a unit and truly owning the skills are two very different things — and the students who know the difference are the ones who show up to class, standardized tests, and advanced coursework ready to perform.
Starts Thu, Sep 10
9:00 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Sarah
4.6
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Cite and analyze textual evidence to build well-supported arguments and close-reading responses
Identify and interpret figurative language — simile, metaphor, personification, imagery — and explain how each shapes tone and meaning
Vary sentence structure (declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, imperative) to control rhythm, emphasis, and reader effect
Write informational and research-based pieces with clear organization, objective language, and credible sourcing
Recognize the conventions of multiple genres — fiction, nonfiction, mystery, sci-fi, and more — and experiment with blending them
Apply "show, don't tell" techniques and sensory detail to craft vivid, immersive descriptive writing
Analyze non-fiction text structures (cause/effect, compare/contrast, sequential) to sharpen comprehension and writing organization
Evaluate persuasive language and visual elements in functional texts like flyers, ads, and digital media
Meet Sarah.
Sarah
Sarah Thompson is a forward-thinking virtual educator specializing in elementary education. With a Master’s in Teaching from George Mason University and extensive experience designing multimedia-rich lessons, she transforms online classrooms into vibrant learning communities. Sarah’s innovative approach—incorporating virtual field trips, interactive assessments, and real-time feedback—ensures that every student is engaged and empowered to achieve academic success.
Passing a unit and truly owning the skills are two very different things — and the students who know the difference are the ones who show up to class, standardized tests, and advanced coursework ready to perform. Building Blocks of 6th Grade Reading & Writing is a year-round supplemental class designed for driven 6th graders who want to move beyond surface-level understanding and build genuine mastery of the reading and writing skills that every future English class will depend on. Students work deeply with textual evidence, figurative language, genre, informational writing, tone, and persuasion — the exact skills their school teachers have to race past to stay on schedule. This class gives those skills the time and repetition they deserve, so students don't just pass — they own it.
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