Welcome to the 6th Grade ELA!
This class is a continuation of communication in students’ first/new language, with further reading, listening, writing and speaking development. The formal skills of writing, reading, vocabulary and grammar will progress along the lines of interesting contexts, everyday situations, and a variety of material. This course allows students to review, learn and apply academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities and settings.
Throughout this school year we will focus on building foundations for Reading and Writing process, will analyze Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Informational, and Argumentative texts. We will analyze texts across genres, and will work on research project closer to the end of the school year.
Students will use their notebook for new materials. All educational videos and Anchor Charts are posted on the day of a new material on their Google Classroom page.
About Mrs. Thiele:
This is my fourth year teaching at Burnet CISD, and I am extremely excited to meet all students!
Previously, I've been teaching 6th Grade ELA and Writing in Florida. My background includes Masters in Teaching English and German as second languages, and i hold ESOL K-12 Diploma.
I've graduated the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia in 2009, and hold Florida and Texas professional certifications:
Texas English as a Second Language Grades (EC-12)
Texas English Language Arts and Reading with STR Grades (4-8)
Texas English Language Arts and Reading Grades (7-12)
Texas Languages Other Than English - German Grades (EC-12)
Florida English for Speakers of Other Languages Grades (K-12)
I love being outdoors, sports (swimming, kayaking), hiking, travelling, and meeting with friends and family. My husband is a High School teacher and a football coach, and our son enjoys playing with four cats and a dog!
Email is the best way to contact me. I will respond to you within 24 hours!
- School phone: 512-756-6182
Classroom wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/355ZDWJJT5RHY?ref_=wl_share
1st Period (Honors)- 8:00-8:52
2nd Period- 8:57-9:49
Homeroom/Leader in me- 9:54-10:24
3rd Period- - 10:29-11:21
Lunch (6th Grade) 11:21-11:51
4th Period (Honors)- 11:56-12:48
5th Period (Conference) - 12:53-1:45 best time to reach me
6th Period -1:50-2:42
7th Period: 2:47- 3:37
Phone Check - 3:37 - 3:40
Grade Policy
50% Daily
50% Tests
Honors 60% Tests
Honors 40% Daily
Make-Up Policy:
- Absent students will be required to go to google classroom or check with the teacher for missing work.
- Students will be given extra time to complete any work: students can submit the assignment no later than 4 pm next day without any penalty.
- Any submission after is -10 points for any additional day (weekend included).
- For example, if the assignment is on Monday, students can submit it by Tuesday at 4 pm without losing any points. Next day will be -10 points.
- Students will be advised on due dates ahead of the time.
- Students can always improve their grade if they reach out to me personally.
Cheating/Plagiarism
Plagiarism or any representation of another's work as your own is cheating. Plagiarism will result in a chance to redo assignments or receive a 0.
Classroom expectations:
- Relationships
- Respect
- Relevance
- Responsibility
Class supplies:
- Folder
- Writing utensils
- Composition Notebook
- Glue Sticks
- Map Pencils
- Highlighters
