Course ID:  601001
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts and Reading 6
Credit: 2
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 5

What's Next: English Language Arts 7 or English Language Arts 7 Honors

This course combines the study of English and reading and is a blocked (two class period) experience. Students will learn and practice reading comprehension through the study of theme, genre, literary texts, sensory language, and informational texts. Using the writing process, students will compose literary texts (poetry and imaginative stories), expository texts, and persuasive texts.Students will engage in a reading and writing workshop experience that includes the study of oral and written conventions, research and library skills, and teamwork.

Course ID:  601031
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts and Reading 6 Honors
Credit: 2
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s): English Language Arts 5

What's Next: English Language Arts 7 or English Language Arts 7 Honors

This course combines the study of English and reading and is a blocked (two class period) experience. It is designed for students who have an interest in and aptitude for advanced reading and writing instruction. Students will engage in reading and writing workshop and learn through the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking with increasing complexity and nuance.Using the writing process, students will compose literary texts, informational texts, and persuasive texts. Students will learn and practice reading comprehension through the study of theme, genre, literary texts, sensory language, and informational texts at greater depth and sophistication. This course serves as the introduction to honors–level work in English Language Arts and Reading for middle school students.

Course ID:  600001, 600011
YR
Course Name: 6th ESL Beginner Block
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s):

What's Next:

ESL Beginner Block is designed for middle school students new to English, aiming to build on their strengths as they develop language skills for academic success. The course focuses on enhancing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through engaging instruction in academic and social language.Students explore a variety of texts and participate in collaborative activities, using their diverse perspectives and experiences to strengthen communication, critical thinking, and confidence while adapting to the middle school environment and curriculum.

Course ID:  600061, 600071
YR
Course Name: 6th ESL Intermediate Block
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s):

What's Next:

ESL Intermediate Block is for middle school students with some English proficiency, focusing on advancing their skills to meet grade-level expectations. The course emphasizes rigorous instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while providing differentiated support to address individual needs. Students engage with complex texts and collaborative activities to enhance their language abilities and approach grade-level standards with growing confidence.

Course ID:  601011
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts and Reading 6 GM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, English Language Arts 5

What's Next: English Language Arts 7

This course combines the study of English and reading and is a blocked (two class period) experience. Students will learn and practice reading comprehension through the study of theme, genre, literary texts, sensory language, and informational texts. Using the writing process, students will compose literary texts (poetry and imaginative stories), expository texts, and persuasive texts.Students will engage in a reading and writing workshop experience that includes the study of oral and written conventions, research and library skills, and teamwork.

Course ID:  601021
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts and Reading 6 RM
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, English Language Arts 5

What's Next: English Language Arts 7

This course combines the study of English and reading and is a blocked (two class period) experience. Students will learn and practice reading comprehension through the study of theme, genre, literary texts, sensory language, and informational texts. Using the writing process, students will compose literary texts (poetry and imaginative stories), expository texts, and persuasive texts.Students will engage in a reading and writing workshop experience that includes the study of oral and written conventions, research and library skills, and teamwork.Student will receive specially designed instruction based on modified content of the TEKS.

Course ID:  601081
YR
Course Name: English Language Arts and Reading 6 ALT
Credit: 1
Grade Placement: 6

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, English Language Arts 5

What's Next: English Language Arts 7

This course combines the study of English and reading and is a blocked (two class period) experience. Students will learn and practice reading comprehension through the study of theme, genre, literary texts, sensory language, and informational texts. Using the writing process, students will compose literary texts (poetry and imaginative stories), expository texts, and persuasive texts.Students will engage in a reading and writing workshop experience that includes the study of oral and written conventions, research and library skills, and teamwork. Students access the curriculum through prerequisite skills and assessed through STAAR-ALT.