Language of Literature - 6th Grade. Mrs. Waites and Mrs. Olker reported this program corresponds to Illinois standards and goals. The full text is not completed in one year, however, teachers choose to do portions one year and others the next. The text contains authentic literature of myths, fables, poetry, and short stories with guided reading strategies. A graphic organizer is introduced and carried out.
Worksheets also cover vocabulary, grammar and spelling.
Additional selections are also offered up for reading. The technology component in the program links to sites on authors and power point presentations. Mr. Schneider reported on the seventh and eighth grade Prentice-Hall curriculum. Teachers are also provided a CD ROM containing tests that can be edited. Following review, President Clark entertained a motion for acceptance of the audit.