The sixth grade English program is centered on the continued development of the writing process. Our approach integrates grammar, mechanics, structures, study skills, and spelling into various styles of writing such as personal narratives , biographical sketches, book reports, letters, and research projects. An enriched seventh grade curriculum is studied. The seventh grade city exam is the final exam for the course. Reading in the sixth grade introduces literature and famous authors and is correlated with the social studies program.
Vocabulary development is stressed as a natural approach to language acquisition.
At the end of this two year program students have mastered the writing, research, thinking skills, analytical mathematical skills and study skills which are needed in a secondary honors program. They are focused on scholastic success with the skills and confidence necessary for an easy transition to the secondary program .