2012-2013 Moon Area Middle School Program of Studies

Moon Area School District
904 Beaver Grade Road
Moon Township, PA 15108
Phone: 412 264-9440
www.moonarea.net
Moon Area School District
6th Grade Daily Schedule
ADVISOR BASE 7:50 - 8:07
BLOCK 1 8:10 - 9:37
ENCORE/SIGNATURE 1 9:40 - 10:22
LUNCH 10:25 - 10:55
BLOCK 2 10:58 - 12:25
ENCORE/SIGNATURE 2 12:28 - 1:10
BLOCK 3 1:13 - 2:40
DISMISSAL 2:40 -
6th Grade Program of Studies
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Language Arts
Our language arts classes are primarily driven by the skills-based standards
defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education in Reading,
Writing, Listening, Speaking, Research and Technology. Curricular
highlights include organization skills and strategies, active reading
strategies taught through short stories and three novels from a variety
of genres in fiction and non-fiction, library/ media orientation, grammar/composition,
public speaking and spelling lessons (average 7-9
spelling tests per nine week period). Homework, class work, quizzes,
tests, and projects will be used to assess student learning.
MAMS
A Laptop Mobile Computer Lab, Promethean Boards, and Study Island
help integrate technology standards within this course. Students looking
to further enhance their experience are encouraged to participate
in school sponsored activities such as the middle school newspaper,
Duquesne University’s English Festival, numerous writing contests and
The Pittsburgh Public Theater’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene
contest.
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