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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a sixth grader at deal. We are seven months into
School and they've read exactly two
Books... And if your kids are readers they had already read those two books. I hear about constant behavioral disruptions in class where the teachers are given permission to call students parents on speaker phone to embarrass the unruly kids. Math is math... Seven seems not that far from six but with less problem children. Ugh... I'm depressed writing this. I know the smart kids get into big threes at the end of it all but it's not an inspiring curriculum ...[/quote]

I am a PP who has been pleased with Deal. My kid reads a ton too and I don't expect his ELA class at Deal to blow through books since it isn't a reading class but an English class. I was able to look back at his team newsletter from 6th grade during this same week and his was the update:  Last week in English, we continued our fourth Unit of study titled, “Finding Our Voice”, and we continued the drafting stages of the writing process of our persuasive essay, focusing on outlining our argument, writing a strong introduction and conclusion, and revising and editing.
This week we publish our One World Reflection Essay by typing in class on Monday and Tuesday. It is important that students come prepared with a flash drive.  Students will still need an independent reading book in class all week, which should be a nonfiction book. A list of potential titles to choose from is listed on Edline.
It would be a good idea to have a mini “library in your locker”, so you have a variety to choose from, and a new book to read when finished.

All of this (I can share the other subjects if you want) is exactly what 6th grade ELA should be working on. Lots of analyzing and working through the writing process. If kids are below grade level in reading they have a specialized program for them (Reading 180 class) so most kids should be reading plenty on their own to use for the work they are doing in class. Clearly you are having issues. Ms. Neal is your go to person. She won't stand for disruptive kids. Have you met with her? [/quote]

I would not be happy to hear that my child was using class time to type up English papers.  What a waste.  Just be glad you aren't paying for this...[/quote]

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