Course Overview

Gifted & Talented Language Arts 6 B deepens students' literary and writing skills through advanced texts, higher-level analysis, and extended writing tasks. Students examine complex themes, compare perspectives across genres, and produce polished academic writing. Emphasis is placed on independent research, text-based argumentation, and creative problem-solving.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Compare and analyze themes, characters, and structures across multiple texts.
• Create advanced argumentative, informational, and narrative writing.
• Conduct research and synthesize findings into coherent written work.
• Use advanced vocabulary and precise language in speaking and writing.
• Engage in enrichment tasks requiring inference, interpretation, and original thought.

Instructional Approach

Instruction features inquiry-based learning, independent projects, advanced reading selections, and peer critique. Students participate in seminar-style discussions and produce writing that reflects high academic standards.

Outcome

By the end of GT Language Arts 6 B, students will:

• Demonstrate mastery of advanced comprehension and writing skills.
• Communicate complex ideas with clarity and sophistication.
• Apply critical thinking to literary and informational texts.
• Be ready for enriched Grade 7 language arts coursework.