The English curriculum at Rye Neck integrates the close, critical reading of a variety of literary genres with the development of reflective, analytical written work. While four years of English are required for graduation, Rye Neck’s English department offers a broad program of exciting core courses and electives rendering it possible for students to complete more than five years of credit in English.  

Each course in the four-year sequence incorporates reading, writing, listening, speaking, presenting and viewing skills as outlined in the New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards. In addition, students are required to develop facility with a variety of research formats employing both traditional print and modern technological media sources.  

English courses 9-11 are Regents courses. Each grade level emphasizes selected parallels to social studies topics and also incorporates focused themes. All students take the Regents Comprehensive Examination in English in either June of sophomore year, or January of the junior year.  

English 6

Curriculum Level: Grade level  

State Examination: NY State English Language Arts Assessment 

Frequency:  Every day 
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DESCRIPTION

The sixth grade English program encompasses all of the components of a well-balanced language arts curriculum, incorporating N.Y.S. Common Core Standards for ELA as well as 21st century skills. Students use a variety of resources including: trade books, skills books, nonfiction selections and online material to develop and hone reading and writing skills. Students are guided and encouraged to take risks and delve in to discover the deeper meaning in both literary and informational selections.

TEXT and OTHER MATERIALS 

Texts may include but are not limited to:  Seedfolks, The Cay, The Lightning Thief, and Bud, Not Buddy as well as selected supplementary texts, most of which deal with overcoming obstacles, the importance of community, the search for identity, and the importance of hope and perseverance.