Learn Language Arts Together with Hearth & Story's Complete Sixth Grade Language Arts Course: From the powerful messages in our thematic series, "Better Together," to empowering writing, captivating poetry exploration, and comprehensive media literacy studies, each fully secular course component is crafted to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Join us on this exciting journey through literature, writing, poetry, critical thinking, grammar, and vocabulary, where each module is designed to bring homeschooling families together and foster holistic development.
Learn to Be "Better Together": Hearth & Story’s sixth grade thematic core invites students to embark on a journey through three novels that feature teams of protagonists who learn how to become more than the sum of their individual parts. These novels delve into the power of unity, cooperation, and mutual support. Our heroes live in different universes, but they share something important: they discover that they are stronger and more resilient when they work together. In Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper, Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin, and Watership Down by Richard Adams, characters find that their journeys are deeply enriched by the bonds they form and the collaborative efforts they undertake. Whether facing personal challenges, embarking on quests, or navigating perilous adventures, our heroes learn that they can achieve more collectively than they ever could alone. "Better Together" invites students to reflect on the importance of solidarity and teamwork, encouraging them to appreciate the value of community and cooperation in their own lives.
Achieve Essay Excellence with Hearth & Story Sixth Grade Writing: Hearth & Story Sixth Grade Writing equips learners with the critical skills necessary to become confident writers. With a step-by-step approach, we guide students through the intricacies of writing, nurturing creativity, analytical thinking, and effective communication. While creating a variety of writing projects, students will master supporting arguments with evidence, using transitions effectively, refining their writing through thoughtful editing, and understanding successful writing criteria through scoring rubrics.
Discover the Joy of Poetry: Hearth & Story Sixth Grade Poetry is intended to serve as a warm welcome to the world of verse, designed especially for sixth grade homeschool students. This course features a mini anthology of 30 poems, each one selected to engage and inspire students while also using (mostly) modern language. Each poem in this course comes with both a homeschool lesson and a coloring page students can work on while discussing the poem, allowing students to create a colorful collection of poems they can revisit again and again.
Note: This course is designed to be used with the same Hearth & Story Literary Term Flashcard set used in the fifth grade Hearth & Story poetry course. The printable flashcards are included in this bundle for newcomers to Hearth & Story. If you already have a set from fifth grade, you will not need to print them again.
Pick Apart Some Classic Tales: Our sixth grade short story series includes three classic tales from the Brothers Grimm— "Hansel & Gretel," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Little Red Cap." These units feature the full text of each story along with thought-provoking questions, engaging writing activities, and other enjoyable exercises that turn reading into an exciting adventure. We encourage students to ask questions, analyze the narratives, and view these well-known stories from new angles. Designed to spark creativity and critical thinking, these tales become a memorable and essential part of your homeschool literature journey. Dive into the magic of Grimm’s words and let these timeless stories enrich your literary exploration.
Keep Your Brain on a Healthy Information Diet with Hearth & Story Sixth Grade Brain Food: Feed your child's intellect with a weekly helping of Brain Food! This unique course component, specially designed for sixth graders, helps students navigate the tricky world of Media Literacy, try out their public speaking skills, learn how to enjoy nonfiction reading, and more. Brain Food is full of thought-provoking lessons that not only stimulate the mind but also foster meaningful conversations between homeschooled students and their families.
Apply Language Skills to Real-World Writing with Hearth & Story's Grammar for Writers: Sixth Grade Grammar for Writers picks up where fifth grade left off, encouraging students to apply their grammar expertise as editors while reviewing key concepts in Hearth & Story’s fun and friendly way. As always, Grammar for Writers is designed to make learning about language an enjoyable and practical experience for students.
Boost Vocabulary with The Dog Ate My Dictionary: Is your sixth grader ready for a fun and unique vocabulary experience? The Dog Ate My Dictionary by Hearth & Story is a delightful year-long curriculum designed to make vocabulary building an engaging and memorable experience. Perfect for homeschoolers, this course takes a playful twist on traditional learning, blending rigorous vocabulary practice with a touch of silliness.
Things to Know: This complete package also includes a “get started” guide, weekly planner page, suggested (yet flexible) schedule, our Gratitude Jar project (Mason jar not included!), binder spine inserts (suggested binder size is 2.5-3 inches), and our novel reading log pages. Each individual course component contains a full answer key. You will need to obtain copies of the three novels in the course: Double Dutch by Sharon M. Draper, Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin, and Watership Down by Richard Adams. Your student will also need to choose a nonfiction book to read (see Brain Food for more information). When printing this course, keep in mind it is 421 pages in total. It’s an entire year of every language arts subject, after all! We highly recommend printing in color. There are several cost-effective and homeschool-friendly printing services you might consider.