This comprehensive 9-month course provides an advanced version of the standard public school English curriculum. Students will engage in weekly lessons, covering all facets of reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and creative writing. Throughout the course, students will write multiple essays and receive detailed feedback on both their rough and final drafts, ensuring continuous improvement and mastery of the subject matter.
Teacher Bio: Tanishi Dasgupta is a passionate and dedicated English educator currently pursuing her undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech. With a strong foundation in literature, creative writing, and linguistic studies, she excels in fostering a love for the English language among her students.
As a college student, Tanishi brings fresh, innovative teaching methods that resonate with young learners. She has experience tutoring peers, leading workshops, and organizing writing clubs, showcasing her ability to connect with diverse audiences. Her commitment to education is evident in her dynamic lessons, which combine traditional literary analysis with modern perspectives.
Her goal is to inspire confidence and curiosity in learners, empowering them to excel in reading, writing, and critical thinking.
Grade 6 English Honors (Online only)
Teacher: Tanishi Dasgupta
Sept 2025 - May 2026: Monday 6 - 7:30 pm ET
Schedule: The full course includes 33 classes, each lasting 90 minutes, and 12 tests
Sept: 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct: 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov: 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Jan: 5, 12, 19, 26
Feb: 2, 9, 16, 23
Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Apr: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4
No classes on 12/22, 12/29. Fee is calculated based on 33 scheduled classes and there is no charge for holidays.
Fees: Pick any option below:
Full prepay: $693 ($21 for each 90 minute class - Avg to $14/hour)
Pay as you go: $31.50/class
Fee is calculated based on 33 scheduled classes and there is no charge for holidays.
Interested in Asynchronous participation?
Instead of attending live classes, you'll watch the sessions recording during the same week. You’ll receive the same homework and materials, and take part in all the tests just like our regular students.
Fee for asynchronous students: $330 (Avg to $10/class)
Grade 6 English Honors Course Overview
This course is designed to prepare sixth-grade students for advanced language arts studies. It covers four main areas: persuasive speaking, creative writing, research-based expository writing, and literary analysis. Each area offers students a chance to develop and refine their reading, writing, and public speaking abilities through a thoughtfully selected set of texts and writing assignments.
Our Course Goals
The Language Arts course aims to equip students with strong writing and communication skills, preparing them to be effective communicators and confident leaders. Students engage in a variety of assignments that challenge them to interpret, express, and communicate ideas clearly, whether through written work or oral presentations. By practicing these skills, students will work on building their confidence and stamina in language arts necessary to succeed in college, careers, and everyday life.
Books/text for reading and writing:
Holes
Esperanza Rising
What Elephants Know
Workbooks for homework:
Spectrum Reading Comprehension Grade 6
Spectrum Vocabulary Grade 6
Spectrum Language Arts Grade 6
Spectrum Writing Grade 6
Spectrum Spelling Grade 6
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