Here’s the thing—learning should be joyful. Even as kids grow older and their schoolwork becomes a bit more complex, that spark of curiosity and excitement doesn’t have to fade. In fact, it can shine even brighter! That’s exactly what inspired me to create the How Wee Learn Homeschool Literacy Curriculum—and today, I’m so excited to give you a little peek into our Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum.
As a homeschool mom myself, I totally get it: kids need time to be kids. To run, play, giggle, explore, and discover. That’s why I designed this curriculum with simplicity in mind—just one page a day, with a big focus on quality over quantity. Because learning doesn’t have to mean sitting at a desk for hours. I believe the best learning happens when it’s straightforward, purposeful, and most of all… fun.
Ready to take a look inside? Let’s dive into Grade 6 Literacy!
Free Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum Sample
Just before we get into it, I invite you to head on over to the How Wee Learn Shop to grab the Free Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum Sample. As you browse the sample, you will see just how easy it is to give your little one confidence and a solid foundation with just one page a day!
If you’re familiar with the Grades 1–3 Literacy Curriculum, you’ll know it’s all about laying the foundation—helping young writers find their voice and feel confident putting pencil to paper. But as we step into the Grades 4–6 Literacy Curriculum, we shift gears a bit. It’s not just about how to write anymore—it’s about why we write, and how we can use words to share our ideas, our imagination, and our unique perspective on the world.
Overview of How Wee Learn’s Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum
Let’s take a look at how the How Wee Learn Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum is structured and how we cover all core skills through one page a day.
Grade 6 Literacy is divided into nine themes, each lasting four weeks. Within each theme, we explore:
- Week One: Fiction Reading
- Week Two: Fiction Writing
- Week Three: Non-Fiction Reading
- Week Four: Non-Fiction Writing
Each week is further divided into five targeted skills, including reading and comprehension, proofreading, vocabulary and sentence construction, critical thinking, journaling, and more.
Below, I’ll walk you through the flow of the first four weeks:
Week One: Fiction Reading
We’ll start the week with a fun short story about a jellyfish named Juno. After reading, your child will answer a few comprehension questions to make sure they catch all the important details.
On Day Two, your child will practice proofreading the story by finding and correcting 10 errors. Don’t worry—an answer key is available if you need it!
Day Three focuses on expanding vocabulary. Your child will explore new words and will look up the definitions. They will then be asked to write their own sentence using that word.
On Day Four, your child will revisit the short story and summarize the beginning, middle, and end in their own words. Learning to summarize a story will help with reading comprehension, memory, critical thinking, organization, and communication skills.
Finally, on Day Five, it’s your child’s time for journal writing, where they can write about anything they like! If they’re unsure where to start, there’s a fun prompt to inspire them.
Week Two: Fiction Writing
This week, your child gets to create their own fictional story about a Jellyfish! To start, they’ll brainstorm and jot down notes about the characters, setting, problem or main event, and solution or outcome. An optional story starter is provided to help get the creativity flowing.
On Day Two, your child will start to put their story together, using the information from the previous day. They will write the beginning of their story and set the stage for the problem or main event.
Day Three, they will continue to write their story, adding a middle section that includes the problem or main event, and an end section that provides for the solution or outcome to the problem and brings their story to a close.
On Day Four, your child will review their work and proofread it. Your child will also have the chance to improve their story. They’ll receive helpful tips and ideas to make their story even better., using a handy checklist to catch any mistakes.
Finally, on Day Five, your child will write a good copy of the story and, for added fun, draw a picture to go along with it!
Week Three: Non-Fiction Reading
This week, your child will have the chance to practice their reading, writing, and comprehension skills again with a non-fiction story! On Day One, your child will read a non-fiction writing piece and then answer comprehension questions to ensure that they understand the information provided.
On Day Two, your child will focus on proofreading the non-fiction writing piece, looking for 10 errors to correct.
Day Three will focus on improving vocabulary and sentence structure. Your child will expand their language skills as they practice writing clear, well-constructed sentences.
On Day Four, we’ll dive deeper into the content by asking thought-provoking questions and learning how writing style can persuade readers in different ways.
Finally, on Day Five, your child will have the freedom to write about anything they like, putting all their skills to use in a creative, open-ended way.
Week Four: Non-Fiction Writing
This week, your child is going to get to do their research about Jellyfish! They will start by brainstorming two questions about jellyfish and gathering their information to record important information.
On Day Two, your child will organize the information they collected in preparation for Day Three. This is when they will create the first draft, forming their organized information into paragraphs.
On Day Four, your child will use a helpful checklist to proofread and improve their paragraphs.
Then, finally, on Day Five, your child will carefully create a final version of their research questions and answers based on the edits they made.
Once your child has completed this comprehensive 36-week resource, they will have boosted their confidence, improved their reading and writing skills, and set themselves up for a successful next year!
Your Step-by-Step Literacy Curriculum
The Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum is carefully designed to teach literacy in a cyclical manner. This means that once your child learns a new concept, we don’t just leave it there. We rotate through the same skills every four weeks, reinforcing that skill in different ways until your child has mastered it. This method helps your child deepen their understanding bit by bit, making sure each concept sticks.
If you value quality over quantity, and the idea of one page a day makes you think, “Yes!! This is how it should be!!” Then, this is the literacy curriculum for you! Get your step-by-step curriculum today. Click the link below and see how easy it is to give your child meaningful, manageable learning.
One Page a Day is All it Takes!
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Thank you so much for reading, my friend,
xo Sarah
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