The document provides an overview of the 6th grade reading curriculum. It will focus on pre-reading strategies, comprehension techniques, and genre analysis over the course of novels like Bud, Not Buddy. Students will be asked to make connections, ask questions, draw inferences, and summarize. They will keep assigned readings and homework in a binder. Homework is expected to be completed on time and signed off by a parent. Grades are point-based and recorded on Aspen.