Sixth Grade

1. Sixth Grade

2. Teachers 1. Mrs. Kaldy 2. Mrs. McMillin 3. Ms. Traggiai 4. Mrs. Wade 5. Mrs. Wolford Phone Extensions 1 *2418 2 *2428 3 *2424 4 *2425 5 *2426 Teachers Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

3. The sixth grade reading curriculum is designed to help students improve and excel in reading as they work to master the concepts and skills of the PA State Reading Standards & Anchors. Some of the areas of study will include: -Teaching the reading genres of Biography, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction, Plays, Poetry, Fantasy & Informational Text -Reading and understanding narrative, expository and persuasive passages -Elements of plot, characterization, perspective, author’s purpose and visualization -Following multi-step directions, proving why their answers are correct or why answers are incorrect, reference skills, etymology, affixes, root words & basic Latin words. - An ongoing process to develop a student’s decoding and encoding skills, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and their ability to process and apply what they have read in various situations -Realizing the necessity of a life long development of their reading to help ensure a successful life There is no one Reading textbook. We use a variety of different genre novels, computer programs, nonfiction National Geographic magazines and reference materials to teach the students. Students can be tutored before and after school but I must test them to know if they can be grouped or worked with individually. On the mornings of most of my tests, I will have a review session. Reading Computer Programs -Successmaker-Reader’s Workshop -Successmaker-Reading Adventures -Accelerated Reader Reading Materials -Word-Day composition book -Literature & Strategies composition book -Prefixes, Suffixes and Latin Root words List -National Geographic magazine -Novels -Informational Texts -AR book -Book Report book -Any packets we are working on at that time Reading Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

4. The sixth grade English curriculum takes our language arts skills a different direction than the curriculum in the year past has. Not only will we concentrate on the four essay styles, we will also incorporate a plethora of practical writing applications. In addition, we will also spend a great deal of our time focusing on the grammar, conventions and mechanics of the English language in anticipation of improving our written and oral communication abilities. With all of this in mind, I am confident that each and every child will find success in meeting the challenge that awaits them in the world of writing. Houghton Mifflin English Text -as a guide to enhance our understanding of grammar usage, mechanics, parts of speech, & sentence structure Journals -to apply our skills through writer’s workshops and daily applications Three-Ring-Binder -our creation of a writer’s reference tool [very useful] -will assist with test prep 4 common styles of writing -descriptive –persuasive [campaign speech] -informative -personal narrative Poetry -writing poetry -analyzing figurative language Computer Programs -micro soft word; word processing -success maker; spelling -Culture Grams Online -World Book Online -Power Library -net Trekker Graded Work -End of unit tests [prep w/study guide, games] -quizzes throughout a unit of study -seatwork -projects -journal writing -credit for doing homework -essay writing [standard state rubric] How can you help your student? -Encourage student to review notes -Play scrabble -Get your child a tablet of MAD LIBS -www.edublast.com/kids/hme for fun Lang.Arts activities -www.internet4classrooms.com -Academic Assistance Language Arts Essay Writing Functions of our English Language Figurative Language Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

5. The sixth grade math curriculum is designed to help students improve and excel in math as they work to master the concepts and skills of the PA State Math Standards. The areas of study will include: -Number Systems and Number Relationships -Computation and Estimation -Measurement -Reasoning and Problem Solving -Statistics and Data Analysis -Probability -Geometry -Algebra -Math and Technology= Graphing Calculators and Robotics Math Textbook- McDougal Littell Middle School Math Math Textbook Website- www.classzone.com Math Computer Programs- Success Maker Math Facts In A Flash Math Materials- -Textbook -Notetaking Guide -Calculator -Problem of the Week Math Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

6. The sixth grade science curriculum reflects the PA Standards in Science and Technology as well as Environment and Ecology. The areas of study will include: *Inquiry and Design-using skills to solve problems and applying the Scientific Method *Physical Science- How heat affects matter *Earth Science- Weather, Earth “Processes” (how and why the earth changes over time), Soil, Rocks and Minerals, Fossils, Exploring the Universe, Resources, Water Systems, Ecosystems/Biomes, Environmental Health The annual Sixth Grade Science Fair will be held this year on Thursday, May 13 during the school day and from 7:30-8:30 pm in the Elementary Gym. Check out www.macmillanmh.com for review, games and the online student edition of our text. Science Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

7. The sixth grade social studies curriculum reflects the PA state standards for Civics and Government, Economics, Geography, and History. Topics Include: Lawrence County and Pennsylvania Civil War The United States and Canada World War I World War II Cold War Materials needed for class are the Text and various supplements, Notebook, Maps Students will earn their grade through tests quizzes homework presentations projects Social Studies Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

8. The program is designed to promote: The positive potential of all youth Essential life skills and character development Personal and social responsibility Parents as primary educators Caring adults supporting all youth everywhere Values Promoted Self-discipline Healthy drug-free lifestyle Respect for self and others. Commitment to family Kindness Responsibility Honesty Courage Service to others Lions Quest

9. 10 minute Rule:10 minutes x grade = amount of time for homework. Homework Hotline:Call (724) 658-2673 Ext. HWK6 to check daily homework assignments. Incomplete homework = loss of recess and one check Three checks = a letter home Four checks = a detention Homework Policy Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

10. Rewards Parties Field Trip 6th Grade Sleepover Carnival Consequences Step 1- When a student breaks a rule, he/she will receive a checkmark and will lose the next recess. A reflection sheet will be completed. Step 2- A parent letter will be sent home after a student has received three checkmarks in one class. Step 3- If a student receives four checkmarks in one class, he/she will be assigned a detention. All checkmarks will be erased at the end of each nine weeks. *Cheating will result in an automatic detention. Step 4- Continual misbehaving will result in a loss of privileges (parties, carnival, sleepover, field trip, etc.). Classroom Rules Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

11. Letter Days A-E Library Art Gym Music Piano/Guitar Specials

12. 8:58–9:03 Homeroom 9:03–9:38 Special 9:42–10:36 Period 1 10:40-11:10 Lunch 11:15-12:09 Period 2 12:12-1:06 Period 3 1:09-1:39 Recess 1:44-2:38 Period 4 2:41-3:35 Period 5 3:45-3:55 Dismissal Students are responsible for coming to class prepared. Students are responsible for collecting and making up any work they miss due to music lessons, field trips, and/or academic games. Friday will be operated on a flex schedule. Grade Level Schedule Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible

13. Fieldtrip KENNYWOOD • Kennywood is an all day event (9:00 am – 8:30pm). • All students will be chaperoned by an adult. No one will walk around the park alone! • Chaperones will be selected by the 6th grade staff. Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Responsible