Moving-Up Workshop

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6th Grade English

Organization and Time Management Grammar Review and PracticeParagraph and Sentence Structure Keys to Success

Summer Focus

Take the time to develop an organizational system BEFORE the school year begins. Be sure it’s one that your child feels comfortable with.

Keep in mind that your child will have the following classes next year: English History Math Science Latin Spanish Music, Art, Gym (Specials)

Buy folders and notebooks for each class (always a good idea to purchase a Miscellaneous Folder and a Homework Folder also) – St. Philip’s provides a binder, dividers, and loose leaf paper, but this is often not enough.

Purchase a back-up Planner or Organizer – students often misplace the planner that is given to them at the beginning of the year and it will be essential!

Students should always have a ready supply of pens, pencils, index cards, erasers, white out, and highlighters.

Create an “Archive System” at home. In Middle School students have Midterms and Final Exams – keeping track of their unit materials throughout the year will make it easier to study.

Organization Tips

Block Scheduling 90 & 45 Minute BlocksSeveral teachers

Homework ScheduleNightly – stay AHEAD of the curve Specific TIME and PLACE each evening

Study HabitsDevelop a study scheduleAdhere to deadlines

Time Management

Parts of Speech Resources:http://

eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/#

5th Grade Write Source - Grammar SkillsBook

Practice Using These Fun Games:http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.htmlhttp://www.vocabulary.co.il/parts-of-speech/#

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Grammar Review and Practice

Paragraphs and Sentences Resources:http://

www2.actden.com/writ_den/tips/paragrap/index.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/writing/paragraphs/factsheet.shtml

Practice Using These Fun Games:http://

www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/writing/paragraphs/game.shtml

Paragraph Puzzles

Paragraph and Sentence Structure

Get & Stay ORGANIZEDALWAYS use your planner/calendarTeacher blogs are SUPPLEMENTALALWAYS have a copy of your schedule in your

locker and on your personRESTOCK your supplies oftenWEEKLY organization at homeFOLLOW-UP with your teachers (remember

that a MS Teacher has 100-150 students! )

Keys to Success in Middle School