welcome to 6 th grade core jann geyer room 308, wci
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Welcome to 6th Grade Core
Jann GeyerRoom 308, WCI
What is core?
Core is made up of three periods during the school day.
It covers Social Studies and English
Family Concept
Students are placed in “families” to provide smaller, more manageable groups of 6th grade peers. Students in a core family share the same math teacher, science teacher and one of two core teachers.
Your child is in this family: Jann Geyer - core Kirsti Davis- math Mike Delnista- science
Language Arts includes
reading,writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary development
Literature
The Language of Literature McDougall Littell Publisher
Variety of Novels: Color of My Words, Seed Folks, Boy of the Painted Cave, Single Shard, and choice novels
Independent reading program: Accelerated Reader
Reading Thoughts
Students should read each and every day of their lives.
We know that our students who stay on grade level read two million words a year, including summer reading.
Reading matters.
Writing
We write daily.
We will write narrative/memoir, an I Search (a beginning research paper), a traditional research paper, poetry, editorials, non-fiction, and response to literature.
Writing Thoughts
Students should write everyday- in class to show that I value it enough to spend precious time on writing.
And at home- to explore genres and topics outside of school expectations.
Writing well serves people in all walks of life.
Vocabulary and Spelling
Vocabulary: Wordly Wise A formal vocabulary program that all the
Core 6 classes use. We’ll schedule one lesson every three weeks.
Spelling: We'll use the Wordly Wise
words as one source of spelling words, and
student’s writing as another.
Ancient Civilizations
Archaeology, early humans, and early ancient civilizations of the world: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, Israel, India, China, Greece, Rome.
Ancient Civilizations, Glencoe. We also use activities from TCI,
which emphasizes multi-sensory learning and problem solving skills.
Homework
Homework philosophy: Homework should not be onerous. It should involve practicing skills learned in class.
Reading for 25 minutes is a nightly homework assignment always. There are no exceptions.
Writing is a 15 minute nightly activity as well. Practice makes better. It also makes it easier to sit down and do it.
Use a timer to help reluctant readers and writers.
Grading - tests and quizzes
Tests and quizzes: are the assessments that give students and teachers feedback if the material is being studied or understood. Tests and quizzes are graded in the traditional way.
Grading - projects
We have a few projects throughout the year. They are graded on following directions, incorporation of lessons taught, understanding, insight, and effort.
I often give extra credit for projects completed for under $10.
WCI grading policy
6th grade core classes follow the grading guidelines for WCI.
Attempt to turn in all work on time.
Students are responsible for work they miss when they are absent. They have time to make up their work with no penalty.
Grades
Grades are posted approximately every two weeks. A progress report will be sent home mid-quarter from the core family teachers. If you have questions or want an update in between, please email me with a request.
jgeyer@wcsd.k12.ca.us
Potential Trouble Spots
Not taking advantage of class time provided for work
Not reading directions Not completing homework Not turning in work, even though it
is done.
Parents Help Students
Read the website. Check your student’s backpack and
planner nightly. Set a timer for reluctant readers
and writers. Reward them for fulfilling the time obligation.
Email me and check in for weekly grade reports.
Parents Can Help The Classroom
Books you no longer need in your libraries can serve more readers here.
If you have time and inclination, you can help provide one on one attention to a student in need.
Particular knowledge or skill to share? Let’s talk.
All Core 6 Activities (maybe due to $ and program decimation)
1. Civic Arts walking trip to pottery
studio 2. Classroom visits by an drama
specialist and fine artist 3. Greco-Roman field day at the end of school in June
Communication
Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. The best way to reach me is by email.
jgeyer@wcsd.k12.ca.us
925-944-6840 x8308
Contact Information
Jann Geyer Room 308 jgeyer@wcsd.k12.ca.us Homework website:
http://www.walnutcreeksd.org AM Core 2nd,3rd, and 4th periods PM Core 5th, 6th and 7th periods
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