mrs. o’brien 6 th grade social studies/language arts
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Welcome!
Mrs. O’Brien6th Grade Social Studies/Language Arts
About Mrs. O’Brien
More about Mrs. O’Brien
Educational Philosophy
All students have the ability to achieve whatever they desire--I want to support them be the best they can be in school and in life!
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” --William Butler Yeats
Social StudiesAncient Civilizations
Early Humans Mesopotamia Israelites Egypt India China Greece Rome
Language Arts
Reading Literature Circles Class Novels Informational Texts Accelerated Reader--20 points required per
quarter, Wednesdays R&R days Writing—Informative, Argumentative,
Narrative Grammar Speaking and Listening Skills
Grades!
A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-69%, F = less than 59%
Work missed when absent can be made up for full credit; it is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she missed.
Late work (not absent work) will receive a maximum of 70% of the total score.
How can my child get good grades: 1. Come to school every day. 2. Do all the work. 3. Do your best work every assignment.
Classroom Rules
Treat each other, the teacher, and all property with courtesy and respect.
Materials Required In Class Every Day
3-ring binder with dividers and binder paper
Composition Notebook (generally kept in class)
Writing implement AR Book UMS Planner
How Can I Help My Child Be Successful at Union?
Check Planner daily and make sure assignments get done.
Have them read a lot! UMS expectation is 30 minutes 5 nights a week.
Plan ahead—if there are any projects make sure they are not left until the last minute.
Check PowerSchool for update of grades/assignments
Benefits of Daily Reading
Help Needed…
Art Vistas docents 3 lessons/projects
Emergency Supplies Granola Bars for 36-50 Water Bottles for 36-50
Contact/Questions?
Email me if you have any questions or concerns, big or small. I will reply within 24 hours, usually sooner. [email protected]