Welcome to Back to School Night

Sixth Grade Team

Mrs. Banta – English/Social Studies and

Miss Wu – Math/Science

“Immortal Gladiators”

Relationships

Solid relationships

are what make an ordinary

student become an

extraordinary student.

Team Work• Book Clubs jobs are done individually but whole

group discussions lead to better comprehension.

• Students are seated in heterogeneous groups.• Group projects are assigned and teammates

assess leadership and responsibility by rubric.• Students can shine in their area of strength

under Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. • Teacher-student reflection conferences• Teacher-group conferences

Communication

• Planners – Daily/Weekly assignments and Homework

• Nightly signatures• Email with parents for communication• Email with students over homework and

projectsjbanta@washoeschools.netjwu@washoeschools.net

“Our job isnot to teach

students everythingthat they need to know. It is to teach them how to figure out everything

they need to know.”

Relevance

A Student Choice Classroom• What books they read• Leveled Learning Activities• Research Topics• Choose grade based on rubric• Social Studies and Science are project

and lab based (PBL)–Students choose method of presentation

“Students willfind the initiative

and self direction they need to accomplish

classroom tasks. Whichis a necessity for success in life.”

Rigor

Model of Four

Gradual release to student independence• Model with origami• Every lesson taught this way• Focus of year follows same pattern• Used to check for understanding • Homework is not assigned until level 4 is achieved

Standards Based Grading

•Grade book is organized by STANDARDS rather than assignments to follow growth through out the year•Giving grades of 1-5 removes negative association of

traditional grades • Every assignment shows the standard that will be

evaluated•Gives a positive comment to all students• Fist to 5 immediate self assessment• Transfers to letter grade for report card

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