welcome to sixth grade! holland elementary 2011-2012
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Welcome to Sixth Grade!Holland
Elementary
2011-2012
Sixth Grade Teachers
• Ro Carcaci• Julie Wetherill• Jennifer Frawley• Allison Bailey • Erin Prozzillo• Melanie Kiker• Amy Malone • Ken Rooney
Character Education
Four Pillars– Cooperation– Respect– Responsibility– Sportsmanship
Language Arts - Writing
– RELA– Exposure to all writing genres – Writing Rubric– Teacher and peer conferences– Grammar-New Program– Vocabulary and spelling – Yes…we encourage cursive writing!
Language Arts - Reading
– Making Meaning – Scholastic Reading Inventory - SRI– Class novels and self-selected novels– Mini-lessons on literary strategies– Book Clubs/Literature Circles– Response journals– Book projects– Conferences– Class discussions
Math Program
Curriculum– Problem Solving focus throughout– Middle School Math (McDougal Littell Course 1)
– Areas of study include:• graphing, fractions, integers, geometry,
decimals, measurement, ratio, proportion, percent, probability
• algebra introduced throughout
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Math
Assessment– Quizzes– Tests (chapter and quarterly)– Problem-solving activities (Daily and Weekly)– Performance tasks
- Homework – 3 points each - Children to check answers on-
line
Social Studies
Overview of topics– Constitution– Geography– Ancient Mesopotamia– Ancient Egypt & Nubia– Ancient China & India– Early Americas (Mayans, Incas,
Aztecs)
Social Studies
Assessment– Participation– Current Events– Projects– Quizzes and tests
Social Studies
Projects– Creating an authentic civilization– Sarcophagus– Debates /Trials– Travel brochure about an ancient
civilization– Computer/Self-selected projects
Science
Curriculum– Inquiry-based/hands-on– Units:
• Scientific Method• Variables (Full Option Science Systems: FOSS Kit)• Levers and Pulleys (Full Option Science Systems: FOSS
Kit)• Animal Adaptations / Biomes• Astronomy “Earth, Moon, and Sun” (Delta Science Kit)• Life Skills• HIV/AIDS
Science
Assessment– Observation and participation– Notebook checks– Quizzes (pop and announced)– Tests
• Written and performance based
– Lab Reports
Homework
o Math every night o Reading or Language Arts nightlyo Science & SS twice per week on avg.o Time Management skillso Personal responsibilityo Homework Book/Organization skillso All tests and quizzes must be signed
Elementary Performance Assessment
3 day process that allows students to celebrate their success in learning– Create a question– Research– Write report– Create Visual (Power Point)– Present
Practice begins in the fall Assessment in Spring
Middle School Transition
Goals for students: o Independence with HW, reading, &
writing; organizational skills; work ethic; personal responsibility
Course recommendations in spring Visits from Principal, Guidance
Counselors; we visit Holland Middle School in spring
Other Computer instruction/integration at least once
per week PSSA – Math and Reading beginning March
12th Scholastic Book Orders - Monthly
• Please make checks payable to “Scholastic”
Field Trips – one in each half of the school year School play this year Alice in Wonderland Check E-Friday Folder, HES, 6th Grade, and
individual class webPages for school info.
Thank You
Questions?– Always feel welcome to write us with questions or
concerns.
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