Welcome to Sixth Grade! Open House 9/27/12 Mrs. Clark, Ms. Couch and Mr. Smith.
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Welcome to Sixth Grade!
Open House 9/27/12Mrs. Clark, Ms. Couch and Mr. Smith
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In Sixth Grade WE WILL….
Try our best!
Think………………………………..HARD!!!!!
Question ideas!
Wonder!
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A Look at the YEAR!!
Exploring and investigating the world through… Literacy Math Science
Our goal is to help you reach your goal.
We want you to SUCCEED!!!!
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Grading
You are expected to work hard and do your best each day in class. Grades are based on the following:
Academic Achievement: 3-4 assessments per trimester (tests, performance tasks); 25% of grade
Classwork: 20+ assignments (notebook, independent work, centers, projects); 25% of grade
Homework: 20+ assignments (readings, worksheets, projects); 25% of grade Citizenship: 6+ reports per trimester (behavior, preparation, respect, safety);
25% of grade
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Class Preparation
Come PREPARED Pencil/Pen Agenda Binder and/or Notebook Ready to Work
Take out your homework and start the “Do Now.”
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Notebook
You will maintain a notebook that will be looked at and graded.
Lost or damaged notebooks MUST be replaced and ALL information recopied.
Nothing inappropriate or unrelated to class should be placed in the notebook.
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Absenses
• If you are absent you are responsible for finding out what was missed.
• You need to make it up.• See the teacher if you need help.• Check the school website, come before or
after school for additional help.• Work with a class partner to complete missing
assignments.
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Homework
Given everyday on a daily basis in ALL subjects.Purpose: Review of what was done in class, preparation for the next class
and time to work on long term assignments.
If you FORGET your HOMEWORK: Make a good attempt at completing it to the BEST of your ability. Call a Buddy Check the Website No Excuses, FIND A WAY!!!!
Three missing assignments is a phone call home.
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Literacy-Mrs. Clark
Exploring and investigating the world through the literary lens.
This year we will have a focus on the Common Core State Standards. With that being said, literacy instruction will focus solely on comprehension through Accountable Talk and Close Reading. Students will hold Socratic Seminars in order to Summarize, Question, Predict and Clarify concepts in order to increase comprehension. There is a written component, but it is based off of classroom conversation.
We will study the following: Elements of Fiction Author’s Purpose Elements of Non-Fiction Characterization Author’s Craft
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Mathematics-Mr. Smith
Introduction:Grade 6 students in Hartford
are starting a new national math curriculum called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The rigor of Grade 6 math has increased. Starting in 2013-2014 students statewide will be measured by the CCSS standardized test not the CMT.
Pacing Guide Grade 61. Using Expressions and Equations
– Sept & Oct2. Operating Positive and Negative
Numbers – Oct & Nov3. Applications of Geometry – Dec
& Jan4. Ratios and Rates – Jan & Feb5. Algebraic Reasoning – Feb,
March & April6. Statistics and Distribution – April
& May
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Science-Ms. Couch• September-November Matter • Materials can be classified as pure
substances or mixtures, depending on their chemical and physical properties.
• Water moving across and through earth materials carries with it the products of human activities.
• December-February Earth's Atmosphere• Variations in the amount of the Sun's
energy hitting the Earth's surface affect daily and seasonal weather patterns.
• March-June • Ecosystems• An ecosystem is composed of all
the populations that are living in a certain space and the physical factors with which they interact.
• Service Learning Project and Field Experiences w/Mrs. Hays
• Project Oceanology• Fish Hatchery• Rocky Neck
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If you need HELP….
If you need help in literacy, math or science please contact the assigned teacher.
We can meet before or after school or during lunch by appointment only.
You can contact us via email at:
Mrs. Clark- [email protected]
Ms. Couch- [email protected]
Mr. Smith- [email protected]