grade: 6 yearly plan 2018-2019: middle school language arts · 2018-12-03 · grade: 6 yearly plan...

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan 2018-2019: Middle School Language Arts

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*Units of Study are used to cover the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) for Grade 6 English Language Arts:

http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/

UNITS of STUDY

Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

I. Novel: A Wrinkle in Time

● Introduction to the elements of literature

● Learners will be able to cite textual evidence to support analysis of what

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

● Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the

overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the

theme, setting, or plot

II. Remedial Grammar Unit

● Work through parts of speech, types of sentences, and reported speech

● Using the active and passive voice

● Learners will use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships

among claims and reasons

● Learners will establish and maintain a formal style and demonstrate

command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

when writing or speaking.

III. Non- Narrative Poetry Unit ● Introduction to the elements of poetry

● Study the different types of poems

● Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,

including figurative and connotative meanings; analyse the impact of a

specific word choice on meaning and tone

● Learners will be able to identify literary devices used in poetry

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IV. Non – Fiction Unit: Advertising Exploring the language of advertising

Look at a number of specific advertising techniques

Students will learn how to create a storyboard for an original

advertisement

V. Novel: The Giver Identify elements of Dystopian literature

Be able to write about the analysis of a story using textual evidence

to back up their claims

Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view

of different characters or narrators in a text

VI. Persuasive Writing Introduce claims and organize the reasons and evidence clearly

Support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Using credible sources and demonstrating and understanding to the

topic or text.

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising,

editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach

*Course will include instruction on reading comprehension, writing, research and presentation skill development as part of regular course content.

Grade 6 Yearly Plan Korean Land and Culture

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*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Grade 6 Social Studies Standards;

http://www.projectaero.org/aero_standards/socialstudies/socialstudies.pdf

*Units of Study are used to cover the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for Grade 6 World Language Standards:

http://www.projectaero.org/AEROplus/languages/index.htm

UNITS of STUDY


I. Hangul ( Korean Alphabet) Unit

An introduction of

- History of Hangul

- Appearance of Hangul

- Structure of Hangul

- Pronunciation of Hangul

Students will learn by the end of Grade 6

- Perform greetings and common classroom interactions using culturally

appropriate gestures and oral expressions.

- Give and follow simple instructions as part of age-appropriate

classroom or cultural activities or both.

- Ask and answer questions about familiar topics such as school events,

celebrations, personal opinions, and family, orally and in guided

writing.

Language is a year round project so students will continually learn

conversational expressions.

II. Geography Unit

An introduction to where in the world is Korea?

Students will learn general geographical features and weather.

III. History Unit

An introduction to the timeline of Korean history and how painful is

the history of Korea, yet there have been some great triumphs.

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Students will learn important historical events chronologically.

IV. The Korean War Unit

Spanning three years, the Korean War was perhaps the most divisive

conflict in Korean History.

Students will learn the historical value of the Korean War and how

this ended up having two Koreas in the Korean peninsula.

Ⅴ. The Arts Unit

Students will learn briefly how simple and beautiful Korean art is, and

will have a chance to perform simple activities such as paper art,

calligraphy, playing traditional musical instruments etc.

Ⅵ. The Culture and Customs Unit

Students will learn Korean culture thru various means including art,

music, and traditions.

Students will learn Korean holidays and learn culture thru the spirit

and value of each holiday.

Students will learn about Korean schools, K-pop music.

Ⅶ. Korean Food Unit

Kimchi ? Bul-gogi ? or Spicy Hot ? There is a lot more to learn about

Korean Food.

Students will learn more about Korean food and have some cooking

lessons.

Grade: 6 Yearly Plan Middle School Science

*Units of Study are used to cover the IGCSE Cambridge Secondary 1 Science stage 7 learning objectives: http://www.rafflesis.com/media/2536/ris-scheme-of-work-science-grade-6-stage-7-v1.pdf

UNITS of STUDY KEY Content/ Aims/ Outcomes

1. Plants and humans as organisms

Bp Plants

● 7Bp1 Recognise the positions, and know the functions of the major organs of flowering plants, e.g. root, stem, leaf.

Bh Humans as organisms

● 7Bh1 Explore the role of the skeleton and joints and the principle of antagonistic muscles.

● 7Bh2 Recognise the positions and know the functions of the major organ systems of the human body. Secondary sources can be used.

● 7Bh3 Research the work of scientists studying the human body.

2. Cells & organisms

Bc Cells and organisms

● 7Bc1 Identify the seven characteristics of living things and relate these to a wide range of organisms in the local and wider environment.

● 7Bc2 Know about the role of micro-organisms in the breakdown of organic matter, food production and disease, including the work of Louis Pasteur.

● 7Bc3 Identify the structures present in plant and animal cells as seen with a simple light microscope and/or a computer microscope.

● 7Bc4 Compare the structure of plant and animal cells. ● 7Bc5 Relate the structure of some common cells to their functions.

Secondary sources can be used. ● 7Bc6 Understand that cells can be grouped together to form tissues, organs

and organisms.

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3. Living things in their environment

Be Living things in their environment

● 7Be1 Describe how organisms are adapted to their habitat, drawing on locally occurring examples. Secondary sources can be used.

● 7Be2 Draw and model simple food chains. ● 7Be3 Discuss positive and negative influence of humans on the

environment, e.g. the effect on food chains, pollution and ozone depletion. ● 7Be4 Discuss a range of energy sources and distinguish between renewable

and non-renewable resources. Secondary sources can be used.

4. Variation and classification

Bv Variation and classification

● 7Bv1 Understand what is meant by a species. ● 7Bv2 Investigate variation within a species. Secondary sources can be

used. ● 7Bv3 Classify animals and plants into major groups, using some locally

occurring examples.

5. States of matter

Cs States of matter

● 7Cs1 Show in outline how the particle theory of matter can be used to explain the properties of solids, liquids and gases, including changes of state.

6. Material properties

Cp Material properties

● 7Cp1 Distinguish between metals and non-metals. ● 7Cp2 Describe everyday materials and their physical properties.



7. Material changes

Cc Material changes

● 7Cc1 Use a pH scale. ● 7Cc2 Understand neutralisation and some of its applications. ● 7Cc3 Use indicators to distinguish acid and alkaline solutions.

8. The Earth

Ce The Earth

● 7Ce1 Observe and classify different types of rocks and soils. ● 7Ce2 Research simple models of the internal structure of the Earth. ● 7Ce3 Examine fossils and research the fossil record. ● 7Ce4 Discuss the fossil record as a guide to estimating the age of the Earth. ● 7Ce5 Learn about most recent estimates of the age of the Earth.

9. Forces and motion

Pf Forces and motion

● 7Pf1 Describe the effects of forces on motion, including friction and air resistance.

● 7Pf2 Describe the effect of gravity on objects. Secondary sources can be used.

10. Energy

Pe Energy

● 7Pe1 Understand that energy cannot be created or destroyed and that energy is always conserved.

● 7Pe2 Recognise different energy types and energy transfers.



11. The Earth and beyond

Pb The Earth and beyond

● 7Pb1 Describe how the movement of the Earth causes the apparent daily and annual movement of the sun and the stars.

● 7Pb2 Describe the relative position and movement of the planets and the sun in the solar system.

● 7Pb3 Discuss the impact of the ideas and discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo and more recent scientists.

● 7Pb4 Understand that the sun and other stars are sources of light and that planets and other bodies are seen by reflected light.


Grade: 6 Yearly Plan 2018-2019: Middle School Maths

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Units of Study are used to cover the Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) for Grade 6 Math: http://www.corestandards.org/Math/

NS- number system, EE- Expressions and equations, SP- Statistics and probability, RP- Ratios and proportional relationships, G-Geometry

UNITS of STUDY


1. Operations and properties

1-1 Estimating with Whole Numbers CC.6.NS.2

1-2 Divide Multi-Digit Whole Numbers CC.6.NS.2

1-3 Exponents CC.6.EE.1

1-4 Order of Operations CC.6.EE.2a, CC.6.EE.2c

1-5 Properties and Mental Math CC.6.EE.3

2. Introduction to algebra

2-1 Variables and Expressions CC.6.EE.2c

2-2 Translating Between Words and Math CC.6.EE.2a

2-3 Translating Between Tables and Expressions CC.6.EE.2a 2-4 Equations and Their Solutions CC.6.EE.5, CC.6.EE.6 2-5 Addition Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6 2-6 Subtraction Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6 2-7 Multiplication Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6 2-8 Division Equations CC.6.EE.7, CC.6.EE.6


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3. Decimals

3-1 Representing, Comparing, and Ordering Decimals prep for CC.6.NS.7b

3-2 Estimating Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-4 Multiplying Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-5 Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers CC.6.NS.3 3-6 Dividing by Decimals CC.6.NS.3 3-7 Interpreting the Quotient CC.6.NS.3 3-8 Solving Decimal Equations CC.6.EE.7

4.Number theory and fractions

4-1 Factors and Prime Factorization C.C6.NS.4 4-2 Greatest Common Factor CC.6.NS.4 4-3 Equivalent Expressions CC.6.EE.2b, CC.6.EE.4 4-4 Decimals and Fractions CC.6.NS.6c 4-5 Equivalent Fractions CC.6.NS.4 4-6 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions prep for CC.6.NS.1 4-7 Comparing and Ordering Fractions CC.6.NS.7


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5. Fraction operations

5-1 Least Common Multiple CC.6.NS.4 5-2 Adding and Subtracting with Unlike Denominators CC.6.NS.4 5-3 Regrouping to Subtract Mixed Numbers CC.6.EE.7 5-4 Solving Fraction Equations: Addition and Subtraction CC.6.EE.7 5-5 Multiplying Mixed Numbers prep for CC.6.NS.1 5-6 Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers CC.6.NS.1 5-7 Solving Fraction Equations: Multiplication and Division CC.6.EE.7

6. Data collection and analysis

6-1 Mean, Median, Mode, and Range CC.6.SP.3, CC.6.SP.5d 6-2 Additional Data and Outliers CC.6.SP.5c 6-3 Measures of Variation CC.6.SP.4, CC.6.SP.5c 6-4 Line Plots, Frequency Tables, and Histograms CC.6.SP.1, CC.6.SP.4 6-5 Describing Distributions CC.6.SP.5c


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7.Proportional relationships

7-1 Ratios and Rates CC.6.RP.1, CC.6.RP.2, CC.6.RP.3, CC.6.RP.3b 7-2 Using Tables to Explore Equivalent Ratios and Rates CC.6.RP.3a 7-3 Ordered Pairs CC.6.RP.3a 7-4 Proportions CC.6.RP.3 7-5 Percents CC.6.RP.3c 7-6 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions CC.6.RP.3c 7-7 Percent of a Number CC.6.RP.3c 7-8 Solving Percent Problems CC.6.RP.3c

8. Measurement and geometry

8-1 Converting Customary Units CC.6.RP.3d 8-2 Converting Metric Units CC.6.RP.3d 8-3 Area of Rectangles and Parallelograms CC.6.G.1, CC.6.EE.2c 8-4 Area of Triangles and Trapezoids CC.6.G.1 8-5 Area of Composite Figures CC.6.G.1 8-6 Volume of Prisms CC.6.G.2 8-7 Surface Area CC.6.G.4


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9. Integers and the coordinate plane

9-1 Integers and Absolute Value CC.6.NS.5, CC.6.NS.6a 9-2 Comparing and Ordering Integers CC.6.NS.7a, CC.6.NS.7b 9-3 The Coordinate Plane CC.6.NS.6b, CC.6.NS.8 9-4 Polygons in the Coordinate Plane CC.6.NS.8, CC.6.G.3 9-5 Transformations in the Coordinate Plane CC.6.NS.6b

10. Functions

10-1 Tables and Functions CC.6.EE.9 10-2 Graphing Functions CC.6.EE.9 10-3 Slope and Rate of Change CC.6.RP.3, CC.6.RP.3a 10-4 Inequalities CC.6.EE.5, CC.6.EE.6, CC.6.EE.8

Grade: 5/6 Yearly Plan 2018-2019: Technology

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*Units of Study are used to cover the ISTE 2017 Standards for Students: https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-students

UNITS of STUDY


I. Google Tools for Education

Use of School Email (managebac)

Google Drive

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Google Classroom

Google Calendar

Google Sites

II. The Computer System

Computer system

Input, process, output, storage

Data bus

Embedded computer

III. The Purpose and Components of the CPU Control unit

ALU

Registers

Cache

Clock

IV. Coding and problem solving Algorithms Introduction (sequencing tasks)

Introduction to events

Introduction to conditionals

Introduction to variables

Introduction to Loops

Functions

Parameters

Projects and Time management tools

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