Welcome Parents!!Mr. Kevin Bergmann (ELA/ Social Studies)Mrs. Pamela Fraser (Math/Science)Mrs. Pat Campo (307 – Intervention

Specialist)

6th Grade Expectations1) Be prepared every day

Sharpened pencils or pens on your desk Homework completed from night before

2) Respect yourself

3) Respect others

4) Work together as a team to create a positive learning environment

A Day in the life of 6th Grade 90 minutes of ELA

Reading Workshop

- Read Alouds

- listening comprehension- model skills for students

- Independent Reading-Conferences with students- Read independent reading books 25-40 mins.- Complete a reader response on text

- Guided Reading-Small group instruction

A Day in the life of 6th Grade Writing (incorporated into reading activities)

Lessons based on craft and structure Individual conferences to strengthen writing

skills Published pieces /on-demand tasks

90 minutes Math instruction Review previous days skills through HW check Launch a concept Explore the concept/topic Summarize the concept Homework for practice

A Day in the life of 6th Grade 45 minutes Social Studies

Non-fiction comprehension strategies developed. Map skills, informational reading, DBQ’s Includes writing projects

45 minutes Science Non-fiction comprehension strategies developed. Note-taking and study skill strategies developed Science investigations

Please note Science and Social Studies classes are 4 times per week

Expeditionary Learning Curriculum Reading Goals: summarize the text analyze the characters compare characters/stories identify themes identify author’s purpose quote the text to support

ideas identify point of view make connections to the

text recognize structures of

informational text

Writing Goals:establish structure of

beginning, middle, and enddevelop strategies for

editing and revising written works

develop texts appropriate to tasks and audience

Use details to support ideas Produce the following: - reader responses - literature - persuasive pieces - informational texts

Tips for reading success!Read with your childRead together regularly

(This allows you to know their level and interests. You can have great conversations on books)

Encourage your child to build his or her own library

Search for reading activities on the InternetProvide different kinds of general interest

magazines for your childVisit your local library and introduce your

child to the children's librarian

Math CurriculumMath Units:

1. Prime Time: Factors and Multiples2. Comparing Bits and Pieces: Ratios, Rational

Numbers and Equivalence3. Let’s Be Rational: Understanding Fraction Operations4. Covering and Surrounding: Two-Dimensional

Measurements 5. Decimal Ops: Computing with Decimals and Percents 6. Variables and Patterns: Focus on Algebra 7. Data About Us: Statistics and Data Analysis

Tips for Math successMemorize multiplication facts

Complete daily homework

Show ALL math work

Come to class prepared and ready to learn

Think differently about math

AssessmentsThroughout the year students will be assessed

using TC reading assessments On demand responses (similar to writing

component of state exam)Practice state examsUnit assessments (quizzes, tests, projects, exit slips):

Math Social Studies Science

Please see handbook for scoring breakdowns

Homework Policy Homework is an extension of the day’s activities. Homework will

always be a review of what has been taught in class during the day.

Homework is assigned on a nightly basisRead 30 minutes and record on log (M- F and weekends) Math (M-F)Social Studies (TBD) Science (TBD)

Please check planner nightly to see which assignments have been

completed. All missing assignments will be highlighted in

yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is expected that students be responsible for completing all assignments fully, neatly, and on time

If your child is unable to complete an assignment, please send in a note.

Behavior PolicyLadder Behavior System. Points will be

rewarded for students at the end of the day who are in one of the top 3 spots on the ladder.

Uncooperative behaviors will be recorded in a behavior log. Periodically, notes will be sent home to inform parents of this behavior. (check planner for these notes)

Out to LunchSpecial Lunch Privilege for students grades 5-8

Need parental and teacher permission to leave school grounds for lunch

May not be held on rainy/snowy days

Please note that students who do not complete homework assignments or follow classroom rules will have privileges suspended.

CommunicationStrong parent/teacher relationships establish

a successful school year. Feel free to contact us through

Conferences Tuesday afternoons have been designed to provide

40 minutes for parent contact. Appts. may be set up during this time

Phone callsNotes

Any questions??

Thank you for coming!

Have a good day!