6 th Grade Parent Night Language Arts/Social Studies

Transitions from Elementary to Middle School Establishing habits for success – Organization: assignment notebook and binder – Working towards independence: encourage work completion on his/her own, promote self- advocacy – Home routines: expect increased study time, read independently, pack backpack the night before, use a Take-Home folder, charging the Chromebook

Communication Chromebook ParentVUE/StudentVUE Teacher websites Mobile App Google Classroom Assignment notebook and

Units of Study Increase Reading of Informational Text Text Complexity Academic Vocabulary Text Based Answers Increase Writing from Sources Literacy Instruction in all Content Areas

Workshop Model Mini-lessons IDR- in class and at home – Student choice based upon interest and ability – Emphasis on book completion Book Clubs Read aloud Individual and/or small group work

Social Studies Focus on non-fiction text – Note taking – Determining Importance Ancient Civilizations: Geography, Beginnings of Human Civilization, Iceman, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Middle Ages Assessments: quizzes, tests, projects Interactive research

Student Led Conferences October Portfolio based Student goals, work examples, and assessment results Open House format Attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory