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Welcome to 6th grade Language Arts Curriculum Night

Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts with Stephanie Bullard A little about me Bachelor's degree in journalism from Pacific Lutheran University & a Masters degree in Teaching from University of Portland.   Began teaching in 2001 and have taught middle school students in the Issaquah, Bellevue and Snoqualmie Valley School districts.  Last year I completed my work for the National Board Certification for teachers. I enjoy what I do every day. Middle school is my favorite age, because of all the craziness and evolution. I am fortunate to be teaching at Pine Lake. When not at school, I'm with my 3 kiddos - a 6th, 7th and 8th grader who are extremely busy with marital arts, dance, band, choir, cross country, soccer, skiing and on and on. I am living middle school life both here and at home. That being said, I do understand (and sympathize) with you and your children's busy lives too.  If you ever have a question, please check my website or if you simply need to contact me, please email – bullard@Issaquah.wednet.edu

6th Grade LA Sequence for the Year Reading & Writing Workshops Interactive Read-Aloud Freak the Mighty 4 weeks How Writers Work 2 weeks Personal Narrative 5 weeks Humor RW Feature Article Hero’s Journey RW Argument Essay Scope Magazine – 2-3 weeks poetry – vocabulary – independent reading Tri 1 Tri 2 Tri 3

Trimester 1 Interactive Class Read-Aloud Freak the Mighty & How Writer’s Work & Personal Narrative

Trimester 2 Identity Unit Booklist for Reading Workshop & Write a Feature Article

Trimester 3 Hero’s Journey Booklist for Reader’s Workshop & Debate an Argument

Language Arts Reading – Mini-lessons on a variety of reading comprehension skills. Library on Wednesdays plus in class reading time at least twice a week. Emphasis on vocabulary during reading units. Individual conference time during our library time. Trimester book projects based on independent reading books. Writing – Written responses in LA journals throughout the year plus formal writing. Students should be able to complete the majority of their writing work in class, but may need more time or their own space to finish assignments at home. Emphasis on grammar during writing units.

Grading Information for LA & SS

Grading Information for LA & SS

Helping your child at home Organization & Routines Help them keep their binders organized and refer to Student Unit Plans. Encourage them to use some sort of planner. Have them check my website (and their other teacher’s websites) on a regular basis to make sure they are on top of their assignments. Check Skyward (Family Access or Student Access) for grading feedback on assignments. Support a regular reading/homework habit. Bring library books (& ASB cards) to school on Wednesdays

1) From the Pine Lake website, select Staff, then select Teacher websites. 2) This is my website. Select the class

* Once at the class site, select Calendar (at the top) to check due dates and what is going on in class.

* To check a particular day, select the title on the calendar to go to the details – gives slides & in class work.

* Once at the class site, select Documents (at the top) to download handouts, assignment sheets that were given out in class.

Questions about LA Class? Our books for each of the trimesters are along the back shelves in the library area of my room. Students’ first completed assignments are on the back wall.

SS Curriculum - Broad Overview

Trimester 1 What Does a Historian Do Trimester 1 What Does a Historian Do? Geography – How does where we live effect how we live? History of Early Humans – Paleolithic Era, Ice Age & Neolithic Era Mesopotamia – Learning through a simulation of ancient warring clans

Trimester 2 Ancient Egypt and the Kush – As we travel the Nile, students learn elements of ancient Egypt The Israelites – an important history The ancient Greeks – the Greek gods and goddess and their importance to Greek culture

Trimester 3 Greek civilization – an interactive simulation that culminates with a Greek Symposium Roman: Republic to Empire & Roman Civilization We read The Thieves of Ostia for a better understanding of the times The Rise of Christianity

In Class Group Work Social Studies includes learning how together Students complete a self & peer evaluation at the end of the group project. GROUP PROJECTS & GRADES – students sign up for a portion and only that portion impacts their grade. OTHER GROUP PROJECTS – for points for class competitions

SS Homework Expectations Most assignments can be completed during class time. Students may have the option to finish something at home, if they need more time. Projects, or studying for tests may require at home time.  The workload can be sporadic depending on the topic and our method of learning, so please check my website if there are any questions.

Helping your child at home Organization & Routines Help them keep their binders organized and refer to Student Unit Plans. Encourage them to use some sort of planner. Have them check my website (and their other teacher’s websites) on a regular basis to make sure they are on top of their assignments. Check Skyward (Family Access or Student Access) for grading feedback on assignments. Support a regular reading/homework habit. Bring library books (& ASB cards) to school on Wednesdays

Grading Information for LA & SS

Grading Information for LA & SS

Questions about SS Class? Along the sink/door wall are some student work samples from the various social studies units. For most culminating projects, students have choices on the format – I am simply looking for their learning. THANK YOU FOR COMING.