Welcome to Sixth Grade! Holland Elementary
Sixth Grade Teachers Ro Carcaci Julie Wetherill Jennifer Frawley Allison Bailey Erin Prozzillo Melanie Kiker Amy Malone Ken Rooney
Character Education Four Pillars –Cooperation –Respect –Responsibility –Sportsmanship
Language Arts - Writing –RELA –Exposure to all writing genres –Writing Rubric –Teacher and peer conferences –Grammar-New Program –Vocabulary and spelling –Yes…we encourage cursive writing!
Language Arts - Reading –Making Meaning –Scholastic Reading Inventory - SRI –Class novels and self-selected novels –Mini-lessons on literary strategies –Book Clubs/Literature Circles –Response journals –Book projects –Conferences –Class discussions
Math Program Curriculum –Problem Solving focus throughout –Middle School Math (McDougal Littell Course 1) –Areas of study include: graphing, fractions, integers, geometry, decimals, measurement, ratio, proportion, percent, probability algebra introduced throughout
Math Assessment –Quizzes –Tests (chapter and quarterly) –Problem-solving activities (Daily and Weekly) –Performance tasks - Homework – 3 points each - Children to check answers on-line
Social Studies Overview of topics –Constitution –Geography –Ancient Mesopotamia –Ancient Egypt & Nubia –Ancient China & India –Early Americas (Mayans, Incas, Aztecs)
Social Studies Assessment –Participation –Current Events –Projects –Quizzes and tests
Social Studies Projects –Creating an authentic civilization –Sarcophagus –Debates /Trials –Travel brochure about an ancient civilization –Computer/Self-selected projects
Science Curriculum –Inquiry-based/hands-on –Units: Scientific Method Variables (Full Option Science Systems: FOSS Kit) Levers and Pulleys (Full Option Science Systems: FOSS Kit) Animal Adaptations / Biomes Astronomy “Earth, Moon, and Sun” (Delta Science Kit) Life Skills HIV/AIDS
Science Assessment –Observation and participation –Notebook checks –Quizzes (pop and announced) –Tests Written and performance based –Lab Reports
Homework o Math every night o Reading or Language Arts nightly o Science & SS twice per week on avg. o Time Management skills o Personal responsibility o Homework Book/Organization skills o All tests and quizzes must be signed
Elementary Performance Assessment 3 day process that allows students to celebrate their success in learning –Create a question –Research –Write report –Create Visual (Power Point) –Present Practice begins in the fall Assessment in Spring
Middle School Transition Goals for students: o Independence with HW, reading, & writing; organizational skills; work ethic; personal responsibility Course recommendations in spring Visits from Principal, Guidance Counselors; we visit Holland Middle School in spring
Other Computer instruction/integration at least once per week PSSA – Math and Reading beginning March 12th Scholastic Book Orders - Monthly Please make checks payable to “Scholastic” Field Trips – one in each half of the school year School play this year Alice in Wonderland Check E-Friday Folder, HES, 6 th Grade, and individual class webPages for school info.
Thank You Questions? –Always feel welcome to write us with questions or concerns.