1. Welcome to sixth grade! 08/04/2017
Beginning of Class Procedures:
DO NOT BRING A BACKPACK UNTIL YOU GET A LOCKER.
Go get your breakfast NOW. Do not wait.
Breakfast is over at 9:15. First period begins at 9:20.
Turn in any signed paperwork to the 7th period homework bin. It’s the very first tray/bin.
Seventh period = Homeroom (There isn’t a 7th period. I’ll change the label later. )
If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice. Help yourself to the books on the bookshelf. HOMEROOM = SILENCE

2. Connections Schedule – Week One 08/04/17
Thursday:
1st – Art
2nd – Chorus
Friday -
1st & 2nd – J-Code Talks
in the Theater and the Theater can get COLD, so bring a jacket!
You will later decide which connections you like and then you will have those permanently as your 1st & 2nd connection classes.
Monday:
1st – Read 180
2nd – Health/PE
Tuesday:
1st – STEM
2nd – Math Connection
Wednesday:
1st – Orchestra
2nd – Band

3. Language Arts – Warm Up 08/04/17
Annotations Key
First, review the annotations key. It’s at the bottom of first page of your packet.
Put the Panther Heading on the top of your handout:
First Name Last Name
Today’s Date
This Class Period
Parent HW – Due TODAY!
Children’s Rule Book – Due TODAY!
Syllabus HW – Due Wednesday (08/09/17)

4. Language Arts – Work Session 08/04/17
Essential Question: How can I demonstrate my understanding of reading through writing?
Standard: ELACC6W4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

5. Language Arts – Work Session 08/04/17
NewsELA Article
As we read, you should annotate, or mark, the text using the annotation key on the front of your packet.

6. Language Arts – Closing Session 08/04/17
NewsELA Quiz
Circle the best answer. Use text evidence to ensure you’ve selected the correct answer.
For number 5, be sure to write FIVE OR MORE COMPLETE SENTENCES, as listed in the directions. Keep the reading packet.
If you finish early, you may read.
Your syllabus homework is due by Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
Your parent homework is due TODAY!