1. Welcome to Mrs. Moxley’s Class 2012-2013 Welcome to Mrs. Moxley’s Class 2012-2013

2. Reading Genres Historical fiction Historical fiction Biography Biography Realistic Fiction Realistic Fiction Expository Nonfiction Expository Nonfiction Theatrical Scripts Theatrical Scripts Reading Block Guided Reading Guided Reading Focus: applying a variety of reading comprehension strategies Focus: applying a variety of reading comprehension strategies Flexible Small Groups & Large Groups Flexible Small Groups & Large Groups Nightly Reading: 20 – 30 minutes Nightly Reading: 20 – 30 minutes

3. Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader Students take an initial test to see their approximate reading comprehension grade level equivalency. Students take an initial test to see their approximate reading comprehension grade level equivalency. Students are required to fulfill a point requirement each quarter. Your child will receive their point goal after their Students are required to fulfill a point requirement each quarter. Your child will receive their point goal after their reading level has been assessed reading level has been assessed and we have our online access! and we have our online access!

4. Language Arts Harcourt Series  D.L.A. one week, Spelling the next  Genres of writing Forms of Writing Narrative Stories, poetry, response to literature, essays and letters, persuasive text, autobiographies, research reports Writing Process Pre-writing, Drafting, Revising/Conferring, Editing, Publishing, Reflecting 6+1 Traits of Writing

5. Math Estimation & Computation Whole numbers Whole numbers Decimals Decimals Fractions Fractions Mixed Numbers Mixed Numbers Additional Concepts Geometry Geometry Conversions of Metric & Customary Measurement Conversions of Metric & Customary Measurement Algebra & Problem- solving Algebra & Problem- solving Data Analysis Mean, median, mode, range Mean, median, mode, range Analyzing statistics Analyzing statistics Analyzing Graphs Analyzing Graphs Saxon Math Every Day!

6. Science Scientific Process Science Experiments Science Experiments Science Fair Science Fair Life Science Ecosystems Ecosystems Structure/Function of Living Systems Structure/Function of Living Systems Earth Science Structure of the Earth and its systems Structure of the Earth and its systems Water Cycle Water Cycle Weather Weather Physical Science Transference of Energy

7. Science Camp We are looking forward to attending a science camp in Prescott this year. It is an AMAZING opportunity, and we will need all of the tax credit donations we can get! Please fill out the form online or on paper and designate it to the 6 th grade field trip fund! We are looking forward to attending a science camp in Prescott this year. It is an AMAZING opportunity, and we will need all of the tax credit donations we can get! Please fill out the form online or on paper and designate it to the 6 th grade field trip fund!

8. Social Studies… Focus on World History Early Civilizations: Ancient Greece and Rome Ancient Greece and Rome Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt China China Middle Ages & The Renaissance Middle Ages & The Renaissance Influence of Past Civilizations on Present-Day Societies Influence of Past Civilizations on Present-Day Societies We do several projects and presentations. You will have plenty of notice!

9. Expectations/Homework Completion Homework turned in by 8:30 a.m. VISA-Very Important Special Activity 24 Hour Extension Pass: 2 per quarter

10. My Homework Philosophy: 1. Review and Preparation 2. Different Strokes for Different Folks

11. A Parent’s Role with 6 th Grade Homework Check your child’s agenda or the class website to see what the assignments are. Check your child’s agenda or the class website to see what the assignments are. Ask your child to show you their homework. Ask your child to show you their homework. Ask questions! Please communicate any issues that you see (struggles or needing more challenging material). Communicate early to avoid difficulties. Ask questions! Please communicate any issues that you see (struggles or needing more challenging material). Communicate early to avoid difficulties.

12. Homework/Grades Your child’s grades will be available online. Please check them! Graded work stays in binders until the end of the quarter. Your child’s grades will be available online. Please check them! Graded work stays in binders until the end of the quarter. I assign homework Monday-Thursday. I post the homework on our class website on a daily basis. You can always check to see what the assignments are. 6 th graders love us for this… I assign homework Monday-Thursday. I post the homework on our class website on a daily basis. You can always check to see what the assignments are. 6 th graders love us for this…

13. Volunteers If you want to help out, I can always put you to work! If you want to help out, I can always put you to work! Art Masterpiece Art Masterpiece Junior Achievement Junior Achievement Working with students**** Working with students**** Field trips Field trips

14. Thank You! I am looking forward to the best school year ever! Thank you for sharing your children with me! ~Mrs. Moxley ~Mrs. Moxley