SIXTH GRADE Wolf Canyon Elementary 2010 - 2011 Sixth Grade Welcome to sixth grade! We look forward to an exciting year full of.
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Slide 1
SIXTH GRADE
Wolf Canyon Elementary 2010 - 2011
Slide 2
Sixth Grade
Welcome to sixth grade! We look forward to an exciting
year full of learning, discovery, growth, and fun. We hope
every student upon graduation from Wolf Canyon
Elementary will be prepared for the rest of their
academic careers. Your support is greatly appreciated as
we all know being an adolescent is not easy! If you ever
need any help, PLEASE feel free to contact us.
http://www.wolfcanyononline.com/sixth
Mrs. Camarena – [email protected]
Mr. Ly – [email protected]
Mrs. Selgrath – [email protected]
Slide 3
Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:00
9:00 – 10:05
10:05 – 11:10
11:10 – 11:25
11:25 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:15 – 2:00
Opening with Mrs. McLaren
Period 1 (Math, Reading, or Writing)
Period 2
Recess
Period 3
Lunch
Homeroom (Read Aloud/Independent
Reading/English Learner Support)
2:00 – 3:00
Period 4 (Social Studies or Science)
Slide 4
Expectations
We expect our students to try their best at all times
Students should come to school ready to learn
Super Sixth Graders will receive a green slip to let
parents know they are doing a SUPER job!
Pink reminders will be given to students as a
friendly reminder to stay on task
Continued reminders or severe poor choices will
result in immediate contact of parents
Slide 5
Math
Big ideas for this year:
Students
have mastered the four arithmetic operations
with whole numbers, positive fractions, positive
decimals, and positive and negative integers; they
accurately compute and solve problems
Students understand the concepts of mean, median, and
mode of data sets and how to calculate the range
Students analyze data and sampling processes for
possible bias and misleading conclusions; they use
addition and multiplication of fractions routinely to
calculate the probabilities for compound events
Slide 6
Math
Students
apply their knowledge to statistics and
probability
Students conceptually understand and work with ratios
and proportions
Students compute percentages (e.g., tax, tips, interest)
Students know about π and the formulas for the
circumference and area of a circle
Students use letters for numbers in formulas involving
geometric shapes and in ratios to represent an unknown
part of an expression
Students solve one-step linear equations
Slide 7
Math
Students
are responsible for their math composition
book
Students are responsible for a math textbook
Students are responsible for completing their nightly
homework
Students are responsible for reviewing notes and
examples before a test
All behavioral and work concerns will be communicated
to respective teacher and parents
Slide 8
Reading
Shared Reading
Use Houghton Mifflin series, which is district adopted
curriculum
Students will read with teacher, peer
Use text to practice reading strategies and comprehension
skills
Guided Reading
Students read in small flexible groups based on need
Students use selected leveled text with minor teacher input
Lessons on focused and personalized for maximum results
Slide 9
Reading
Collaborative Groups
Students
will rotate in small groups and work on
different skills to maximize learning
Read Aloud
Teacher
reads a text to class that is higher than the
reading level of the class
Expose students to a wide range of literature
Teacher models specific reading skill and think alouds
Models pacing, expression, intonation and fluency
Slide 10
Reading
Student Expectations(standards)
Students will interpret text and make connections
Learn to analyze the structure of different genres
Write responses to literature based on structural features, analysis of
character traits etc.
Will learn to determine (evaluate) adequacy and appropriateness of
the evidence for an author’s conclusion
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships to other
sources and related topics
Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting
citations
Note instances of unsupported inferences, persuasion and propaganda
in text.
Explain the effects of common literary devices ( i.e. symbolism, imagery,
metaphor) in a variety of fictional and nonfictional texts.
Slide 11
Reading
Teacher Expectations for Students
Students should come prepared to class
Read nightly
Respond in complete well thought out sentences
Accelerated Reader
Students are expected to read 1 hour per day
Every student has personal reading goals
Students must read books at their level and work toward their 9
week point goal and pass tests with 80%+ accuracy
Student reading levels are based off of STAR reading assessment
Teachers will rigorously monitor reading progress
Why
does it matter…
Slide 12
Percentile Rank
Minutes per day in
books
Words read per year in
books
98
65
4,358,000
90
21.2
1,823,000
80
14.2
1,146,000
70
9.6
622,000
60
6.5
432,000
50
4.6
282,000
40
3.2
200,000
30
1.8
106,000
20
0.7
21,000
10
0.1
8,000
Anderson, Richard C. ,Growth in Reading,
1988
Reading
Slide 13
Writing
Writing is physical work. It's sweaty work. You just can't will
yourself to become a good writier. You really have to work at
it. - Will Haygood
Instruction will be guided by thematic teaching strategies and
California Writing Content Standards. I want to encourage
creative and logical thinking in math, science, social studies, or
any content area. My student will use writing portfolios and
create a Big Book to document their learning. These portfolios
will show growth over time, showcase a student's best work, to
document achievement, progress and to identify
weaknesses. Your child will use goal setting sheets. To reach all
learners I will use Guided Language Acquisition Design. These
strategies will support English Language Learners.
Slide 14
Writing
GENRE
1. Response to Literature
2. Narrative
3. Summary
4. Persuasive
5. Research
6. Expository
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Daily be prepared with five sharp pencils.
ULTRA sharpie pens, multi colors.
A couple of black Sharpie pens
Slide 15
Writing
Homework nightly will be math and reading.
If a student is behind with writing assignments in class, the
assignments should be completed during recess or the weekend. If
extra support is needed, I am available before school from 8-8:30
am daily.
BOOK PUBLISHING WISH LIST
Contact paper/Self Adhesive paper
Ribbon
PARENT SUPPORT
Encourage writing at home using diaries/interactive journals.
This will support writing fluency.
After providing our office with a current TB test, I will need parents
to assist with preparing materials for publishing (chopping
cardboard and book pages).
Slide 16
Science
The science curriculum in grade six emphasizes the study
of earth sciences. Students at this age are increasing their
awareness of the environment and are ready to learn
more. The standards in grade six present many of the
foundations of geology and geophysics, including plate
tectonics and earth structure, topography, and energy. The
material is linked to resource management and ecology,
building on what students have learned in previous
grades. Unless students take a high school earth science
class, what they learn in grade six will be their foundation
for earth science literacy.
Slide 17
Science
Big ideas for this year:
Earth Science
Major features of the Earth’s structure
Plate tectonic theory
How the Earth’s surface is shaped by water and geologic events
Physical Science
The flow of heat
The sun as an energy source
Different energy sources and natural resources
Life Science
Dependency of organisms on available resources
Dependency of organisms on physical factors of the environment
Slide 18
Social Studies
In the sixth-grade curriculum, students learn about people
and events that ushered in the dawn of major Western
and non-Western civilizations. Included are the early
societies of the Near East and Africa, the ancient Hebrew
civilization, Greece, Rome, and the classical civilizations of
India and of China. In studying the ancient world,
students should come to appreciate the special
significance of geographic place in the development
of the human story.
Slide 19
Social Studies
Big ideas for this year:
Students
describe and analyze the geographic,
political, economic, religious, and social structure of:
Mesopotamia,
Egypt, and Kush
Ancient Hebrews
Ancient Greece
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Rome
Slide 20
Extracurricular
Computer Lab
Ballroom Dancing
Music (guitar lessons)
P.E. Circuit Training
Student Council
Afterschool GATE classes
Safety Patrol
Sports (Football, Soccer, Basketball)
Community Service Events
Slide 21
th
6
Grade Camp
December 6 – 10, 2010
This is an optional field trip – students who do not attend
are still required to go to school and complete assigned
work
Camp Marston in Julian, California
Transportation will be provided via school bus
Sixth grade teachers will be onsite at all times as well as
camp staff and other certificate teachers
Food, housing, and activities are all included
Activities include: Leadership training, outdoor education,
sports, rock-climbing, archery, canoeing, hiking, enjoying the
beautiful surroundings, and having lots of fun!
Slide 22
th
6
Grade Camp
Cost: $270
Pay all at once or in 3 installments with the final installment
due on November 17, 2010
Fundraisers????
Slide 23
The End
Questions?
SIXTH GRADE
Wolf Canyon Elementary 2010 - 2011
Slide 2
Sixth Grade
Welcome to sixth grade! We look forward to an exciting
year full of learning, discovery, growth, and fun. We hope
every student upon graduation from Wolf Canyon
Elementary will be prepared for the rest of their
academic careers. Your support is greatly appreciated as
we all know being an adolescent is not easy! If you ever
need any help, PLEASE feel free to contact us.
http://www.wolfcanyononline.com/sixth
Mrs. Camarena – [email protected]
Mr. Ly – [email protected]
Mrs. Selgrath – [email protected]
Slide 3
Daily Schedule
8:45 – 9:00
9:00 – 10:05
10:05 – 11:10
11:10 – 11:25
11:25 – 12:30
12:30 – 1:15
1:15 – 2:00
Opening with Mrs. McLaren
Period 1 (Math, Reading, or Writing)
Period 2
Recess
Period 3
Lunch
Homeroom (Read Aloud/Independent
Reading/English Learner Support)
2:00 – 3:00
Period 4 (Social Studies or Science)
Slide 4
Expectations
We expect our students to try their best at all times
Students should come to school ready to learn
Super Sixth Graders will receive a green slip to let
parents know they are doing a SUPER job!
Pink reminders will be given to students as a
friendly reminder to stay on task
Continued reminders or severe poor choices will
result in immediate contact of parents
Slide 5
Math
Big ideas for this year:
Students
have mastered the four arithmetic operations
with whole numbers, positive fractions, positive
decimals, and positive and negative integers; they
accurately compute and solve problems
Students understand the concepts of mean, median, and
mode of data sets and how to calculate the range
Students analyze data and sampling processes for
possible bias and misleading conclusions; they use
addition and multiplication of fractions routinely to
calculate the probabilities for compound events
Slide 6
Math
Students
apply their knowledge to statistics and
probability
Students conceptually understand and work with ratios
and proportions
Students compute percentages (e.g., tax, tips, interest)
Students know about π and the formulas for the
circumference and area of a circle
Students use letters for numbers in formulas involving
geometric shapes and in ratios to represent an unknown
part of an expression
Students solve one-step linear equations
Slide 7
Math
Students
are responsible for their math composition
book
Students are responsible for a math textbook
Students are responsible for completing their nightly
homework
Students are responsible for reviewing notes and
examples before a test
All behavioral and work concerns will be communicated
to respective teacher and parents
Slide 8
Reading
Shared Reading
Use Houghton Mifflin series, which is district adopted
curriculum
Students will read with teacher, peer
Use text to practice reading strategies and comprehension
skills
Guided Reading
Students read in small flexible groups based on need
Students use selected leveled text with minor teacher input
Lessons on focused and personalized for maximum results
Slide 9
Reading
Collaborative Groups
Students
will rotate in small groups and work on
different skills to maximize learning
Read Aloud
Teacher
reads a text to class that is higher than the
reading level of the class
Expose students to a wide range of literature
Teacher models specific reading skill and think alouds
Models pacing, expression, intonation and fluency
Slide 10
Reading
Student Expectations(standards)
Students will interpret text and make connections
Learn to analyze the structure of different genres
Write responses to literature based on structural features, analysis of
character traits etc.
Will learn to determine (evaluate) adequacy and appropriateness of
the evidence for an author’s conclusion
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships to other
sources and related topics
Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting
citations
Note instances of unsupported inferences, persuasion and propaganda
in text.
Explain the effects of common literary devices ( i.e. symbolism, imagery,
metaphor) in a variety of fictional and nonfictional texts.
Slide 11
Reading
Teacher Expectations for Students
Students should come prepared to class
Read nightly
Respond in complete well thought out sentences
Accelerated Reader
Students are expected to read 1 hour per day
Every student has personal reading goals
Students must read books at their level and work toward their 9
week point goal and pass tests with 80%+ accuracy
Student reading levels are based off of STAR reading assessment
Teachers will rigorously monitor reading progress
Why
does it matter…
Slide 12
Percentile Rank
Minutes per day in
books
Words read per year in
books
98
65
4,358,000
90
21.2
1,823,000
80
14.2
1,146,000
70
9.6
622,000
60
6.5
432,000
50
4.6
282,000
40
3.2
200,000
30
1.8
106,000
20
0.7
21,000
10
0.1
8,000
Anderson, Richard C. ,Growth in Reading,
1988
Reading
Slide 13
Writing
Writing is physical work. It's sweaty work. You just can't will
yourself to become a good writier. You really have to work at
it. - Will Haygood
Instruction will be guided by thematic teaching strategies and
California Writing Content Standards. I want to encourage
creative and logical thinking in math, science, social studies, or
any content area. My student will use writing portfolios and
create a Big Book to document their learning. These portfolios
will show growth over time, showcase a student's best work, to
document achievement, progress and to identify
weaknesses. Your child will use goal setting sheets. To reach all
learners I will use Guided Language Acquisition Design. These
strategies will support English Language Learners.
Slide 14
Writing
GENRE
1. Response to Literature
2. Narrative
3. Summary
4. Persuasive
5. Research
6. Expository
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Daily be prepared with five sharp pencils.
ULTRA sharpie pens, multi colors.
A couple of black Sharpie pens
Slide 15
Writing
Homework nightly will be math and reading.
If a student is behind with writing assignments in class, the
assignments should be completed during recess or the weekend. If
extra support is needed, I am available before school from 8-8:30
am daily.
BOOK PUBLISHING WISH LIST
Contact paper/Self Adhesive paper
Ribbon
PARENT SUPPORT
Encourage writing at home using diaries/interactive journals.
This will support writing fluency.
After providing our office with a current TB test, I will need parents
to assist with preparing materials for publishing (chopping
cardboard and book pages).
Slide 16
Science
The science curriculum in grade six emphasizes the study
of earth sciences. Students at this age are increasing their
awareness of the environment and are ready to learn
more. The standards in grade six present many of the
foundations of geology and geophysics, including plate
tectonics and earth structure, topography, and energy. The
material is linked to resource management and ecology,
building on what students have learned in previous
grades. Unless students take a high school earth science
class, what they learn in grade six will be their foundation
for earth science literacy.
Slide 17
Science
Big ideas for this year:
Earth Science
Major features of the Earth’s structure
Plate tectonic theory
How the Earth’s surface is shaped by water and geologic events
Physical Science
The flow of heat
The sun as an energy source
Different energy sources and natural resources
Life Science
Dependency of organisms on available resources
Dependency of organisms on physical factors of the environment
Slide 18
Social Studies
In the sixth-grade curriculum, students learn about people
and events that ushered in the dawn of major Western
and non-Western civilizations. Included are the early
societies of the Near East and Africa, the ancient Hebrew
civilization, Greece, Rome, and the classical civilizations of
India and of China. In studying the ancient world,
students should come to appreciate the special
significance of geographic place in the development
of the human story.
Slide 19
Social Studies
Big ideas for this year:
Students
describe and analyze the geographic,
political, economic, religious, and social structure of:
Mesopotamia,
Egypt, and Kush
Ancient Hebrews
Ancient Greece
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Rome
Slide 20
Extracurricular
Computer Lab
Ballroom Dancing
Music (guitar lessons)
P.E. Circuit Training
Student Council
Afterschool GATE classes
Safety Patrol
Sports (Football, Soccer, Basketball)
Community Service Events
Slide 21
th
6
Grade Camp
December 6 – 10, 2010
This is an optional field trip – students who do not attend
are still required to go to school and complete assigned
work
Camp Marston in Julian, California
Transportation will be provided via school bus
Sixth grade teachers will be onsite at all times as well as
camp staff and other certificate teachers
Food, housing, and activities are all included
Activities include: Leadership training, outdoor education,
sports, rock-climbing, archery, canoeing, hiking, enjoying the
beautiful surroundings, and having lots of fun!
Slide 22
th
6
Grade Camp
Cost: $270
Pay all at once or in 3 installments with the final installment
due on November 17, 2010
Fundraisers????
Slide 23
The End
Questions?