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Welcome to 6 th Grade. We are going to have a GREAT year!. About Me:. Language Arts. Consumable English 6-BJU Press Alternate one chapter grammar/next chapter writing May go out of sequence in book Writing projects will be presented orally One research project due in March
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Welcome to 6th Grade We are going to have a GREAT year!
Language Arts • Consumable English 6-BJU Press • Alternate one chapter grammar/next chapter writing • May go out of sequence in book • Writing projects will be presented orally • One research project due in March • Will usually give time in class to begin homework
Vocabulary • Vocabulary Workshop-Sadlier-Oxford • Complete one chapter every two weeks • Test will be on Friday (Format of test will be different then last year) • Will start with spelling test/definition test • Will review for spelling and definition on Thursday (as long as time permits) • Will usually give time in class to start homework
Reading • We will be reading four novels • Running Out of Time-Margaret Peterson Haddix • A Christmas Carol-Charles Dickens (We will go see the play in December) • Another book will be added for the 3rd. Quarter-to be announced • The Wednesday Wars-Gary D. Schmidt • We will have a reading project every quarter-this will help with obtaining AR points • AR-will visit Library bi-weekly
Reading Continued • AR points can be tracked through the renaissance server –ASCS website or on our class Wiki page
Supplies • On ASCS website • Changes: • Three 1 1/2 inch binders-different colors • Three sets of five dividers/tabs-do not write on dividers/tabs or assemble • 1G Flashdrive • One book end • No book creates • Will need extra tissues, bags of candy and hand sanitizer throughout the school year
Rewards • Sticker rewards for both homerooms-45 stickers=rewards party • I do use candy as rewards so if you do not want your child to have candy, please let me know • Food/pet allergies-please see me afterwards
Arrival and Dismissal • Students must be in the Life Center no later than 8:30. After 8:30 students must go to the office and will be walked over to the LC • Four unexcused tardies will result in a detention • Friday dismissal is at 2:40 • If students are not picked up by 3:15 (2:50 on Friday) they will be taken to extended care • Please try to give plenty of notice if you are picking up your child early from school
See You Monday! • Be in classroom by 8:15 am and ready to get started with the day! • All cell phones must be turned off and stay in the back pack room (Except when working on special projects in class) • Don’t forget “Wish List” in the hallway