Sept Due Dates:
Tuesdays - Homework Journal / Writers Notebook
Monday 9/19 -- Have picture book in class (Wilbert Homeroom)
Thursday 9/29 -- Picture book Literary Outline Due
Greetings,
We had a great discussion this week about our quote of the week. The highlight happened when students decided that they would like to change the quote to “Argue for your POSSIBILITIES and they are yours!” Please take time to ask your student what they learned about arguing for their limitations and the video clips we have watched about people who have ignored their “limitations” and instead focused on their possibilities.
Brainwise: This week we learned ways we can decend on the emotional elevator and will begin the next chapter on separating fact and opinion. We will continue to practice the skills we have learned so far. It has been great to hear our students using the brainwise ideas and language to problem solve in the classroom and among themselves.
Language Arts: As a reminder, the homework journal is a responsibility credit which means it must be complete to receive any credit (5 entries in reading log, 5 journal writing entries and penmanship written 5x)
Penmanship Quote due Tuesday 9-20-2011
"Argue for your limitations and they are yours." By Richard Bach OR “Argue for your possibilities and they are yours.” By Wilbert 6th Grade
September Book Report:We have worked hard to complete the notes on Literary Outlines in class. This is the format that the upcoming Book Report, due September 29th should be in. For this book report students can choose a picture book to do a literary outline on. The picture storybook they choose should be one that they can work with. Please avoid books with only a few words per page. This coming week we will continue with activities on figurative language and sentence types to help them with their outlines. We will soon begin our novel study of The Phantom Tollbooth.
MATH:
We had a great discussion this week about our quote of the week. The highlight happened when students decided that they would like to change the quote to “Argue for your POSSIBILITIES and they are yours!” Please take time to ask your student what they learned about arguing for their limitations and the video clips we have watched about people who have ignored their “limitations” and instead focused on their possibilities.
Brainwise: This week we learned ways we can decend on the emotional elevator and will begin the next chapter on separating fact and opinion. We will continue to practice the skills we have learned so far. It has been great to hear our students using the brainwise ideas and language to problem solve in the classroom and among themselves.
Language Arts: As a reminder, the homework journal is a responsibility credit which means it must be complete to receive any credit (5 entries in reading log, 5 journal writing entries and penmanship written 5x)
Penmanship Quote due Tuesday 9-20-2011
"Argue for your limitations and they are yours." By Richard Bach OR “Argue for your possibilities and they are yours.” By Wilbert 6th Grade
September Book Report:We have worked hard to complete the notes on Literary Outlines in class. This is the format that the upcoming Book Report, due September 29th should be in. For this book report students can choose a picture book to do a literary outline on. The picture storybook they choose should be one that they can work with. Please avoid books with only a few words per page. This coming week we will continue with activities on figurative language and sentence types to help them with their outlines. We will soon begin our novel study of The Phantom Tollbooth.
MATH:
We began our study of algebra this week using a hands on approach to algebraic equations and I must say that your students did AWESOME! It was fascinating however, how many students were doing the equations, solving them with no hesitation, but when a student said “this is algebra” they stopped. Immediately there were about 8 students who said, “WHAT…I CAN’T do algebra” and they stopped working. It made it evident again that sometimes the greatest barrier to growth in math is the idea in our head that we can’t do it. I want you to know that this is a priority for me as a math teacher is to help your student move beyond the idea that they “CAN’T” do math. I need your help to accomplish this by asking your student what they got right in math—talk about what they did successfully, make sure they are practicing and before you know it they will be doing things they didn’t think possible.
This past week I also took my math students into the computer lab and showed them how to access our Holt math text online. Students can access the math text at any time by going to http://www.my.hrw.com/ and entering the username and password taped into their planner. With this online text, students have the ability to look at the math book at home and get extra help on concepts that we are learning in school. They can watch a video and be retaught the lessons by Professor Burgar. They also have the ability to use the interactive practice. With this tool, as parents you will be better able to help them with their math homework.
What I am most excited about is the ability for students who are absent to be able to makeup the lesson we had that day, with the online text. All they need to know is what chapter and lesson to make up, go online watch the videos,(there are usually 3 for each lesson) do the interactive practice, and hopefully then understand how to complete the homework assignment.
Social Studies: We are just beginning the series of Studies Weekly papers that will teach us many exciting things about World History.
Country Reports: We have discussed, and students have been given the rubric for their Country Report Power Point and Oral Presentation. They have chosen their country, and date assignments have been given. Country Reports begin Oct 28th and continue with 3 reports every Friday through April. Our focus is for your student to become an expert on their country, we are not looking for just a retelling of facts, but want your student to really immerse themselves into their chosen country. This is one assignment that will make it possible for your student to create an extraordinary product.
Don't forget to go to www.northdavisprep.com and click on the Online Scheduler to make your appointment for Parent Teacher Conferences the week of Sept. 26-29. This is available until Sept 20th and after that we will assign any times that are left. If you want to make sure the time works for you please log on and choose the best time.
Social Studies: We are just beginning the series of Studies Weekly papers that will teach us many exciting things about World History.
Country Reports: We have discussed, and students have been given the rubric for their Country Report Power Point and Oral Presentation. They have chosen their country, and date assignments have been given. Country Reports begin Oct 28th and continue with 3 reports every Friday through April. Our focus is for your student to become an expert on their country, we are not looking for just a retelling of facts, but want your student to really immerse themselves into their chosen country. This is one assignment that will make it possible for your student to create an extraordinary product.
Don't forget to go to www.northdavisprep.com and click on the Online Scheduler to make your appointment for Parent Teacher Conferences the week of Sept. 26-29. This is available until Sept 20th and after that we will assign any times that are left. If you want to make sure the time works for you please log on and choose the best time.
Thanks for all you do to help us be great 6th graders!
Mrs. W
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