News from Mrs. Drudy 11/16/2015
"We exist so children can excel."
What We're Learning in 6th Grade Language Arts
Learning to Swim
In keeping with our theme of determination, we are reading Learning to Swim. In this autobiography, Kyoko doubts her swimming ability. Eventually, with her mother’s help, she learns to swim two strokes. Later Kyoko and her mother enjoy jumping in the waves of the Sea of Japan. They realize that they have drifted far from shore. Kyoko’s mother tells her to swim strongly to some rocks, and they make it safely there. Kyoko no longer doubts herself.
Spelling: Using Just Enough Letters
• Generalization:
Pronouncing a word correctly and picturing how it looks can help you avoid writing too many letters. Don't forget the usefulness of www.spellingcity.com/tdrudy for those students that have Internet access at home.
1. nuclear
2. helicopter
3. anxious
4. appreciate
5. plastic
6. familiar
7. athletic
8. escape
9. apologize
10. Washington
11. pastime
12. exquisite
13. lantern
14. fulfill
15. souvenir
16. tragedy
17. sherbet
18. algebra
19. icicles
20. escort
Challenge Words
21. judgmental
22. argumentative
23. excursion
24. consumable
25. pavilion
Figurative Language
Our study of figurative language has moved beyond similes, metaphors, and idioms and now includes hyperbole. Be sure to ask your child why the phrase "talking a mile a minute" can be considered hyperbole.
5th & 6th Grade Choir
America's White Table
Flag Folding Ceremony
Notes from the Teacher
Coming Up:
November 16-20 National Education Week
Tuesday: Superhero Day- Dress up as your favorite superhero
Wednesday: Dress Disney!- Dress up as your favorite Disney character
Thursday: College Day- Wear your favorite college gear
Friday: Hats Off to Education- Wear hats to school with MCS spirit gear