Stepping Into 6th Grade
November 5th - Novemeber 8th
Important Dates and Upcoming Tests
November 4th - No School, Teacher PD Day
November 6th - Picture Retakes
November 8th - Math Test
ELA
This means:
1. I can determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues
Key Terms: context clues, synonym, antonym, figurative language, thesaurus.
This Week: Students finished The Legend of Sleepy Hollow this week by extending beyond the play. They worked on making games, revising the plot, and creating their own twists to the story to change the outcome. Next week, students will begin their work on unknown words.
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Mrs. Clark: kclark@fulton58.org
Mrs. Clark: lclark@fulton58.org
Ms. Hervey: ahervey@fulton58.org
Close Read with Creativity
Playing with Props
Construction in Progress
Math
Last week:
We looked at tables of equivalent ratios and learned how to use those tables to answer real - world ratio problems.
This week:
We will finish up Unit 2 on Tuesday and Wednesday, Review on Thursday, and take the Unit 2 Post Test on Friday. The test will focus on 2 ELO's: 1. I can correctly write a ratio and a sentence describing a ratio. 2. I can use a table and unit rates to solve a real - world ratio problem.
Monday: NO SCHOOL TEACHER PD DAY
Tuesday: Lesson 15: Part-Part-Whole Ratios
Wednesday: Lesson 16: More Ratio Problems
Thursday: Unit 2 Review
Friday: UNIT 2 POST TEST
Objectives:
I can use a ratio to compare two quantities and know how to write a ratio in three different ways.
I can use a create a table of equivalent ratios and use unit rates and percents to solve real-world problems.
Vocabulary:
tables, tape diagram
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Ms. Grant: cgrant@fulton58.org
Ms. Lechiara: glechiara@fulton58.org
Science
Unit:
Celestial bodies and gravity
6-8.ESS1.B.1 Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
6-8.ESS1.A.3 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
This Week: We will relearn and retest over celestial bodies and gravity.
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Ms. Hemken: khemken@fulton58.org
Ms. Doering: mdoering@fulton58.org
Social Studies
Learning Targets This Unit:
- Student can describe how the geography of river valleys led to settlement and the beginning of civilization
- Student can describe the advancement of civilization and its legacy
Vocabulary: River Valley, Fertile Crescent, Silt, Irrigation, Physical Characteristics, Legacy, Advancement, Polytheism, Monotheism, Monarchy, Dynasty, Theocracy
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Egypt Choose One Activity
Wednesday: Egypt Choose One Activity
Thursday: Egypt Choose One Activity
Friday: Egypt Choose One Activity
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Mr. Hoskins: jhoskins@fulton58.org,
Mrs. Windmann: ewindmann@fulton58.org