Stepping Into 6th Grade
October 21st- October 25th
Important Dates and Upcoming Tests
October 31st - House Day
ELA
This means:
1. I can determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues
Key Terms: context clues, synonym, antonym, figurative language, thesaurus.
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Mrs. Clark: kclark@fulton58.org
Mrs. Clark: lclark@fulton58.org
Ms. Hervey: ahervey@fulton58.org
Student Led Conferencing
Working on Sleepy Hollow
Book Recommendation
Math
Last Week:
We had lots of fun last week looking at and creating double number lines and learning about constant speed and unit price.
This Week:
We will be looking at equivalent ratios in a table. At the end of the week, students should be able to create a table of equivalent ratios and use the table to answer real-wold questions. We will be testing over Unit 2 on November 8th. There will be one day of review before the 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
Homework for the Week:
Exit Slips 2.12-2.14
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Ms. Grant: cgrant@fulton58.org
Ms. Lechiara: glechiara@fulton58.org
Student Created
Double Number Lines
Constant Speed Experiment
Science
Unit:
Gravity
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 explore the forces that keep our planets in orbit.
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: Egypt Notes and Map
Tuesday: Egypt Notes and Map
Wednesday: Egypt Notes and Map
Thursday: House Day
Friday: No-School
If you have any questions or concerns Please Contact:
Mr. Hoskins: jhoskins@fulton58.org,
Mrs. Windmann: ewindmann@fulton58.org