Module 2, Lesson 2: Dividing a Whole Number by a Fraction

Review the videos below to learn how to divide a whole number by a fraction using a model. You'll be ahead of the class by watching :)

Homework: September 30th

1. ELA Packet: Day 1
2. Math Fluency (due Friday)
3. Lesson 1 Exit Ticket
4. Study map #9
5. Study Roots Unit #4
6. Finish your personal narrative. We are publishing tomorrow using Keynote :)

Announcements

*Conferences: Please return the conference form if you haven't already. I still have several students without an appointed conference time. If I don't receive it back, I will assign you a conference time and send the notice home with your child.

*6th Grade Typing Club: Begins on Tuesday, September 30th at 8:30 a.m. in the Skills Lab (Room 21).Those of you who've returned your permission slip and received a Typing Club Card may go through the office, show your card, and head to Room 21. Keyboarding is an important skill to have, and you can only get faster with practice!

*AR Challenge: On October 3rd, the 6th grade teachers will be getting a cream pie smashed into their faces. The 6th graders met their first AR Challenge of the year! The highest point earner in each class will have the "pleasure" of smashing the pie in their teacher's face. I wonder what the next challenge might be... :)

Module 2, Lesson 1: Dividing a Fraction by a Whole Number

Watch the following videos below to get an idea of what Tuesday's math lesson will be on. You will be so much more prepared by watching the videos. :)

Here's an instructional video for Lesson 1. The second example is easier to understand. You may skip ahead to the 4:40 mark. Then, go back and see how this teacher divides fractions by whole numbers using a number line. 

Homework: September 25

1. ELA Packet
2. Math Fluency
3. Character Change Project
4. Reading Fluency Tracker
5. Study for map test tomorrow.
6. Finish AR book if you aren't done. IF you ARE done, you may skip the AR Log tonight so you can work on your Character Change Project.
7. Have your parents sign up for a conference. I have more translator availability on Friday if needed.

Conferences

Conference letters were sent home on Monday. For the first quarter, conferences are mandatory. It's a great time to touch base with me on your child's progress in 6th grade, and to ask any questions you may have. I highly encourage for your child to attend the conference as well. Please return the forms as soon as possible so I can then send a confirmation of your appointment home with your child. I look forward to meeting with you.

The World's Ecosystems

You can find facts about different ecosystems and the animals that live there in this video.

Homework: September 22

1. ELA Packet
2. Math fluency
3. Math: Lesson 25, #2
4. Science Outline #1-10, if it's not finished.
5. Study map.
6. AR Log: test is on Friday!
7. Fluency Tracker

Announcements

*On Friday, students were all given a permission slip to join the Typing Club. This is for 6th graders only and will be held before school. The Typing Club will begin on September 30th.

*This week, students were assigned a Character Change Project. We have started it in class and students will have time in class to continue working on it, however some aspects may need to be completed at home. Please ask your student about the project, and even have them explain it to you. These will be due on September 26th.

*Friday will be our next AR test. Students need to be completed with their novel by then. If students have already finished their book, they need to test, and then select another. I have recently ordered plenty of brand new books for our classroom library, so there is a big selection for them to choose from. I highly encourage you to visit the Fontana Lewis Library with your child as well if they'd like more options.

*Monday, September 22nd, we are taking our ELA Benchmark. Please be sure you are well rested and have a full belly in the morning. Don't be late! :)

Biotic and Abiotic Factors

We are learning about ecosystems and how biotic and abiotic factors interact with each other. Learn more with the video below.

Announcements

*For homework, students should be reading their AR book for 20 minutes.  Whenever students finish a book they should take the test on that book the next day in class and select a new book.  If you are ever wondering how they are performing on their AR quizzes, just send me an email and I can send a report home to you.


*Parent conferences are the week of October 13.  Students have minimum days all week and conferences will be held in the afternoon.  Sign ups for conferences will be coming home soon.  Please make it a point to sign up for a conference so we can discuss your child's progress in 6th grade.

*The 6th graders will be having a typing club starting soon.  The club will be held in the morning before school.  Typing is an important skill in the common core standards and we want our students to have the opportunity to practice more.  Permission slips will be coming home soon with more information.


*We are still accepting SES applications for free tutoring.  Please turn in if you are interested. 

Rockin' & Reading Festival 9/26

Homework: September 18th

1. ELA Packet

2. Reading Fluency Tracker

3. AR Log

4. Math fluency

5. Study for map test tomorrow

6. Lexia if you have time :)

Introduction to Ecosystems

Homework: September 17th

1. ELA Packet

2. Math Fluency

3. Reading Fluency Tracker

4. Study map for test on Friday.

5. Complete the "Physical Characteristics" section of your Character Change Project.
6. AR Log

Get a good night's rest tonight, and eat breakfast in the morning. We are taking our math benchmark test tomorrow.

Please return your SES tutoring applications if you haven't already done so.

Homework for September 15th

1. ELA Packet

2. Fluency Tracker 

3. AR Log: 20 minutes

4. Unfinished social studies and math

5. Watch the videos below about young wonders before Wednesday.

Young "Wonders"

Rachel Beckwith news story

Turning Grease into Fuel

Fun Ways to Fight Hunger

Joy Jars

Homework for Sept. 11

1. ELA Packet
2. Math fluency
3. Ratios worksheet
4. Study for map test
5. AR Log: Read the book you committed to for 20 minutes.

We are going to the teaching lab tomorrow afternoon. Bring your ear buds if you want to use them.

Homework for September 10th

1. ELA Packet

2. School of Fear Chapter 25 Questions

3. Math fluency

4. Ratios wkst

5. Study map 

6. AR Log: At least 20 minutes of solid reading.

7. Lexia: 10 minutes :)

Homework for the week of Sept. 8-12

1. ELA Packet

2. Math fluency

3. AR Log: Read for 20 minutes each night

4. Lexia: Get in some extra minutes at home. (Goal is 100 minutes per week)

5. Study your map for your test this Friday.

Qtr 1 Performance Task Links

Source #1

Definition for "wonder"

Source #3

CNN Young Wonders Video

Announcements for the week...

• Book orders are due Tuesday, September 9th. 
• The next book we will be reading is called Surviving the Applewhites. Check it out on the shelfari to the right.
• Students need to be reading for at least 20 minutes per night at home. Please be sure that you are getting your time in. You can't improve without practice!
• Get in some extra Lexia minutes at home whenever you can! 

Homework for Sept. 4th

1. ELA packet

2. Math fluency

3. Finish Unit 3 Roots packet: Test is tomorrow.

4. Study for map test #5

5. AR Log

6. Be sure you have your novel read for your AR Test tomorrow. 

Remember to return your SES Tutoring forms ASAP. If you are not going to sign up, I need a note from your parents.

Homework for Sept. 3rd

1. ELA packet

2. Math fluency

3. AR log

4. Math Lesson 18 Exit Ticket

5. School of Fear Chapter 22 questions

6. Return your SES tutoring form.

SES Tutoring

Today, students are coming home with a Supplemental Educational Services Application. This provides students with about $2,000 worth of tutoring for free. As a parent, you can choose if you'd like your child to focus on reading or math, however I recommend reading. Please return the application as soon as possible to secure your spot. There are many convenient options as to where you'd like your child to receive services. Some providers will even go to your home to tutor, or if you'd prefer, they can work with your child after school.

If parents decline this offer of SES tutoring, I need a written note with the reason why please. It is a great opportunity that really should be taken advantage of. 

Homework for Sept. 2-5

1. ELA Packet

2. Math fluency

3. AR Log: at least 20 minutes every night
4. School of Fear Ch. 20-21 Questions

5. Study Unit 3 roots (test on Friday)

6. Study map #5 (test on Friday)

7. Lexia: as often as possible.
8. Math Lesson 17 Exit Ticket