Good Luck to all those students who are in the play! We can't wait to see the performance of the Wizard of Oz!
It will be performed on Tuesday, May 1 @ 6:30. Hope to see you all there!
Monday, April 30, 2012
Practice Those Speeches
May 2nd is the District Speech Contest at the Pennisula School at 6:00. If you are in the speech contest you need to study your speech! Matt you should be ready just in case! Good Luck to all the Contestants! We are very proud of YOU!
Homework April 30
Reading: The last day to conference is on Friday! Students need to be 1/2 way through their reading goal and need to conference with me this week over books they have read to get credit!
Nonfiction paper is due Wednesday- You all have gotten a nonfiction text feature that you are to write about. The paper needs to have a title, picture of nonfiction text feature (which you may use the internet to find one) Describe the text feature and how it may help a reader. You also need to include the name of a nonfiction book where you found an example of this feature. One other interesting point about this text feature. YOU NEED TO WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!
The directions are also in google docs.
Language Arts:
You need to continue writing your fictional narrative story. You should have at least three paragraphs done. Share it with you family what you have so far.
Social Studies: Famous Irish Person Poster Due Friday
Nonfiction paper is due Wednesday- You all have gotten a nonfiction text feature that you are to write about. The paper needs to have a title, picture of nonfiction text feature (which you may use the internet to find one) Describe the text feature and how it may help a reader. You also need to include the name of a nonfiction book where you found an example of this feature. One other interesting point about this text feature. YOU NEED TO WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!
The directions are also in google docs.
Language Arts:
You need to continue writing your fictional narrative story. You should have at least three paragraphs done. Share it with you family what you have so far.
Social Studies: Famous Irish Person Poster Due Friday
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Congratulations to our Speech Winners!
All of our sixth grade representatives did an amazing job delivering their speeches! We are proud of you all!
A special congratulations to Dax and Matt! Second and Third Place! The District Speech will be at the Peninsula School, on May 2nd, @ 6:00! Hope to see you there!
May 16th we have Lynne Plourde coming to visit our school. Check out her website to see all the books she has written!
May 1st The Drama Club will be performing the Wizard of Oz at 6:00! Come join the fun!
A special congratulations to Dax and Matt! Second and Third Place! The District Speech will be at the Peninsula School, on May 2nd, @ 6:00! Hope to see you there!
May 16th we have Lynne Plourde coming to visit our school. Check out her website to see all the books she has written!
May 1st The Drama Club will be performing the Wizard of Oz at 6:00! Come join the fun!
Homework April 26
Reading: Read for 1/2 hour
Language Arts: work on narrative writing - sensory paragraphs - Don't forget you can use google docs
Math: Finish page 262; Study those divisibility rules
Social Studies: Due Monday - Irish Paper over person
Some student have not passed in their Symbol Poster - Make sure to get in by tomorrow!
Language Arts: work on narrative writing - sensory paragraphs - Don't forget you can use google docs
Math: Finish page 262; Study those divisibility rules
Social Studies: Due Monday - Irish Paper over person
Some student have not passed in their Symbol Poster - Make sure to get in by tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Homework - April 23
Read for 1/2 hour to work on your independent reading goal
Bring two nonfiction books from home if you have any
Language Arts: Work on paragraph for character description or setting description.
If you did not finish the paragraph on the computer you will need to write it out on paper at home. You should have at least 5 to 6 sentences for your paragraph.
Social Studies: Work on Irish Paper over the person you are doing
There are still people with missing work. If your name is on the board than you need to get that work in by Friday or it is a 0.
Bring two nonfiction books from home if you have any
Language Arts: Work on paragraph for character description or setting description.
If you did not finish the paragraph on the computer you will need to write it out on paper at home. You should have at least 5 to 6 sentences for your paragraph.
Social Studies: Work on Irish Paper over the person you are doing
There are still people with missing work. If your name is on the board than you need to get that work in by Friday or it is a 0.
School Speech Contest Tomorrow!
Our school speech contest is tomorrow, April 23 at 8:30! Good luck to Mariah, Matt, Dax, and Jordan! Alternates are Molly and Leah. Great run through today! Make sure to practice, practice, practice!!!!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Homework April 23
Welcome Back! We are off to a good start! Sixth grade went to Sumner High School today to hear a very moving story about a boy named Ryan. His father told the story of the struggles his son went through when he was in middle school. Ask your son or daughter to share this story with you! It was aimed to teach students how Bullying can affect so many people.
School Speech Contest is this Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30. We have four sixth graders so if you would like to come and listen we would love to have you!
April 25th there is a PTO meeting at 5:30. They are always looking for parent support!
May 1 is the performance of Wizard of Oz at 6:30!
Homework
Reading - Read for 1/2 hour - if you have any missing assignment you need to get them in as soon as possible.
Bring two nonfiction books if you have any at home
Social Studies: Ireland personality paper is due Monday - Start working on poster
School Speech Contest is this Wednesday, April 25, at 8:30. We have four sixth graders so if you would like to come and listen we would love to have you!
April 25th there is a PTO meeting at 5:30. They are always looking for parent support!
May 1 is the performance of Wizard of Oz at 6:30!
Homework
Reading - Read for 1/2 hour - if you have any missing assignment you need to get them in as soon as possible.
Bring two nonfiction books if you have any at home
Social Studies: Ireland personality paper is due Monday - Start working on poster
Sunday, April 22, 2012
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Homework - April 12
GREAT SKATES TOMORROW
Don't forget to bring a bag lunch and permission slip tomorrow for Great Skates!
PRESENTATION ON BULLYING
On Monday, April 23, students will be going to Sumner High School to see a presentation on Bullying. We will be leaving around 8:30 and returning at 11:00. I have given the students a copy of Ryan's Story which will be discussed at the presentation. It is a heartfelt story so if you get a chance ask your child to share it with you.
Reading Homework: Finish the take home quiz over Miss Spitfire! You may use your book and reading strategies (such as the Chapter grid) to help with text evidence!! Remember to write in complete sentence.
For the extended response you want to use the same model we have been using for compare/contrast essays. In the book, Miss Spitfire, Helen and Anne are alike in many ways. I think they are both....... Then give examples from the text of how they show this trait. Details! Details! Details!
Don't forget to finish reading Ryan's Story because we will be going to Sumner on Monday for a Bullying Presentation which goes along with the story.
Math: Finish Practice and Application worksheet
Don't forget to bring a bag lunch and permission slip tomorrow for Great Skates!
PRESENTATION ON BULLYING
On Monday, April 23, students will be going to Sumner High School to see a presentation on Bullying. We will be leaving around 8:30 and returning at 11:00. I have given the students a copy of Ryan's Story which will be discussed at the presentation. It is a heartfelt story so if you get a chance ask your child to share it with you.
Reading Homework: Finish the take home quiz over Miss Spitfire! You may use your book and reading strategies (such as the Chapter grid) to help with text evidence!! Remember to write in complete sentence.
For the extended response you want to use the same model we have been using for compare/contrast essays. In the book, Miss Spitfire, Helen and Anne are alike in many ways. I think they are both....... Then give examples from the text of how they show this trait. Details! Details! Details!
Don't forget to finish reading Ryan's Story because we will be going to Sumner on Monday for a Bullying Presentation which goes along with the story.
Math: Finish Practice and Application worksheet
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Homework - April 11
Sixth grade students you did a great job on those speeches! We are PROUD OF YOU!! You really worked hard and it showed!
Reading: Read for 1/2 hour working towards independent reading goal
Study for quiz over Miss Spitfire
Math: Finish pages 258 and 259 if you did not finish! Most of you are still working on page 259!
Language Arts: Hoorah!! Speeches are done!!
Science: Organize Binders
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Merit Trip on Friday
Merit Trip - Congratulations to all those students who have earned a Merit Trip! Students who have less than two demerits will be eligible to go on a Merit Trip to Great Skates on Friday! We will be leaving around 9:00 and return around 1:30.
Homework - April 10
Language Arts: Finish Speeches if you are not done - Make sure you have a conclusion!
Practice!!! Practice!!! Practice!!! Read them aloud to someone at home!
Reading: Read for 1/2 hour
Science: Binders
Math: Finish page Divisibility worksheet
6W: Finish page 258 1 - 19
Practice!!! Practice!!! Practice!!! Read them aloud to someone at home!
Reading: Read for 1/2 hour
Science: Binders
Math: Finish page Divisibility worksheet
6W: Finish page 258 1 - 19
Monday, April 9, 2012
Homework - April 9
Reading: Symbol Poster - You need three examples of a symbol that represent you. You need a title, definition of a symbol, (use handout if you need it), drawing of 3 symbols that represent you, what the symbols mean, and why you think they represent you!
Be creative!
Read for 1/2 hour working towards reading goal.
Language Arts: Speeches are due Wednesday! Put finishing touches on and practice in front of someone You will be scored on rate, volume, etc. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Science: Finish Binders
Social Studies: Flag if it is not done
Be creative!
Read for 1/2 hour working towards reading goal.
Language Arts: Speeches are due Wednesday! Put finishing touches on and practice in front of someone You will be scored on rate, volume, etc. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Science: Finish Binders
Social Studies: Flag if it is not done
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Homework April 5
Don't forget a bag lunch for tomorrow's field trip and permission slip if you have not returned it. Students are going to the University of Maine in Machais for a job fair. We will be leaving at 8:30 and returning about 1:30!
Language Arts: Yesterday you should have been finishing up the body of your speech with at least 3 examples of how the organization has helped people or community.
We also worked on the conclusions. Use the examples of conclusions that were handed out to you on Wednesday, to help you decide how you want to end it. Some examples include a summary or wrap up, direct appeal, inspirational, (quote) thesis, and/or reference. You may want to combine two of them.
Practice your speech in front of someone - Remember rate, (not too fast or too slow) If you pause, think about places where that may be effective, articulate your words, Can we hear you?
Gestures should go along with your speech
Your speech needs to be between 3 - 5 minutes
Math: Math page 258 1 - 19 (Make sure Wednesday's homework is complete.) We did not get to go over it on Thursday because we were finishing up quizzes. Friday was a field trip.
Language Arts: Yesterday you should have been finishing up the body of your speech with at least 3 examples of how the organization has helped people or community.
We also worked on the conclusions. Use the examples of conclusions that were handed out to you on Wednesday, to help you decide how you want to end it. Some examples include a summary or wrap up, direct appeal, inspirational, (quote) thesis, and/or reference. You may want to combine two of them.
Practice your speech in front of someone - Remember rate, (not too fast or too slow) If you pause, think about places where that may be effective, articulate your words, Can we hear you?
Gestures should go along with your speech
Your speech needs to be between 3 - 5 minutes
Math: Math page 258 1 - 19 (Make sure Wednesday's homework is complete.) We did not get to go over it on Thursday because we were finishing up quizzes. Friday was a field trip.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Homework - April 3
Language Arts: All students need to be working on their speeches. They should be working on the third paragraph of the body of the essay. The third paragraph should be an example of how the volunteer organization has helped someone. An anecdotal story would work great!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Homework - April 2
Students need to return permission slips for Friday. We are going to the University of Maine in Machais to a job fair that Mrs. Stetler has organized.
Language Arts: Students need to be working on their speeches. You should be in the body of your writing where you will give examples of how the organization has helped people. Look for specific people it has helped. Some may need to find information about another hospital, for example, and how they use volunteers. (Portland Children's Hospital is a good one)
If you are behind on any other components we have worked on so far continue to add to your speech. YOU ALL NEED TO BE USING transitions!
All of you have work to do! WE ARE SHOOTING FOR THURSDAY TO DO CLASSROOM SPEECHES!
Math: 6W - 245 Spiral Review and 246 Skills Practice
6S - Probability Worksheet
Social Studies: Ask 5 Students - Ireland (names)
Language Arts: Students need to be working on their speeches. You should be in the body of your writing where you will give examples of how the organization has helped people. Look for specific people it has helped. Some may need to find information about another hospital, for example, and how they use volunteers. (Portland Children's Hospital is a good one)
If you are behind on any other components we have worked on so far continue to add to your speech. YOU ALL NEED TO BE USING transitions!
All of you have work to do! WE ARE SHOOTING FOR THURSDAY TO DO CLASSROOM SPEECHES!
Math: 6W - 245 Spiral Review and 246 Skills Practice
6S - Probability Worksheet
Social Studies: Ask 5 Students - Ireland (names)
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