Late Bloomers Some children have a more difficult time achieving in school. In many cases, these chi

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Late BloomersSome children have a more
difficult time achieving in school. In many
cases, these children are late bloomers. Many
important people have had rough beginnings, yet
have persevered, and have gone on to greatness.

• Beethovens music teacher said that as a
  composer, he was hopeless.
• Edisons teacher told him he was unable to learn.
• Einstein couldnt speak until the age of 4, and
  couldnt read until the age of 7.
• Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor
  because he had no good ideas.
• Henry Ford was once evaluated as showing no
  promise.
• Isaac Newtons work in elementary school was
  rather poor.

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WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHT

• Debbie Bonacci
• Dianne Sato
• Becky Hamid

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Language Arts- presented by Dianne Sato

• Comprehensive Literacy
• Reading, Writing, Word Study
• The Solon City Schools district policy-
  Differentiation
• Whole group
• Small group
• Individually
• Independent reading book
• Reading logs
• 3 on rubric is end of year goal.
• Vocabulary emphasis

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Research for Reading

• Correlational studies
• The major finders were
• The amount of reading is related to their reading
  achievement.
• Reading at home higher achievement

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Reading Benefits
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Math- presented by Becky Hamid

• Curriculum is not the text
• Grade is not based on a percent
• It is based on the childs level of
  understanding.
• First in Math

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P2 Use words and symbols to describe numerical
and geometric patterns, rules and functions.
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Science- presented by Dianne Sato

• Guided Inquiry Approach
• Rocks and Minerals
• Energy in the Environment
• Chemistry
• Cells and Heredity
• Each unit will constitute a large chunk if not
  all of that grading period.
• Assessments in science
• Process labs
• Application worksheets (formative)
• Final unit (summative)
• Vocabulary knowledge is necessary to answer
  application type questions.
• Links from my websites

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Social Studies-presented by Debbie Bonacci

• 6th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
• World Geography
• Ancient River Civilizations- WEB QUEST
• West Asia- RELIGIONS (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam,
  Christianity, Judaism)
• Africa- GOVERNMENTS
• East Asia- ECONOMICS
• South America- MAYA, INCA, and AZTEC
• Europe
• Please share personal experiences
• MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS
• Loose leaf paper
• 1 binder
• Books are provided in class for certain units

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Achievement Tests and District Assessments-
Debbie Bonacci

• Reading Achievement Test April 27th
• Math Achievement Test April 29th
• Practice math achievement given in two parts.
• Avoid making appointments on these days.
• Common Assessments
• Formative Assessments (exit slip/entrance slip)-
  a type of in class quiz given to check each
  childs understanding along the way. These
  provide information as to who needs
  intervention/enrichment.
• Writing Assessments- Quarterly writing
  assessments will be given to all 6th grade
  classes. These are given in order to see
  progress at different stages during the year.

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• I Can Statements
• state indicators for 6th grade
• terrific study tool for the assessment
• found in the binder for each subject
• filled out by the student

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Grading- Becky Hamid

• Rubrics are used to grade writing. (Mechanics,
  Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)
• Reading is a letter grade- see the grading
  guidelines in the report card envelope.
• Science and Social Studies and Math are letter
  grades based on the grading guidelines-not a
  percentage grade.

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• Math is a letter grade- grading guidelines will
  also be in the report card envelope
• Word Study is a continuum number
• Interims- students below (change)
• Report cards- given every nine weeks

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Homework/FIS- Debbie Bonacci

• Practice
• No more than an hour a night
• Use the agenda
• Posted on website
• Homework free weekends
• A homework DROP SPOT is a great idea.

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Team Discipline Code-Dianne Sato

• Team Rules
• I keep hands, feet, and objects to myself.
• I bring appropriate materials to class.
• I raise my hand and wait to be called on.
• I follow directions the first time given.
• I keep classroom materials in the proper place,
  in an orderly fashion.
• School Rules
• BE PROMPT
• Be POLITE
• BE PREPARED
• BE PRODUCTIVE
• Rewards
• Positive note home, Call home, Chip in jar, Prize
  bin, Luncheon, Quiet ball, Sent to Mr. Acomb or
  Mrs. Bell for a positive meeting
• Be sure to look at the behavior checklist each
  week as you sign your childs agenda!