1. Mrs. Miller 6th Grade Language Arts
Curriculum Night 2016
Mrs. Miller
6th Grade Language Arts

2. Who is Mrs. Miller? Parent: Three kids (25, 23, & 19)
Experience: 31 years
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

3. What is a Growth Mindset?

5. Language Arts Reading Comprehension 6.01 Active Reading Strategies
Author’s Style
genre
point of view
theme
character development
Vocabulary 6.02
figurative language
Grammar 6.03
spelling
punctuation
sentence structure
word choice
usage
Writing 6.04
Narrative
Persuasive/Argument
Expository
Research 6.05
Listening and Speaking 6.06

6. Assessment Story comprehension quizzes 6.01 Silent reading logs 6.01
Vocabulary quizzes 6.02
Spelling tests on Thursdays 6.03
Grammar tests 6.03
Story Projects 6.01 & 6.04
Writing projects 6.04
Essays 6.04
Journals 6.04
Listening & Speaking activities 6.06
M.U.G. shots 6.07
Grammar skills worksheets 6.07
Reading worksheets 6.07

7. Texts and Novels
Freak the Mighty will be our first novel: Please send $3.00 by Friday
if you wish your child to have his/her own copy

8. Computers in the Classroom
Office 365 for home use
Install Office 365 on up to 5 compatible devices (computers, tablets, & mobile devices)
Use with OneDrive for automatic device syncing
Gain valuable skills while incorporating technology

9. Skyward (Online Gradebook Access)

10. Homework
Read Daily for 20+ minutes
Multiple days to complete assignments is typical
Finishing assignments not completed in class
Organize materials

11. Assignment Notebook

12. Most Important Homework

13. Reading Levels
Maps Testing: Use the results to find the perfect independent reading book.
Read Daily for 20 minutes or more.

16. PBIS Blue Behavior Slips and reflection forms Rewards for good
behavior and being prepared: Class Dojo
Consequences for not following expectations

17. Class Dojo

18. My Website & Symbaloo
Check my website and Symbaloo page for helpful information, updates on homework assignments, copies of worksheets, rubrics, links for parents and students, and much more….

22. Symbaloo

23. Team 6-2 Snacks (healthy) allowed in morning academic classes
Teachers share information
Academic Classrooms located close together
Team Rallies and Field Trip

24. Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
Expectations
Come Prepared (Responsibility)
Have a good attitude (Respect)
Treat others kindly (Respect)
Work hard and learn from failures and mistakes (Responsibility)
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible

25. Contact Me Any Time 630-458-2557 amiller@asd4.org 8:45-10:15
2:45 on any day
Thank You For Coming