Curriculum Night Oct. 2, 2014 Mrs. Eusebio

Mathematics Instructional Model CPM 1 /FFA 1 0 The math curriculum follows the state’s Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for 6 th grade. The standards provide clear expectations for instruction, assessment, and student work. The standards isolate the skills students need for problem-solving, reasoning, communicating, and making connections with other information. 0 The following on-line source is available for students to access homework practice at home: Classwork includes checking of homework, concept/skills instruction, practice problems, problem-solving, and performance tasks. 0 Assessments occur at the end of each unit. A Homework Record comes home at the end of each Unit Test. Attached are homework sheets and a matrix that summarizes the result of a unit test.

Foundations for Algebra 1 ToolKit is provided by school consumable Other Resource Ruler, calculator, binder, protractor, math notebook Loose Lined or grid paper, colored pencils, highlighter Student’s Own math supply

Reading Workshop Instruction is dynamic & differentiated Whole Group: Mini- lesson Small Group: Guided Reading One-on-one/small group Intervention

Resources

Writing Workshop Whole group Small Group One-on-one Mini-lesson Guided writing Conferring

Writing Workshop Text Types and Purposes  Narrative  Expository Essay  Persuasive Essay  Poems  Technical Writing  Across Curriculum Writing

English Language Arts 0 Conventions of standard English capitalization, spelling, and punctuation, correct use of pronouns, sentence fluency, correct grammar. 0 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use determining the meaning of unknown multiple-meaning words and phrases; figurative language, etc.

Also…  Daily practice of skills such as capitalization, punctuation, verb tense  Use of appropriate pronoun  Parts of Speech

Social Studies Science 0 Geography 0 Mexico 0 Maya, Aztec, Inca (CBA) 0 Projects: Flag, CityMap, Map Enlargement. Glyphs, huichol yarn art, Aztec calendar 0 Scientific Process 0 Investigations 0 Technical Writing

Intervention Math/Reading 0 Small group intervention in class for math/reading based on diagnostic scores from iready, and math chapter tests, and quizzes.

Regular Homework completed at home  Spelling Exercise Express/Take-Home-Task Monday through Thursday  Vocabulary Packet every two weeks  Reading Logs Tuesday through Tuesday  25 minutes of reading every night (minimum of 180 minutes/week  Math homework Monday through Thursday  Reading or writing projects  A No homework/incomplete homework is marked with red pen on the planner.

SWIFT Homework are posted on Swift website

Grading Policy Homework Policy: 0 Spelling homework and vocabulary packet homework are graded. Spelling tests are counted into Language grades 0 Weekly reading logs are graded and counted into Reading grades 0 We will have major tests at the end of each unit in math and quizzes dispersed throughout.

Behavior Steps 0 One Reminder/Warning to make a good choice or change to positive action. 0 Warning 2 – CC Ticket stating a consequence to go home requires a parent signature or parent contact. 0 For other behavior issues refer to Parent/Student Handbook for school rules and policies. 0 Three (3) tickets may result in a behavior referral to Mrs. Wick especially if behavior issue is constant. Being a collaborative member of our team, it is vital that we all work together for our students to BE SAFE, BE A LEARNER; BE RESPECTFUL, and BE RESPONSIBLE.

Goal Setting Conferences Oct Foster independence in students by teaching them how to set goals, reflect on their progress, and follow a plan toward achievement 0 Support enduring strategies for life-long learning 0 Share student work Purpose of Goal Setting Conferences: 0 Build sound relationships between the teacher, the student, and the family 0 Set Smart Goals in reading, writing, and math for each student

6 th Grade Camp 0 April 14-17, Camp Killoqua 0 Cost per student depends on amount generated from fundraising 0 We will need mom and dad chaperones

Miscellaneous Info 0 Homework and other information are posted on my website. 0 Parent/Teacher Communication: phone; write on planner; (preferred) Thank you! Q & A