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WILLIAM H. LINCOLN 6TH GRADE HANDBOOK
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WE ARE SO EXCITED TO BE YOUR TEACHERS!CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS AND INFORMATION IN THIS BOOK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US AND 6TH GRADE AT LINCOLN - 6TH GRADE TEAM
Dear 5th Grade Families,
We are so excited to work with you and your children next year! We know how important the transition from elementary school to middle school is and we look forward to partnering with you to make it as smooth as possible for each child. As a team, we are committed to supporting students by spending time reviewing middle school information with students during the first few weeks, helping students learn how to track assignments and keep materials organized, and communicating with families as needed. In this book, you will find a copy of our homework policy for all 6th grade classes as well as a brief description of each of our classes.
Sincerely,
The 6th Grade Team
We are so excited to work with you and your children next year! We know how important the transition from elementary school to middle school is and we look forward to partnering with you to make it as smooth as possible for each child. As a team, we are committed to supporting students by spending time reviewing middle school information with students during the first few weeks, helping students learn how to track assignments and keep materials organized, and communicating with families as needed. In this book, you will find a copy of our homework policy for all 6th grade classes as well as a brief description of each of our classes.
Sincerely,
The 6th Grade Team
Click on each class to learn about the skills and topics for 6th grade
6TH GRADE RESOURCES & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ELA - READING WITH MRS. GAMMIE
Hello Friends!
I am so excited to meet you in person come September.
I wanted to give you a little preview of what to expect in ELA.
This year We will focus on characters through our Deep Study of Character Unit.
In this unit we will grow what you learned in grade five around the
elements of fiction. I always like to start with
short stories to teach each of the elements:
character, setting, plot, conflict, point of view and theme.
We will take a close look at the characters and think about what makes them likeable and/or unlikeable. We will also look at the importance of setting to the story, after all, a character has to have a place to “act”!
We will read whole class novels as well as book club books to further explore and discuss characters, setting, and themes.
I am always excited about our
Nonfiction Unit because I get to work with Mrs. Traub. In this unit we explore Text Features and Structure while reading about the many fascinating aspects of the ocean!
A culminating project is poetry writing around your favorite sea creature!
I am so excited to meet you in person come September.
I wanted to give you a little preview of what to expect in ELA.
This year We will focus on characters through our Deep Study of Character Unit.
In this unit we will grow what you learned in grade five around the
elements of fiction. I always like to start with
short stories to teach each of the elements:
character, setting, plot, conflict, point of view and theme.
We will take a close look at the characters and think about what makes them likeable and/or unlikeable. We will also look at the importance of setting to the story, after all, a character has to have a place to “act”!
We will read whole class novels as well as book club books to further explore and discuss characters, setting, and themes.
I am always excited about our
Nonfiction Unit because I get to work with Mrs. Traub. In this unit we explore Text Features and Structure while reading about the many fascinating aspects of the ocean!
A culminating project is poetry writing around your favorite sea creature!
WRITING WITH MR. STEIN
Welcome to 6th Grade! In writing workshop this year, we have the opportunity to sharpen our writing skills while also learning more about ourselves and the world around us. In this class we will focus on each step of the writing process. You will publish at least three finished pieces of work including a personal narrative, a literary essay, and a research project. We will also write poetry, do creative writing activities, and practice viewing the world through the lens of a writer.
In addition to creative and fictional writing, we will also use this class to practice math, science, and history writing as well. Don’t be surprised to find your other teachers working with us in the writing room throughout the year!
In addition to creative and fictional writing, we will also use this class to practice math, science, and history writing as well. Don’t be surprised to find your other teachers working with us in the writing room throughout the year!
A Typical Day in Writing Class:
Mini-Lesson (10 min.)
Mr. Stein teaches a writing skill or strategy.
Independent Writing/conferring (35 min.)
Everybody writes while Mr. Stein meets with individuals or small groups.
Share (5 min.)
Writers share a small part of their work from the day.
Mini-Lesson (10 min.)
Mr. Stein teaches a writing skill or strategy.
Independent Writing/conferring (35 min.)
Everybody writes while Mr. Stein meets with individuals or small groups.
Share (5 min.)
Writers share a small part of their work from the day.
