Math: In math, sixth graders expanded their knowledge of the coordinate plane to include all four quadrants. From there, they continued learning about expressions and equations. Students used balanced hangers to represent true equations. They solved equations using all four operations to keep their hangers even on both sides. Next, sixth graders explained why different equations can describe the same situation and solved equations with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. To end the week, students used expressions that represented a situation to find an amount in a story.
Writing: In writing, students continued to work on literary essays. To start, they carefully crafted a claim and created an outline containing specific details. From there, sixth graders used mentor texts as inspiration to begin drafting their own essays. They worked hard to write an introduction and two body paragraphs. Particular attention was paid to including relevant quotes from the text and sophisticated transitional language.
Reading: Sixth grade readers continued to read like a fan this week. They used a new mentor text by Patricia Polacco called Fiona’s Lace. The class compared/contrasted the narrative elements and theme to Chicken Sunday. In addition, students thought critically about how an author develops a character over the course of a text.
Science/Social Studies: Sixth grade scientists concluded their work with analyzing climate maps this week. In social studies, students reflected on the Caribbean/Central America presentations and used information learned to think critically about how their country could be compared/contrasted with another country. From there, they wrote reflections to share findings.
Writing: In writing, students continued to work on literary essays. To start, they carefully crafted a claim and created an outline containing specific details. From there, sixth graders used mentor texts as inspiration to begin drafting their own essays. They worked hard to write an introduction and two body paragraphs. Particular attention was paid to including relevant quotes from the text and sophisticated transitional language.
Reading: Sixth grade readers continued to read like a fan this week. They used a new mentor text by Patricia Polacco called Fiona’s Lace. The class compared/contrasted the narrative elements and theme to Chicken Sunday. In addition, students thought critically about how an author develops a character over the course of a text.
Science/Social Studies: Sixth grade scientists concluded their work with analyzing climate maps this week. In social studies, students reflected on the Caribbean/Central America presentations and used information learned to think critically about how their country could be compared/contrasted with another country. From there, they wrote reflections to share findings.