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Sixth Grade

 

 

 

 

Language Arts

 

Language Component

• Name the functions of words in a simple sentence
• Identify and use correctly all eight parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections
• Apply generalizations in spelling of words
• Comprehend an increased vocabulary and use it in written and oral expression
• Use capitalization and punctuation correctly in written work

 

Composing Component

• Incorporate 6 + 1 Traits
• Name the functions of words in a simple sentence
• Compose four types of sentences using correct mechanics (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
• Participate fully in the writing process, both individually and in group situations
• Use the writing process to write a report from gathered notes using paragraphs that contain main ideas and supporting details
• Identify and apply purposes for writing: information, entertainment, and persuasion
• Use written and computer-based word processing to develop and edit written pieces

 

Reading

 

• Identify unknown words and refine skills for learning words by using context and syntax
• Determine the literal meaning of a written passage
• Select reading materials appropriate to task, interests and ability
• Identify and interpret the meaning of a variety of types of literature
• Analyze the elements of literature (plot, character, setting)
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in public speaking and small group activities
• Utilize a variety of IMC resources to research and organize information for a written assignment
• Relate literature to content areas
• Record and share information found in written text using a variety of projects
• Apply general study skills
• Expand exposure to different authors and genres
• Develop life long skills of reading for pleasure and information through independent reading

 

Literature Component

• Read, recall, and evaluate the content of a variety of novels and/or short stories

 

Social Studies

 

• Develop library research and study skills
• Practice working cooperatively in a small group and communicate effectively
• Discuss and analyze current events, which are the “history” of the future
• Differentiate between major types of governments around the world
• Stimulate roles in an election
• Trace the steps in becoming an informed citizen
• Locate specific locations and physical features on a world map
• Locate and read lines of latitude and longitude
• Discuss the effects of technology on a culture

 

World and Physical Geography

• Use political and physical maps, globes, and atlases to gather and compare information about a place
• Locate concentrations of natural resources and describe how their acquisition and distribution impact the global economy

 

Early Humans

• Identify significant events and people in the major eras of world history
• Interpret the past using a variety of sources, such as artifacts

 

Several ancient civilizations are studied; Byzantine, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient India, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Rome

• Describe the movement of people, ideas, and products throughout the world
• Describe how history can be organized
• Explain how language, art, music, beliefs and other components of culture can further global understanding or cause misunderstanding
• Describe how buildings and their decoration reflect cultural values and ideas
• Describe and analyze ways in which people in different regions of the world interact with their physical environments through vocational activities
• Analyze examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among groups, societies, or nations
• Identify and explain basic economic concepts

 

 

Current Events

• Give examples of the causes and consequences of current

global issues

• Explain how and why events may be interpreted differently depending upon the perspectives of participants, witnesses, reporters, and historians

 

You can Increase your Child’s Awareness of Social Studies

• Use newspapers, magazines, and television programs to

discuss current events

• Provide an updated globe or atlas for reference at home
• Read and share books about the areas or countries your child

is studying

• Visit museums, libraries, and regional special events that

depict what your student is studying in school

 

Math

 

Mathematical Processes, Number Operations and Relationships

• Read, write, and order whole numbers, decimals and fractions
• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, estimate, and round whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Introduce integer numbers
• Distinguish between ratio, percent, and proportions
• Solve problems finding greatest common factor and least common multiples
• Use mental math, estimation, and other appropriate

techniques to solve problems and explain answers

 

Geometry

• Identify, define, and classify by characteristics, 2 and 3 dimensional shapes
• Find the line of symmetry of 2 dimensional shapes
• Identify parallel, perpendicular, and congruent sides of dimensional shapes
• Graph points and read points in a 4 coordinate plane

 

Measurement

• Know terms of the customary and metric system
• Convert linear measurements
• Find perimeter and area of polygon and circles
• Draw and measure right, obtuse, and acute right angles

 

Statistics and Probability

• Formulate questions and do data collection
• Display data and appropriate graphs including bar, line,

picture, circle, etc.

• Extract mean, median, and mode from sets of data
• Make predictions and draw conclusions from data
• Discuss credibility of sources of data, collection techniques, possible data biases, etc.

 

Pre-Algebraic Relationships

• Use variables in an expression
• Use properties to solve problems
• Solve basic algebraic operations

 

Science

 

Analyze How Life Science Relates to Us

• Cells/microscope use
• Three simple kingdoms
• Viruses – immune system

 

Investigate Physical Science and How Things Work

• Electricity
• Energy transfer
• Matter/density
• Chemistry

 

Examine Earth Science and its Affects on Us

• Fossil Fuels
• Plate tectonics
• Geologic life history of Earth
• Topographical maps
• Volcanoes
• Rocks/Minerals

 

Describe How Environmental Science Affects Us

• Cycles found in nature
• Ecology
• Issues

 

Art

• Develop tree drawing skills
• Create one point perspective drawing
• Create drawings by using lines, and line shading technique
• Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional art work
• Identify silhouette drawings
• Create pointillism drawing
• Learn vocabulary related to their art work

 

Physical Education

• Demonstrate beginning strategies for net and invasion games
• Demonstrate increasing competence in more advanced specialized skills
• Apply basic offensive and defensive strategies in a variety of game situations
• Use information from a variety of sources of internal and external origin to improve on individual and group performance
• Analyze personal interests and capabilities in regard to one’s exercise behavior
• Work somewhat independently with minimal supervision in pursuit of personal fitness goals
• Make conscious decisions about applying rules, procedures, and etiquette
• Work cooperatively with both more and less skilled peers
• Recognize physical activity as a positive opportunity for social and group interaction

 

Music

• Continue to reinforce musical concepts
• Experience World Music Drumming
• Learn how to listen to others
• Respect peers and other cultures
• Understand and demonstrate the value and techniques of cooperative teamwork
• Demonstrate techniques for playing various types of drums and percussion equipment
• Sing songs with percussion
• Improvise new drumming patterns
• Listen actively and critically
• Echo patterns
• Identify instruments
• Create new drum ensembles
• Perform in ensembles