ELA
We are starting a new unit in our Literacy in Action, entitled Stories of Our Lives. The purpose of this unit is to help the students talk about, read, write about, listen to, and create fictional stories. We will be learning about the different forms of fiction, the elements that make up fictional stories, and the importance of word choice and voice. Our goal is to read realistic fiction with a critical eye, think of the author's purpose, and keep in mind stereotyping, bias, and point of view as he or she reads.
You are invited to be part of our unit in a variety of ways. For example,
You are invited to be part of our unit in a variety of ways. For example,
- Invite your child to tell you about some of the stories we have been reading.
- Think about and discuss a character's point of view (in books, in movies, or on TV), consider whose side is not heard and what they would say.
- Use the internet, or view magazines or books together to find paintings and other artwork that prompts you to think of a story.
- Talk about the reasons for reading and writing realistic fiction (as an escape, to experience life through someone else's eyes, for enjoyment).
- Share your experiences of stories you have read or heard, and the effects they have had on you.
Math 6
In math, we are currently working on the unit Understanding Numbers. In this unit students will:
- Represent, read, and write very large numbers.
- Identify multiples, factors, prime and composite numbers.
- Learn which computation (estimation, mental math, paper and pencil, or technology) is appropriate in a given situation.
- Read, write whole numbers in standard, expanded, and written form.
- Identify and describe multiples and factors to 100.
- Identify and describe composite and prime numbers to 100.
- Use the order of operations.
- Pose and solve multi-step problems.
- Develop an understanding of integers.
- Together, plan the cost of a family outing or trip.
- Help your child find and read really large numbers in newspapers and magazines.
- Encourage your child to estimate the total cost of several items as you shop.
Science
In science, we are working on the unit, The Principles of Flight. By the end of this unit the students will be able to:
- Explain why students are fascinated with flight and how technologies have changed based on the principles of flight.
- Explain how the forces of thrust, drag, lift and gravity act on living things and constructed devices that fly through the air.
- Construct a working prototype of an aircraft that meets specific performance criteria.
Mrs. Remy