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Six Grade Saint Gabriel School - Homeroom Teacher - Mr. White
Subject areas:
Religion and Family Life
In Religion and Family Life students will explore the biblical roots of the Catholic Faith, focusing on the history
of salvation as it is told in the books of the Old Testament.
Social Studies
Grade Six Social Studies will have students focusing on the ancient civilizations of Islam/Middle Ages, Egypt, Rome, Greece, China and India.
Students will be expected to learn geographic and historical concepts as they apply to ancient civilizations. Special emphasis
will be placed on map interpretation and critical thinking skills.
Math
Subjects covered
Language Arts
The 6th grade language arts program:
This program covers: Reading (one of two sections), writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary.
The program follows Archdiocesan curriculum as well as State of Connecticut guidelines.
Oral presentation skills will also be emphasized including dramatic and poetic projects.
Writing skills will be emphasized, and geared toward the student's strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on process writing.
Reading comprehension, at every level, will also be emphasized. Students will learn strategies to improve and strengthen reading comprehension.
All will be provided within the context of a nurturing Christian environment.
Science
Classes are focused in General Science, which includes Physical and Chemical Properties
of Matter, Forces and Motion, Astronomy, and Living Things.
Spanish
Spanish meets four times per week in Grade 6. It includes an introduction to basic vocabulary
and the creation of simple sentences.
Health
Health classes meet once a week. The curriculum includes the three basic areas of
Health that focus on Mental/Emotional Health, Social Health, and Physical Health.
Students are given the opportunity to discuss how these areas relate to everyday life
through readings and class discussions. Assessment occurs with class participation,
homework, quizzes and tests.
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