Grade 6
Homeroom Teacher: Mrs. Diane Scanlon
Subject areas:
Social Studies/Language Arts: Mr. Michael Conlin
Math: Mrs. Diane Scanlon
Science/Health and Religion/Family Life: Mrs. Brianna Hawkins
Spanish: Mrs. Alfie Aliberti
Literature and Vocabulary: Mrs. Jennifer Schloat
Religion and Family Life
The series Christ, Our Life (Loyola Press) introduces students to the Old Testament and the stories about the development of our faith from the beginning. Students learn ways to be disciples of Christ and ways to go out to others and spread the word of God, using bible scripture and stories. Students are assessed through hand-outs, quizzes and creative applications.
Family Life focuses on the gifts from God that we must recognize and appreciate throughout our lives, from our families, to appreciating ourselves, to changes with new birth and aging and finally, being part of the communities we encounter.
Social Studies
World History (McDougal-Littell Copyright 2006)
Students will focus on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, Greece, Asia and the Middle Ages.
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 (daily)
Envisions Math 2.0 Copyright 2017
Subjects covered:
Math Lab (weekly)
During this time a practical, hands-on approach to math is taken as we relate previously learned mathematical concepts to the real-world applications. This is accomplished through the use of a variety of tool and software including the computer lab, iPads, laptops, Lego software as well as building and programming their own robots.
Language Arts
Voyages in English, Loyola Press, 2011 and Everyday Spelling Pearson Copyright 2008
This program covers reading (one of two sections), writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. The program follows Archdiocesan curriculum as well as State of Connecticut guidelines.
Oral presentation skills will also be emphasized including creative and poetic projects.
This class emphasizes writing skills, and is geared toward the student's strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on the process of writing.
Science
Earth Science (Glencoe Copyright 2008)
Four times a week, students will explore Earth structure, plate tectonics, geological features, atmosphere and weather, astronomy and oceans. Hands-on and virtual labs, written work and test are used to assess student learning. Projects, labs and tests are utilized to evaluate learning.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program: KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both National Standards and Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons will focus on mental, physical and social health in various areas throughout the year. These areas include building self-esteem, and dealing with stress. The influence of media and technology on health, promoting healthy living and reducing health risks, utilizing communication skills and becoming positive role models, are part of the 6th grade Health curriculum. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes. Health will generally take place on Fridays.
Spanish
Descubre el español con Santillana (2011 SANtillana USA publishing Co. ebook)
Spanish meets four times per week in Grade 6. It includes an introduction to basic vocabulary and the creation of simple sentences. Reading and Translating terms using a Spanish/English dictionary is introduced. Culture discussion is encouraged.
Literature/Vocabulary
Timeless Voices Timeless Themes - (Copper Edition) Prentice Hall, Copyright 2000
Vocabulary Workshop - (Level A) Sadlier - Oxford, Copyright 2005
The basal reader is used to introduce students to the oral tradition; myths, fables, legends. Students then create their own original folk tales: including illustrations. Vocabulary focus is on expanding students' vocabulary; synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary in context.
In addition, students will read and explore these five works of Literature:
Subject areas:
Social Studies/Language Arts: Mr. Michael Conlin
Math: Mrs. Diane Scanlon
Science/Health and Religion/Family Life: Mrs. Brianna Hawkins
Spanish: Mrs. Alfie Aliberti
Literature and Vocabulary: Mrs. Jennifer Schloat
Religion and Family Life
The series Christ, Our Life (Loyola Press) introduces students to the Old Testament and the stories about the development of our faith from the beginning. Students learn ways to be disciples of Christ and ways to go out to others and spread the word of God, using bible scripture and stories. Students are assessed through hand-outs, quizzes and creative applications.
Family Life focuses on the gifts from God that we must recognize and appreciate throughout our lives, from our families, to appreciating ourselves, to changes with new birth and aging and finally, being part of the communities we encounter.
Social Studies
World History (McDougal-Littell Copyright 2006)
Students will focus on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome, Greece, Asia and the Middle Ages.
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 (daily)
Envisions Math 2.0 Copyright 2017
Subjects covered:
- Using positive rational numbers
- Integers and rational numbers
- Numeric and algebraic expressions
- Represent and solve equations and inequalities
- Understand and use ratio and rate
- Understand and use percent
- Tools of geometry
- Area, surface area, and volume
- Display, describe and summarize data
Math Lab (weekly)
During this time a practical, hands-on approach to math is taken as we relate previously learned mathematical concepts to the real-world applications. This is accomplished through the use of a variety of tool and software including the computer lab, iPads, laptops, Lego software as well as building and programming their own robots.
Language Arts
Voyages in English, Loyola Press, 2011 and Everyday Spelling Pearson Copyright 2008
This program covers reading (one of two sections), writing, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. The program follows Archdiocesan curriculum as well as State of Connecticut guidelines.
Oral presentation skills will also be emphasized including creative and poetic projects.
This class emphasizes writing skills, and is geared toward the student's strengths and weaknesses, with a focus on the process of writing.
Science
Earth Science (Glencoe Copyright 2008)
Four times a week, students will explore Earth structure, plate tectonics, geological features, atmosphere and weather, astronomy and oceans. Hands-on and virtual labs, written work and test are used to assess student learning. Projects, labs and tests are utilized to evaluate learning.
Health
We will be using an on-line source for our Health program: KidsHealth.org. Lesson plans have been downloaded for major topic areas and organized for each grade level of middle school. These lessons match up with both National Standards and Archdiocesan Standards and include articles to be read and discussed in class, or as part of a homework assignment, discussion questions, related activities and materials to be utilized by the teacher. Lessons will focus on mental, physical and social health in various areas throughout the year. These areas include building self-esteem, and dealing with stress. The influence of media and technology on health, promoting healthy living and reducing health risks, utilizing communication skills and becoming positive role models, are part of the 6th grade Health curriculum. Assessments will be ongoing through oral participation, group and individual work and quizzes. Health will generally take place on Fridays.
Spanish
Descubre el español con Santillana (2011 SANtillana USA publishing Co. ebook)
Spanish meets four times per week in Grade 6. It includes an introduction to basic vocabulary and the creation of simple sentences. Reading and Translating terms using a Spanish/English dictionary is introduced. Culture discussion is encouraged.
Literature/Vocabulary
Timeless Voices Timeless Themes - (Copper Edition) Prentice Hall, Copyright 2000
Vocabulary Workshop - (Level A) Sadlier - Oxford, Copyright 2005
The basal reader is used to introduce students to the oral tradition; myths, fables, legends. Students then create their own original folk tales: including illustrations. Vocabulary focus is on expanding students' vocabulary; synonyms, antonyms, and vocabulary in context.
In addition, students will read and explore these five works of Literature:
- Summer Reading – Crash by Jerry Spinelli (1996)
- A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park (2010)
- I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda (2015)
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1911)
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen (1987)
