Sixth Grade

EXPECTATIONS:

 

Social Skills:

Work effectively in collaborative settings. Problem solve/discern choices to make mature decisions. Grade- and age-appropriate use of critical and logical thought processes. Empathize and show concern for others. Role playing and examination of different methods of handling issues and problems that affect them. Encouraging a level of acceptance of all and allowing the classroom to evolve into a space that enables expression of who we all are, powerful in our being.

 

ACADEMIC SKILLS:

 

Speech

• Increased vocabulary and usage in speaking and writing.

• Demonstrate ability to present ideas or readings in front of small or large groups comfortably.

• Exposure to debating techniques.

 

Diction

• Clear presentation of syllables and phonetic inferences.

• Smooth delivery of speaking voice.

• Project and use expressive intonations in speech.

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Math

• Basic operations of whole, decimal, and fractional numeration.

• Increase critical and deductive reasoning through word, matrix and collaborative projects.

• Statistics and the four operations of integers with a strong emphasis on formulation problems involving area, volume, cylinder, circle, distance, etc. in an algebraic format.

• Understanding and proficiency in the use of probability.

• Solve and formulate algebraic equations.

 

English

• Recognition of parts of speech and different sentence structures, types of sentences, diagramming framework.

• Comment on different writing formats (i.e., persuasive, informative, entertaining) and essay writing on varied thought-provoking subject matter.

 

Science

• Increase knowledge of matter.

• Use of the Periodic Table.

• Simple experimentation to demonstrate properties of living things and the potential use of alloys, two kinds of energy, common chemistry and basic physics.

• How the environment affects our daily lives.

 

History/Social Science

• Examine world cultures.

• Expose the students to major religions of the world.

• Increase skill in report writing.

• Research skills, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning.

 

Reading

• Increase proficiency in oral and silent reading speed.

• Concentrate on comprehension skills and dramatic readings.

• Strong emphasis on deductive and critical reasoning.

 

Writing

• Creative writing.

• Cursive writing – to practice correct formations of letters and use of writing implements.

 

Speaking

• Focus on repetitive opportunities to speak and present in class.

• Elicit and concentrate on skills necessary to speak correctly and effectively.