The document outlines the curriculum and expectations for a 6th grade class. It discusses focusing on writing across subjects, emphasizing multiple math concepts, and using informational texts in reading. Core subjects covered are reading, writing, math, science, social studies and physical education. Parents and teachers are expected to work as a team, with homework assigned regularly to reinforce classroom lessons.

1. 2012-2013

2.  Parents and teacher as a team: Parents
are a child’s first and most influential teacher.
 Fair and consistent expectations and
consequences
 Effort
 Respect
 Classroom Dynamic: Learning should be
serious and fun.

3.  Study skills, reading, spelling, writing, grammar,
math, computers, social studies, science, and
enjoyment of learning
 Responsibility - taking responsibility for
actions/consequences, be on time, turn in work on
time, working out social problems, participation,
doing homework
 Directions / Communication - written and oral
 Independence - doing homework, bringing needed
materials to school, and social interactions

4.  Concentrating on writing across the curriculum.
 Using informational text in reading.
 Emphasis on multiple methods in
mathematics.
 Focusing on conceptual understanding of
mathematics.

5. Reading
 Treasures
 Various core literature books
 Silent Sustained Reading
 Book Reports
 Oral Presentations
 Read Alouds
 Vocabulary
 Small group instruction

6. Writing
 Opinion Pieces
 Informative/ Explanatory Texts
 Narratives
 Clarity and Focus in writing
 Writer’s Workshop
 Publishing pieces using technology
 Research Projects

7.  Students create interactive math notebooks of
important concepts and terms.
 Addition and Subtraction Facts:Students
MUST know these by now. Math will be VERY
difficult if they are not proficient
 Multiplication & Division Facts: Practice on
a Daily basis
 Decimals, Fractions, Algebraic
thinking, and Geometry
Math

8. Earth Science
Planets and space
Weather and climate
Life Science
The Human Body
Physical Science
Atoms and molecules
Science

9. Branches of the government
Early explorers
Settling the colonies
The American Revolution
The Constitution
Westward expansion
50 State Capitols

10.  Physical Fitness Test
 Run
 Push ups
 Crunches

11. Reading Log (PARENT SIGNATURE):
30 minuts 5x a week
1 paragraph response
Vocabulary/Spelling Contract(PARENT
SIGNATURE ):
1 vocabulary and 1 spelling assignment every night:
Math:
1 sheet a night
Unfinished classwork assigned as homework.
Missing assignment sheet goes home on
Fridays.