Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none, had quiz today, most did well.

ELA: none, students finished missing work and final essay for this quarter.

 

Homeroom tomorrow: Last week, students were given a flyer about our class party that is tomorrow.  They can bring in board games for the morning.  They were to bring in snacks based on their last name for the afternoon.

 

A through Hag: Drinks (juice, pop, etc.)

Hor through Moo: Salty snack

Mor through Sta: Sweet snack

Ste through Wil: Napkins/plates, cups, etc.

 

Right now we have plenty of plates, napkins and cups, thank you.  Hopefully more snack will arrive tomorrow.

 

Currently we have 25 students.

 

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: quiz tomorrow on Decimal Adding, Subtracting and Multiplication

 

ELA: Essay from center due

Social Studies

District TEST on the computer- on Wednesday

 

ABC Book due Wednesday

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem Set Lesson 11, Mod 2

 

ELA: completing missing work, Some students have Essay or Grammar pack from center activities.

SOCIAL STUDIES

TEST Wednesday- district test on computer

ABC BOOK Due Wednesday (test grade)

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: Students need to complete the practice test in preparation for the Module 2 Test. 

Homework: Practice Test for Module 2

 

Science: The students worked on a Review Guide that covers all of our Weather and Water unit.

Homework: This review guide is not homework, but going over it at home would be a great idea to be prepared for Wednesday's test!

 

Reminders: Gift is due Wednesday for our gift exchange party!  Please have treats in by Wednesday as well!!

**Camp Surf Payments should be in by this week if you are wanting to take advantage of the tax credit!

Bolton ELA and Math

ELA: some are still finishing up typing their district essay.

 

Math: none

Social Studies

We are doing an ABC Book for Ancient India and Ancient China.  This little booklet is due WED. Dec. 17th  It will count a a test grade, as students are learning vocabulary and showing knowledge of concepts through writing and drawing.

 

The students will be taking a district Social Studies test on Wednesday.

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem set 10 Module 2 for homework

 

ELA: Students should finish essay using guide provided.

 

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Fraction to Decimal handout, students completed test of Fraction Division today.

 

ELA: completing District Essay this week.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students came up with "Divisibility Rules" that would help them become more skilled at manipulating numbers in division.

Homework: Exercise Questions 1-7

 

Science: The students performed a brief activity that demonstrated how air reacts to pressure.

Homework: Read the article "What is Air Pressure" and answer the four thinking questions.

 

Reminders:

• Please donate a toy for the Student Council Toy Drive!
• Last day to bring in donations for Angel Tree!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none

 

ELA: center activity.  We are working in class on District Reading and Writing assessments right now and into next week, also.

Stewart- MATH

Les 10 problem set/exit ticket

The Distributive Property

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students used the division algorithm to compute long division problems with decimals.

Homework: Lesson 14 Problem Set questions

 

Science: The students illustrated their own version of the water cycle on our planet.

Homework: Read "Earth - The Water Planet" and answer the 5 questions.  Complete your water cycle illustration and be sure you have at least 6 stops in your picture.

 

Reminders:

• Please bring in your Angel Tree donation!
• PLEASE support the Arrowhead Toy Drive! Bring in a toy!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Mod 2 Lesson 9 Problem Set, using decimals to add and subtract fractions.

 

ELA: Center work

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice long division and using estimation/compatible numbers as a tool. 

Homework: Lesson 13 Problem Set questions 1-3.  Be sure to complete ALL steps including check by multiplying.

 

Science: The students played the Water Cycle Game and learned about the study of hydrology.

Homework: None!

 

Reminders:

1. We will be visiting the Jingle Bell Shop tomorrow at 2:15!
2. Don't forget to bring in Angel Tree donations AND a toy to help support the Student Council Toy Drive!

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practice estimating and then solving long division problems.

Homework: Lesson 12 Problems Set Questions 1-3

 

Science: The students learned that there is more to the water cycle than they originally thought.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Module 2 Lesson 8 Problem Set (Division with mixed numbers)

 

ELA: Center activity

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read p. 195-197

Questions 1-3 on p. 201

#1- 7 answers

#2- 1 answer

#3- 3 answers

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem Set Lesson 7, p. 33

 

ELA: complete Centers from the week.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed the Mid-Module Quiz for Module 2 today.  Overall they did a super job!

Homework: None!

 

Science: The students completed a notebook quiz in preparation for the Investigation 6 Test tomorrow. 

Homework: Study your quiz, study guide, and notes!

 

Harkins Fundraiser orders are due tomorrow!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: p. 26 Problems set # 1 and 2

 

ELA: Center work and complete body paragraphs of practice Cause and Effect essay.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practice multiplying decimals and began reviewing for the Mid Module 2 Quiz.  We will go over the review before the quiz.

Homework: Complete the Review Packet for the Mid-Module 2 Quiz

 

Science: The students graphed Sounding Data for specific cities then predicted the weather.  The students were given a study guide to help prepare for the Investigation 6 Quiz on Friday.  They should practice this information and be prepared to ask questions tomorrow if there is something they do not understand.

Homework: Look over the Study Guide!  Test on Friday!

SOCIAL STUDIES TEST ON THURSDAY

The students were given the two essay-type question on Wednesday.  They had the opportunity to look up the answers and write them down.  They may not use these written answers on the test, however. They will be allowed to use their Cornell notes- and because of this assistance- I have moved the test up by one day.

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: in class, fraction division

 

ELA: Center work and complete Cause and Effect Flow Map.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced strategies to solve multiplication with decimal problems.

Homework: Complete the 4 Exercise Problems in Lesson 11

 

Science: The students analyzed radiosonde data from a weather balloon and predicted weather conditions based on the data.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Exit ticket for Lesson 4

 

ELA: Close Reading and first 7 questions for article, "A Challenge for Everyone."

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students used the distributive property to multiply decimals by whole numbers.

Homework: Lesson 10 Problem Set

 

Science: The students shared their projects that reinforced the steps involved in the formation of a cloud

Homework: Complete Thinking Questions 1-4 after reading the article "Observing Clouds".  Question #5 is Extra Credit.

Stewart- math

P 19,20,21 all.  Division of Fractions

SOCIAL STUDIES

Ancient Egypt TEST on Friday.  Students may use their Cornell notes on the test.

Monday- packet on Sec 3 and Sec 4 DUE Tuesday

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: None, working in class

 

ELA: Central Idea side of handout for article "Is It Time For Cursive To Die?"

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students converted fraction problems into decimal form in order to solve them.

Homework: Lesson 9 Problem Set 1a-e and 2a/b

 

Science: The students created a cloud and learned how pressure, condensation, and condensation nuclei work together to form a cloud.

Homework: None

STEWART- Social Studies/Math

Social Studies- p. 59 9 vocab words (due Friday)  TEST IN ONE WEEK NOV. 21st  Students may use Cornell notes on the test.  If they are missing any pages it is their responsibility to get those notes from another student.

 

Math- Division with fractions.  Packet due on Friday

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: continuing in class (Module 2)

 

ELA: Scholastic Scope p. 19-21, read for information. Next class, writing a cause/effect essay.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The class practiced changing mixed numbers into improper fractions so they cold complete division problems.

Homework: Complete the division problems A-K using the "cards" from the activity.

 

Science: The students pondered dew point questions and reviewed why/how dew points occur.

Homework: None

 

*Camp Surf deposits are due tomorrow! $75 made out to Arrowhead Elementary

STEWART- Social Studies/ Math

Social Studies- p. 52 1-5 

  (There will be a test next week.  Students may use their Cornell notes on the test.)

 

Math  Module 2 Les 2 practice problems and the problem set.  No exit ticket :)

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none, exploring fraction division by whole numbers in class.

 

ELA: unfinished Center work.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students discovered what a reciprocal fraction is and used this to find the quotient to a division problem involving fractions. We also practiced using a partitive division to solve problems.

Homework: None

 

Science: The students found the current dew point temperature in our room and compared it to the actual dew point.  We were REALLY close!! (Some groups were spot on!)

Homework: Complete the Dragon's Breath Think Questions

 

*I hope to see you all at Family Math Night which will be held in Mrs. Peck's Classroom, Rm. 44 at 6:00!

Bolton MAth and ELA

Math: none

 

ELA: unfinished Center work.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none. Students took Math Test today.  We will be beginning Module 2 tomorrow with a pretest.

 

ELA.  Unfinished Centers.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice and come up with strategies to divide fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by fractions.

Homework: Lesson 3 Problem Set/Exit Ticket

 

Science: The students discovered where energy traveled to and from during evaporation.

Homework: None

 

*Book Orders due Wednesday November 12th

*Family Night this Thursday from 6-7.  Pizza will be served from 5-6 in the cafeteria

Bolton ELA and Math

Math: Study for District Test on Module 1 (Ratios) tomorrow.  We have been reviewing for the past week.

 

ELA: Any center activity not completed in class is due tomorrow.  Focus is on Citing Text Evidence to support any written answers or essays.

Peck Math/Science

Math: We learned how to divide fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by fractions. 

Homework: Complete Exercise 1 ONLY from Lesson 2

 

Science: We discovered that there is indeed water vapor in the air and we proved it with evidence.

Homework: None!

 

 

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math Les 28 Solving Percent Problems

 

Social Studies- Egyptian God and Goddess worksheet

Peck Math/Science

Math: We went over the test from yesterday, reviewed and made corrections.  The students were given the option of retaking a similar test to improve their grade.

Homework: None

 

Science: The students shared convection cell drawings and complete the Inv. 5 Notebook Quiz

Homework: Finish the Notebook Quiz if needed, and prepare for the test tomorrow!

 

**Don't forget Fun-size Candy Bars!  Mrs. Stewart's, Mr. Bolton's, and Mrs. Peck's class need 3 Musketeer Bars!**

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA: none

 

Math: Exercises 1- 3 on last page of Lesson 24-25 packet.

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed the Module 1 Post test today

Homework: None

 

Science: The students reviewed the process of convection and how all the heat transfers work together to form a convection cell.

Homework: Finish the Convection Cell drawing

 

**A few students volunteered to bring in "fun size" Milky Ways and 3 Musketeer bars for a science lab we will be doing on Friday.  Please send these in by Thursday is you are able to donate.**

Bolton ELA and MAth

Math: Complete exercises 2 and 3 from Lesson 24/25 handouts. (intro. to percents)

 

ELA: Complete questions from Divergent.  Students had a great deal of time in class to complete over the last couple of class periods and a good 30 minutes today to discuss with their groups before completing.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The class reviewed the concepts covered in Module 1, completed some practice problems, and prepared for the Module 1 Test tomorrow

Homework: Be ready for the test tomorrow!

 

Science: The class reviewed the process of convection and witnessed a convection current inside a chamber.

Homework: Answer questions from the "Convection" article in your notebook.

STEWART- Social Studies/Math

Social Studies- p. 46  1-6 (18 total answers)

 

Math- Les 25 Problem set and Exit ticket

 

 

STEWART- Math and Social Studies

Math- introduced Les 24  No homework

 

Social Studies- Write a message to a classmate in hieroglyphics (2 sentences at least 6 words long)

Due Friday

Stewart Math and Social Studies

Math Les 24  Percentages

 

Social Studies- Decipher the Hieroglyphic Message

STEWART= Math and Social Studies

Math- We will continue with Les 24 tomorrow- No homework

 

SS- Finished our double crowns, and started on Hieroglyphics.  No homework

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice solving problems with percent by identifying the parts and whole of the equation.

Homework: Lesson 28 Problem Set

 

Science: The students defined density and learned how to calculate the density of an object.

Homework: Read the article, "Density" and answer the think questions.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 21, Example 2 and Exit Ticket.  Students should use strategy modeled in class.

 

ELA: Definitions of Need to Know Vocabulary for Research and Arguments

STEWART- Social Studies and Math

Social Studies- no homework We worked on making the double crown of Egypt

Math- Lesson 23

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 20 Problem Set

 

ELA: unfinished centers are homework.

 

Tomorrow is last day of Quarter 1.

STEWART Math and Social Studies

Stewart Math- les 22

 

Social Studies- The Gift of the Nile worksheet

 

Both Due Friday

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students worked (and struggled a bit) on finding the percent of a given quantity.  We will be working on this tomorrow as well. 

Homework: Lesson 26 Exercises 2b, 3a/b

 

Science: The students completed the Investigation 4 Notebook Quiz and reviewed for the test tomorrow.

Homework: Be prepared for the Investigation 4 Test tomorrow!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 20 Exploratory Challenge problems 1 - 11.  Calculators can be used for the decimal division of the money ratios.  Students had 30 minutes in class to get started on this.  They are practice problems for using unit rates to compare (from lesson 19)

 

ELA: any center activity not finished in class.

STEWART Math and SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies- Ancient Egypt- read text. p 38-46
Math- Lesson 21 Unit Rate Conversions

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 19 Problem Set

 

ELA: Center Activity due tomorrow.  Different for each group.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students developed strategies to change fractions into percents.

Homework: Lesson 25 - Complete the table in Exercise 5; Students should be fixing their errors, or retaking the test from last Thursday, if given that option, for a higher grade. These tests are due tomorrow and must have a parent signature no matter what the score.

 

Science: The students reviewed how energy is transferred into the atmosphere.

Homework: Complete the 6 Think Questions form the article "Heating the Earth".  Be prepared for the Notebook Quiz tomorrow and the Investigation 4 Test on Thursday!

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Study for test on Thursday!  Use Cornell Notes and last night's wksheet.

 

Math: Lesson 20  Problem Set and Exit Ticket is HW.

Peck Math/Science

Math: the students learned what percent means (out of 100) and how to convert percent to fraction/decimal form.

Homework: Lesson 24 Problem Set

 

Science: We reviewed conduction and radiation as forms of heat transfer.

Homework: Answer the four questions regarding heat conduction in your notebook.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math and ELA none:

Writing final draft of narrative in class tomorrow.

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Vocabulary and Guided Reading Wksheet for First Empires is due Wednesday.  If not finished in class, it is HW.  Quarter Final test is Thursday.  Study your Cornell Notes.

 

Math:  Started Lesson 20,  did not get far enough to assign the HW. 

 

Still need several conference preference times.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students compared rate to determine the fastest rates

Homework: Problem Set 23

 

Science: The students defined conduction and learned its properties.

Homework: Read the article "Thermometer" and answer the questions in complete sentences

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Guided Reading Notes were to be completed and checked today.  Reviewed for test on Thursday. 

 

Math:  Presented Lesson 19--Using Tables, Equations and Graphs to compare Rates.  HW Problem Set and Exit Ticket.

 

Conference Time preference notes went home last week.  Only a few have returned.  First returned get first choice of times.  Thank-you!

 

Cookie Dough order info also went out last week.  Orders and money are due Friday October 17th.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to calculate distance when given a rate and amount of time. D=R x T

Homework: Lesson 22 Problem Set

 

Science: The students attempted to warm freezing water using only hot water and NO mixing.

Homework: The Hot Water Challenge Lab Report needs to be completed through the Results section only

 

*Don't forget to return your Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling Form if you have not already done so!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: None: all in class

 

ELA: Students working on different endings for their Narrative.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced converting different units of measurement using the ratio concepts learned in class.

Homework: Lesson 21 Problem Set

 

Science: The students defined radiation and learned how radiant energy heats the earth through molecular movement.

Homework: Heating the Earth Lab Reports are due Monday!

Bolton math and ELA

Math: none, did Lesson 15 in class, review tomorrow for quiz on Lessons 11-14 on Friday

 

ELA: Complete "Using Specific Vocabulary" handout, then begin revising rough draft by using figurative language and more specific language

 

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies: Geography Review for test next week.  Read First Empires.  Worked on Gilgamesh comic strips.  No HW.

 

Math:  Reviewed mid-module test.  Retakes on Friday.  Lesson 18 presented.  HW Problem Set and Exit Ticket.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students divided two quantities and evaluated coordinate graphs to discover the "better buy".

Homework: Lesson 20 Problem Set

 

Science: The students graphed the results from yesterday's lab.

Homework: Graphs are due tomorrow!

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students compared unit rates using ratios, tables, and graphs to answer story problems.

Homework: Lesson 19 Problem Set

 

Science: The students collected data on how solar radiation affected the temperature of 4 different earth materials by observing the temperature differences during 15 minutes in the sun and 15 minutes in the shade.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 14 Exit Ticket, back side of p. 61.

 

ELA: Handout on Figurative Language, both sides due tomorrow.

Stewart/Miller SS & Math

Social Studies:  Students answered Challenge Questions using their Cornell Notes.  Students used primary source material to create a comic strip.  The strip is to be completed Wednesday.  No HW tonight.

 

Math:  Students graded Lessons 16 and 17.  Students took the mid-module test.  There is no HW.

 

Picture re-takes are scheduled for Tuesday Oct 7th.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem set Lesson 13 p. 55-56, Their will be a quiz this week on lessons 11-15

 

ELA: Rewrite your Exposition beginning with your chosen Lead, Highlight where you introduce the main character BLUE, describe the setting ORANGE, and establish the conflict GREEN

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to find rate by dividing two quantities. 

Homework: Problem Set 18

 

Science: The students prepared an experiment to find out if the type of earth surface effects how air is heated.

Homework: None!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: complete exercise 3.a. from lesson 13, p. 53

 

ELA: students should write 5 new leads for their narrative.  They had more than enough time in class to complete.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 12 Problem Set

 

ELA: Continuing rough draft.  Revising in the classroom.  No homework tonight unless the student did not complete their rough draft in the first place.

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  Continued with BBC video series.  Introduced Cornell Notes--practiced on article Sargon the Conqueror.  Will finish Friday, No HW.

 

Math:  Graded Lesson 15, Started Lesson 16.  No HW, but most will need to study for a Quiz Re-do.  The Re-do will be Friday.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students completed a mid-module assessment from the Engage NY curriculum.  Overall the scores were fantastic!

Homework: None!

 

Science: The students reviewed the factors that cause seasons and how solar angle affects the heating of the earth.

Homework: Study the factors that cause season and the Investigation 3 definitions in preparation for the Investigation 3 Test! Be prepared to write a well organized paragraph that explains three big reasons for why we have seasons!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none

 

ELA: students are starting their rough draft after finishing their FLOW MAP.  They should try to have it finished for sharing.

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  Today we graded and collected the Active Reading article on "The Stairway to Heaven" and took notes on the next two parts of the BBC Video.  There is no HW for Thursday.

 

Math:  Today we took a Lesson 12-15 Quiz.  Lesson 15 did not get graded today, so will be due Thursday.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none: We are in the middle of lesson 12: Introduction to Double Number Lines

 

ELA: Students should map out their narrative in their journals using the given handout.

Peck Math/Science

Math: the students completed more review in preparation for the Mid-Module quiz tomorrow.

Homework: Finish Lessons 6/7 in the review packet

 

Science: The students learned how solar angle affects the amount of sun's energy that hits the earth.

Homework: Read the Seasons article and answer the 10 questions in complete sentences! 

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  Guided Reading with Challenges (Questions) will be graded Tuesday.  Students will have no more than 10 minutes of class time to finish.  Some will need to work on for HW.  Started a six-part video series on Mesopotamia.  Students took and shared notes in their spiral notebooks.

 

Math:  Lesson 14 Plotting Ratios on a Coordinate Grid.  Problem Set and Exit Ticket for HW due Tuesday.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students reviewed skills taught in the first module to ensure a clear understanding of ratios, equivalent ratios and strategies to solve problems using ratios.

Homework: Complete Lesson 2-5 in the Review Lessons Packet

 

Science: The students gathered data comparing lines of latitude and daylight hours during the winter and summer solstice.

Homework: Finish the graphs where we plotted the  latitude/daylight hours data for winter and summer solstice.

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA: All centers due tomorrow.

 

Math: p. 45, complete letter b. Be sure to explain the method you used to determine which person had the stronger taste and weaker taste for juice. Quiz tomorrow on lessons 1-10, Study guide given earlier in the week.

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  Today we graded the Vocabulary and Guided Reading Wksheet.  We started Active Reading an article on the Dawn of Civilization.  HW is to study for the 1.2 Quiz.

 

Math: Lesson 12 HW was graded and collected.  Lesson 13 was presented, and Problem Set and Exit Ticket are HW.

 

Camp Surf deposit was due today.  Several students asked to turn in Friday.  I need to deposit tomorrow.  $50.00 now, next payment is November 13.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students mastered the skill of graphing a ratio and using strategies to answer real-world problems.

Homework: Problem Set for Lesson 15

 

Science: The students created a Sun-Earth Model that demonstrates how the earth revolves and the Earth's tilt causes seasons.

Homework: None

 

 

Susan Peck
6th Grade Language Arts/Science
Arrowhead Elementary
623-376-4176

Student Council Co-Sponsor
susan.peck@dvusd.org

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: none

 

ELA: Continue Centers.  Students have been exploring describing setting in class.  In centers, students have been exploring Point of View and Character Traits.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to use ratio tables to plot data on a coordinate graph. 

Homework: Lesson 14 Problem Set

 

Science: The students created a bar graph that showed the relationship between months and hors of daylight.

Homework: Read the article Wendy's Worldwide Weather Watchers and complete the 4 Think questions.  Some questions require more than one response so be careful.

*Correct and Return Tests are due tomorrow.  Parent Signature required!

 

*$50 Camp Surf Deposits are due tomorrow! Make checks out to Arrowhead Elementary.

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  We started reviewing the Note-Taking packet.  Several need to finish.  This was not considered HW, but it was expected to be ready to use today.  Tonight's HW is Vocabulary and Guided reading wksheet pages 29 and 32, due Thursday.

 

Math:  We finished Lesson 12 and the Problem Set and Exit Ticket are considered HW due Thursday.

 

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem Set Lesson 10, p. 42. Quiz on Friday. Study guide given in class today.

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  Review Questions (HW) was collected.  We started Active Reading Note-Taking packet for pages 17-23.  This was not intended for HW, however students were encouraged to make a decision: "Will I be able to finish in class on Wednesday, or should I do a couple of pages at home tonight?"

 

Math:  Much of the period was spent checking and discussing Lesson 11 HW.  We started Lesson 12, but not enough to assign the HW.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to create equations using ratio tables.

Homework: Lesson 13 Problem Set questions 1-6

 

Science: The class discussed what causes seasons and began calculating daylight hours for the 12 months of the year.

Homework: Correct and Returns from the Investigations 1-2 Test are due Thursday September 18th.  Parent Signatures are required in order to improve your grade!

 

 

Stewart/Miller Social Studies & Math

Social Studies:  Today we partner read Mesopotamia Chapter 1.2 (pages 16-23)  Review Questions 1-5 were to be completed with the same partner, but Question 6 was to be completed individually.  Unfinished work was considered HW.

 

Math:  Mid Module assessments were returned.  Late and missing assignments were attached.  Poor scores are to be fixed, with a parent signature, and returned before Friday the 19th.  We started Lesson 11 over, and the Problem Set and Exit Ticket are HW due Tuesday.

 

Camp Surf payment is due this week.  Please send $50.00 by Thursday.  Next payment is due in November.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students conquered the challenge of solving problems with double-line graphs and ratios.

Homework: Problem Set from Lesson 12

 

Science: The students completed a test on Investigations 1-2

Homework: None

 

Book Orders due September 22nd!  Camp surf Payment of $50 due Thursday September 18th.  Please make checks out to Arrowhead Elementary.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem Set Lesson 9

Peck Math/Science

Math: We began Lesson 12 which explores the use of number line diagrams to solve real world problems.

Homework: None

 

Science: The students took a notebook quiz in preparation for the Investigation 1-2  Test on Monday

Homework: If you did not complete the Notebook Quiz it becomes homework.  Please turn this in to me tomorrow, even if I do not see you!

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Problem Set for Lesson 7, P. 28

 

ELA: Centers due by Friday

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students compared multiple ratio tables to solve problems.

Homework: Letter C in the exercise section of Lesson 11

 

Science: The students examined the different layers of the atmosphere and how the composition and density of air changes in the 5 layers,

Homework: Read the article "What is in the Air" and answer the two thinking questions.  Please use complete sentences and a separate sheet of paper!

 

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: students should complete p. 25 Exercise 1 from Binder.

 

ELA: Centers.  One center this week is a test on giving a central idea and supporting it with text evidence.  Our other focus this week is beginning narrative writing by creating a character sketch.

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students identified patterns in ratio tables that helped them solve problems.

Homework: Lesson 10 Exit ticket/Problem Set

 

Science: The students gained a better understanding of our atmosphere and explored the gases found in our atmosphere.

Homework: None - Band Students need to try and answer the 5 Atmosphere Questions using the science book.

 

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 6 Problem Set, p. 23.  Students had quite a bit of time in class to complete.

 

ELA: none.  Next week is quiz on Central Ideas and Supporting Details with Text Evidence.  Questions will come from "Unbroken" in their Scholastic Scope.  Students were informed of this during this week.

 

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced creating equivalent ratio tables and using the information to solve word problems.

Homework: Lesson 9 Problem Set/Exit Ticket

 

Science: The students conducted an experiment to determine if air has mass.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 6 Exercises 2-4

ELA: Centers and WTW

Peck Math/Science

Math - The students identified the value of a ratio and created equivalent ratios to solve word problems.

Homework: Lesson 8 Exit ticket and Problem Set Questions

 

Science: The students defined mass and weight and debated as to whether air has mass or weight.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 5 Problem Set, p. 19

ELA: Students are beginning their first Words Their Way list (Group 1 today) other groups will follow tomorrow and Thursday.  Otherwise, center activities given today.

 

There will be a quiz next week on Stating a Central Idea and Supporting with Details.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students learned how to identify the value of a ratio  as a fraction.

Homework: Lesson 7 Problem Set and Exit Ticket

 

Science: The students are identifying the properties of air and how they relate to weather.

Homework: None

 

*Book orders are due tomorrow!

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA: All center activities due by Friday

 

Math: We are in the middle of Lesson 5.  Complete Example 2 p. 16

Peck Math/Science

Math: The class reviewed Lesson 6 today and used tape diagrams to compare ratios in order to solve real-world problems.

Homework: Lesson 6 Problem Set/Exit Ticket

 

Science: The students presented Power Points that demonstrated their knowledge on specific Natural Disasters.

Homework: None

Peck Science/Math Homework

Science: The students were given the day to work on their Natural Disaster Power Point Presentations.  Most classes will be presenting tomorrow.

Homework: None

 

Math: The class reviewed the skills taught in Lesson 5 Engage NY

Homework: Redo or correct missed questions from the Lesson 5 Exit ticket/Problem Set

Susan Peck
6th Grade Language Arts/Science
Arrowhead Elementary
623-376-4176

Student Council Co-Sponsor
susan.peck@dvusd.org

Bolton Math and ELA

ELA Centers: Period 4 (Peck's) class did not get to meet today due to the Pictures schedule.  All others had their center activity if not finished.

 

Math: P. S. 13, Exercise 2.

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 3 Problem Set, p. S.11

 

ELA: Centers,  all student should read "Unbroken" from their Scholastic Scope, passed out today.  Focus this week: Determining a central idea or theme, determining narrative elements of a non-fiction narrative.  We are practicing Words Their Way this week and will probably begin that next week.

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 2 problem set

ELA: all center activities due by tomorrow.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students practiced making equivalent ratios and identifying the constant.

Homework: Problem Set for Lesson 4

 

Science: The students were given the information for the Natural Disasters Power Point Project that they will be working on in class for the next four days.  We will be presenting on Thursday next week.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 2, p. S.4 and S.5, Complete numbers 2-3.

ELA: Students working in centers.  If they did not complete their activity it will be homework.

Social Studies

Longitude and Latitude Packet

DUE THURSDAY

STEWART- Math

No homework :)

 

Bolton Math and ELA

Math: Lesson 1 Problem Set
ELA: students are completing centers in class. Whatever is not finished is homework. Current Theme is Narrative and Narrative Elements.

Peck Math/Science

Math: The students continued to practice reading and creating ratios

Homework: None

 

Science: The students defined meteorology and learned how hurricanes are formed and their effects on Earth.

Homework: Read and answer questions based on the article "Naming Hurricanes".  These are due tomorrow and should be answered in complete sentences, except for #2.

Peck Math and Science Homework

Math: The students defined the term ratio and learned how to write a ratio correctly.

Homework: Complete the 3 Exit Ticket and Problem Set questions for Lesson 1.

 

Science: The students completed the Weather and Water Pretest and watched an information video on hurricanes.

Homework: None

 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Today we worked on Essential Vocabulary for our unit on Geography.  The students worked with partners and will continue this on Tuesday in class. No Homework :)

 

STEWART-homeroom only

The All About Me Newspaper page is due tomorrow- Friday

 

STEWART-Math

We will take the DVMA Pre-test tomorrow. The Daily Math Practice packet is due on Monday morning.

 

STEWART - Math

Module 1 Pre- Assessment

Students should come to class with Days 1,2,and 3 completed in their Daily Math Practice Packet.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Working with a partner, students completed the Scavenger Hunt to familiarize themselves with the text book.  (p. xxvii)  If a group did not finish, it is due at the beginning of class Thursday.

Bolton

Remember school papers and 6th grade packet signature sheet.  Students were given informational papers for Math and ELA today.  Look for those.

STEWART

Welcome to 6th grade!  Please turn in all the First Day Packet and Mrs. Stewart's letter no later than Friday, Aug. 15th

STEWART- Reading

2 chapters of Ella Enchanted each night until we finish the book

SOCIAL STUDIES

ABC Books due at the end of class on Wednesday. 

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math Period 1 and 2 are working on preparing for the final DVMA which will be on Wednesday.

 

Period 4 has 3 problems from their handout on Mean Absolute Deviation.  Numbers 3, 5 and 6.

 

L.A.: Chapter 9 Number the Stars due tomorrow, Spelling Packet due Thursday, Test Friday.

STEWART- Reading/Spelling

Spelling due tomorrow

Reading- ch 20/21  Due Friday

Social Studies

ABC Book due on Wednesday.  Most done in class.

Peck Language Arts and Science

Language Arts: We read a play and discussed the upcoming poetry project for class.

Homework: None...don't forget the spelling packet that is due Friday

 

Science: We finished Science Fair presentations today and reviewed Insect Adaptations.

Homework: Amazing Insect Thinking Questions are due tomorrow.  We will also have a quiz.

SOCIAL STUDIES

We are making ABC Books in class this week.  Your child has chosen a chapter that we have not covered and is reading, writing and drawing.

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY

3 paragraphs - one each on Christianity, Judaism, Islam
See Handout
remember- extra info=bonus points
Spelling, capitalization, grammar will COUNT!!!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Periods 1 and 2, written explanation about Mean Absolute Deviation as it relates to the given situation.

Period 4 none.  We will work on in class tomorrow.

 

L.A.: Spelling Packet due, as well as Chapter 6 questions for Number the Stars.

STEWART- Reading/Social Studies

Reading- Ch 12/13 vocab and questions

Social Studies- 11-2 worksheet (The Rise of Islam)

 

Stewart- READING

Ch 11 of Ella Enchanted

Vocab/Comprehension

Due Wednesday

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read p. 373-378

The Rise of Islam

Worksheet 2 sided

Due Wednesday

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students identified literary elements in the story "People Call Me Crazy".
Homework: Complete Pages 1-3 in the Literary Elements Packet

Science: The students turned in their science fair projects and completed an experiment testing the adaptations and/or behaviors of the cockroaches.
Homework: Lab Reports are due tomorrow.

Be sure to attend the 4th Annual Science Fair Thursday May 1st from 6-8 PM

Bolton math and L.A.

Math: None, in class began Mean Absolute Deviation discussion and practice.

 

L.A.: Chapter 6 Number the Stars questions, also Spelling Packet assigned, due Thursday, Test Friday.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students finished the comprehensive test for My Side of the Mountain.

Homework: Spelling and Jump Start Packets are due tomorrow!

 

Science: The students recorded observations based on the behaviors of the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Homework: Materials and Procedures for Science fair projects are due tomorrow!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Period 1 and 2: none

 

Period 4: 7-12 on page 2 of percent of problems handout

 

L.A.: Spelling Packet due tomorrow 

STEWART-READING

Ch 10 Ella Enchanted

SOCIAL STUDIES

Packet on either Hinduism or Buddhism

DUE THURSDAY

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: the students began working on the comprehensive test for My Side of the Mountain

Homework: None...Don't forget to complete your spelling packet!

 

Science: The students watched a Discovery Channel Life series movie on insects and their adaptations.

Homework: Keep working on your science fair projects!  Materials and Procedures are due on Friday!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Ratio problems from Handout (#26-#30)

 

L.A.: Answer Chapter 5 questions from Number the Stars

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students reviewed what happened in Day 10 of our reading of My Side of the Mountain and reviewed making predictions for AIMS review.

Homework: STARS pages 60-71 on Making Predictions - Questions 1-16 Skip 3/4; and 1-12.

 

Science: The students read about insects and their unique and diverse ability to adapt to different habitats.

Homework: None unless your hypothesis was not turned in or signed.  This needs to be signed and turned in tomorrow!  Materials and Procedures are due Friday!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: 5 problems on percentage (handout)

 

L.A.: spelling packet, read chapter 5 of Number the Stars

SOCIAL STUDIES

read p 202-208

Hinduism/Buddhism

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: none, doing in-class problems for ratios and percents.

 

L.A.: Spelling Test tomorrow.  Chapter 4 of Number the Stars if did not complete yesterday

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read pages 145-160 and began summarizing and answering the Day 10 journal question on characterization.

Homework: Day 10 summaries and Journal Entries

 

Science: The students review plant pollination and reproduction and took a quiz on Investigation 7

Homework: None!

 

Book Orders are due!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: none, reviewing ratio understanding in class

 

L.A.: Answer Chapter 4 questions, Spelling packet due.

 

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students discussed predictions they had made about the ending and evidence to reinforce their predictions.  We also reviewed theme and what the theme of this story might be and why.

Homework: STARS pages 51-57 Questions 1-16 Skip 3/4

 

Science: The students categorized seeds as to what type of seed and the method/s of seed dispersal.

Homework: Thinking Questions for the article, "Flowers to Seeds".  We will have a short quiz tomorrow on Investigation 7.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read pages 129-144 from My Side of the Mountain and began working on the Day 9 summaries and Journal Entries.

Homework: Day summaries and journal entries are due tomorrow.

 

Science: The students answered a question regarding the process of plant reproduction and collected different types of seeds in order to discuss seed dispersal features tomorrow.

Homework: Be sure to have at least 6 different types of seeds tomorrow! Peck's Class - Colored Comic Strips are due tomorrow!

 

Book orders are due no later than Monday April 7th!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Division Practice Problems

 

L.A.: Spelling Packet due Thursday, Chapter 3 Questions for Number the Stars.

READING

STARS p. 34-37  1-12

Strategies To Achieve Reading Success

SOCIAL STUDIES

p. 336-337 DUE Tuesday

Chapter 9

TEST Wednesday-- open book, answers will require a page number.

 

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students reviewed sequencing and identifying cause/effect

Homework: STARS pages 41; 44-47  Questions 1,2; 5-16

 

Science: The students drew a comic strip that demonstrated their understanding of plant reproduction

Homework: Drawings are due tomorrow - colored!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: handout both sides, Rational numbers and Absolute Value.

 

L.A.: none

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students summarized and discussed motives and conflict in My Side of the Mountain

Homework: STARS booklet pages 20/21 5-12; and pages 30-33 5-16

 

Science: The students learned about the process of plant reproduction

Homework: Plant Reproduction packet due Friday

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Periods 1 and 2, completed work in class, Period 4 given handout to complete at home for Integers.

 

L.A.: Answer questions for Ch. 2 of Number the Stars.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read My Side of the Mountain and worked on Day 8 Journal entries

Homework: Day 8 Entries due tomorrow

 

Science: The students dissected a plant and identified the reproductive parts of a plant.

Homework: Science Fair Preparations!

SOCIAL STUDIES (WED/THURS/FRI)

WED-The Byzantine Empire  9-3 Both sides due Thursday

THURS-The Rise of Christianity- 10 questions due Friday

FRI- p. 336-337 1-14 and # 21 or #24 (your choice)  paragraph must be 5-6 sentences long.  This is NOT homework.  The students will have time on Monday to work on it in class.  Be prepared for a test towards the end of the week over ch 9.

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: back side of review quiz, numbers 1 and 2 Ratio and Volume

 

L.A.: Number the Stars, answer ch. 1 questions, begin reading ch. 2, students had time in class to complete.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students reviewed how to use functional text materials and began reading Day 7 for My Side of the Mountain - pages 97-112.

Homework: Buckle Down Questions 1-12 due (Skip 3,6,8). MSOTM Day 7 Summary and Journal due tomorrow.

 

Science: Reviewed transpiration, reminded students about Science Fair due date.

Homework: Read "Stems and Leaves" and answer the 5 Thinking Questions

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: textbook p. 98 (1-10 all) Line Plot or Dot Plot practice

 

L.A.: Students will begin reading chapter 1 of Number the Stars

STEWART- Language Arts

none

SOCIAL STUDIES

The Rise of the Byzantines packet

Due at the end of class on Tuesday

Peck Language Arts

We have a Read-In tomorrow!  Bring a good book, a pillow, a snack, and a drink!  Those people with any missing work will not enjoy the benefits of a Read-In until ALL missing work is turned in!!

Bolton math and L.A.

Math none, in class review this week.

L.A.: Scholastic Scope, p. 9, Writing Contest assignment.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: We reviewed yesterday's Buckle Down assignment and worked on Day 6 for My Side of the Mountain.
Homework: Day 6 Summary/Journal due on Thursday

Science: We reviewed transpiration and collected evidence that transpiration actually occurs in plants on our campus.
Homework: Water Molecule Stories are due Friday.  We will be working on them in class on Wednesday after Field Day

Field Day tomorrow!  Dress appropriately!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math none

L.A. none

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students practiced identify reference sources and their functions.
Homework: Buckle Down pages 135-139 Questions 1-7

Science: the students learned about plant transpiration and the parts of the plant necessary for the process.
Homework: None

Looking forward to seeing some of you at conferences this week!

ALL CALL for Social Studies Books

I no longer have enough books for each child in my classroom to use one..  If you have a SS book at home please return it!

 

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: All periods, quiz tomorrow on properties, expressions, and simple equations. Handout given for solving equations practice.

L.A. : Spelling Test and final draft of Argument Essay due.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students examined and reviewed types of reference sources in Buckle Down

Homework: Buckle Down pages 126-134 Questions 1-22

 

Science: The students examined parts of a root and learned their functions

Homework: Read the article "Seeds and Roots" and answer the 9 questions

 

Don't forget to support Student Council's Canned Food Drive!!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: We did Evaluating Expressions, p. 44 (2-32 evens) in class, graded and collected, then continued on to Solving Equations by learning how to isolate the variable. 

Period 1 should finish the practice problems on back side of Solving Equations tab of Foldables notes.

Period 2 and 4, no homework, we will continue in class.

 

L.A.: 2nd draft of Argument Essay.  Spelling Packet due.  Affixes quiz tomorrow.

Peck: Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read and typed their summaries and journal entries for My Side of the Mountain.  The focus was on characterization and relating the story to real world experiences.

Homework: Day 4 entries are due tomorrow.

 

Science: The students made observations of roots based on what they saw under the microscopes.

Homework: None

 

**Bring Canned Food in for the Student Council Canned Food Drive!

**Camp Surf Payments are DUE Tomorrow!!

**Parents!! Please schedule your conferences for next week!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Complete page from Foldables notes, Evaluating Expressions tab practice numbers 1-14

 

L.A.: begin reviewing and studying for affixes test on Thursday.

Peck - Parent/Teacher Conferences!!

Conference forms went home today! Please ask your child for the letter and schedule your conference as soon as possible.  Parent/Teacher Conferences are being held next week!

Stewart- Reading

Ella Enchanted Ch 3

vocab/comprehension questions

Characterizations

text-based evidence

major/minor

SOCIAL STUDIES

no homework

 

We are working on mosaics in class

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students continued reading My Side of the Mountain and also learned about several persuasive techniques called propaganda.

Homework: Buckle Down Practice questions 1-10 on pages 110-11

 

Science: The students viewed a video called "The Secret Garden" and made connections between plants, insects, and animals.

Homework: None

Stewart- Reading

Ella Enchanted ch 2

vocab/comprehension

text-based evidence=page # required

SOCIAL STUDIES

worksheet 9-1 (both sides)

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Handout 12-1 and 12-2 Practice, both sides. 

 

L.A.: Begin rough draft of Argument Essay from planner.  Spelling Packet given and due Thursday.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students completed the first summary and journal entry for My side of the Mountain

Homework: Spelling Packets, Summary/Journal entries, and Jump Start will all be collected tomorrow!

 

Science: The students assembled mini-sprouters so that we can observe the germination process.

Homework: WEAR YOUR FUNRUN SHIRTS AND RUNNING SHOES TOMORROW!!

Susan Peck
6th Grade Language Arts/Science
Arrowhead Elementary
623-376-4176

Student Council Co-Sponsor
susan.peck@dvusd.org

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Period 4: handout 12-1 Study Guide/12-2 Study Guide, Powers and Simplifying Expressions.

 

Periods 1 and 2: none

 

L.A.: Continuing Writing Argument Essay,

STEWART-READING

Ch 1 Ella Enchanted

vocab/comprehension

SOCIAL STUDIES

No homework- unless re-doing p 294. 1-5 (due Monday)

Watching a video: Pompeii-The Mystery of People Frozen in Time.

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math:  All classes, weekly quiz tomorrow on Exponents and Order of Operations. (Friday will be the Fun Run)
Math: Periods 1 and 4, complete Foldables Notes, Simplifying Expressions tab "Try it", complete b and c

Math: Period 2, handout 12-1 and 12-2 Study Guides and Intervention, practicing Distributive property and Simplifying Expressions.

L.A.: continuing writing process in class.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read My Side of the Mountain pages 3-16 and began responding to journal questions and writing a summary.

Homework: Spelling Packets are due Friday

 

Science: Stewart/Bolton - Completed an online Science Sleuth Activity  Peck - took the Investigation 4 Quiz and dissected a lima bean seed.

Homework: None

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: all periods: handout, both sides; 1-3 Practice powers/converting written expressions into mathematical expressions

 

L.A.: none today

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: the students finished the final copy of the argument essay and received books and information for the next literature study.

Homework: Final Copies due tomorrow!

 

Science: The students dissected a lima bean looking for evidence of life in Mrs. Stewart's and Mr. Bolton's class.  Mrs. Peck's class studied the functions of a cell's organelles.

Homework: Mrs. Peck's class - study the cell!

BALANCE FOR CAMP SURF-- DUE MARCH 6TH

!!Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students typed the final draft of their argument essays regarding sports in high school.

Homework: Final drafts are due Wednesday

 

Science: The students prepared their notebooks for tomorrow's investigation - seed dissection

Homework: None

 

*Purchase your dance tickets!

*Student Council Meeting Tomorrow!

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read p. 277-283

Worksheet 8-3 two-sided

 

Thanks to all the parents who made the 2014 Greek and Roman Day a success!

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students wrote their concluding paragraphs and completed more Buckle Down practice.

Homework: Completed rough drafts are due for tomorrow!  We will be editing.  Buckle Down pages 98-104 Questions 1-19

 

Science: The two classes presented their cell models

Homework: ALL classes: Complete the Thinking Questions for "Cells: The Basic Unit of Life"

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students worked on the counter argument paragraph and more Buckle Down practice.

Homework: Complete the counter argument paragraph and pages 84-90, questions 1-9 in Buckle Down.

 

Science: the students shared their completed cell models and shared the functions of specific organelles.

Homework: Be ready to present tomorrow!

 

Don't forget to buy your dance tickets for the "Pajammer" February 28th from 6-8!

SOCIAL STUDIES

Bolton and Peck

Re-read 307 and 310 in the text book.

Answer the 7 questions.  Use compete sentences when not asked to "list".

Peck Language Arts Homework - REVISED

There is no Buckle Down Homework tonight!  Students must have Introduction and Body Paragraph rough draft complete for tomorrow!

PEck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students began working on their body paragraphs of the argument essay.  Buckle Down review focused on Author's Purpose and Technique

Homework: Spelling Packets are due tomorrow.  Buckle Down practice pages 98-101 questions 1-8

 

Science: The students completed the "Challenge of the Chilly Mammoth" and worked on cell projects.

Homework: Be sure to bring in your cell materials tomorrow so we can work on the project!

 

**We will have a short Valentine's Day celebration from 3:00 - 3:30.  Students are welcome to bring in Valentine cards, a treat and their own drink for this time. **

Susan Peck
6th Grade Language Arts/Science
Arrowhead Elementary
623-376-4176

Student Council Co-Sponsor
susan.peck@dvusd.org

STEWART- Reading

Reading project final entry due Thursday

Buckle Down p. 26-30  1-10

SOCIAL STUDIES

Stewart-1-7 questions on p 307-310 (textbook)

 

STEWART- Reading

Update:  Students must write the summary of the last pages they read and then do the two assignments. (see previous post)

STEWART- Reading

Finally done with our BOOK!!!! Your summary is two parts  1) 25 words " If you were the author what would you have done differently?"

2) 25 words: " Tell me two things that you liked or didn't like about the story"

 

THIS IS DUE on Thursday!!

 

We are beginning our AIMS practice and Buckle Down.

p. 14-15  questions 1-9 due Wednesday

Social Studies

WOO-HOO  Working towards Greek and Roman Day on the 21st!  In all classes we have been going over Daily Life in Rome (p. 302) We are working on our plays and props.  Mr Bolton's class- please bring in any BIG cardboard you have to make your Spartan shields.  Mrs. Stewart's class- work on your lines for the plays. 

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Test postponed until tomorrow.  We reviewed more today with trapezoid areas.

 

L.A.: Spelling Packet assigned.  We will be spending time practicing our Greek and Roman play during L.A. for much of the next week and a half.

 

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students began formulating their argument by listing reasons and developing a thesis statement.

Homework: Steps 1-6 due in the argument essay packet; Buckle Down p. 80-83

 

Science: The students developed a cell model and identified the functions of organelles within the cell.

Homework: Begin gathering your materials for the cell model project!  We will be working on your cell model projects in class on Thursday and Friday!  Video worksheets will be corrected in class tomorrow.  Research those answers you're not sure of!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Test on Geometry Unit

 

L.A.: Students should read and highlight evidence from second article.  Begun in class.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read two sides of an argument and chose which side they plan to argue for and argument essay.

Homework: Buckle down pages 68-71

 

Science: The students identified 9 organelles, and described what they look like and their functions.

Homework: None

SOCIAL STUDIES

Per 1 and 2 no homework

Per 4 4 questions  over Life in Rome

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students identified cause and effect relationships and used them to identify the deeper meaning in an article.

Homework: Spelling Packets are due tomorrow!  Finish the 2nd Cause/Effect Chain if events page in your packet for "Saving the Great White Monster".

 

Science: The students looked for information on cells and levels of organization using the FOSS website

Homework: Bolton's Band Students Only!  Try to answer questions 1-6 using the FOSS Website for "Ribbon of Life".

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students looked for text evidence to support the central ideas and also identified the central ideas within an article.

Homework: Buckle Down p. 55/56 1-10

 

Science: The students searched for evidence under the microscope that their bodies are made up of cells - Cheek Investigation

Homework: None

 

*Book Orders

*Greek/Roman Day Parent Letter and $10 for lunch

*Valentine Grams

 

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: handout practicing Volume

 

L.A.: Spelling Packet given, due Thursday.

 

Students should complete Reasons and Evidence boxes on planner for argument essay.

 

 

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students began reading for meaning the article "Saving the Great White Monster". 

Homework: Finish the "During Reading" section of the skills packet.

 

Science: The students reviewed single celled vs multi celled organisms. The students completed the Investigation 3 Quiz

Homework: None

 

*Don't forget to turn in your Greek/Roman Letter and $10 for activities!

*Book Orders are due Friday!

*Valentine Grams are on sale this week!

SOCIAL STUDIES

read Sec 2 of Ch 8 p 268-276

worksheet 2 sided

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: handout more volume practice.  There are two methods we have learned for finding the volume of a rectangular prism.  Students can use either method to answer the 3rd question for each Figure.

 

L.A.: Spelling packet due

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students revised and edited their rough drafts using the check list. The students also worked on Lesson 2 in the Buckle Down books.

Homework: Be ready to type your final copy tomorrow and complete the practice for Lesson 2 on pages 28-30

 

Science: The students completed a Response Sheet that demonstrated their understanding of the difference between living cells and organisms.

Homework: Complete the Thinking Questions for "The Lowly Paramecium".

SOCIAL STUDIES

Rough Draft of Pictorial Representation of the Founding of Rome

4 panels

1st Title (Using Roman Alphabet)

2ns- Romulus/Remus

3rd Aeneas

4th Historians

 

Only Rough Draft Due on Thursday

Reading-Stewart

Characteristics of 2 main characters 25 words for each character.

SOCIAL STUDIES

8-1 (2 sided) worksheet

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students worked on a rough draft of their short stories.  They also began working in the Buckle Down workbooks for AIMS preparation.

Homework: The rough draft is due for Wednesday! Lesson 1 Practice 1-9 on pages 14/15 is also due for Wednesday!

 

Science: The students observed through the microscope and recorded observations of the digestion of a paramecium.

Homework: Be sure that your observations are complete for "Feeding Time"

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: p. 12 in IMN, students are to answer the questions for each of the prism figures.  In the end finding the volume of each prism two different ways (dimensions of entire prism, or dimensions of one decomposed cube of the prism times the number of cubes)

 

L.A.: Final draft of argument essay due Wed.  Spelling packet due Thur., Test Friday

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students brainstormed ideas for a story map using the pictorial prompt provided. 

Homework: Spelling Packets are due Friday; Story Maps are due tomorrow.

 

Science: The students viewed paramecium using the microscopes.  The students compared paramecium and elodea in terms of characteristics of living. 

Homework: None

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: MobyMax time report for Jan. 20 - Jan 26 due Monday Jan. 27.

SOCIAL STUDIES

10 questions for the Etruscans and the Beginnings for Rome-Due Monday

 

I will be at a district meeting all day Monday.  The students will watch a segment of Lost Civilizations on Rome.

Their assignment is to write 10 Fascinating Facts from the video. Due Tuesday.

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Handout, Area review and Volume practice, also there will be a quiz on area tomorrow.  Students should be able to find the area of a triangle, parallelogram, and be able to decompose an irregular shape into known polygons to find the area.

 

L.A.: Prefixes handout due.  Reading Group Activity due.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read paired texts and compared the theme and characters of the two.

Homework: Spelling Packets and Lazy Editor paragraphs 1-5 should be completed.

 

Science: The students discussed, reviewed, and took a quiz on Investigation 2

Homework: None

SOCIAL STUDIES

Etruscans and the Beginnings of Rome

Highlight activity: Main Idea boxed (title), Topic Sentence of each paragraph (underlined), Text-based evidence (details) that support the topic sentence (highlighted)  Due Friday.

 

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Period 1: students should try to find the volume of the prisms they created in class from the length, width and heights of the cubes used to create each.

 

Period 2:  work in class

 

Period 3: What is the volume of the 24 cube prism you created, knowing the side length of each cube is 3/4 inches?   Use one of the two ways from our examples done in class.

 

L.A.: Reading group activity and Argument Essay due.

Stewart- Reading

Reading Project 9 (Mood)

Read the 9th segment of your book. Write your summary.  We will discuss 'mood' in class before you must write the 'mood' of your book.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Vocabulary Work- Choose 8 words from the hand-out. Define them as they are used. Write an ORIGINAL sentence using the word.  Due Thursday

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students completed the JFK comprehension/vocabulary quiz.

Homework: Spelling Packets are due Friday. Finish the JFK comprehension/vocabulary if you did not finish in class.

 

Science: The students viewed Brine Shrimp under the microscope and confirmed evidence of life.

Homework: Complete the observation sheet for "Brine Shrimp Alive" in your science notebooks.

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: just MobyMax.  Began exploring Volume in class.

 

L.A.: Students have a reading group activity assignment, plus the conclusion to their argument essay due Thursday.

 

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students identified the key ideas and details that support them in the JFK article.

Homework: Key Ideas 1-3 with details due tomorrow

 

Science: The students learned how to manipulate the focal plane on the microscopes

Homework: None 

SOCIAL STUDIES

TEST Tuesday- Ch 5

OPEN BOOK

Students will be required to provide text-based evidence for each answer (i.e.page numbers where they found the answer in the book)

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Handout "Area of Parallelograms and Triangles"

 

L.A.: Spelling Test tomorrow, Body paragraphs of essay due, suffix handout due.

SOCIAL STUDIES

TEST ON Tuesday Ch 5

Open book-must include page numbers with answers

STEWART_Reading

Comprehension questions 1-10 on Fears/Phobias

Susan Stewart

6th Grade Teacher

Arrowhead

623.376.4181

susan.stewart@dvusd.org

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students answered critical thinking questions and began identifying key ideas within the article "The Day the President was Shot".

Homework: Finish page 2 and 3 of the During and After Reading outline.  Spelling Packets are due tomorrow!

 

Science: The students learned how to manipulate and focus a slide under the microscope.

Homework: None!

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read the article, "The Day the President was Shot" and began answering the Close Reading questions.

Homework: Close Reading Questions 1-4 are due for Thursday

 

Science: The students identified and labeled the primary parts of a microscope and briefly investigated with them.

Homework: None!

 

Camp Surf Payments and Book Orders are due tomorrow!

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Period 1 and 4, handout, find the areas of the quadrilaterals and triangles.  Students should have the aid of formulas derived in class for triangles and parallelograms.  That, along with their knowledge of areas of rectangles should let them find the areas of most polygons, including trapezoids, through decomposing the shapes.

Period 2 will do in class tomorrow.

L.A.: Spelling packet due tomorrow.  Body of essay due Friday.  Suffix handout due Friday.

Stewart- Reading

SCOPE- Close Reading questions on "The Day the President was Shot"

DUE THURSDAY

SOCIAL STUDIES

Worksheet 5-3 and 5-4 (2 sided)

DUE THURSDAY

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students finished the Harcourt Testing and began exploring the article, "The Day the President was Shot".
Homework: Complete the "Before Reading" Questions

Science: The students completed a quiz for Investigation 1
Homework: None!

Bolton Math and L.A.

MobyMax

 

Math: Period 1, none.   Periods 2 and 4, p. 6 in IMN, start by doing number 1 (a,b,c,d,and e) of the Geoboards: Deriving Formula 1 activity.

 

L.A.: Argument Essay Introduction due tomorrow. 

STEWART-Reading

Sect 6 of the Reading Project:

Read the required number of pages, write a summary and make a prediction (Inference) of what will happen next. What in the story makes you think that? (25 words or more)

SOCIAL STUDIES

Read p. 183-186 The Spread of Greek Culture

(most students finished in class)

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: none except MobyMax, completed sharing of Decomposing Shapes for area in class and collected. 

 

L.A.: Prefixes handout due tomorrow, Introduction of Argument Essay due Wed.  Spelling Packet due Thursday.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: the students took the Harcourt Mid Year Exam

Homework: Spelling Packets due Friday.  At least 3 Harcourt tests should be completed when you walk into class tomorrow.  Do them at home if you are behind.

 

Science: The students completed their final evaluation of the mystery materials and determined which ones were living and nonliving.  We also defined Dead and Dormant.

Homework: Know the 7 main characteristics of life.  We will have a mini quiz tomorrow!

STEWART- ELA

NO SPELLING THIS WEEK!!

Reading- Reading Project #5 Conflict

Summary and paragraph on Conflict (What is the main conflict in your story? What type of conflict is it? Name two minor conflicts)

DUE TUESDAY

Susan Stewart

6th Grade Teacher

Arrowhead

623.376.4181

susan.stewart@dvusd.org

SOCIAL STUDIES

read p. 175-179  Alexander the Great

HW 1-6 on p. 179

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: First report for MobyMax is due Monday, Jan. 13 for week of Jan 6 - 12

 

Please don't email screen shots of your report.  I believe it is important for students to take the responsibility in solving a printed report problem, such as logging in at school and printing it.  Part of my goal in this is to instill in students the idea that they have a responsibility in getting good grades themselves.

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: Handout, students use knowledge of areas of rectangles to decompose or compose other polygons to find their area (CCSS 6.Geometry.1).  Students should explore and try their own methods.

L.A.: Spelling Test tomorrow, Argument essay handout from yesterday due.

Congratulations to Haleigh from our homeroom, our school Spelling Bee champion.

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students answered critical thinking questions about Pandora's Box

Homework: Spelling packets are due.  Test tomorrow!

 

Science: The students set up an investigation that will allow them to test for evidence of life.

Homework: Answer the Thinking Questions from the article, "Life on Earth". 

 

Congratulations to Dylan Tyler for doing an excellent job in the Spelling Bee!

SOCIAL STUDIES

Philosophically Speaking ( an article on Socrates)

HW-Socrates' Hot Seat  Choose three quotes and explain them in your own words. (3-4 sentences for each)

What's your Philosophy? Choose the one that fits your attitude toward life. Why? Explain

DUE Monday

Friday is an early release schedule.  Students may work on the above assignment in class.

Bolton Math and L.A.

L.A.: Students were given a Argument Essay organizer.  Complete steps 1 through 6, started in class.

 

Math: top of p. 6 in IMN, students are to use and show their knowledge of finding the areas of squares and rectangles in exploring the areas of a rhombus and parallelogram.  Be ready to share ideas in class.

STEWART- ELA

Spelling/Jumpstart due on Friday

 

Reading homework tonight (Wednesday):

Read the 5th section of your book write the summary. We will cover conflict tomorrow.

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

Greek Philosophy and History

p. 168-173

5-2 (two sided) worksheet

Due Thursday

 

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math Periods 1 and 4: none, completing pages 4-6 in class, but did not finish today.

 

Math Period 4: Complete Area of Parallelogram and Rhombus with questions at top of p. 6

 

L.A.: Complete the Yes/No Evidence from p. 27 in Scholastic Scope for Argument Essay practice

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students read the play "Pandora's Box" and began identifying key literary elements using text evidence.

Homework: Sections 1-5 in the literary elements packet are due for tomorrow.

 

Science: The students began distinguishing between living and nonliving items using specific characteristics.

Homework: None

Social Studies

The 12 Labors of Heracles

12 panels

CAMP SURF PAYMENT DUE JAN. 16TH (NEXT Thursday)

$75

Bolton Math and L.A.

Math: MobyMax handout given for parent signature.  MobyMax should become a weekly assignment from now on.

L.A.: Discussed Argument writing in class. Spelling Packet given.

STEWART- Writing

Today we took notes (Jot Note Activity) in class.

Homework-write a summary of your Winter Break using the notes you took in class.

Rough Draft due Tuesday

Peck Language Arts/Science

Language Arts: The students used jot notes to write a summary describing their holiday break.

Homework: Spelling Packet due Friday

 

Science: The students formatted their new Diversity of Life notebooks and took a pretest.

Homework: If you do not already have one, you need a new notebook for Diversity of Life - Green notebooks are great!

 

**Spelling Bee Thursday January 9th at 2:15!