WEEK OF OCTOBER 7-11th

Class Update:
Last Friday I sent home an up-to-date progress report with their grades in each subject:

• English Language Arts
• Math
• Writing
• Ancient Civilization (History)
• Science

Please review, sign and have your 6th grader bring that report back to class. I have had students correcting and returning "half-backs". Some of which have greatly improved their grades. Keep up the hard work.

In math we are learning about decimals: place value, adding/subtracting/mult/dividing. We will have a quiz this Friday on Decimals and a test on Chapter 2 next week.

In writing we are revising our narratives focusing on transition words, literary devices, expanding writing with important details and the difference between revising vs. editing. In October we will be celebrating our publishing of these stories by sharing the final draft with the other 6th grade classes on October 18th.

This Thursday and Friday we will be taking our second history quiz/test, which focuses on the Ancient Sumerians, the first historical civilization. Students should be studying all week for this test. In geography we are beginning to learn about the continent of Asia with countries and bodies of water.

In ELA we are focusing on stories that deal with challenges and triumphs of Childhood. I am approaching the midway point of the read aloud: Where the Red Fern Grows, which is a perfect example of this topic. Students are also learning how to write responses with in COMPLETE sentences!  We are 60% through the trimester so your child should be 60% of the way through their Accelerated Goal. I encourage nightly reading.

Thank you to the parents that have helped contribute to the class party fund! This Friday our class earned a party for excellent behavior, responsibility and collective achievement of our class virtues.
We will choose a theme for the party and some food/treats.
Let me know if you have any questions,

Mr. Sweet

HOMEWORK MONDAY
Finish Math L 2.4 Decimals(+, -)
History: Do pages 34-37 in workbook (Sumerians)
Study Ancient Sumer(Studies Weekly, Textbook, Notes)
Socktober
Drive for Schools

HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Finish Math L 2.5 Multiply Decimals
History-Review 7 Wonders of Ancient World
p. 38 in wkbk, plus do Lesson Game/Vocabulary Cards
on TCI site
Review the Book Project Assignment(don't procrastinate!)
Due: Thursday, November 7th
SUMER TEST: THURSDAY
Math Quiz-2.4-2.6 Friday

HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
30 Min. AR
Math Finish L 2.6 Dividing Decimals
Bring $5 for class party
Finish Studies Weekly Week 6
Plus, study 7 Wonders