Curriculum Night

Oct. 2, 2014Mrs. EusebioBella.Eusebio@kent.k12.wa.us

253.373.2033

MathematicsInstructional Model

CPM 1 /FFA 1

0 The math curriculum follows the state’s Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for 6th grade. The standards provide clear expectations for instruction, assessment, and student work. The standards isolate the skills students need for problem-solving, reasoning, communicating, and making connections with other information.

0 The following on-line source is available for students to access homework practice at home: http://www.cpm.org/students/homework/

0 Classwork includes checking of homework, concept/skills instruction, practice problems, problem-solving, and performance tasks.

0 Assessments occur at the end of each unit. A Homework Record comes home at the end of each Unit Test. Attached are homework sheets and a matrix that summarizes the result of a unit test.

Foundations for Algebra 1

Other Resource

• ToolKit is provided by school

• consumable

Student’s Own math supply

• Ruler, calculator, binder, protractor, math notebook

• Loose Lined or grid paper, colored pencils, highlighter

Reading WorkshopInstruction is dynamic & differentiated

Whole Group: Mini-lesson

Small Group: Guided Reading

One-on-one/small group Intervention

Benchmark Titles6 t h Grade Bay Novels

Scope Magazines

Resources

Writing Workshop

Whole group

• Mini-lesson

Small Group

• Guided writing

One-on-one

• Conferring

Writing WorkshopText Types and Purposes

NarrativeExpository EssayPersuasive EssayPoemsTechnical WritingAcross Curriculum Writing

English Language Arts

0 Conventions of standard English capitalization, spelling, and punctuation, correct use of pronouns, sentence fluency, correct grammar.

0 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use determining the meaning of unknown multiple-meaning words and phrases; figurative language, etc.

Also…

Daily practice of skills such as capitalization, punctuation, verb tense

Use of appropriate pronounParts of Speech

Social Studies Science

0 Geography0 Mexico0 Maya, Aztec, Inca (CBA)0 Projects: Flag, CityMap, Map Enlargement. Glyphs, huichol yarn art,Aztec calendar

0Scientific Process

0 Investigations0 Technical Writing

InterventionMath/Reading

0 Small group intervention in class for math/reading based on diagnostic scores from iready, and math chapter tests, and quizzes.

Regular Homeworkcompleted at home

Spelling Exercise Express/Take-Home-Task Monday through Thursday

Vocabulary Packet every two weeks Reading Logs Tuesday through Tuesday 25 minutes of reading every night (minimum of 180

minutes/week Math homework Monday through Thursday Reading or writing projects A No homework/incomplete homework is marked

with red pen on the planner.

SWIFT

Homework are posted on Swift website

Grading PolicyHomework Policy:

0Spelling homework and vocabulary packet homework are graded. Spelling tests are counted into Language grades

0Weekly reading logs are graded and counted into Reading grades

0We will have major tests at the end of each unit in math and quizzes dispersed throughout.

Behavior Steps

0 One Reminder/Warning to make a good choice or change to positive action.

0 Warning 2 – CC Ticket stating a consequence to go home requires a parent signature or parent contact.

0 For other behavior issues refer to Parent/Student Handbook for school rules and policies.

0 Three (3) tickets may result in a behavior referral to Mrs. Wick especially if behavior issue is constant.

Being a collaborative member of our team, it is vital that we all work together for our students to BE SAFE, BE A LEARNER; BE RESPECTFUL, and BE RESPONSIBLE.

Goal Setting ConferencesOct. 20-24

0 Foster independence in students by teaching them how to set goals, reflect on their progress, and follow a plan toward achievement

0 Support enduring strategies for life-long learning0 Share student workPurpose of Goal Setting Conferences:0 Build sound relationships between the teacher, the

student, and the family0 Set Smart Goals in reading, writing, and math for each

student

6th Grade Camp

0 April 14-17, 2015 0 Camp Killoqua0 Cost per student depends on amount generated from fundraising

0 We will need mom and dad chaperones

Miscellaneous Info

0Homework and other information are posted on my website.

http://teacher.kent.k12.wa.us/carriagecrest/beusebio/index.php

0Parent/Teacher Communication: phone; write on planner; email (preferred)

Thank you!Q & A