PARCC Testing: April is the month of CMAS and PARCC testing here at Coronado. 6th graders are only tested in math and language arts. Our testing days are April 14, 15, and 18th for language arts and April 19, 21, and 22nd for math. Our testing time is 10:15-12:30 on each of those days. My testing philosophy is that it’s an opportunity for kids to show what they know, just like any other test we do here in class. A student’s best effort is all that is asked, just as it is on any other school day. A great night sleep,a healthy breakfast and a positive attitude are helpful to make it through the long testing times. Students will have an opportunity to eat snack, as always, and take a mental break before we begin. Our testing motto will be do your best but no stress!
Save the Date: 6th grade continuation will be on May 24th at 9:00 a.m. More information will be coming soon.
Here’s what we’re working on this week:
Math: Students will know formulas for perimeter and circumference and use them to solve problems involving composite figures. We will then begin working on a formula for determining the area of a circle.
Reading: Students will apply word knowledge and fix up strategies to determine the meaning of a poem written in nonsense words. They will construct inferences of meaning by reading in between the lines and compare and contrast a written poem to its dramatic and visual version.
Writing: Students will review and apply strategies for writing introduction and conclusion paragraphs to tie together their companion books. The goal is to hook the reader, provide an understanding of how chapters connect to larger themes and to illuminate the purpose and importance of the student’s writing. Students will then need to edit and revise their writing and turn in completed companion books no later than April 8th. Any writing that is unfinished in class by this Friday will be homework next week.
Science: Students will complete a map simulation to understand how land development impacts water. They will understand how runoff can contribute to water sources including rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. They will investigate how pollution can enter a water source through runoff. We will study how clean water gets to our homes and begin to think about the distribution (or lack thereof) of clean water impacts people globally.
Social Studies: Students are learning about the federal budget process. They will learn about mandatory vs. discretionary spending and considerations the president and congress make when negotiating and voting on a federal budget. They will learn about the source of federal money and about deficits.
Save the Date: 6th grade continuation will be on May 24th at 9:00 a.m. More information will be coming soon.
Here’s what we’re working on this week:
Math: Students will know formulas for perimeter and circumference and use them to solve problems involving composite figures. We will then begin working on a formula for determining the area of a circle.
Reading: Students will apply word knowledge and fix up strategies to determine the meaning of a poem written in nonsense words. They will construct inferences of meaning by reading in between the lines and compare and contrast a written poem to its dramatic and visual version.
Writing: Students will review and apply strategies for writing introduction and conclusion paragraphs to tie together their companion books. The goal is to hook the reader, provide an understanding of how chapters connect to larger themes and to illuminate the purpose and importance of the student’s writing. Students will then need to edit and revise their writing and turn in completed companion books no later than April 8th. Any writing that is unfinished in class by this Friday will be homework next week.
Science: Students will complete a map simulation to understand how land development impacts water. They will understand how runoff can contribute to water sources including rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater. They will investigate how pollution can enter a water source through runoff. We will study how clean water gets to our homes and begin to think about the distribution (or lack thereof) of clean water impacts people globally.
Social Studies: Students are learning about the federal budget process. They will learn about mandatory vs. discretionary spending and considerations the president and congress make when negotiating and voting on a federal budget. They will learn about the source of federal money and about deficits.