Good afternoon parents and students. Please look for (especially in those paper eating book bags) a Social Studies packet to be completed by the students over the break. I will be collecting it on the Monday when we return.
I am giving this packet so that students can have reading, writing, and researching activities that will help them keep what they have learned fresh in their minds for the CRCT at the end of the year. Thank you for everything and have a great, great, great, holiday season. See you all next year.
Mr. Angelle
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Defacing School Property
December 16, 2008
Dear Parents,
It has been brought to our attention that the middle school boys have been smoking and burning paper in the bathroom. Please note that it is an automatic expulsion if your child is caught with a lighter at school. Furthermore, our boys have been systematically trying to destroy the bathroom. There is ripped up tile on the floor, a basketball sized hole punched in the wall, and the toilets are stopped up with paper on a daily basis. Destruction of school property is an automatic 10 day suspension. Please understand that if your student is caught, there will be a bill sent home for the damage.
Please help us keep our boys on track. Please check for lighters and other contraband before dropping your child off at school. Please stress to them the importance of school pride and the consequences for defacing school property. Our boys will now be escorted to the bathroom by a male teacher. If your child is witness to an incident, please encourage them to let a teacher know. Thank-you in advance for your cooperation and your intervention from home.
The 6th grade team,
Ms. Bynoe
Mrs. Demoulin
Ms. Bentley
Mr. Angelle
Dear Parents,
It has been brought to our attention that the middle school boys have been smoking and burning paper in the bathroom. Please note that it is an automatic expulsion if your child is caught with a lighter at school. Furthermore, our boys have been systematically trying to destroy the bathroom. There is ripped up tile on the floor, a basketball sized hole punched in the wall, and the toilets are stopped up with paper on a daily basis. Destruction of school property is an automatic 10 day suspension. Please understand that if your student is caught, there will be a bill sent home for the damage.
Please help us keep our boys on track. Please check for lighters and other contraband before dropping your child off at school. Please stress to them the importance of school pride and the consequences for defacing school property. Our boys will now be escorted to the bathroom by a male teacher. If your child is witness to an incident, please encourage them to let a teacher know. Thank-you in advance for your cooperation and your intervention from home.
The 6th grade team,
Ms. Bynoe
Mrs. Demoulin
Ms. Bentley
Mr. Angelle
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Business Letter Draft
Good Afternoon Students and Parents,
We will be working on the revisions of the business letters in class this week. Please check that your student has written their draft before class on Monday. You can find the instructions and the rubric on the blog or in your child's notebook.
-Ms. Bynoe
We will be working on the revisions of the business letters in class this week. Please check that your student has written their draft before class on Monday. You can find the instructions and the rubric on the blog or in your child's notebook.
-Ms. Bynoe
Thursday, December 11, 2008
HOLIDAY DINNER CELEBRATION
FOR OUR 6TH GRADERS
CATERED BY
MRS WINNER’S CHICKEN
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
WHERE: IMAGINE SCHOOL @ 1:30PM
$3.00 CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED FOR CATERED DINNER FROM MRS WINNER’S ADD’L $2.00 REQUESTED FOR SPECIAL SURPRISES...
(TOTAL $5.00)
WHEN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
WHERE: IMAGINE SCHOOL @ 1:30PM
$3.00 CONTRIBUTION REQUESTED FOR CATERED DINNER FROM MRS WINNER’S ADD’L $2.00 REQUESTED FOR SPECIAL SURPRISES...
(TOTAL $5.00)
PLEASE SEND IN MONIES BY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16th
THANK YOU,
ROOM PARENTS FOR :
MRS TERRELL
MRS DEMOULIN
MS BYNOE
MR ANGELLE
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
6th grade Social Studies
Hope you are having a terrific Tuesday students and parents. We are getting so, so close to the Holidays and the middle of the school year. I hope everyone has a safe and joyous time during this season. Just a quick update on our work as of late, and a little of what's to come:
1) We will be having a quiz, on Friday (12/12/08), on the terms and types of economies that we have studied over the past few weeks. All students have been working on an "Economic Handbook" that contains the information they need for this quiz. They have been given their "handbooks" today (Tuesday 12/9/08) to take home to study for the remainder of the week.
2) The students did an absolutely wonderful job on their World War II projects. All students were given their grades on a rubric last Thursday (12/4/08).
3) When we return from break, we will begin studying the geography and history of our northern neighbors, Canada. Our studies of the North American continent will begin and we can finally start to use the textbooks we have. Yay.
1) We will be having a quiz, on Friday (12/12/08), on the terms and types of economies that we have studied over the past few weeks. All students have been working on an "Economic Handbook" that contains the information they need for this quiz. They have been given their "handbooks" today (Tuesday 12/9/08) to take home to study for the remainder of the week.
2) The students did an absolutely wonderful job on their World War II projects. All students were given their grades on a rubric last Thursday (12/4/08).
3) When we return from break, we will begin studying the geography and history of our northern neighbors, Canada. Our studies of the North American continent will begin and we can finally start to use the textbooks we have. Yay.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
New Schedule
Dear Parents,
The principal's newsletter sent home on Friday, made mention of some changes due to budget cuts. Mrs. Terrell has been moved to 3rd grade, and myself, Ms. Bynoe, will be taking over her 6th grade Language Arts classes. I assure you that I hold adequate certification to take on this task. Her homeroom has been collapsed. Our 3 homerooms are now at 20 students each with little disruption to our daily routines. I have been and continue to work closely with Mrs. Terrell to bring about a smooth transition. Thank-you for your continued support,
Ms. Bynoe
The principal's newsletter sent home on Friday, made mention of some changes due to budget cuts. Mrs. Terrell has been moved to 3rd grade, and myself, Ms. Bynoe, will be taking over her 6th grade Language Arts classes. I assure you that I hold adequate certification to take on this task. Her homeroom has been collapsed. Our 3 homerooms are now at 20 students each with little disruption to our daily routines. I have been and continue to work closely with Mrs. Terrell to bring about a smooth transition. Thank-you for your continued support,
Ms. Bynoe
Draft Due Dec. 8th, 2008
Good Afternoon Students and Parents,
Many of you have expressed confusion as to the Language Arts portion of our Roll of Thunder Project. The due dates are still in effect, and all work will be turned in during Language Arts with Ms. Bynoe. She is working closely with Mrs. Terrell to ensure that standards and expectations of excellence are still met by each student. On that note, please bring in your drafts of your business letter on Monday, December 8th.
Thank-you,
6th grade team
Many of you have expressed confusion as to the Language Arts portion of our Roll of Thunder Project. The due dates are still in effect, and all work will be turned in during Language Arts with Ms. Bynoe. She is working closely with Mrs. Terrell to ensure that standards and expectations of excellence are still met by each student. On that note, please bring in your drafts of your business letter on Monday, December 8th.
Thank-you,
6th grade team
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
ITBS Scores
Good Evening Parents,
The scores from our fall ITBS tests are in. They have been stapled and sent home with each of your students today.
-6th grade team
The scores from our fall ITBS tests are in. They have been stapled and sent home with each of your students today.
-6th grade team
Lab Donations Needed
Good Morning Parents,
If possible, please send the following items with your students on Friday, Dec. 5th. Our Science classes will be exploring Earthquake damage. We will need the following materials : Clay, drinking straws, tissue paper, toothpicks, masking tape, glue and scissors. While I have these supplies in my classroom, they are limited and anything you can add would be much appreciated.
Scientifically Yours,
Ms. Bynoe
If possible, please send the following items with your students on Friday, Dec. 5th. Our Science classes will be exploring Earthquake damage. We will need the following materials : Clay, drinking straws, tissue paper, toothpicks, masking tape, glue and scissors. While I have these supplies in my classroom, they are limited and anything you can add would be much appreciated.
Scientifically Yours,
Ms. Bynoe
Monday, December 1, 2008
HOMEWORK POLICY/MATHEMATICS
Dear Parents:
The homework policy f0r math, grade 6, has changed and is as follows:
A late (or missed) assignment should be turned in on the due date.
If an assignment is missed, the student has the next school day to
turn that assignment in without penalty. Thereafter, five(5) points will
be deducted each day from their original homework grade of 100%.
The only exception is a note from you if a student was absent or a
doctors' excuse.
It is important parents that you make sure your son/daughter is being responsible and turning in all assignments on time.
Mrs. Marian Demoulin
Math Instructor
The homework policy f0r math, grade 6, has changed and is as follows:
A late (or missed) assignment should be turned in on the due date.
If an assignment is missed, the student has the next school day to
turn that assignment in without penalty. Thereafter, five(5) points will
be deducted each day from their original homework grade of 100%.
The only exception is a note from you if a student was absent or a
doctors' excuse.
It is important parents that you make sure your son/daughter is being responsible and turning in all assignments on time.
Mrs. Marian Demoulin
Math Instructor
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I-Parent
Hello Parents,
During this holiday break, I-Parent will not show any updates. I-Cue, our gradebook program is offline for maintenance as of Friday, November 21, at 5pm. We will not have access again until December 5th. Some of your students have turned in late or make-up assignments but the grades have not been uploaded yet. However, students should utilize this time to catch-up and start the beginning stages of their Roll of Thunder Projects. Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
-Ms. Bynoe
During this holiday break, I-Parent will not show any updates. I-Cue, our gradebook program is offline for maintenance as of Friday, November 21, at 5pm. We will not have access again until December 5th. Some of your students have turned in late or make-up assignments but the grades have not been uploaded yet. However, students should utilize this time to catch-up and start the beginning stages of their Roll of Thunder Projects. Have a Happy Thanksgiving,
-Ms. Bynoe
Friday, November 21, 2008
ARCHITECTS IN ACTION: MATHEMATICS PROJECT/MRS. DEMOULIN
OBJECTIVES: Students will understand that ratios are used to create scale models of buildings and structures and understand how to calculate scale using ratio.
VOCABULARY: equivalent, perimeter, ratio, scale, symmetry.
MATERIALS: 0.25-inch graph paper, ruler, tape measures, pencil, Take-Home Activity Sheet: Home Measurements
PROJECT PROCEDURES:
In this project, you will draw objects to scale, measure and draw larger and smaller objects, and find perimeters of objects. You may choose to use either metric or English measurements.
#1 - Complete Take-Home Sheet asking you to make a floor plan of a room in your house, then complete chart.
#2 - Create scale drawings of the home or school house of the family in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". (This is to be done on graph paper only). Label items in the drawings. The scale drawings should include; a.) interior room and b.) the exterior of house (see examples). When creating the drawings remember that this family lived during the Depression.
Note: I have included enough information to help you understand Scale Drawings, however, if you need to, there's lots of information on line.
EVALUATION: Three-points Rubric (scale drawing)**#1 and #2 will be graded separately, then averaged.
Three points: records and converts all of the measurements accurately; uses measurements to draw house and/or school house floor plan to scale in precise detail.
Two points: records and converts most of the measurements correctly; uses measurements to draw a house and/or school house floor plan that is not entirely accurate.
One point: records and converts some or few of the measurements accurately; is unable to create a floor plan that is accurate.
LATE ASSIGNMENT: Students will be given one (1) day (the next school day only) to make up a late assignment. If a child misses the due date, he/she may turn that assignment in the next day without penalty. After that, five (5) points will be deducted from their final project grade for each day late. It is, then, prevalent that you help your child keep up with the due dates for each project.
PACING SCHEDULE OF DUE DATES:
December 1, 2009 Vocabulary Words/definitions (include heading)
December 5, 2009 Take-Home Sheet Assignment
(floor plan & completed form)
December 12,2009 Scale drawings of Home or School House
Related Links: http://www.greatbuildings.com,
http://www.architecuremag.com, http://feature.geography.wisc.edu/histcart/
VOCABULARY: equivalent, perimeter, ratio, scale, symmetry.
MATERIALS: 0.25-inch graph paper, ruler, tape measures, pencil, Take-Home Activity Sheet: Home Measurements
PROJECT PROCEDURES:
In this project, you will draw objects to scale, measure and draw larger and smaller objects, and find perimeters of objects. You may choose to use either metric or English measurements.
#1 - Complete Take-Home Sheet asking you to make a floor plan of a room in your house, then complete chart.
#2 - Create scale drawings of the home or school house of the family in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". (This is to be done on graph paper only). Label items in the drawings. The scale drawings should include; a.) interior room and b.) the exterior of house (see examples). When creating the drawings remember that this family lived during the Depression.
Note: I have included enough information to help you understand Scale Drawings, however, if you need to, there's lots of information on line.
EVALUATION: Three-points Rubric (scale drawing)**#1 and #2 will be graded separately, then averaged.
Three points: records and converts all of the measurements accurately; uses measurements to draw house and/or school house floor plan to scale in precise detail.
Two points: records and converts most of the measurements correctly; uses measurements to draw a house and/or school house floor plan that is not entirely accurate.
One point: records and converts some or few of the measurements accurately; is unable to create a floor plan that is accurate.
LATE ASSIGNMENT: Students will be given one (1) day (the next school day only) to make up a late assignment. If a child misses the due date, he/she may turn that assignment in the next day without penalty. After that, five (5) points will be deducted from their final project grade for each day late. It is, then, prevalent that you help your child keep up with the due dates for each project.
PACING SCHEDULE OF DUE DATES:
December 1, 2009 Vocabulary Words/definitions (include heading)
December 5, 2009 Take-Home Sheet Assignment
(floor plan & completed form)
December 12,2009 Scale drawings of Home or School House
Related Links: http://www.greatbuildings.com,
http://www.architecuremag.com, http://feature.geography.wisc.edu/histcart/
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Thanksgiving Break
Hello Parents,
Please be advised that thanksgiving break begins next Monday the 24th until Friday the 28th. We will see you, bright and early on Monday, December 1st. The ASEP will NOT be available during the break.
-Ms. Bynoe
Please be advised that thanksgiving break begins next Monday the 24th until Friday the 28th. We will see you, bright and early on Monday, December 1st. The ASEP will NOT be available during the break.
-Ms. Bynoe
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Progress Reports
Hello Parents,
Please look for progress reports from your students. On Friday, each teacher sent home a copy of their grades at this point in the academic quarter. Please sign and return them. If you would like to keep a copy, we can print another one for you on Monday.
-Ms. Bynoe
Please look for progress reports from your students. On Friday, each teacher sent home a copy of their grades at this point in the academic quarter. Please sign and return them. If you would like to keep a copy, we can print another one for you on Monday.
-Ms. Bynoe
Thursday, November 13, 2008
6th Grade Spanish Body Parts Quiz
Hello parents,
All week we have been studying El Cuerpo - The Body. Tomorrow, Friday November 14th the students will be given a body parts quiz. They will need to know the following terms in order to label the body correctly (They have ALL been given a study guide of a body that they had to label and that study guide IS THE QUIZ):
The bonus questions are:
1. Yo veo con mis ojos. I see with my eyes.
2. Yo oigo con mis orejas. I hear with my ears.
3. Yo pruebo con mi boca. I taste with my mouth.
4. Yo huelo con mi nariz. I smell with my nose.
5. Yo toco con mis manos. I feel with my hands.
**There will be a blank were the red words are and the students will have to fill in the blank with the correct answer. (The English will not be on the quiz)
All week we have been studying El Cuerpo - The Body. Tomorrow, Friday November 14th the students will be given a body parts quiz. They will need to know the following terms in order to label the body correctly (They have ALL been given a study guide of a body that they had to label and that study guide IS THE QUIZ):
head - cabeza
arm - brazo
eye - ojo
shoulder - hombro
neck - cuello
nose - nariz
mouth - boca
chin - barbilla
ears - orejas
chest - pecho
waist - cintura
hip - cadera
thigh - muslo
elbow - codo
hand - mano
finger - dedo
knee - rodillo
heel - talon
foot - pie
toe - dedo del pie
stomach - estomago
wrist - muneca
shin - espinilla
ankle - tobillo
leg - pierna
The bonus questions are:
1. Yo veo con mis ojos. I see with my eyes.
2. Yo oigo con mis orejas. I hear with my ears.
3. Yo pruebo con mi boca. I taste with my mouth.
4. Yo huelo con mi nariz. I smell with my nose.
5. Yo toco con mis manos. I feel with my hands.
**There will be a blank were the red words are and the students will have to fill in the blank with the correct answer. (The English will not be on the quiz)
Monday, November 10, 2008
LA Homework- 11/10-11/16
Monday-11/10
Write the vocabulary word. Write a complete sentence with each word. Underline the word in the sentence. Write the word again.
Read for 30 minutes.
Tuesday-11/11
Read for 30 minutes.
Write spelling pyramids for each word.
Create a worksheet using personal pronouns. Your worksheet should have at least 10 problems. DO NOT COPY/PASTE from the internet.
Wednesday-11/12
Complete comprehension questions from classwork.
Read for 30 minutes!
Thursday-11/13
Study!!! Spelling/ Vocabulary
Test on tomorrow!Read for 30 minutes.
Friday-Sunday 11/14-16
Read for 30 minutes each night and document
Have parent sign all reading documented on the log.
Make sure that you have purchased the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Write the vocabulary word. Write a complete sentence with each word. Underline the word in the sentence. Write the word again.
Read for 30 minutes.
Tuesday-11/11
Read for 30 minutes.
Write spelling pyramids for each word.
Create a worksheet using personal pronouns. Your worksheet should have at least 10 problems. DO NOT COPY/PASTE from the internet.
Wednesday-11/12
Complete comprehension questions from classwork.
Read for 30 minutes!
Thursday-11/13
Study!!! Spelling/ Vocabulary
Test on tomorrow!Read for 30 minutes.
Friday-Sunday 11/14-16
Read for 30 minutes each night and document
Have parent sign all reading documented on the log.
Make sure that you have purchased the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
Language Arts Vocabulary/ Spelling Words 11/10-11/14
antic
attire
captivate
deft
diligent
eclipse
evolve
innate
inscribe
posture
shroud
stifle
tentative
tranquil
versatile
attire
captivate
deft
diligent
eclipse
evolve
innate
inscribe
posture
shroud
stifle
tentative
tranquil
versatile
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
DONATIONS NEEDED
If any parent is able to donate construction paper, Kleenex, paper towels, pencils, pens, crayons, colored pencils, markers, lined paper, copy paper, etc. they will be greatly appreciated and are desperately needed. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Ms. Bentley
6th Grade Spanish
Ms. Bentley
6th Grade Spanish
Unofficial Progress Reports
A copy of the Spanish Progress Reports were sent home yesterday. The students are to get them signed and returned for a grade. Please ask your child about it if they have not voluntarily shown it to you. You can e-mail me at bentleyteach@yahoo.com if you have any questions or concerns. THANK YOU...Ms. Bentley
SPANISH DICTIONARIES
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE...ALL STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE A SPANISH/ENGLISH DICTIONARY THAT CAN BE CARRIED BACK AND FORTH TO SCHOOL AND HOME. STUDENTS WERE ASKED TO GET ONE SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AND IT IS NOW BECOMING AN ISSUE WHEN WE ARE IN CLASS AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO THEIR WORK BECAUSE THEY ARE UNPREPARED. HOMEWORK IS NOT BEING COMPLETED EITHER WITH THE EXCUSE THAT THEY DON'T HAVE A DICTIONARY. THEY ARE REALLY NOT THAT EXPENSIVE DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU GET THEM...WAL-MART HAS A GOOD ONE FOR $3.97. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6th Grade Spanish
In Spanish class this week and next week we will be working on Body Parts. My class is now set up in Centers and the students will be rotating daily covering a different activity and different center everyday. The students have been practicing their vocabulary on the computer using the following directions:
*Log into www.Quia.com
*Select Quia Web
*Log in using the following:
bentleyteach
studentlearn
*Choose any activity from the list and HAVE FUN!!!!!!
Teacher Email Addresses
The 6th grade teacher email addresses are as follows:
Science: Ms. Bynoe- kassidy.bynoe@imagineschools.com
Math: Mrs. Demoulin- marian.demoulin@imagineschools.com
Language Arts: Mrs. Terrell- tangelia.terrell@imagineschools.com
Social Studies: Mr. Angelle- john.angelle@imagineschools.com
Spanish: Ms. Bentley- angela.bentley@imagineschools.com
Please feel free to email us with general concerns, questions about homework or homeroom needs.
Science: Ms. Bynoe- kassidy.bynoe@imagineschools.com
Math: Mrs. Demoulin- marian.demoulin@imagineschools.com
Language Arts: Mrs. Terrell- tangelia.terrell@imagineschools.com
Social Studies: Mr. Angelle- john.angelle@imagineschools.com
Spanish: Ms. Bentley- angela.bentley@imagineschools.com
Please feel free to email us with general concerns, questions about homework or homeroom needs.
I-Parent
Dear Parents,
If you have not received your I-parent password from your child, or if you have misplaced it, please email me at kassidy.bynoe@imagineschools.com so that I may email it to you. The I-Parent link is located on the Cobb County School District Homepage (www.cobbk12.org) You may also click here to get it directly. http://schoolmax.cobbk12.org/iparent
-Ms. Bynoe
If you have not received your I-parent password from your child, or if you have misplaced it, please email me at kassidy.bynoe@imagineschools.com so that I may email it to you. The I-Parent link is located on the Cobb County School District Homepage (www.cobbk12.org) You may also click here to get it directly. http://schoolmax.cobbk12.org/iparent
-Ms. Bynoe
EARLY RELEASE THIS WEEK 11/3-11/7
EARLY RELEASE THIS WEEK 11/3-11/7 November 3, 2008
Greetings,
Parents, please remember that we have EARLY RELEASE every day this week (11/3-11/7). We begin dismissing students at 12:30 p.m. each day this week, so it's best to arrive for carpool before that time.
Even though we have early release for conferences this week, we still have ASP every day. Students who remain at school after carpool has closed will be placed in their grade-level ASP classes.
Thank you very much for your help and cooperation
Greetings,
Parents, please remember that we have EARLY RELEASE every day this week (11/3-11/7). We begin dismissing students at 12:30 p.m. each day this week, so it's best to arrive for carpool before that time.
Even though we have early release for conferences this week, we still have ASP every day. Students who remain at school after carpool has closed will be placed in their grade-level ASP classes.
Thank you very much for your help and cooperation
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Repost of the Social Studies rubric.
This copy of the rubric should be a little better than the one in the last post:
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| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Amount of Information | All topics are addressed. All tasks are complete. | 3/4, or more, of topics are addressed. 3/4, or more, of tasks are complete. | 1/2, or more, of topics are addressed. 1/2, or more, of tasks are complete. | Less than 1/2 of topics are complete. Less than 1/2 of tasks are complete. |
| Quality of Information | Information clearly relates to the task. It includes supporting details and/or examples that directly supports the information. | Information clearly relates to the task. It includes supporting details and/or examples that somewhat supports the information. | Information clearly relates to the task. No supporting details and/or examples are given. | Information has little or nothing to do with the task. No supporting details and/or examples are given. |
| Organization | Information is very organized with well-constructed tasks/pages. | Information is organized with somewhat well-constructed tasks/pages. | Information is organized, but tasks/pages are not well-constructed. | The information appears to be disorganized. |
| Diagrams & Illustrations | Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic. |
2 things for Social Studies
Good evening parents and students: 1) I hope by now you have begun to work on your Social Studies World War II projects (at least a little bit, haha). I urge all of you to write down questions about your portfolios (so you don't forget) and bring them to class so you can get answers to anything you are not sure of. I will also hand out the rubric for this project on Thursday so you can know how it will be graded. If you have nearly completed it, you can use the rubric to go back and make sure your portfolio is in A+ shape. I will also post the rubric below.
2) Our Social Standards now guide us into learning about the governments and economic systems throughout Europe. This should take us into the next quarter, which will bring us then into Canada then Latin America. Just a little heads up about what's coming up in Social Studies class. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Here is the rubric:
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2) Our Social Standards now guide us into learning about the governments and economic systems throughout Europe. This should take us into the next quarter, which will bring us then into Canada then Latin America. Just a little heads up about what's coming up in Social Studies class. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Here is the rubric:
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| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Amount of Information | All topics are addressed. All tasks are complete. | 3/4, or more, of topics are addressed. 3/4, or more, of tasks are complete. | 1/2, or more, of topics are addressed. 1/2, or more, of tasks are complete. | Less than 1/2 of topics are complete. Less than 1/2 of tasks are complete. |
| Quality of Information | Information clearly relates to the task. It includes supporting details and/or examples that directly supports the information. | Information clearly relates to the task. It includes supporting details and/or examples that somewhat supports the information. | Information clearly relates to the task. No supporting details and/or examples are given. | Information has little or nothing to do with the task. No supporting details and/or examples are given. |
| Organization | Information is very organized with well-constructed tasks/pages. | Information is organized with somewhat well-constructed tasks/pages. | Information is organized, but tasks/pages are not well-constructed. | The information appears to be disorganized. |
| Diagrams & Illustrations | Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic. | Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic. |
Monday, October 27, 2008
Science Vocabulary Review: Plate Tectonics
Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday including two (2) Distance = Rate x Time (D=R*T)problems.
Faults
scientific theory
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
plates
lithosphere
asthenosphere
radiation
convection
conduction
continental drift
pangeae
Density
Problem: Ashley is late for her brother’s birthday party. The party is 80 miles away. It will take her 2 hours to get there. How fast was she driving?
Part 2: If the party was at 3pm, and it is now 5 pm, what time did she need to leave?
Part 3: If Ashley leaves at 1:45, how fast does she need to drive to get to the party on time?
refer to your warm-up books for answer.
Faults
scientific theory
convergent boundary
divergent boundary
plates
lithosphere
asthenosphere
radiation
convection
conduction
continental drift
pangeae
Density
Problem: Ashley is late for her brother’s birthday party. The party is 80 miles away. It will take her 2 hours to get there. How fast was she driving?
Part 2: If the party was at 3pm, and it is now 5 pm, what time did she need to leave?
Part 3: If Ashley leaves at 1:45, how fast does she need to drive to get to the party on time?
refer to your warm-up books for answer.
This Week's LA Tests
Tuesday, October 28
Preposition Test (All words, in order)
Thursday, October 30
Adjective (What does it modify?)
Adverbs (What does it modify?)
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs (Direct Object)
Friday, October 31
Spelling/ Vocabulary Test
Remember Poetry Projects are due on today! No late assignments accepted!!!
Preposition Test (All words, in order)
Thursday, October 30
Adjective (What does it modify?)
Adverbs (What does it modify?)
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs (Direct Object)
Friday, October 31
Spelling/ Vocabulary Test
Remember Poetry Projects are due on today! No late assignments accepted!!!
LA Vocabulary/ Spelling Words October 27-31
abundant
arid
distinct
graze
hectic
horde
huimid
incredible
inhabit
peninsula
rural
sanctuary
splendor
squalor
terrain
arid
distinct
graze
hectic
horde
huimid
incredible
inhabit
peninsula
rural
sanctuary
splendor
squalor
terrain
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Helpful Websites for Monday's Science Debate
Happy Sunday Morning Everyone,
Below you will find some helpful websites with more information for your debate on Monday. Remember to research both sides of the continental drift theory. Please leave a comment that says you were here!
-Ms. Bynoe
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/wegener.html
http://www.pangaea.org/wegener.htm
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/wegener.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bowege.html
http://www.surfnetkids.com/tectonics.htm
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/pangaea/evidence.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/do12we.html
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml
http://www.bbm.me.uk/portsdown/PH_061_History_c.htm
Below you will find some helpful websites with more information for your debate on Monday. Remember to research both sides of the continental drift theory. Please leave a comment that says you were here!
-Ms. Bynoe
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/wegener.html
http://www.pangaea.org/wegener.htm
http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/dynamic/wegener.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/bowege.html
http://www.surfnetkids.com/tectonics.htm
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/pangaea/evidence.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/do12we.html
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml
http://www.bbm.me.uk/portsdown/PH_061_History_c.htm
Friday, October 24, 2008
This Week in Science
Curriculum Area: Science Grade Level: 6 Date: 10-23-08
Teachers: Bynoe
Standard: S6E5: Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed.
Element: d: Compare and Contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle and core, including density, temperature and composition
Essential Question: Rocking and Rolling: If plates move, why can’t I feel it?
Activity Description of Activity
Do Now (Warm-Up) 5-10 minutes
Key Terms Crossword puzzle
Crossword puzzle with key terms from the unit
Instruction: 40-45 minutes
a. demonstration (modeling)
b. direct instruction
c. discussion
d. hands-on
e. cooperative grouping/centers
f. technology
g. labs
h. other:
Group A: Sea-floor Spreading Lab
Group B: Snack-Tectonics Lab
Group C: Problem Set
Group D: Vocab Puzzle
Group E: Extra Help with Ms. Bynoe
Analyze and Conclude for Group A, and Group B
Assessment during instruction:
a. observation checklist
b. probing questions
c. completed task
Accommodation: (any necessary accommodations for students within class)
Paired with a stronger students, Group A: will do 2 activities
Closure: 5-10 minute
Log: Complete Learning Log Today’s Activities
Homework:
Problem: Ashley is late for her brother’s birthday party. The party is 80 miles away. It will take her 2 hours to get there. How fast was she driving?
Tier 2: If the party was at 3pm, and it is now 5 pm, what time did she need to leave?
Tier 3: If Ashley leaves at 1:45, how fast does she need to drive to get to the party on time?
Teachers: Bynoe
Standard: S6E5: Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth’s surface is formed.
Element: d: Compare and Contrast the Earth’s crust, mantle and core, including density, temperature and composition
Essential Question: Rocking and Rolling: If plates move, why can’t I feel it?
Activity Description of Activity
Do Now (Warm-Up) 5-10 minutes
Key Terms Crossword puzzle
Crossword puzzle with key terms from the unit
Instruction: 40-45 minutes
a. demonstration (modeling)
b. direct instruction
c. discussion
d. hands-on
e. cooperative grouping/centers
f. technology
g. labs
h. other:
Group A: Sea-floor Spreading Lab
Group B: Snack-Tectonics Lab
Group C: Problem Set
Group D: Vocab Puzzle
Group E: Extra Help with Ms. Bynoe
Analyze and Conclude for Group A, and Group B
Assessment during instruction:
a. observation checklist
b. probing questions
c. completed task
Accommodation: (any necessary accommodations for students within class)
Paired with a stronger students, Group A: will do 2 activities
Closure: 5-10 minute
Log: Complete Learning Log Today’s Activities
Homework:
Problem: Ashley is late for her brother’s birthday party. The party is 80 miles away. It will take her 2 hours to get there. How fast was she driving?
Tier 2: If the party was at 3pm, and it is now 5 pm, what time did she need to leave?
Tier 3: If Ashley leaves at 1:45, how fast does she need to drive to get to the party on time?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Lesson Plan for the Social Studies project
I forgot to include the lesson plan in the last post, so here it is:
Imagine International Academy of Mableton
Mr. Angelle – 6th Grade Social Studies
Daily Lesson Plan: 10/15/08
| Unit Outline Title: Topic Title: WWII and the Holocaust Name of Lesson: World War II Portfolio (Tiered Strategy) Suggested Time: 1 week or less class time if students complete some tasks at home Standard: SS6H5 The student will describe major developments in Europe during the 20th century. Element: SS6H5.c Describe World War II; include the ideas of Nazism and Facism, the Allied and Axis powers, the Holocaust, D-Day, Stalingrad, and the roles of Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Truman |
| Essential Question(s):
How did global economic conditions affect Lesson: · Who are Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Truman
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| Assessment Description/Performance Task: Constructed response Informal assessment XPerformance task Selected response Brief Description:
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| Instructional Methods 1. Pre-Assessment to determine level of knowledge and appropriate tier – the teacher would grade and assign tiers to each student and then give them the appropriate tiered tasks assignment sheets using Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 handouts. Students with the lowest scores would be grouped into Tier 1, students with middle scores assigned Tier 2, and students with highest scores put into Tier 3. (Teacher may want to staple these ahead of time for less confusion. The rubrics for each tier were simply checklists that students in each tier had completed each task on their task list (25 minutes) Students will use a portfolio terms cheat sheet to select from. 2. Time in class to explain the project (20 minutes) 3. Students assigned into one of the 3 tiers and given time in class to research/construct their products (2 -3 90 minute blocks along with time at home) – see task sheets. Good research sites for this are dictionary.com and kidskonnect.com (subject index, history, WWII or Holocaust). The teacher may want to give students some research information via united streaming. Two clips that are useful are |
| Differentiation:
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| For this Lesson: · Skills Matrix: MG 6,7,8,11; IPS 1,7,11,13
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| Vocabulary: Nazism, Fascism, Allied Powers, Axis Powers, Holocaust, D-Day, |
6th Grade Social Studies World War II Project
Happy Thankful Thursday students and parents,
Our 1st Social Studies project is here. Students will create a portfolio on World War II that includes several different tasks. The idea is that when the student opens up their World War II portfolio, they can see a page of important vocabulary words, a page of important dates on a timeline, a page of important battles, among other tasks that are explained more in detail below.
Depending on the students prior knowledge of World War II, they are given a project in one of three tiers. Each student was given the appropriate Tier and Instructions on Wednesday, October 15th. The portfolio is due on Friday, November 7th. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Important websites that may help with the project are http://www.dictionary.com, and http://www.kidskonnect.com. Please look at the following lesson plan to help with an understanding of the project. Everything passed out on Wednesday (for example: instructions, "cheat sheet" for the project) is posted below in case someone loses their copy. Please let Mr. Angelle know if you have any questions at all and he will be more than happy to help you. Do your best and learn as much as you can.
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The instructions for students with Tier 1 are as follows:
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The "cheat sheet" of information that may be needed for the project is below:
Our 1st Social Studies project is here. Students will create a portfolio on World War II that includes several different tasks. The idea is that when the student opens up their World War II portfolio, they can see a page of important vocabulary words, a page of important dates on a timeline, a page of important battles, among other tasks that are explained more in detail below.
Depending on the students prior knowledge of World War II, they are given a project in one of three tiers. Each student was given the appropriate Tier and Instructions on Wednesday, October 15th. The portfolio is due on Friday, November 7th. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Important websites that may help with the project are http://www.dictionary.com, and http://www.kidskonnect.com. Please look at the following lesson plan to help with an understanding of the project. Everything passed out on Wednesday (for example: instructions, "cheat sheet" for the project) is posted below in case someone loses their copy. Please let Mr. Angelle know if you have any questions at all and he will be more than happy to help you. Do your best and learn as much as you can.
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The instructions for students with Tier 1 are as follows:
WORLD WAR II/HOLOCAUST PORTFOLIO (Tier 1)
Standard: SS6H5.c Describe World War II; include the ideas of Nazism and Facism, the Allied and Axis powers, the Holocaust, D-Day, Stalingrad, and the roles of Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Truman
Procedure: Students will create a portfolio of the following tasks. Each task will constitute a page of the portfolio. Please number your portfolio pages and arrange in the following order.
Task/Page 1: Students will create a vocabulary page to reflect important/original vocabulary words from the war period. Students should choose the appropriate amount of words from the cheat sheet and write an explanation and include a visual for each word. (7)
(Choose 1)
Task/Page 2: Construct a WWII/Holocaust chronology in the form of a timeline to show critical stages during the war. Please include 15 important events from the war and show the period of time 1933-1945. Include years and, if possible, months and days into your timeline. Choose events from the entire span of time and construct a visual to go with each event. Your timeline should include information about the rise of Facism and Nazism, D-Day, major battles, and personalities associated with the war such as Hitler, Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and Truman. Use the cheat sheet for ideas for events.
OR
Design a cartoon strip chronology about World War II and the Holocaust to show critical stages during the war. Please include 15 important cartoon images of events and show the period of time 1933-1945. Include short explanations of each cartoon. Choose events from the entire span of time and construct a visual to go with each event. Your timeline should include information about the rise of Facism and Nazism, D-Day, major battles, and personalities associated with the war such as Hitler, Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and Truman. Use the cheat sheet for ideas for events.
Task/Page 3: Students will create a flow chart to show the sequence of the annexation of land or attack of other countries by the Germans during the war. The flow should begin with the invasion of
Task/Page 4: Students will design a page of significant places associated with the war using the cheat sheet. Describe the place, its importance to the war, and include pictures. (4)
Task/Page 5: Students will compose mini-biographies of WWII/Holocaust personalities using the cheat sheet. Please discuss the person’s importance to the war and include pictures. (5)
Task/Page 6: Students will formulate a chart (content frame) of the major battles the occurred during the war. The categories of the frame should include name of the battle, participants, place of battle, European or Pacific front, and outcome. (5)
Task/Page 7: Students will end their portfolio with 2-5 memorable photos and/or quotes that reflect the importance of World War II and the Holocaust to World History.
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The instructions for students with Tier 2 are as follows:
WORLD WAR II/HOLOCAUST PORTFOLIO (Tier 2)
Standard: SS6H5.c Describe World War II; include the ideas of Nazism and Facism, the Allied and Axis powers, the Holocaust, D-Day, Stalingrad, and the roles of Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Truman
Procedure: Students will create a portfolio of the following tasks. Each task will constitute a page of the portfolio. Please number your portfolio pages and arrange in the following order.
Task/Page 1: Students will create a vocabulary page to reflect important/original vocabulary words from the war period. Students should choose the appropriate amount of words from the cheat sheet and write an explanation and include a cut out or drawn visual for each word. (7)
Task/Page 2: Students will create a timeline “Hitler’s Rise to Power.” The time period would be 1933-1945, but could start as early as 1921. Please include 12 events with dates and be sure to include laws and events to persecute the Jews and isolate them from German society.
Task/Page 3: Students will prepare a flow chart to show the sequence of the annexation of land or attack of other countries by the Germans during the war. The flow should begin with the invasion of
Task/Page 4: Students will design a page of significant places associated with the war using the cheat sheet. Describe the place, its importance to the war, and include pictures. (3)
Task/Page 5: Students will compose mini-biographies of WWII/Holocaust personalities using the cheat sheet. Please discuss the person’s importance to the war, whether they were Allied or Axis, and include pictures. (3)
Task/Page 6: Students will formulate a chart (content frame) of the major battles the occurred during the war. The categories of the frame should include name of the battle, participants, place of battle, European or Pacific front, and outcome. (5)
Task/Page 7: Students will create a web diagram to categorize the concentration camps set up by the Germans during the war. The details of the web should include the name, location, structure/purpose of the camp, number of prisoners, role in war effort, and deaths. (4)
Task/Page 8: Students will construct a collage of visuals of types of technology used during the war. Please include short captions/descriptions with each weapon. (3)
Task/Page 9: Students will examine two examples of war propaganda. Examples of the types of propaganda used during the war are found on the cheat sheet. Describe what the piece of propaganda is showing. (2)
Task/Page 10: Students will end their portfolio with 2-5 memorable photos and/or quotes that reflect the importance of World War II and the Holocaust to World History.
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The instructions for students with Tier III are as follows:
WORLD WAR II/HOLOCAUST PORTFOLIO (Tier 3)
Standard: SS6H5.c Describe World War II; include the ideas of Nazism and Facism, the Allied and Axis powers, the Holocaust, D-Day, Stalingrad, and the roles of Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Truman
Procedure: Students will create a portfolio of the following tasks. Each task will constitute a page of the portfolio. Please number your portfolio pages and arrange in the following order.
Task/Page 1: Students will create a vocabulary page to reflect important/original vocabulary words from the war period. Students should choose the appropriate amount of words from the cheat sheet and write an explanation and include a visual for each word. (10)
Task/Page 2: Students will create a timeline “Hitler’s Rise to Power.” The time period would be 1933-1945, but could start as early as 1921. Please include 12 events with dates and be sure to include laws and events to persecute the Jews and isolate them from society.
Task/Page 3: Students will create a flow chart to show the sequence of the annexation of land or attack of other countries by the Germans during the war. The flow should begin with the invasion of
Task/Page 4: Students will design a page of significant places associated with the war using the cheat sheet. Describe the place, its importance to the war, and include pictures. (4)
Task/Page 5: Students will compose mini-biographies of WWII/Holocaust personalities using the cheat sheet. Please discuss the person’s importance to the war and include pictures. (7)
Task/Page 6: Students will formulate a chart (content frame) of the major battles the occurred during the war. The categories of the frame should include name of the battle, participants, place of battle, European or Pacific front, and outcome. (5)
Task/Page 7: Students will create a web diagram to categorize the concentration camps set up by the Germans during the war. The details of the web should include the name, location, structure/purpose of the camp, number of prisoners, role in war effort, and deaths. (5)
Task/Page 8: Students will construct a collage of visuals of types of technology used during the war. Please include short captions/descriptions with each weapon. (5)
Task/Page 9: Students will examine two examples of war propaganda. Examples of the types of propaganda used during the war are found on the cheat sheet. Describe what the piece of propaganda is showing. (2)
Task/Page 10: Students will devise a page to illustrate the German Army Divisions during the war using the cheat sheet. Please include information about the name, uniforms, emblems, duties, and colors of each division. (4)
Task/Page 11: Students will use primary source documents to formulate a page of war testimonials. Please include the names of the people, quotes, and pictures about their experiences. (2)
Task/Page 12: Students will end their portfolio with 2-5 memorable photos and/or quotes that reflect the importance of World War II and the Holocaust to World History.
Additional Points for Tier 3 could include the completion of the following tasks: (+10 each)
*video footage of a WWII/Holocaust personality and show to class
*create your own original piece of war propaganda
*talk to a war/Holocaust solider or survivor and share with class
*find a virtual tour of a significant war place and show to class
*create an acrostic of important World War II or Holocaust terms. Use World War II or Holocaust for the acrostic word and include pictures.
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The "cheat sheet" of information that may be needed for the project is below:
World War II/Holocaust Portfolio Cheat Sheet
*Tiers 1 or 2 starred are required
VOCABULARY PLACES
1. Blitzkrieg 1. Auschwitz-Birkenau
2. Extermination 2.
3. Judenrein 3.
4. Swastika 4.
5. Lebensraum 5. Wannsse (
6. Zyklon B 6.
7.
8. Aryan 8.
9. Anchluss 9. French Beaches -
10. Mein Kampf
11. Final Solution 10.
12. Death March 11.
13. Liberation 12.
14. Rosie the Riveter
15. Allied Powers* PERSONALITIES
16. Axis Powers*
17. Hitler Youth 1. Henrich Himmler
18. kamikaze 2. Hermann Goring
19. Royal Air Force 3. Winston Churchill*
20. Maginot Line 4. Benito Mussolini*
21. NASDAP /Nazism* 5. Anne Frank
22. total war 6. General Tojo
23. Kristallnacht 7. Franklin Roosevelt*
24. ghettos 8. Josef Gobbels
25. Enola Gay 9. Dwight Eisenhower
26. Third Reich 10. Reinhard Heydrich
27. hyperinflation 11. Harry Truman*
28. Nazi-Soviet Pact 12. Joseph Stalin*
29. Facism*
30. Schutzstaffel (SS)
TECHNOLOGY CAMPS
1. tanks 1. Aushwitz-Birkenau
2. guns 2.
3. mines 3. Treblinka
4. bombs 4.
5. gas masks 5. Theresienstadt
6. knives 6. Chelmno
7. motorcycles 7. Ravensbruck
8. planes 8.
9. radios 9. Belzec
10. radar 10. Sobibor
11. grenades
12. U-boats PROPAGANDA
13. mulberries
14. balloons 1. Posters
15. A-bomb 2. leaflets
16. nebelwerfer 3. radio message
4. artwork
5. film
BATTLES GERMAN ARMY
1. Operation Dynamo 1. Stormtroopers (SA)
2.
3.
4. Battle of
5.
6.
7. Operation Barbarossa
8. D-Day/Operation Overlord*
9. Midway
10.
11.
12.
13.
14. Fall of
15.
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