6th Grade Class Calendar
Lesson Plans for the Week of April 16-20
Monday –
- Watch a video on the Kindertransport (a train that saved children during the Holocaust)
- Read “The Kids Who Escaped Hitler”
- Begin Holocaust hyperdoc
Hw: Study vocabulary (test on April 27), finish “Liberty’s Greatest Heroes” passage (due tomorrow) and decorate butterfly
Tuesday- READING PASSAGE DUE
- Take up “Liberty’s Greatest Heroes”
- Pass out new reading passage
- Continue working on hyperdoc
Hw: Decorate butterfly, study vocabulary & complete reading passage (due next Tuesday 4/25) **Prove answers for 5 bonus points on grade.
Wednesday- SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
- Finish and turn in Holocaust hyperdoc
Hw: Decorate butterfly, reading passage, and study vocabulary
Thursday–
- Flocabulary video – “Holocaust”
- Flocabulary quiz and read and respond
- ReadWorks article on the Holocaust
Hw: Decorate butterfly, reading passage, and study vocabulary
Friday- DECORATED BUTTERFLY DUE!
- Choose a poem from I Never Saw Another Butterfly
- Share poem and decorated butterfly on Flipgrid
Passion Projects – Day 3 2018
Genius Hour
Our students have worked extremely hard learning how to do new things, researching their topics, creating final projects and more. It’s now showtime! Our students (or experts) are busy sharing all the incredible information they’ve learned on their chosen topic.
On Day 3 we learned about the following:
We saw a student make her very own cake recipe (a spiced pear cake), we learned about Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven on Stranger Things), Inky Johnson and how he became a motivational speaker, Bora Bora, volcanoes, hurricanes, the five most common types of cancer and their symptoms, the history of White Oak and a few of its businesses, the Marines, what it takes to become an offshore operator, sign language, the history of baseball, the detrimental effects of smoking, depression & anxiety, and James Harden.
What an amazing day of learning! Now we’re looking forward to the next day of presentations.
Passion Projects – Day 2 2018
Genius Hour
Our students have worked extremely hard learning how to do new things, researching their topics, creating final projects and more. It’s now showtime! Our students (or experts) are busy sharing all the incredible information they’ve learned on their chosen topic.
On Day 2 we learned about the following:
The History of the Dallas Cowboys, the history of music, we heard the first chapter of a book that a classmate created and learned about one of her favorite authors (Kami Garcia), what memes are and who created them, Toyko, the history of Keva Blocks, Amniotic Band Syndrome and the inspiring story of Shaquem Griffin who has this rare condition, the Beatles’ band members, what it takes to become a police officer, VSD (an abnormality of the heart), the Harlem Globetrotters, game hunting weapons and trick shots, Stranger Things and how the Duffer brothers created this popular Netflix show, Bath bombs, Branson, Missouri, how to become a youtuber, Compassion International and how to sponsor a child, Germany, and Ball Pythons.
What an amazing day of learning! Now we’re looking forward to the next day of presentations.
Friday, April 20th, Regular School Day
photo credit: Pam Cranford
Please make note that Friday, April 20th, will be a regular school day for our teachers and students. This will be the day that we count as our make-up day for the days we missed earlier in the year due to weather. Students and teachers will still have Monday, April 23rd, as a day off. We will see you back on Tuesday!
Camp Gilmont 2018 Video
We had a blast yesterday in Gilmer at Camp Gilmont learning about migrations and habitats that take place right here in East Texas. Thanks to all the parents who went to help chaperone.
Here’s a peek into our eventful day!
Camp Gilmont Reminders
Reminders for Camp Gilmont in Gilmer Texas
If sunny, wear sunscreen (especially on face)
Bring lunch in sack/bag that can be thrown away and a drink
Water will be provided along the trail
If you have an inhaler, bring it from home.
Wear long pants that cover your legs/tennis shoes
Can wear hats/visors & sunglasses
Wear WO shirt if you can.
Check the weather the day before we leave to see what clothes will be the best to wear.
Stay with chaperone/assigned group (do NOT wander off)
We have enough chaperones (don’t need any other parents)
Do NOT be late to school. We will be leaving around 8:00.
We will return by 2:30.
Cell phones must be put away at all times unless specifically given permission by your Camp Gilmont teacher. You are responsible for keeping it put away and safe.
Be ready to be active and enjoy nature!
You don’t need your backpack/Chromebook on this day. Don’t carry anything unnecessary.
Meet in Bohn’s room in the morning.
We are representing WO. Be on best behavior (CHAMPS behavior)
Monday –
- Finish any Passion Projects that haven’t been presented.
- Discuss “The Emperor and the Nightingale” Drama
Hw: Study migration vocabulary by going to vocabulary.com and completing the two practices on there.
Tuesday-
- Migration Vocabulary Test
- Pass out new reading passage
Hw: Reading passage (due next Tuesday 4/17) **Prove answers for 5 bonus points on grade.
Wednesday-
- Camp Gilmont Field Trip
**Wear long pants and tennis shoes. Check the weather to see if sunscreen is needed. Students may wear sunglasses and hats.
Hw: Reading passage and read for 20 minutes
Thursday–
- Begin Migration Hyperdoc
Hw: Reading passage and read 20 minutes
Friday-
- Migration Hyperdoc
Passion Projects- Day 1 2018
Genius Hour
Our students have worked extremely hard learning how to do new things, researching their topics, creating final projects and more. It’s now showtime! Our students (or experts) are busy sharing all the incredible information they’ve learned on their chosen topic.
On Day 1 we learned about the following:
The History of Dunking, BTS (a K-POP Band), The Punnett Square, Noah Schnapp, Fox Red Labs, Mandela Effect, K Pop, Nuclear Bombs, Super Junior, How to Become an Anesthesiologist, Lebron James, What’s the Upside Down in Stranger Things and How Did the Writers Come Up With It, How to Make a Non-Toxic Slime, Types of Bone Cancer and Its History, and Taylor Swift
What an amazing day of learning! Now we’re looking forward to the next day of presentations.
Lesson Plans for the Week of April 2-6
photo credit: talkswithteachers.com
Monday- Friday – Passion Project Presentations
Each day we’ll have several presentations. We’re looking forward to learning from our “experts” about so many fascinating topics.
Homework for the Week: Study migration vocabulary on Vocabulary.com (test 4/10) and read 20 minutes each night.
Important Upcoming Dates
Parents,
Please mark your calendars for these important dates:
April 2-April 6 – Passion Project Presentations
April 11– Camp Gilmont Field Trip
April 18 – Spring Pictures
April 23– SCHOOL HOLIDAY
May 14 – STAAR Math
May 15 – STAAR Reading
May 17 – 6th Grade Band Trip to Canton
May 23 – Last Day of School
