Parents/Guardians we could use new colored white board markers and kleenex tissues for our classroom. If you are able to donate, we would really appreciate it! :) Aloha~
Monday
Classwork: Spelling Test, Grammar Warm Up, Finalizing Body Paragraph 1 from last week. Students that did not turn in their filled out Body 1 Paragraph forms are falling behind. Be sure to turn it in today!
Spelling 19: gravity, extension, partnership, consequence, presence, eloquence, convert, expedition, soar, lokahi (Hawaiian)
Book Club Questions for Chapter 6, 7, 8
1. Who took Mrs. Frisby to see the old owl?
2. What does “in the lee” mean?
3. Where did the old owl tell Mrs. Frisby to move her house?
4. When Jeremy took Mrs. Frisby home, what did he tell her about the rats?
5. Why did Mrs. Frisby believe the rats could not help her move her house?
6. How did Mrs. Frisby get to the big beech tree?
7. Picture IN COLOR
Homework: Definitions of Vocabulary Words, Book Club work (Pono DUE tomorrow!)
Tuesday
Classwork: Grammar Warm up & Body Paragraph #2
Homework: Sentences of Vocabulary Words, Book Club work (Lokahi DUE tomorrow), Fill in Body Paragraph #2 Paper
Wednesday
Classwork: Reading Comprehension, Peer Edit Body #2, Bibliography
Homework: None
Thursday
NO LA today. We will be going to the pool- be ready to get full PE points with a swim suit, towel, positive attitude, and full participation!
Friday
AINA comes in today to work on HSA preparation at school and community service. So you MUST bring:
- Paper & pencil (for at school)
- Water, snack, closed toed shoes, hat (for outdoors)
Virtual Friday
This will be posted on Ms. White's page. Check there for details.
Parents/Guardians we could use new colored white board markers and kleenex tissues for our classroom. If you are able to donate, we would really appreciate it! :) Aloha~
Monday
Classwork: Division and Improper --> Mixed Number Practice (Continued)
Homework: Play http://visualfractions.com/MixedtoFracC/mixedtofrCircles.html for at least 20 minutes and have parents/guardians sign paper confirming you played. Put your name on paper and turn in tomorrow for credit!
Tuesday
Classwork: Measuring Activity
Homework: Inch-by-Inch with Fractions Sheet (passed out in class)
Wednesday
Classwork: Review for 20 point Math Challenge tomorrow
- Prime/Composite
- Prime Factorization (Factor Trees)
- GCF/LCM
- Simplifying Fractions, Equivalent Fractions
- Converting from Mixed to Improper and Vice Versa
- Division
- Measuring
Homework: Study for Math Challenge!
Thursday
Classwork: Math Challenge
Homework: Spend 45 minutes on Khan Academy over the weekend on any Arithmetic, Developmental Math, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, or Singapore Math section. Have parent/guardian sign a sheet that you write saying: "I spent 45 minutes on Khan Academy and mastered the section(s) called: ________________ under the title ________________ ." Make sure your name is on the paper. (due Monday!)
Virtual Friday this week does not have any Math. Please do the following assignment only and email it to me by 3 PM on Friday. Proofread your email carefully for full credit.
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Go to the following website and read the story “3D Printer: Make Your Own Toys!”:
http://www.youngzine.com/article/3d-printer-make-your-own-toys
Copy/Paste the following questions into an email WITH the answers written in complete sentences after each question.
- What is a 3-D object? Give an example.
- The Computer Electronics Show was held in what state? (Las Vegas is a city.)
- What does extrude mean (Extrusion technology).
- How much does the device cost nowadays for your home?
- What is a prototype? (In your own words, do NOT copy miniature replicas from the article.)
- What are three ways that the article mentions that 3-D printers could be used for?
- How can 3-D printers help people in the medical industry (doctors, nurses, etc.)?
- In your opinion, what are two ways that 3-D printers can change the future? (Don’t copy article.)
- If you had a 3-D printer, what would you want to design and print?
- What is your opinion on this article? Explain in at least two sentences.
PROOFREAD YOUR EMAIL! Make sure you answered all questions in complete sentences (a complete thought, a noun and a verb, capitals at the beginning, periods at the end), spell check, and re- read to see if sentences make sense!
Email your proofread work to cheimgartner@kiheicharter.org
To get full credit, you must answer each question correctly and in a complete sentence. For each question answered, you will receive half a point for a correct answer and half a point for a complete sentence with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend! :)
Students, Parents, and Guardians:
We will be addressing the following Hawaiian Content Standards for 6th Grade Language Arts class this semester. The following twelve standards will be the focus on from now until June. They come directly from HCPS III, which can be found at: http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html.
Topic Vocabulary and Concept Development Benchmark LA.6.1.1 Use grade-appropriate vocabulary, including content area vocabulary, learned through reading and word study, including structural analysis of word parts
Topic Constructing Meaning Benchmark LA.6.2.4 Identify evidence used to support an argument
Topic Literary Elements Benchmark LA.6.3.3 Identify and give examples of stylistic elements (e.g., rhyme scheme, rhythm, alliteration)
Topic Literary Elements Benchmark LA.6.3.4 Explain how personification and hyperbole enhance the meaning of the text
Topic Range of Writing Benchmark LA.6.4.1 Write in a variety of grade-appropriate formats for a variety of purposes and audiences, such as:
• narratives that establish a point of view and experiment with a range of devices (i.e., dialogue, suspense, flashback)
• poems that experiment with poetic devices (figurative language, graphic elements) to convey a theme or impression
• reports with a narrowed focus that allows for thorough treatment
• business letters
Topic Sentence Structure and Grammar Benchmark LA.6.4.2 Form and use the following grammatical constructions correctly when editing writing:
• coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
• compound sentence joined by semicolon rather than conjunction and comma
Topic Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling Benchmark LA.6.4.3 Edit writing to correct punctuation:
• colon after salutation
• hyphens in written numbers
• italics or underlining for emphasis
• semicolons to join related independent clauses
Topic Clarity Benchmark LA.6.5.4 Vary sentence structure and grammatical forms (e.g., forms of adjectives, prepositional phrases, compound sentences) to improve clarity
Topic Voice Benchmark LA.6.5.5 Adjust voice to suit the audience and situation (e.g., informal note to a peer, business letter to organization, research report)
Topic Critical Listening Benchmark LA.6.6.4 Use appropriate listening strategies (e.g., listening attentively, taking notes, asking questions) to learn from an oral presentation
Topic Critical Listening Benchmark LA.6.6.5 Find out needed information by asking thoughtful questions
Topic Meaning Benchmark LA.6.7.1 Use relevant evidence and examples to support content
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me! Aloha,
Carmen Heimgartner
Students, Parents, and Guardians:
We will be addressing the following Hawaiian Content Standards for 6th Grade Math class this semester. The following eight standards will be the focus on Pono Math from now until June. They come directly from HCPS III, which can be found at: http://standardstoolkit.k12.hi.us/index.html.
Topic Numbers and Number Systems Benchmark MA.6.1.1 Compare and order fractions, decimals, and percents
Topic Numbers and Number Systems Benchmark MA.6.1.2 Explain and give examples of number theory concepts (e.g., prime factorization, common factors, greatest common factor, common multiples, least common multiple, divisibility)
Topic Operation Benchmark MA.6.2.1 Apply the order of operations when calculating with whole numbers
Topic Operation Properties Benchmark MA.6.2.2 Use the operation properties to simplify computations with fractions, decimals, and percents
Topic Estimation Benchmark MA.6.3.1 Use estimation prior to computing with fractions and decimals and compare the estimation to the actual result
Topic Estimation Benchmark MA.6.3.2 Recognize situations in which it is more appropriate to estimate than to compute an exact answer
Topic Numeric and Algebraic Representations Benchmark MA.6.10.3 Evaluate algebraic expressions
Topic Probability Benchmark MA.6.14.1 Compute probabilities of simple compound events (e.g., rolling two dice, using two different spinners at the same time)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me! Aloha,
Carmen Heimgartner
