Wednesday, April 22

*MATH - we will be finishing up with adding and subtracting integers and moving on to multiplying integers.

*L.A. - students are writing a "Life Changing Event" narrative and creating a list of 100 adjectives that best describe them, which they will use to create a symbol or picture that best describes them.

*RDG - we are continuing our reading of "Tuck Everlasting"

Hello,

My name is Mr. Coffee and I will be filling in for Mrs. Mesker for the remainder of the year. I have recently graduated from Western Illinois University, obtaining a Bachelor of Sciences Degree, with a major in Special Education. I feel I'm more than ready to begin my career as a teacher and very thankful in having the opportunity to start at Lakeview Jr. High School. Although I'm still finding my bearings with the students and how the classes are managed, FEAR NOT! The 6th Grade Team has been more than helpful guiding me through these first few weeks of my arrival. There's no way I could ever replace a Mrs. Mesker, but I guarantee I'll be able to hold down the fort until she returns.



Here is the Math agenda for this week:

INTEGERS:

11-1 ~ Positive & Negative #'s (Monday)
11-2 ~ Comparing & Ordering Positive/Negative #'s (Tuesday)
11-3 ~ Adding Integers (Wednesday)
11-3 ~ Adding Integers cont. (Thursday)
Short QUIZ over sections 11-1, 11-2, 11-3 (Friday)

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at: kcoffee@ccsd66.org

Thanks

My Last Full Week!

I will be starting my maternity leave beginning next week. I will be returning in the fall.

Mr. Kris Coffee will be covering my classes until I return. Mr. Coffee has been a member of our school community for many years and is a former Lakeview graduate. He will be in constant communication with me to ensure the curriculum is consistent and aligned to expectations. He has already been in to shadow me and learn about the classes and students I teach.

I am sure that Mr. Coffee will do an outstanding job with your children. Mr. Coffee can be reached by email: kcoffee@ccsd66.org

Add/Subtract Fractions

This week the 6th grade Math students have moved into adding and subtracting fractions. There are some easy rules to follow. Here they are:

To ADD/SUBTRACT Fractions:
1. Find Common Denominators
2. Add/Subtract the Numerators
3. Denominator Stays the Same
4. Simplest Form

6th Grade LA

Today we are finishing up our review unit on capitalization and punctuation. Next week we will begin learning about a Compare-Contrast composition. Here is a list of guidelines to remember when writing a compare-contrast composition:

• Choose two subjects you can compare and contrast easily.
• Write an engaging introduction that names your two subjects.
• Compare and contrast corresponding details for each subject.
• Select a method of organization, and stick to it from beginning to end.
• Use topic sentences to state the main idea of paragraphs.
• Use transitional words and phrases to compare and contrast.
• Write a conclusion that sums up your main ideas in a satisfying way.

Oral Traditions

We started a new unit in 6th Grade Reading, Oral Traditions. We will be reading different stories with these common elements: keeping the past alive, teaches lessons about human behavior, and revealing the values of the society.

We will be focusing on myths, folk tales, and fables.

Myths:

• attempt to answer basic questions about the world
• are considered truthful by their originators

Folk Tales:

• are told primarily for entertainment
• feature humans or humanlike animals

Fables:

• are short tales that illustrate morals
• often have characters that are animals

The Return of Fractions

The sixth grade Math students have been working on fractions again. We have mastered multiplying fractions by fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers. This week we have moved into dividing fractions.

The lessons are as follows:
7.1 Fractions and Whole numbers
7.2 Multiplying Fractions
7.3 Multiplying Mixed Numbers
7.4 Dividing Fractions
7.5 Dividing Mixed Numbers

Taught within the lessons is estimating fractions and mixed numbers. So far the students have done very nicely. One hint, change all mixed numbers into improper fractions before multiplying. Another hint, to divide- keep first fraction the same, change divide to multiply, and flip the second fraction. Last hint, always have the answer in simplest form.