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.