Because the 6th graders raised over one thousand dollars for the Ride Janie Ride Foundation, the students will have a pancake breakfast tomorrow. The students will go into the gym to eat when they get off the bus and will be done before the start of Homebase. Please be sure to be at school by 7:35.
On Friday the students will be having their field day in the morning. The students will rotate through different game stations with their Homebase. Hopefully the weather will keep up because it will be so much fun outside!
Congrats 6th graders!!!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Boat Trip Friday.
Just a reminder to all sixth graders,
We will be going on the Boat field trip to Chicago this Friday. Please be sure to dress for the weather as all the activities are outside. Students are also asked to bring a SACK lunch where everything can be thrown away. It's a wonderful field trip! We look forward to it every year! Let's hope for some sunny comfortable weather!
We will be going on the Boat field trip to Chicago this Friday. Please be sure to dress for the weather as all the activities are outside. Students are also asked to bring a SACK lunch where everything can be thrown away. It's a wonderful field trip! We look forward to it every year! Let's hope for some sunny comfortable weather!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Research Unit: Sports and Hobbies
Over the next week you will be selecting and researching a sport or hobby that you are interested in or want to learn more about! When your research is complete, you will be creating an outline and a demonstration speech that you will present to your classmates!
Research Requirements
Research Library Days – Friday, May 7 -12 (4 days total)
Bibliography/Outline Typing Days – Monday, May 17-20 (4 days total)
During this time you are expected to stay on task, work quietly (remember this is a library), and gather enough information about your sport/hobby.
When researching you will need to fill out a “Bibliography Sheet” for each source you find. (ex. , Internet, CD-ROM). You will need to use at least one print source ( Book, magazine, encyclopedia) and at least one scholarly data base (EBSCO, World Book Online). You must use at least three different sources.
Bibliography Sheets
Once you have decided a fact will be used from a source, you must complete a bibliography sheet. ONE sheet must be filled out for EACH source.
Note Card Requirements
You will be required to turn in a minimum of 30 note cards. Many of you will need to use more than 30 due to the abundance of information you will discover about your sport/hobby.
Your note cards should include the following themes from your sport or hobby.
1. History & Origin (where/how the sport originated)
2. How To... (this is what you will use for your demonstration speech! Use 10-15 cards for this section)
3. Interesting Facts
When filling out a note card you are to write the following:
SAMPLE NOTE CARD
Source # Last Name, Period
Name of magazine, newspaper, book, etc.
Write only ONE FACT
Source #3 Coppoletta, Per. 1
World Book Online
Cartwheel Step 1: Find lead foot, and point it in the direction you want to move.
By only writing ONE fact/step per note card you will be able to meet the 30 note card requirement.
When you have completed researching your topic, organize your note cards according to each theme (history, how to, interesting facts). It is best to attach them together with paper clips so when you need to, you can pull them apart for writing your outline and speech. It is highly recommended that you bring plastic baggies to keep your materials organized! You are responsible for your note cards – if you lose them you will need to start all over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speech/Outline Requirements
Once you complete your research in the library you will begin writing your outline in class. Writing days will be from Thursday, May 13 – Friday, May 14.
Complete an outline BEFORE you start practicing your speech (you will learn how to do a proper outline in class).
You will type your outline and bibliography in the IMC on Monday,
May 17- Thursday, May 20.
It is highly encouraged that you use a flash drive to transfer your documents between home and school. Some typing may have to be done at home to complete the assignments on time. All students are required to have a typed outline and bibliography (there will be NO exceptions). Outlines and bibliography are due on Monday, May 24 when you come to class. You will need to print 2 copies of your outline: one for you and one for your teacher. You will be given at least one day to rehearse your speech and receive feedback. All students must be prepared to present speeches on May 25. Papers should already be stapled and assembled in the correct order BEFORE entering class.
Presentation Requirements
You will be giving a demonstration speech on one part of your sport/hobby. For instance, you can show how to putt – not how to golf, or how to bake a cake – not how to bake. You may dress up according to the sport/hobby you selected, and you must use a visual aid. If you choose not to portray your sport/hobby, you must be properly attired. This is a formal speech!!! NO JEANS or T-SHIRTS!! Think of yourself being invited to speak to our class...what would a guest speaker wear?
Your speech must be a minimum of 4 minutes to a maximum of 6 minutes.
This is something to be taken seriously! Your presentation is worth 50 points. No laughing or goofing around. A real guest speaker would not behave this way!
Presentations will be given May 25-26.
Research Requirements
Research Library Days – Friday, May 7 -12 (4 days total)
Bibliography/Outline Typing Days – Monday, May 17-20 (4 days total)
During this time you are expected to stay on task, work quietly (remember this is a library), and gather enough information about your sport/hobby.
When researching you will need to fill out a “Bibliography Sheet” for each source you find. (ex. , Internet, CD-ROM). You will need to use at least one print source ( Book, magazine, encyclopedia) and at least one scholarly data base (EBSCO, World Book Online). You must use at least three different sources.
Bibliography Sheets
Once you have decided a fact will be used from a source, you must complete a bibliography sheet. ONE sheet must be filled out for EACH source.
Note Card Requirements
You will be required to turn in a minimum of 30 note cards. Many of you will need to use more than 30 due to the abundance of information you will discover about your sport/hobby.
Your note cards should include the following themes from your sport or hobby.
1. History & Origin (where/how the sport originated)
2. How To... (this is what you will use for your demonstration speech! Use 10-15 cards for this section)
3. Interesting Facts
When filling out a note card you are to write the following:
SAMPLE NOTE CARD
Source # Last Name, Period
Name of magazine, newspaper, book, etc.
Write only ONE FACT
Source #3 Coppoletta, Per. 1
World Book Online
Cartwheel Step 1: Find lead foot, and point it in the direction you want to move.
By only writing ONE fact/step per note card you will be able to meet the 30 note card requirement.
When you have completed researching your topic, organize your note cards according to each theme (history, how to, interesting facts). It is best to attach them together with paper clips so when you need to, you can pull them apart for writing your outline and speech. It is highly recommended that you bring plastic baggies to keep your materials organized! You are responsible for your note cards – if you lose them you will need to start all over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speech/Outline Requirements
Once you complete your research in the library you will begin writing your outline in class. Writing days will be from Thursday, May 13 – Friday, May 14.
Complete an outline BEFORE you start practicing your speech (you will learn how to do a proper outline in class).
You will type your outline and bibliography in the IMC on Monday,
May 17- Thursday, May 20.
It is highly encouraged that you use a flash drive to transfer your documents between home and school. Some typing may have to be done at home to complete the assignments on time. All students are required to have a typed outline and bibliography (there will be NO exceptions). Outlines and bibliography are due on Monday, May 24 when you come to class. You will need to print 2 copies of your outline: one for you and one for your teacher. You will be given at least one day to rehearse your speech and receive feedback. All students must be prepared to present speeches on May 25. Papers should already be stapled and assembled in the correct order BEFORE entering class.
Presentation Requirements
You will be giving a demonstration speech on one part of your sport/hobby. For instance, you can show how to putt – not how to golf, or how to bake a cake – not how to bake. You may dress up according to the sport/hobby you selected, and you must use a visual aid. If you choose not to portray your sport/hobby, you must be properly attired. This is a formal speech!!! NO JEANS or T-SHIRTS!! Think of yourself being invited to speak to our class...what would a guest speaker wear?
Your speech must be a minimum of 4 minutes to a maximum of 6 minutes.
This is something to be taken seriously! Your presentation is worth 50 points. No laughing or goofing around. A real guest speaker would not behave this way!
Presentations will be given May 25-26.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Prepositional Phrases
The 6th grade students will be finishing our Prepostion unit this week. Here are a list of Prepositions we are asking the students to familiarize themselves with. The students should be able to identify the phrase. They will need to label the prepostion and object.
about
around
beneath
during
of
to
above
as
beside
for
on
toward
across
at
between
from
over
under
after
before
beyond
in
past
until
against
behind
by
into
through
up
along
below
down
near
throughout
with
about
around
beneath
during
of
to
above
as
beside
for
on
toward
across
at
between
from
over
under
after
before
beyond
in
past
until
against
behind
by
into
through
up
along
below
down
near
throughout
with
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