Math Test Wednesday!

The sixth graders will be taking a test on adding and subtracting fraction and mixed numbers on Wednesday this week.

There are just a few easy steps to remember.
1. Make everything a fractions first.
2. Find a common denominator and make equivalent fractions.
3. Add or Subtract the numerators.
4. The denominators stay the same.
5. Put answer in simplest form and/or make a mixed number.

There will also be estimation problems on the tests.

Students will need note-cards for the rest of the week as we will be starting geometry.

Spirit Days on Friday

Last Friday was a Super Hero spirit day. The sixth grade team was out keeping the halls at Lakeview safe. This Friday is "Wild Card" spirit day. Students are able to choose thier own spirit day can come dressed any way they like.

Steps to Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Multiplying Fractions
1. Make all whole numbers and mixed numbers fractions.
2. Cross cancel using common factors (only numerators with denominators)
3. Multiply straight across.
4. Simpify and/or make improper factions mixed numbers

Dividing Fractions.
1. Make all whole numbers and mixed numbers fractions.
2. find the reciprocal of the second fraction.
3. Cross cancel using common fractors (only numerators with denominators)
4. Multiply straight across.
5. Simpify and/or make improper fractions mixed numbers.

Persuasive Compostitions.

The sixth graders are writing a persuasive composition on one of two topics. The students were able to choose between: "Cell phones being on during the school day.", or "Lakeview having student uniforms.". The following is a the outline format we are using with the students.


Persuasive Composition Outline
Hook: An opening sentence that attracts or “hooks” the reader’s attention
INTERPRET your hook (powerful statement, quote, or fact)
Background Information: What you may already know about the topic in favor of your argument. Remind readers of the important information about your topic.
Argument: Your THESIS STATEMENT – one clear sentence stating what your composition is about
II. Reason 1: a REASON, BENEFIT, or an ADVANTAGE to support your argument.
Evidence 1: may consist of facts, examples, statistics, or real life experiences that supports your reason
Interpretation: Explain and Extend
Evidence 2: “same”
Interpretation:
Evidence 3: “same”
Interpretation:
III. Reason 2: a REASON, BENEFIT, or an ADVANTAGE to support your argument.
Evidence 1:may consist of facts, examples, statistics, or real life experiences that supports your reason
Interpretation: Explain and Extend
Evidence 2: “same”
Interpretation:
Evidence 3: “same”
Interpretation:
IV. Reason 3: a REASON, BENEFIT, or an ADVANTAGE to support your argument.
Evidence 1:may consist of facts, examples, statistics, or real life experiences that supports your reason
Interpretation: Explain and Extend
Evidence 2: “same”
Interpretation:
Evidence 3: “same”
Interpretation:
V. Argument: restatement of the argument
Summarize Reasons: restatement of the three reasons that support your argument
Exit Sentence: a prediction, question, recommendation, or quotation. Strongest sentence.