Hello New Families and Students! I am so excited to be back in the classroom. I thought it might be helpful for you to have an overview of the year in 6F. During the first trimester, students focus on two… Continue Reading
Students have all completed their final papers. They are now working hard on creating projects for Mini History Fair. When you join us on May 19, you will see websites, documentaries and performances. Hard at work:
The sixth grade has been hard at work preparing for Mini History Fair. This week they turned in their papers. They have selected their project medium (website, documentary, or performance) and they will begin creating these projects soon. Please join… Continue Reading
The sixth graders became writers for the “Daily Quest” this week. We interviewed four immigrants that work at Quest, and now the students are formatting their interviews into a newsletter. Mr. Tecpanecatl Mrs. Soares Ms. Salyphone Mr. Garcia
The sixth graders finished their literature circle presentations this week. Next week we will be interviewing four immigrants who work at Quest and creating a human-interest newsletter about them.
Students each selected a book about immigration to read this week. They met with people who read the same book and discussed central themes. Next week they will present information from their book to the rest of the class.
Today the sixth grade produced an immigration simulation for the fifth grade. We tried to replicate the immigrant experience for European immigrants coming to Ellis Island in 1900. Check out the streets of New York and the factory where many… Continue Reading
In preparation for learning literary terms, 6F had a space race. Their team was randomly assigned, and they tried to be the first to fill in all literary terms.
The setting of Scout’s neighborhood is very important to understanding the plot of To Kill a Mockingbird. Each student has been creating a map and adding information as it is revealed in the novel.
Over the past two weeks, the sixth grade has been working on persuasion. Yesterday they tried to convince their fellow classmates to make the world a better place. They created speeches to persuade their peers to make changes. One of… Continue Reading