WELCOME TO HICKORY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6 TH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT August 25, 2014

WELCOME TO WELCOME TO HICKORY CREEK HICKORY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL

66THTH GRADE CURRICULUM GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHTNIGHT

August 25, 2014August 25, 2014

Team 6A Team 6A Mrs. BrendlingerMrs. Brendlinger

Mrs. BohmsMrs. Bohms

Ms. GiammarcoMs. Giammarco

Ms. GradyMs. Grady

Mrs. SwierczewskiMrs. Swierczewski

Mrs. O’BrienMrs. O’Brien

Grading…Grading…Report card grades are issued on a Report card grades are issued on a

quarterly basis.quarterly basis.The grading categories for each core The grading categories for each core

class are determined as follows:class are determined as follows:

Summative = 75%Summative = 75%

Formative = 25%Formative = 25%

Math andMath andHonors MathHonors Math

2014-2015 2014-2015 CurriculumCurriculum

OverviewOverview

Mrs. BrendlingerMrs. Brendlinger

Mrs. O’BrienMrs. O’BrienCarnegie Learning

HCMS Math Approach HCMS Math Approach Instructional Design Principles Instructional Design Principles

• Focuses on the Mathematical practices Focuses on the Mathematical practices • Focuses on how students learn , think, and apply Focuses on how students learn , think, and apply

mathematicsmathematics

Daily Lesson Approach Daily Lesson Approach

•Lessons are structured to provide students with Lessons are structured to provide students with various opportunities to reason, to model and to various opportunities to reason, to model and to expand on explanations about mathematical ideas.expand on explanations about mathematical ideas.•Within each lesson, questions, instructions and Within each lesson, questions, instructions and worked examples are interleaved to engage worked examples are interleaved to engage students as they develop their own mathematical students as they develop their own mathematical understanding.understanding.

HCMS Math Approach HCMS Math Approach

Math Resource- Carnegie Learning •Instruction built for conceptual understanding and mastery•Contain meaningful math content to support a collaborative, student-centered classroom.

Components of the Resource •Real-World Situations focused on problem-solving •Student Practice Skills •Student Assignments •CCSS aligned curricula•Multiple Learning Styles•Write-In Textbooks

OverviewOverview Number System-Number System-Factors, Factors,

Multiples, Primes, Composites, Prime Multiples, Primes, Composites, Prime Factorization, Fractions, Decimals, Factorization, Fractions, Decimals, Integers, and the Coordinate PlaneIntegers, and the Coordinate Plane

Ratios and Proportions- Ratios and Proportions- Ratios, Percents, Units of MeasureRatios, Percents, Units of Measure

Overview (cont’d)Overview (cont’d)Expressions and Equations- Expressions and Equations-

Introduction to Algebra, Algebraic Introduction to Algebra, Algebraic Expressions, Inequalities, and EquationsExpressions, Inequalities, and Equations

GeometryGeometry- Area, Third Dimension- Area, Third Dimension

Statistics and Probability- Statistics and Probability- Collecting and Displaying Data, Analyzing Collecting and Displaying Data, Analyzing and Interpreting Dataand Interpreting Data

8 Mathematical Practices8 Mathematical Practices

1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.4. Model with mathematics

5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision.7. Look for and make use of structure.8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning (Common Core Standards Initiative, 2012).

ScienceScience

Curriculum OverviewCurriculum Overview

Ms. GiammarcoMs. Giammarco

Glencoe McGraw Hill

EcologyEcology

Interactions of life Interactions of life Non-living environments Non-living environments Ecosystems Ecosystems Conserving energy Conserving energy Conserving life Conserving life

Life’s Structure and Life’s Structure and FunctionFunction

Exploring/classifying life Exploring/classifying life Cell structure Cell structure Cell processes Cell processes Cell reproduction Cell reproduction Heredity Heredity

Light WavesLight WavesWaves Waves Electromagnetic waves Electromagnetic waves Lights, mirrors, and lenses Lights, mirrors, and lenses

AstronomyAstronomyExploring space Exploring space Solar system Solar system Stars and galaxiesStars and galaxies

English Language English Language Arts (ELA)Arts (ELA)

Mrs. Bohms Mrs. Bohms

Ms. GradyMs. Grady

Mrs. SwierczewskiMrs. Swierczewski

ELA Curriculum OverviewELA Curriculum Overview• Genre Study• Literary Elements Reading for Information Internal/External

Conflict Point of View Context Clues Compare/Contrast Predictions Figurative language,

Interpretations, Tone, Imagery

Novel Studies: Historical, Multicultural, Biography

Extended Response Writing

Narrative, Expository, and Argument Essay Writing

Grammar Vocabulary Poetry

Textbooks:Textbooks: Elements of LiteratureElements of Literature

Holt, Rinehart & Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2007 Edition Winston, 2007 Edition

Prentice HallWriting Coach

EXTENDED EXTENDED TEXTS: TEXTS: 11STST QUARTER- QUARTER-

WonderWonder by: R.J. Palacio by: R.J. Palacio

22ndnd QUARTER- QUARTER- Biography Biography studystudy

33rdrd QUARTER- QUARTER- The Watsons The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 Go to Birmingham- 1963

by: Christopher Paul Curtisby: Christopher Paul Curtis

44thth QUARTER- QUARTER- Surviving Surviving HitlerHitler

by: Andrea Warrenby: Andrea Warren

Independent Independent ReadingReading

Studies show that students who Studies show that students who read daily are more successful in read daily are more successful in

other areas of their education. other areas of their education. One goal we have for this year is One goal we have for this year is

to make reading an enjoyable to make reading an enjoyable experience.experience.

20 – 30 minutes daily20 – 30 minutes daily

Rebecca Caudill Rebecca Caudill Young Readers AwardYoung Readers Award

The award is named in honor of Rebecca

Caudill who lived and wrote in

Urbana, Illinois, for nearly 50 years.

•Students have the opportunity to vote for their favorite books!

•Students can attend the celebration if at least 3 nominated titles have

been read by February.•As always, thank you to the Frankfort Education

Foundation for supporting this program.

Social StudiesSocial StudiesJourney Across TimeJourney Across TimeGlencoe McGraw HillGlencoe McGraw Hill

Mrs. BohmsMrs. Bohms

Mrs. BrendlingerMrs. Brendlinger

Ms. GiammarcoMs. Giammarco

Ms. GradyMs. Grady

Geography Skills Geography Skills Overview of geographical termsOverview of geographical terms Types of map projectionsTypes of map projections Map skill Map skill

work-latitude/longitude/scale/kework-latitude/longitude/scale/keyy

Charts/graphs/diagramsCharts/graphs/diagrams TimelinesTimelines

Units of Study Units of Study Early Man (Paleolithic/Neolithic)Early Man (Paleolithic/Neolithic)MesopotamiaMesopotamiaEgyptEgyptGreeceGreeceRomeRome

Within each unit: Within each unit: GeographyGeographyPolitical SystemsPolitical SystemsCultureCultureDaily LifeDaily LifeLocation and it’s effect on their Location and it’s effect on their

civilizationcivilizationConnecting past and presentConnecting past and presentLearning Standards for Reading and Learning Standards for Reading and

WritingWriting

Expectations and Expectations and PoliciesPolicies

Assignment Notebook/Teacher Assignment Notebook/Teacher Web PagesWeb Pages

PowerSchoolPowerSchoolTardiesTardiesHomework Homework IDsIDsOnline textbooksOnline textbooks

Outcome AssessmentsOutcome Assessments

Outcome Assessments will be given in both ELA and MATH on a quarterly

basis.

\Outcome Assessments are:

A way to determine how students perform in relation to grade level expectations

Necessary for teachers to help understand what targets need to be addressed

A communication tool from school to home

AdvisoryAdvisory

In the fall and throughout the holidays, 6th graders combine efforts with the Student Council and send letters of support and packages to the many area service men and women serving our country in foreign nations.In the past, we have received letters of thanks from the soldiers and family members letting us know the importance the letter, card, or package from HCMS students has made.

Some of the past recipients of our letters and packages have been so touched by the generosity and support of the students, staff, and community, they have visited HCMS.

Making a difference a letter

at a time.

Students , parents, & staff volunteers deliver the bags to the Frankfort Terrace Nursing home.

In conjunction with Direct Effect Charities

A school wide program, run and managed through 6th grade Advisory classes.

HCMS students, staff, & the community “adopt” the Santa Letters from an inner city Chicago Public School.

ONE MORE THING……. ONE MORE THING…….

Parent-Teacher Conference- Parent-Teacher Conference-

How do I sign up?How do I sign up?Meet and Greet FormatMeet and Greet FormatQuestions??Questions??

THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL AUDIENCE! AUDIENCE!