We are continuing our unit on Justice for All.
Our second story is called, “The Bracelet”. The students have learned about the injustices put upon Japanese Americans during World War II. They came to see how the United States government issued a formal apology in 1989 (forty years later) to those who had been treated unfairly.
The test on “The Bracelet” will be on Wednesday, 5-23.
Please Note: Tests count 70%, quizzes 20%, and in class group projects 10% of the total literature grade.
We have come to the end of our vocabulary book! Bravo! I sincerely believe that the students have many valuable new words that they will use throughout their lives. They did an excellent job with this book.
Study the units listed on the study guide for the final examination.
Note: Tests count 90% of the total grade, and homework counts 10%
Miss Zakoor’s Sixth Grade Book Club is closed for the year. I sincerely want to thank all of you parents who helped me encourage reading this year. Your continual support with the novels each month was invaluable as was your generous donation of bagels and juice for our club dates. The students enjoyed discussing the books as they had breakfast together. Many,many thanks!
Let us continue to encourage reading during the remaining weeks of school and throughout the summer. I know that our students will be preaparing for exams, but a good book is a nice break from studying. The great majority of this sixth grade class loves a good book. I was amazed at their hunger for reading…very impressive. They always wanted me the announce the next book before we even had our club date!
Please note: Book Club quizzes count 20% of the literature grade.
We will begin Chapter 7 this week…….I will have the students working on regular and irregular verb charts.
The test on verbs will be on Thursday, 5-24.
Please note: Tests count 70% and quizzes 30% of the total English grade.
In religion we will continue our study of the prophets of biblical Israel as well as some “modern day” prophets. Students have learned that prophets do not so much foretell the future as talk about the present situation and perhaps what consequences might occur in the future if the current situation is not altered. Their message centers on the covenant God made with them and how they have not lived up to that covenant: love and worship of God and love and concern for one’s neighbor (the Ten Commandments).
Rm. #205 and HR # 206
This week we continue our exploration of the world of geometry. We will look at quadrilaterals and angle sums, similar figures, polygons, and corresponding parts of congruent figures. For reference, see Chapter 9, lessons 8, 11, 12, and 15. Students will also be given an extra credit assignment on geometric transformations (changing the position of a figure by translation, rotation, and reflection). See lesson 14 for information. Tutoring on Thursday, 3:15-3:45 and test on Friday. Students should be reviewing/studying for their final exam. The exam covers chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9. My suggestion (was) is that they might take the chapter test at the end of each chapter and then check their answers with the answer key posted in their homeroom. Any questions should be directed to me either in class or privately.
Website for games, puzzles, and reviews: www.eduplace.com/kids/mhn
Tutoring on Monday and Thursday, 3:15-3:45 and test on Friday.
Friday envelopes did go home today. Included in the envelopes are: one literature test and one math test.
Have a wonderful week and enjoy the time with those you love,
Fondly,
Miss Zakoor
Sixth Grade Final Examination Schedule
May 7, 2012
Mrs. Babcock, Senora Battista, Mrs. Lepkowski, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Metz, Miss Zakoor
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Thursday, May 31 |
Vocabulary & Math |
| Friday, June 1 |
English & Literature |
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Monday, June 4 |
Spanish & Science |
| Tuesday, June 5 |
Social Studies & Religion |
Teachers will review with the students, but we expect everyone to begin preparing for finals early. Do NOT wait until the last week.
Good Luck!
STUDY GUIDE SHEET FOR FINAL EXAMINATIONS
GRADE 6….. Miss Zakoor…..May 7, 2012
SPELLING/VOCABULARY
You will be given FORTY words to spell from the following units:
Unit 1………………Unit 5………….Unit 10……………..Unit 13………….Unit 15
You will be asked to use words from these units correctly in sentences, or you may have to choose the correct synonyms; therefore, know the definitions and either way you will win!
LITERATURE
You will be given a short story (stories) that you have not seen before in which you will be responsible for using all of the skills I have taught you throughout the year to answer the questions. The stories will test your comprehension.
Know all of the LITERARY TERMS on the sheet in your spiral.
ENGLISH
Review your notes and past tests. I have listed some page numbers for you. All material covered in Chapters 1 through 9 will be tested. If we complete more chapters before the final, you will be responsible for that material also.
The following list will help you prepare.
14.Adjective and adverb phrases
15.Complements…..DO, IO, PN, PA
16.Regular and Irregular Verb Forms (charts)
17.Independent Clauses and Subordinate Clauses
18.Subject/Verb Agreement
19.Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs…Positive, Comparative, Superlative
I will begin reviewing with you in class the week before exams…you can start now on a daily basis…do a little each day!
On Friday, you will be allowed to take all of your materials from your file to begin studying for your finals.
*All exams will be given during our regular class periods.
*A schedule of examinations is being sent home in the Friday Envelope along with this study guide for my exams. I will give you one copy of the study guide today (May 7) to keep at school. The second copy that you receive on Friday will remain at home.