6th Grade

October 26-30

Bible

Learning Targets:  This next unit provides the literary and historical framework for understanding the Gospel of Luke. Students will understand why Luke wrote (to give Theophilus certainty), for whom he wrote (a Gentile audience), and how he organized his two-part work (Luke-Acts). 

Friendzy:  Unit 2 is “It’s OK to not be OK.”  It addresses the important topic of grief and loss, and the importance of self-awareness to not only feel our emotions but be able to name them.  The key Bible verses are Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” and Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is close to the broken hearted. He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” We will focus on understanding our emotions and grow in self-awareness grounded in scripture. 

Math

Learning Targets:   We will be reviewing and then taking a test.  In the next unit we will be discussing ratios and tape diagrams.

Homework:  due the next day

• • Monday:  practice to prepare for the test

  • Tuesday:  none

  • Thursday:  none

Test:  Tuesday

Language Arts 

Learning Targets: This week, students will explore how Lois Lowry develops key motifs in Number the Stars, using imagery of light and darkness to examine the contrast between fantasy and reality. We will also discuss the connection between experience and fear and reflect on how Annemarie has grown and changed throughout the novel. 

Assessment:  

Wednesday: Imagery of Light and Dark paragraph due

Wednesday (Nov 4): Summative Writing Due

November 6: Number the Stars Final Assessment

Science

Learning Targets: This week we will be starting our unit on Planetary Science.  We will specifically look at What Planet is most Earth-like, and Why is light important in astronomy? 

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Social Studies

Learning Targets: This week we will explore urban sprawl: what is it, and how does it affect the areas around it?

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Specials

Updates and assessments in Spanish, physical education, art and band will be listed here.  If it is empty, then there are none.

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Band: