Dave Smith

Topics in sixth grade social studies include geography, ancient world cultures, and civics. Students will use a variety of primary and secondary sources for learning content. The course is proficiency based and covers targets in the area of geography, historical thinking, conflict resolution, economics, and government. Schoology will be the platform by which students will receive and submit required assignments, as well as tracking proficiency in the various domains.

The Literacy and Language Arts in 6th grade focus on developing fluency and comprehension in reading through a variety of critical thinking strategies, flexible grouping, and targeted resources. We make deliberate choices to expose students to a wide variety of genres in literature.

Our writing focus is based on the Lucy Calkins Writer’s Workshop. It involves lessons in multiple facets of the writing process. Genres in writing include Argumentative Writing, Narrative Writing, and Informative Writing.

Note to parents:

• Please email me and I will respond to your questions or concerns with an email, phone call, or for us to set up an opportunity to meet and discuss you and your students.
• I am excellent with technology and love to find different and meaningful ways to use it. If you ever have any questions about Schoology, the chromebooks, or technology in general, I may know the answer, or I will be sure to find it out for you! Please ask!
• I work very hard to find the balance between use of technology and growing different opportunities for growth and creativity.