6th Grade Curriculum

Most of the library and literacy skills needed for a successful academic career have been introduced in grades K-5, and now it is time to put it all together and see how it'll work in the real world.  We take Common Core practices to the forefront this year in library class as we strive to get the students to think critically and deeply about relevant topics and to do authentic research to create a meaningful information/data-driven product.

Most of the content covered this year is through the vehicle of student-centered inquiry and research projects tied into their classroom curriculum.  They will begin the year by creating their own demigods in the style of Rick Riordan.  This project enhances the students' appreciation of Greek Mythology while encouraging them to make meaningful connections to literature through creativity.  Next, students will combine using evidence to support claims with research in an engaging project where students locate and select a modern structure they feel should be considered a "Modern Wonder of the World".  Finally, students will wrap up the year by creating a book talk presentation for their classmates about a book they recommend for summer reading.  I then take all their book infographics and compile them into one slideshow that they can access all summer in hopes this will inspire them to keep reading all July & August!

All research will be conducted in a scaffolded, nurturing environment with the goal of enabling everyone to succeed to the best of their ability.  This experience will help our students to gain confidence as researchers who can think critically about problems and create viable solutions that they will be able to articulate and defend.

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