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Dear Students and Parents,
Last week, the focus of class was on economic vocabulary as a foundation for the rest of the unit. We continued to work on the rap and apply that knowledge to various vocabulary activities. My magnet class did presentations for the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE). I am in the running for this organization's teacher of the year award. I was so impressed with them! They were so well-prepared, well-spoken, well-dressed and well-mannered. Win or lose, I am extremely proud of these students!
This week, we are delving into the specifics of economics. We will focus on personal money management choices, economic systems and trade barriers. We will wrap up our week in the computer lab for Achieve 3000. I will be absent on Friday for a workshop at Columbus State University. Parents, please encourage your child to be on their very best behavior.
**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz.
This week in social studies:
Monday: Personal Money Management smart board presentation and activities
Tuesday: Finish up Monday's activities and move onto Types of Economic systems notes
Wednesday: Create an Economic Continuum
Thursday: Trade Barriers review + comic strip or skit presentation
Friday: Lab Day! Achieve 3000
Homework: Learn the "Imports and Exports" rap. *See 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m
Black History Month Project due 2/27/17. See your child's handout for additional information or visit the files section of my school notes page for the guidelines.
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Dear Students and Parents,
Last week students were introduced to economic concepts such as production, distribution and consumption as well as personal money management choices. They also started a new educational rap, "Imports and Exports."
This week, we are focusing on economic vocabulary as a foundation for the rest of the unit. We will continue to work on memorizing the rap as well as applying that knowledge to various vocabulary activities. My magnet class is preparing for a visit from the Georgia Council on Economic Education. These students will be doing a role-playing presentation. They will conduct research on an assigned country's economy and "brief" the new "Secretary of State" on their findings.
**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz.
This week in social studies:
Monday: Economics concept map
Tuesday: Economics Smart Board presentation + interactive review
*Magnet- Library research
Wednesday: Vocabulary squares
*Magnet- Work on presentation
Thursday: Finish vocabulary squares/ Word Wall Frayer
*Magnet- GCEE visit and presentation
Friday: Rock and Roll review game; ISN quiz
Homework: Learn the "Imports and Exports" rap. *Visit my class website @ heymrsellis.weebly.com the 6th grade tab for video and lyrics* Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Dear Students and Parents,
Last week we wrapped up our 4th unit on Government and this week we are jumping into the next one--Economics! Students will be introduced to economic concepts such as production, distribution and consumption as well as personal money management choices. They will also learn a new educational rap, "Imports and Exports." Please visit the 6th grade tab at heymrsellis.weebly.com to learn the song.
**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz.
This week in social studies:
Monday: Introduction to Economics
Tuesday: "What is my role in the economy?" RACE writing activity
Wednesday: Imports and Exports Rap
Thursday: Imports and Exports Rap
Friday: Achieve 3000
Homework: No homework this week. Please come to Saturday School from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Dear Students and Parents,
Upon our return to school, we only had a 3-day instructional week. I reviewed rules, rituals and procedures then picked back up where we left off in our government unit. We continued to work on the government rap as well as learn about the national governments of Brazil, Mexico and Cuba. Lastly, students completed a study guide on QBA (Quarterly Benchmark Assessment) II over Latin America.
**Parents, I try to have quizzes weekly or bi-weekly to document students' mastery of the standards. Students are allowed to check out their interactive student notebooks (ISNs) with teacher permission to prepare for quizzes and in some instances are able to use their ISNs when taking a quiz. I also send out weekly or bi-weekly study sheets that require a parent signature to ensure that students are actually studying, I have review materials available under the 6th grade tab of my website, and I send out a reminder text message the week of the quiz.
This week students will take Quarterly Benchmark Assessment (QBA) II and we will wrap up our government unit. Parents, this year I received approval to implement alternative curriculum pacing that differs from the district. As a result, we have not covered everything that will be on the QBA. Students will not be penalized for the questions with content we have not covered but are expected to know the content that we did. We did a study guide in class on Friday and students had an extended weekend to study. Best of luck!
This week in social studies:
Monday: No school
Tuesday: QBA II
Wednesday: Government vocabulary--government rap, card match and vocabulary match review sheet
Thursday: Unit 4 Government assessment (open notebook)
Friday: Geography + Government review sheet (end of Unit 4)
Homework: USA test prep assignments, Achieve 3000 free choice articles, magnet ILT students begin 2nd semester service hours
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Dear Students and Parents,
Happy New Year, everyone! Upon our return to school, we only have a 3-day instructional week. I will review rules, rituals and procedures then pick back up where we left off in our government unit. We will continue to work on the government rap as well as learn about the national governments of Brazil, Mexico and Cuba. Lastly, students will complete a study guide on QBA (Quarterly Benchmark Assessment) II over Latin America.
This week in social studies:
Monday: No school for students
Tuesday: No school for students
Wednesday: Review rules and procedures/ visit social studies fair
Thursday: Government rap/ notes and videos on governments of Brazil, Mexico and Cuba
Friday: QBA study guide
Homework: Complete and review for QBA! Have a parent sign the study guide verifying that you actually studied!
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