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My goal for 6th grade literature is to have students use the active reading skills when reading fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Through the use of reading strategies, students will become more fluent readers and develop a greater degree of comprehension. Students will analyze reading selections using literary elements in a variety of genres. This course will incorporate vocabulary development and PSSA preparation.
 
 

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Social Studies: November 27- December 1

Monday: Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday: State Abbreviations/State Project #1 --due Jan. 3
Wednesday:  Chapter #1 People/ Geography-Bring Social Studies Book to Class 
Thursday: Mrs. Pianetti
Friday: No Class/Friday Schedule 

Social Studies: November 20-24

Monday: Veterans Christmas Cards due Wednesday
Tuesday: Botvin Final-65 points (Study your study guide)
Wednesday: No Class/Friday Schedule 
Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday: Thanksgiving Break
 

Social Studies: Nov. 13-17

Monday: Conferences
Tuesday: Assertiveness 
Wednesday: Botvin Review
Thursday: Botvin Final 
Friday: No Class/Friday Schedule 

Literature: November 6-10

Monday: Finish Haunted Masks-25 points
Please put it in the homework box by the end of the day.
Tuesday: Characterization/ Brain Pop 
Wednesday: Characterization/Google Classroom Google slide presentation
Character Trait worksheet- 3 physical 3-personality picture of yourself-your name
due Tuesday 11/14/23
Thursday: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday: No School/Veterans Day 

Social Studies: November 6-10

Monday: Diversity Training/No Class
Tuesday: Finish Communication Skills (Botvin Book)
Wednesday: Social Skills (Botvin Book)
Thursday: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday: No School/Veterans Day

Social Studies: October 30-November 3

***Bring your Botvin Book to Class****
Monday: Advertising Technique Project (10 points due Wednesday, Nov. 1st)
               Coping with Anxiety
Tuesday:  No Class 
Wednesday: Relaxation
Thursday: Coping with Anger
Friday: No Class/Friday Schedule 

Literature: October 30-November 3

Monday: Haunted House Literary Analysis of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
               Comprehension Check-Exit Quiz-8pts
Tuesday: Haunted House Literary Analysis of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Outline 
Wednesday: Haunted House Literary Analysis of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 
                                             (due 35 points)
     Review: Theme/Summary using Goosebumps The Haunted Mask
Thursday:  Create a Mask- displaying the Theme/Summary from "The Haunted Mask" due 11/6/23-25 points
Friday: AR Reading/Q2 AR Logs assigned for any student that didn't meet their  Q1 goal. First/ Second Log will be checked on  11/17/23--20 points 

Social Studies: October 23-27

Monday: 50  State Location Test
               Marijuana Myths and Realities (42-44)
Tuesday: Advertising (46-55)
Wednesday: Media/ violence (46-55)
Thursday: Halloween Parade/ Party
Friday: Teacher In-Service
 

Literature: October 23-27

Monday: ***LAST DAY TO TEST FOR Q1 AR****
              Review Elements of Fiction Vocabulary/Quiz-15 points 
Tuesday: Read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (play)
Wednesday: Read Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (play)
                      Identify Plot Elements on a Haunted House as a display 
Thursday: Halloween Party and Parade 
Friday: Teacher In-Service

Social Studies: October 16-20

Monday: Finish Smoking Biofeedback/Alcohol (Botvin Book)
Tuesday: Finish Alcohol(Botvin Book)/State Project (Bring Chromebook)
Wednesday: Marijuana (Botvin Book)
Thursday: Mrs. Pianetti/Cambria County Drug Coalition " An Introduction to Vaping, Nicotine, Tobacco"
****Smoking Crossword Extra Credit due*****
Friday: No Class Friday Schedule 
****State Location Test: October 23rd- 50 points****

Literature: October 16-20

Monday: Quiz Viewing Questions on "The Elements of Fiction" -25 points
                Genre In-Class Presentation due 50 points
Tuesday: Genre In-Class Presentations 
Wednesday: Elements of Fiction Match-Ups Classroom Activity (Study Guide)
                      Test 10/19/23 -15 points 
Thursday: Elements of Fiction Vocab Test -15 points (Study the Study Guide you have on colored paper.)
Friday: AR Reading/Points Check 
*********LAST DAY to TEST for QUARTER #1  AR is 10/23/24*******

Literature: October 9-13

Monday: Teacher In-Service/No School for Students
Tuesday: Genre Project Workday on Google Classroom-due October 16th.
       **Please bring your AR book to class in case you finish your slides.***
Wednesday: Elements of Fiction Video/Viewing Questions 
                      Quiz on Viewing Questions on October 16th
Thursday: Welcome to the World of Fiction PowerPoint/Note Taker 
Friday: AR Reading/ Points Check
*The Last Day to test for Q1 is October 23rd at the end of the school day. 

Social Studies: October 9-13

Monday: Teacher In-Service/No School for Students 
Tuesday: State Project Work Day #1-due January 3, 2024 
               * Bring your Chromebook to Class
Wednesday: Smoking Myths 
                * Bring your Botvin LifeSkills book to Class
Thursday: Smoking BioFeedback 
                * Bring your Botvin LifeSkills book to Class
Friday: No Class/Friday Schedule 
****Test on State Location 10/23--50 points****

September 25-29

Monday: SLO#1 Literary Terminology
                Google Classroom Assignment/ Notes due 9/27/23
Tuesday: Genre Bookmarker/Summer Reading (Homework due 9/27/23)
Wednesday: Review Summer Reading/ Genre Jet/Study Guide (Homework)
Thursday: Review Study Guide with Bumperball --Test 10/2/23
Friday: AR Reading #4/ AR Point Check 

Social Studies: October 2-6

Monday: Botvin-Self Esteem/Self-Image
Tuesday: Botvin-Making Decisions 
Wednesday: Picture Day/State Project Selection
Thursday: Botvin-Making Decisions 
Friday: No Class/Friday Schedule