Compositions contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions. The student uses the stages of the writing process, as needed. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard English and the writing strategies and conventions appropriate for sixth grade. Speaking Applications Students deliver well-organized presentations such as narratives, expositions, persuasions, and descriptions using appropriate strategies. Listening Listening Comprehension Students evaluate the context of oral communication.
Students apply the listening strategies appropriate for sixth grade.
Students will gain understanding of scientific concepts through conducting careful investigations and by asking meaningful questions. Students will also use the scientific process skills of observing, communicating, comparing, organizing, ordering, categorizing, relating, inferring, analyzing, and evaluating to address the content in Physical Science, Life science, and Earth Science. The following science areas will be addressed during the school year and when appropriate will be integrated into the teaching of Language arts and Mathematics. Students will have a functional understanding of basic computer operations. Students will format and edit text with appropriate commands using a word processing application.