SIXTH GRADE AT
FAUBION
Nan Evans and Kim Bess
ORGANIZATION: THE BINDER
 Students are required to carry a 3 inch, 3 ring binder
 Separate section and different colored notebook for each subject
Reading and Writing- RED
Social Studies-BLUE
Science- YELLOW
Math- GREEN
 Lab Notebook
 Writing Folder
 Homework Folder/Section
 Math Book- RED, CONNECTED MATHEMATICS 2
 Pencil pouch with supplies
 Periodic binder checks
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30-3:00
 Breakfast/Announcements
 Reading Block
 Science Block
 Lunch/Recess
 Writing Block
 Math Block
 Social Studies
 Weekly specials: PE x 2, Integrated Arts, Counseling, Library, Boys Group,
Girls Strength
READING
 Novel Study
 Write In-Reader
 Small group work
 Reading strategies
 Reading groups
 Newspaper
 Informational text
 Poetry
 Integration with social studies
and science
 Seedfolks, The Newspaper, Week In
Rap
READING
 Standards:
 6.RL.1 Cite textual evidence to
support analysis of text
 6.RL.10 Read and comprehend
a range of literature
 6.RI.2 Determine central idea of
a text
 6.RI.4 Determine the meanings
of words or phrases as they are
used
WRITING
 Writing workshop model
 Analyze strong models
 Discuss author’s style
 Determine criteria
 Writing process
 Share, publish
STANDARDS:
 6.W.2 Write informative
explanatory texts
 6.W.6 Use technology to
publish writing
 6.w.4 Produce clear and
coherent writing
 6.W.5 Develop and strengthen
writing
MATH
 Connected Mathematics 2
 Whole group, small group
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practice in class
DAILY HOMEWORK
Homework quizzes
Partner quizzes
Unit tests
Work Samples
MATH HELP:
 SUN School Upgrade for math
tutoring
 Tues./Thurs 3:15-4:15
 By arrangement
 Basic skills practice
 STANDARDS/CRITICAL AREAS:
 #1 Connecting ratio and rate to
whole number multiplication and
division
 #2 Completing understanding of
division of fractions and
extending the notion of number
system to include negative
numbers
 #3 Writing, interpreting, and
using expressions and equations
 #4 Develop understanding of
statistical thinking
LIFE SCIENCE
 New SEPUP curriculum
 Labs
 Investigations
 Role-playing
 Analysis
 Science Fair in Spring
 Collaborative learning
 Outdoor school
LIFE SCIENCE
 STANDARDS:
 6.1 Structure and Function of
living and non-living systems
 6.2 Interaction and change of
related parts within a system
 6.3 Scientific Inquiry
 6.4 Engineering design to
identify needs, problems, and
solutions
SOCIAL STUDIES
 History Alive! Curriculum
 Experiential activities
 Reading partners
 Interactive notebooks
 Reading informational text
 Week in Rap www.flocabulary.com
 Newspaper
 Standards/Areas of Focus:
 Historical Knowledge
 Historical thinking
 Geography
 Civics and government
 Social science analysis
 Economics/Financial Literacy
HOMEWORK
 Weekly reading log
 Planners
 MATH
 Any unfinished assignments from the day
 School handouts
 Check planners and binders for work
 Homework Help/Upgrade available through SUN Progrgam
CONTACT INFORMATION
 Ms. Kim Bess
 kbess@pps.net
 503-916-5686 ext. 78769
 Mrs. Nan Evans
 nevans@pps.net
 503-916-5686 ext. 78772
 SUN Program/ Ashley Coltin
 ashley.coltin@portlandoregon.gov
 503-916-5686 ext. 65694