6th Grade

Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Health
Social Studies
Art
Religion

• Writing:
  • Continued practice of the 5 paragraph essay
  • Strengthening the topic sentence with supportive details
  • Introduction to how to write a persuasive letter
• Spelling:
  • Practice grade level words, vocabulary, and decoding skills
• Grammar:
  • Distinguish between the different parts of speech and usage
  • In depth analysis of prepositions, conjunctions and interjections to support strong sentence structure
• Reading:
  • Concentration in the 5 critical areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension
  • Read from a variety of fiction and non-fiction sources

• Order, model and compare positive rational numbers
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide percents, decimals, mixed numbers, and fractions with like and unlike denominators
• Represent and evaluate algebraic expressions involving two variables
• Model and solve problems using representations such as graphs, tables, and equations
• Determine and use formulas for finding perimeter and area of rectangles, triangles, circles and other polygons
• Convert from one unit of measurement to another unit within the same system

• Use the scientific method to explore, experiment, and inquire about the natural world
• Investigate plant growth, animal adaptations, and climate
• Investigate matter, atoms, light, sound, and electricity
• Discover changes in the Earth’s crust and resources, and explore space

• Steps to Respect: an anti bullying program
• A focus on healthy choices such as good nutrition, exercise, and avoiding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
• Study of control systems of the body as well as growth and development

• Distinguish between the 5 themes of geography
• Distinguish between different landforms and causes for natural disasters
• Describe different bodies of water, climates, and vegetations throughout the world
• Examine between different cultures and ethnic groups throughout the world
• Describe physical features, climates, and economic activities of the United States

• Taught in art class as well as integrated throughout all subject areas
• Development of art principles such as line, color, texture, form etc. through the use of different medium (watercolor, paint, collage, mosaics, sketches, and sculpture)

• Study of the Old Testament, liturgy, prayers, and service
• Learn about Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Noah, Joseph, and the Covenant with God
• Discuss how God frees the Hebrews from slavery
• Study how the Israelites turn away from God and are forced to leave their homeland
• Discuss how Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promise of a Messiah
• Relate the Old Testament stories to our lives

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  * Fifth and Sixth grade is a blended classroom with a rotating curriculum in Religion, Social Studies, Science, and Health. The course work provided ensures that every student experiences age-appropriate and sequential instruction across the curriculum. Please speak with your classroom teacher to identify the current year’s curriculum topics.