Weekly Studies for 6th grade students

1. 26
March
Independent
STUDIE
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by Friday
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Directions:
1. Click on play.
2. Click to begin.
3. Click on a subject Icon and read the overview.
4. Click the down arrow to find complete
instructions
5.Each icon is linked to it's matching subject area.
6. Continue to follow instructions through out the
presentation.

2. CLICK
HERE:
For each SUBJECT ICON
you must complete:
1 – Gather or Understand
1 – Practice
1- Assessment
After completing all SUBJECT
ICONS, select you extension
project from the EXTENSION
ICON.
Welcome to your self paced
work for the week.
Due:
Friday
Sit next to your “Driving
Partner”
and get to work.

3. The Subject Areas in the box below are due for
this week. Click on the Icons and get started.
Subject Areas
For the Week
6 Pods due
this weekDue:
Friday

4. PRACTICE
Respond to the article
on the Google Form.
GATHER
If you need the “read
to” feature for the
article go to “Natural
Reader”
UNDERSTAND
Read slowly or with a
partner to fully
understand the article.
ASSESS
Respond to two
classmate’s reflections.
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LANGUAGE ARTS
Concept to Learn:
Flexibility in Executive
Function
Voice Level: 0
I CAN:
6.RN.1
• I can read a variety of nonfiction
text.
6.RN.2.1
• I can cite evidence from the text
to support my analysis.
6.W.3.1
• I can write arguments in a
variety of forms that- introduce
claim(s), using strategies such as
textual analysis.
• I can support claims with clear
reasons and relevant evidence,
using credible sources and
demonstrating an understanding
of the topic or text.
Materials:
Chrome Book
Paper copy if needed

5. Gather
Understand
Practice
Assess
If you need the read aloud feature. Click on the link .
Read silently or with a partner , Girls in LIttle League World
Series Become Less of a Novelty . Read with thoughts of self
monitoring to gain full comprehension.
After reading, complete the
On Thursday, after you have already responded to the article,
respond to two classmates using evidence from the text to support
your reasons for agreement or disagreement on the Google Forum.

6. PRACTICE
Report to Mrs. Putnam
for direction.
GATHER
Find your data binder
and tabs.
UNDERSTAND
ASSESS
Complete the data
binder sections
assigned.
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MATH
Concept to Learn
Executive Function –
Self Monitoring
Identify strengths and
weakness by reviewing
your assessments in
your data binder.
Voice Level: 0
I CAN:
6.RN.2.1
• I can cite evidence from the text
to support my analysis.
Data Performance Overall Goals:
Writing - Rubric Score of 4443
Math Facts - 90% in 3 minutes,
Mastery of Everyday Math End of
Year placement test –
Language Arts- STAR ZPD has 6.0-6.5
in the range
Materials:
Binder
Tabs
Pencil
Reflection Sheets

7. Gather
Understand
Practice
Assess
Retrieve your Data Binder with tabs from the closet or your cubby.
** Mrs. Burbrink’s Class – get data pieces to insert in your binder.
Review these data assessments:
Beginning of year Everyday Math placement test to identify
strengths and weaknesses in 6th grade math.
Writing Rubric Score
Math Facts
STAR Reading Diagnostic Information
Complete the Weekly Reflection and any data sections assigned with
care and precision. Use complete sentences.
If you are wondering why it is so important to think about yourself
and your learning. Watch remind us that being true to
yourself and purposefully living YOUR life to the fullest is desirable.
It doesn’t happen by accident. You have to think about it and set a
plan. You can see this on Mrs. Burbrink’s IPAD.

8. PRACTICE
Practice online how to
read and assess circle
graphs.
GATHER
Review vocabulary,
functions, and how to
measure a circle
graph.
UNDERSTAND
Use data to complete
circle graph with
template online.
Review how to find a
percent.
ASSESS
Complete Graph
Drafter worksheets
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MATH
Concept to Learn
How to read and
measure circle graphs,
and figure the
percentile of each data
point it represents.
Voice Level: 0
I CAN:
6.DS.1
I can recognize statistical data and
understand how it can be
represented in a graph.
6.DS.2
I can create and interpret graphical
representations including circle
graphs and percent circles.
***YOU MUST DO ALL FOUR
SECTIONS THIS WEEK.
Materials:
Chromebook
Pencil
Percent Circle Template
Muffin Tin Game
Vocab Sheet
Work Packet

9. Gather
Understand
Practice
Assess
1. Read over the vocabulary for the pod.
2. Play Muffin Tin Toss.
3. Go over the Everyday Math directions for how to use a percent
circle template.
Use data to complete the with template online.
Review how to find a percent of a data set. Use your geometry template
to practice finding the percent of a circle directly on your computer
screen.
Go online to and use the circle graphs to practice and
figure data points. Play until you have figured at least 10 graphs.
Complete the Graph Drafter worksheets and turn it into the Turn In
Tray.

10. PRACTICE
Play two practice games.
GATHER
Print the list. Create
a tool for study,
UNDERSTAND
Discuss word meanings.
Complete a teach activity.
ASSESS
Take your tests.
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WORD STUDY
Concept to Learn:
Word patterns and
word meanings
Voice Level: 1 :
I CAN:
6.W.6.2c
• I can learn the patterns of
English language words and build
on my knowledge to successfully
spell words correctly.
6.RV.1
• I can accurately use words and
phrases and gather vocabulary
knowledge so that I can express
myself well.
Materials:
Chrome Book
Spelling List
Spelling City Login
Study Tool Materials

11. Gather
Understand
Practice
Assess
Look at the list from
Create a study tool from notecards or other supplies.
Discuss both word lists with your partner, discuss the meanings of
the words.
Cut and play Vocabulary Card Memory
Play two vocabulary games and two spelling games online,
Take the vocabulary test and the spelling test , OR submit a
written with Mrs. McDonald.

12. PRACTICE
Watch a clip of
Mythbusters.
GATHER
Watch a Brain Pop to
refresh your memory.
UNDERSTAND
Read and complete a
portion of your Science
Notebook.
ASSESS
Complete worksheet in
response to the clip.
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SCIENCE
Concept to Learn:
Executive Function-
Working Memory
Voice Level: 0:
I CAN:
6.NS.1
• I can explain what scientific
inquiry is.
• I can explain how to design and
conduct an experiment.
** Understand, Practice, and Assess
are mandatory this week.
Materials:
Science Notebook
Mythbusters link
Response worksheet

13. Gather
Understand
Practice
Assess
Review what the Science Inquiry process by watching BrainPop.
Username: lincolnbp
Password: brainpop
Type in Scientific Method
**You DO NOT have to take the quiz. This is only for review.
Read and complete your science notebook, pages 18-26.
Watch the video from Mythbusters paying attention to detail.
Complete the following outlining the scientific method.

14. PRACTICE
Consider how controlling
your impulses with your
mouth looks like. Watch
Kid President help your
thought journey.
GATHER
Look at the definition.
Discuss the focus for the
week.
UNDERSTAND
Practice impulse control.
Watch a video about the
topic.
ASSESS
Complete the Wrinkled
Heart and Filter or Share
activities.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Concept to Learn
Executive Function-
Impulse Control
Voice Level: 1:
I CAN:
6.1.20
• I can analyze cause and effect
relationships, keeping in mind
how they affect people, ideas,
and beliefs of others.
• I can understand what I say and
do can change relationships and
impact others, my community,
and the world = the future of
history itself.
***YOU MUST DO ALL FOUR
SECTIONS THIS WEEK
Materials:
Definition Sheet
Chromebook
Pencil
Materials for: Wrinkled
Heart
Materials for: Filter or
Share

15. Gather
Understand
Practice
Assess
Look at the definition of impulse control. Discuss with your partner what it
means and what do kids your age have the most trouble with.
**Being able to control your impulses is a key to success in life. This week we
will be focusing on two types = actions and words.
ACTIONS: Put a piece of candy in front of you. Set the stop watch for 5
minutes. Sit down at a table by yourself, do not talk to others, and do not
get up. If you can wait 5 minutes to eat the candy you may have another
piece. If you give in you DO NOT receive a second piece. After you complete
the activity, mark on the board your data.
Watch the and marshmallows. Come watch this on
your teacher’s Chromebook.
WORDS: Words and attitude out of your mouth can be very damaging to
others. Watch talk about what should come out of your
mouth. Discuss with a partner your reaction to the video. Come watch this
on your teacher’s Chromebook.
Complete both projects.
1. Wrinkled Heart
2. Filter or Share
Turn the Filter or Share into the Turn In Tray.
Take your heart baggies home and give to others. Turn in your response
sheet about the baggies.

16. Questions?
1. Begin by rereading the directions!
2. Next, ask your Driving Partner.
3. If your partner does not know, ask a Subject
Expert.
4. If all else fails, find me and wait politely until I
am able to answer your question.
LIFE SKILL: Take responsibility and search for
the needed information. Do not rely on others
for basic information.

17. Care Corner
“...give yourself permission to change
your world and others around you, in
a positive way, with love and respect.”
― Tasha Hoggatt