Agenda and Information:
April 14, 2022
1. Daily 4- Silverwing, Work on Words, Work on Writing
2. Finish up La Grande Paix Postcards in Work on Writing
3. Local Government! Who are you?!
March 14, 2022
1. Read to Self/ Read Theory
2. Work on Words
Silverwing 3rd & 4th Chapter
Finish Echo Chamber Thoughtbook
PM- Social Studies... cont'd with Provincial Govt.
March 3, 2022
1.Provincial Government - Why do we need them?
2. Silverwing- Novel Launch and First Chapter
3. Thought books needed for tomorrow !
March 2, 2022
1. Read to Self/Read Theory
2. Persuasive Assignment - last class to edit and print!
3. CNN - work on reports and practice
PM- Social- Current Events
- What does Provincial Government do for us?
Feb 28, 2022
1. New Jobs for CNN Assigned
2. Catching up after the break!
3. Read to Self/Read Theory
4. CNN- worktime
5. Persuasive Writing... finish final assessment... editing checklist
February 7, 2022
1. Read to Self/ Read with Mrs. Becker/Beacom
2. Newscast- discuss what went well? What can we add in next time? What changes do we need to make? Work time for scripts for this week
3. Persuasive Writing... What is persuasive writing? How can you argue your point? What techniques can you use?
January 24, 2022
YAY! MRS. Becker is so happy to be back! I missed you guys!
1. Desk Clean and Organize!
2. Read to Self/ Mindset Monday
3. Newspaper Articles
January 13, 2022
1. Read to Self/Finish Title Pages
2. Newspaper Articles
3. Trash Island Video Discussion and Class article (see Newspaper link for video)
January 11, 2022
Good morning! Today we are doing some catch up on Winter Stories, Updating reading logs and starting our mini-newspaper unit!
Monday, November 15
Good morning. This morning we have some assignments to hand back and discuss and we have a full week of learning ahead of us! Here is the plan:
1. Read to Self & reading log
2. Reading Challenge - discuss and send in backpacks
3. Begin The Christmas Pig- Thoughtbook
4. Parts of Speech- Flipbook assignment
In humanities we will review our Charter Assignment from last week.
Monday, November 1
Good Morning! We are back again for a full week of learning!
This week we will be finishing up the Giver and starting our final project. Please remember to bring your book back if you do not have it in your desk.
Here is the plan for the day:
1. Read to Self (Mrs Becker is working on reading assessments this morning, and will pull students individually)
2. The Giver - Chapter 15, 16 & Vocabulary (see giver videos below to listen and follow along at home)
3. Work on Writing- Continuing Persuasive Paragraphs
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Week of October 25th
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Monday October 25, 2021
Good morning! We are back for a full week and it will be a busy one!
Reminder to grade sixes about Regional Band on Wednesday afternoon.
Here is the plan for today!
1. Book Advertisements- What is persuasive writing?
2. Read to Self/ Read Theory
3. Work on Writing
4. Work with Teacher- persuasive writing plans
5. The Giver- Quiz & Chapter 13 Reading
6. Exploring Newsela
Monday October 18, 2021
Good morning! Happy to have most of our students back in person learning this week. Here is the plan for today:
1. Getting Organized
2. Read to Self
3. The Giver - Chapters 11 & 12, Chapter 11 & 12 Responses
4. Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Democratic Rights (Elections today!)
Good morning! We are back for a full week and it will be a busy one!
Reminder to grade sixes about Regional Band on Wednesday afternoon.
Here is the plan for today!
1. Book Advertisements- What is persuasive writing?
2. Read to Self/ Read Theory
3. Work on Writing
4. Work with Teacher- persuasive writing plans
5. The Giver- Quiz & Chapter 13 Reading
6. Exploring Newsela
Monday October 18, 2021
Good morning! Happy to have most of our students back in person learning this week. Here is the plan for today:
1. Getting Organized
2. Read to Self
3. The Giver - Chapters 11 & 12, Chapter 11 & 12 Responses
4. Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Democratic Rights (Elections today!)
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Monday October 11- 15 GR6 ONLINE Learning week
See Google Classroom for instructions
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Wednesday, October 6
1. The Giver - Chapter 7 & Chapter 8 (see above)
Daily 4
Read to Self- Choice book
Listen to Reading- The Giver Chapter 8
Work on Words- Vocabulary Synonyms & Antonyms
Work on Writing- Journal
Tuesday, October 5
1. Read to Self
2. Daily 3
- Work on Writing- Journals
- Work on Words- Task cards for SS/ELA Vocab
Comprehension- Giver up to Chapter 8/Read Theory
3. Social- Charter- What are Fundamental Freedoms?
Monday, October 4
1. Read to Self
2. 1st Rotations of Daily 3
Work on Writing- Journals
Work on Words- Task Cards for SS/ELA vocab- you choose!
Comprehension- Giver activities- up to chapter 8
PM- Social Creation of Charter of Rights and Freedoms Storybook
Friday, October 1- Catch up & Review Day!
1. Read to Self/Journal/Read Theory
2. Padlet Assignment
3. Taboo game
4. The Giver- Finish Chapter 7
- Finishing Up Assignments
Monday, September 27
1. Read to Self/Daily Journal
2. Truth and Reconciliation- Sharing what we know?
3. The Giver- Review and mark vocab quiz together
Read Chapter 7
4. Social Studies- Charter of Rights and Freedoms Posters
Tomorrow... Padlet Assignment work time!
Friday, September 24
**Helping Hand- who is on your desk? How can you lift their spirits today?
Read aloud: The Giver Chapter 6
Catch up:
1- Finish Helping Hand (trace, color, cut out)
2. Read Theory & Journal for Friday
3. The Giver- Chapter 5 & 6 Reading
- Vocab assignment for Chapter 5 & 6
- Response for Chapter 6
4. Social Studies- What is the purpose of governments? Do we need one? What services do they provide?
Wednesday, September 22
**HELPING HAND- one for a friend, and one for someone you haven't connected with yet this year**
1. The Giver- Chapter 4 discussion, Chapter 5 reading and "check your understanding"
2. Social Studies- What are our Rights and Freedoms? What is the difference between a right and a freedom?
3. Work on Writing, Read to Self, Readtheory
Tuesday, September 21
1. Read Theory, Work on Writing, Read to Self
2. The Giver- Chapter 4 & Chapter questions
3. Chapter 5 - read as a group and complete vocab quiz
Tuesday, September 14
1. Read Theory, Read to Self, Work on Writing
2. Giver- Utopia- what is the "perfect society?" Tell us about yours!
3. Pillars of Democracy- How does our society work? What is F.R.E.J.?
Monday, September 13
Read Theory Class Code ACCESS HERE
1. Read Theory
2. Read to Self
3. Work on Writing- Journal
4. The Giver/Utopia
Thursday, September 9
1. Work on Writing- Journals
2. Read to Self - building stamina!
3. Shelfies/Newspapers/Journal covers/ Reading Time... catch up time
4. Where is Canada? Geography
5. What is Democracy?
Critical Questions....
- What are democratic values?
- What principles support democracy?
- How do citizens participate in democracy?
Wednesday, September 8
Today we started our first two Daily 4 activities, Read to Self and Work on Writing. We discussed good fit books, and building our stamina for reading.
1. Read to Self (10 mins) & Reading Log
2. Work on Writing- Journal Prompt
3. Shelfies & Newspaper Assignment
4. "What is Democracy?"... looking at different types of governments
Tuesday, September 7
Yay! Everyone is together again! Here's the plan for the day....
1. School wide outdoor assembly
2. Getting organized
- Daily Journals
- "Shelfies"
3. Social
- Current events
- Intro to Democracy
**Reminder to return walking field trip forms.
Friday, September 3
Welcome back to School! Today we got to spend some time as a grade six group getting to know each other and sharing our favorite books!
1. Introduction & Meeting Mrs. Becker
2. Getting organized with our supplies
3. Starting our "Shelfies!"
Remember this weekend, see if you can write down any books you want to add to your Shelfie so you don't forget!
See you Tuesday! (Monday is a long weekend)
Mrs Becker
Welcome back to School! Today we got to spend some time as a grade six group getting to know each other and sharing our favorite books!
1. Introduction & Meeting Mrs. Becker
2. Getting organized with our supplies
3. Starting our "Shelfies!"
Remember this weekend, see if you can write down any books you want to add to your Shelfie so you don't forget!
See you Tuesday! (Monday is a long weekend)
Mrs Becker