OL Smith Middle School

6^th Grade Language Arts & Math

Teacher:  Rose Bruno Room # 22 Contact Information: Telephone:  (313)  827. 7337

Email:  brunor@dearbornschools.org Subscribe to MY blog

BLOG ~ https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/brunor/

Please feel free to call or leave an email at your convenience. If you’d like a meeting please let me know when you can come in.

Course Description ~ 6th Grade Language Arts:

Understand, know & apply: Analyze drama & elements of text

Identify parts of a story

Determine meaning of words & phrases

Interpret figurative language

Compare & contrast fiction

Cite several pieces of textual evidence

Determine author’s point of view

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons & evidence

Engage in a range of collaborative discussions

Demonstrate use of standard English grammar & vocabulary

Course Description ~ 6^th Grade Math:

Number System

Geometry

Ration & Proportion

Expressions & Equations

Statistics

Textbook: 6^th Grade Holt Mcdougal ELA Literature * text will be kept in the classroom

 The math text will be used in classroom also.

Grading:

90-100 A

80-89 B                                         Suggested Supplies: A notebook/folder with pockets for each subject

70-79 C                                          Several pencils and pens – everyday

60-69 D                                          Loose leaf paper

0-59 E                                             Colored pens or pencils if desired

                                                         black & white comp notebook for math & ela

Students will be exposed to various styles of instruction:

-active / participatory learning -Daily 5 & CAFE Strategies

-drill & practice -visual representations – mapping

-prompt writing -cooperative groups

Grades will be determined on the following:

-Tests -Quizzes

-Classwork & Bellwork -Homework

-Projects / Assignments

** Progress Reports will be sent home 2 to 3 weeks prior to the end of each marking period. Students will also be given a progress note “pass” to come in & complete any missing work before the final grade is given.

You may also view grades / assignments / progress on PARENT CONNECT. Stop in the main office to sign up for your own ID & password.

Classroom Management: OL Smith will continue the building wide implementation of PBIS.

Posted in Class News

---