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Welcome to 6th Grade Core - Room 406 with Mrs. Tina Ahmed and Room 308 with Mrs. Jann Geyer

Welcome to 6th Grade Core! Our program combines Social Studies and English, providing a comprehensive curriculum including writing, reading, and grammar. Students are placed in smaller family groups for better support, sharing teachers across subjects. We emphasize active participation, independent reading, and the integration of literature, focusing on classics such as "The Lightning Thief" and "Seedfolks". Homework is essential, and our grading system is easy to understand. Always feel free to reach out with questions as we embark on this exciting year of learning!

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Welcome to 6th Grade Core - Room 406 with Mrs. Tina Ahmed and Room 308 with Mrs. Jann Geyer

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  1. Welcome to 6th Grade Core Tina Ahmed Room 406, WCI

  2. Welcome to Room 308 Core 6with Mrs. Jann Geyer Taylor • Write them a note on the post it, or save it to write me a note.

  3. What is core? • Core is made up of three periods during the school day. • It covers Social Studies and English (Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Literature Response, Independent Reading)

  4. Family Concept • Students are placed in “families” to provide smaller, more manageable groups of 6th grade peers. Students in our core family share the same math teacher, science teacher and a core teacher. • Your child is in this family: • Jann Taylor - core • Gitta Kahangi - math • Mike Delnista- science

  5. 6th grade stages of emotions • Eagerness and fear • Shock • Indignation • Fatigue • Confidence

  6. Curriculum • Language Arts includes writing, reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary development • Our literature :The Language of Literature McDougall Littell • Harvey Daniel’ Texts and Lessons: Non Fiction • Novels: Seedfolks, Lightning Thief, & Bud, Not Buddy

  7. Curriculum Continued • Independent reading program: Accelerated Reader • School Wide academic vocabulary program • Writing: Writers’ Workshop • Grammar: Giggles in the Middle

  8. Common Core: ENGLISH • Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. (Speaking and Listening, Grade 6, S.L.6.1) • Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. (Reading Informational Text Grade 6, R.I.6.1)

  9. Curriculum – Social Studies • Archaeology and early humans, and early ancient civilizations of the world: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, Israel, India, China, Greece, Rome.

  10. Social Studies Text: Ancient Civilizations, Glencoe. Activities from TCI, which emphasizes multi-sensory learning and problem solving skills.

  11. Grading - homework • Homework philosophy: Core allotted 20 minutes in addition to 30 minutes of reading. So..we read every night, and bring home some work which we will address within the week.

  12. Grading-AERIES/ABI portal • Our grading program, Aeries/ABI, is available for you to view. • http://www.walnutcreeksd.org/Domain/524 • Review your student’s grades regularly. • Student should review them too. • Email me. • Keep graded work for the quarter.

  13. Grading • I use A-F because it is easier for students’ to understand than the point and percentage system. • Mostly As and Bs. • A C indicates a problem; it is not the average grade in this classroom.

  14. WCI grading policy • 6th grade core classes follow the grading guidelines for WCI. • Students are responsible for work they miss when they are absent. They have time to make up their work with no penalty.

  15. Grades • A progress report will be sent home mid-quarter from the core family teachers in the first three quarters. • If you have questions, please email me with a request. • tahmed@wcsd.k12.ca.us

  16. Potential trouble spots • Not completing homework • Not reading directions • Not taking advantage of class time provided for work

  17. Activities • In Class Clay Day to celebrate our studies of Mesopotamia. irrigation, cuneiform writing, art pieces • We always need help that day.

  18. Communication • Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. The best way to reach me is by email. • tahmed@wcsd.k12.ca.us • 925-944-6840 x8406

  19. Contact Information • Tina Ahmed • Room 406 • tahmed@wcsd.k12.ca.us • Homework website: http://www.walnutcreeksd.org • AM Core 2nd,3rd, and 4th periods • PM Core 5th, 6th and 7th periods

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