Similarities/Differences
Name one difference between 5th and 6th grade
Different teachers, more challenging work, different lunch/recess time, role models of the building
The subjects you are taking next year in 6th grade are basically the same classes you take this year.
True (ELA, math, social studies, and science)
Will you still have Mrs. Petro for a music teacher in 6th grade?
Yes!
Name one thing that will help you stay organized as a 6th grade student.
YOUR AGENDA!!!!!!
Name one similarity between 5th and 6th grade
Same classes (ELA, math, science, and social studies), same specials
There are more differences between 4th and 5th grade than there are between 5th and 6th grade.
True! The switch from 5th to 6th grade will be a piece of cake for you!
True or False: Mrs. Belknap is the principal for 6th graders.
False! Mrs. Belknap is our amazing school psychologist; *Mr. Zwahlen is our principal!
Do 6th graders do RtI work during ELA? Or is that just for 5th grade?
Yes-- RtI will continue in 6th grade!
Is it true that the class size (group of students within each class... math class for example) is much larger in 6th grade?
No-- same class size (about 25 students/teacher)
6th graders have band and chorus after school
False--- both are before school
***Daily Double***
Name two teachers who teach both 5th and 6th grade classes.
Mr. Perry, Mrs. Pietro, Mr. Bottazzo, Mr. Lancy, Mrs. Britt, Mrs. Joyce, Mrs. Bohnel, Mrs. McNulty, Mrs. Barlette, etc.
Do 6th graders still have readers and writers workshop?
YES! That's what ELA is!!!
Is it true that homework will be more challenging in 6th grade?
Yes. Each grade you reach will be a little more challenging, but you are WELL prepared!!!
You will no longer travel with the same students to each of your classes; instead you will have a new group of students in each of your classes just like you will have at Dake.
False! Same group of students that travel throughout the day together.
Name two of the three ELA teachers in 6th grade.
Mrs. Greco, Mrs. Sawh, and Mrs. Weber
What types of responsibilities do 6th graders have here at Iroquois? What might our expectations be since you will be the "top dogs" of the building?
Be a role model! Do the right thing. Be kind. Treat your classmates with respect. Be polite. Work hard.