Judy Cochrane Math Kim Goodlett Social Studies Mary Crank Science Krista Davidson Language Arts Dawnetta Hayes Language Arts SCPA 6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2018-2019 Student Supplies Earbuds #2 Pencils 48 or more Erasers Hand-held Pencil Sharpener Pens Blue, Black, Red Highlighters 7 Folders with Prongs: o 2 Purple o 2 Green o 2 Blue o 1 Yellow, Orange, OR Red Pencil Bag Graph Paper 1 Binder 1.5 Binder Social Studies 2 sets of 8 dividers Social Studies & LA 5 Composition Books 100 pages (1 LA, 2 Math, 2 SS) 2 Spiral Notebooks (Science) 4 packs of Index Cards (2 LA & 2 Science) Classroom Supplies to be organized/collected by Ms. Goodlett $20 Sixth Grade Fees (Cash or money order. No checks.) Post-It Notes 4 Packs of Lined Paper Markers 4 Glue Sticks 2 Packs of Colored Pencils 2 Rolls of Paper Towels 2 Boxes of Tissues A-J Sandwich Bags/Cleaning Wipes K-Z Gallon Bags/Hand Sanitizer Sixth Grade Leadership Camp, May 2019 Camp will cost approximately $125 per person. We ask that you help us with fundraiser ideas to offset this cost. Also, please allow your child to EARN as much of the money as possible. This helps give a sense of leadership and ownership regarding the trip.
THE SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS 6 th Grade Summer Reading 2018 Dear students and parents/guardians, As this school year comes to an end, we are already gearing up for next year. We are excited to be a part of the team here at SCPA, and we look forward to getting to know everyone better over the next year. We will introduce ourselves more in August. For now, we want to set you up for success with your summer reading assignment, so that we can have a great start to your sixth grade year. All incoming sixth grade students will read TWO books over the summer. All students are required to read Holes by Louis Sachar and Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. Please note that summer reading is a requirement that significantly affects first quarter grades. Excuses about not being able to find the books or not having time to read will NOT be accepted. Books can be found at many public libraries, book stores, and online. Joseph-Beth Booksellers and Barnes and Nobles are good choices for new books, and may be able to special-order books if stock runs out in stores. Inexpensive books can often be found at www.amazon.com or at Half Price Books. Please read all of the following information carefully. If you have any questions over the summer, please email one of us. Sincerely, 6 th Grade Language Arts Teachers Krista Davidson davidsk@cps-k12.org Dawnetta Hayes hayesda@cps-k12.org Directions: 1) Read both books: Holes by Louis Sachar and Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. 2) As you read, complete the enclosed packet. Pay attention to the directions for each section. The packet will be collected for a major grade on Friday, August 17 th. 3) Be prepared for a class discussion and/or test for both books in the first few weeks of school. We will discuss a wide range of topics including: characters, setting, plot, and theme. Discussion grades are based on participation and text-based responses.
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Characterization Write words in the bubbles that describe Melody. Write a paragraph describing Melody. Include character traits and text evidence to support your answer.
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Visualization Choose a scene to illustrate. Explain your illustration in at least three sentences.
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper Answer the following questions in paragraph form (at least 5 sentences). 1. What is significant about Ollie the fish? How does Ollie s life mirror Melody s? 2. Why did Melody decide to enter the quiz team competition? What obstacles and fears did she have to overcome to be on team?
Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper 3. How does Melody change by the end book? Give examples to explain your answer. 4. What is the theme of Out of My Mind? Use two pieces of evidence from the story to support and justify your answer.
Worksheet One Characters As you read Chapters 1-3, complete this table with as much information as you know about Stanley. Draw a picture in the box on the right. You can add more information as you read the book. Name: Physical description: Family details: Home: Additional information: What s in a name? Complete the column on the right with each character s other name. Zero Theodore Ricky Stanley Mr. Pendanski José Rex
Worksheet Two The sub-plot After reading chapter 7, write your own summary of the sub-plot of Holes. Use all of the words in the box. Write at least 6-8 sentences. love Madame Zeroni America pig stream The sub-plot of Holes is about You predict! Do you think Stanley could actually be affected by his great-great-grandfather s curse? Do you think Stanley will ever be able to lift the curse? How might he try to do this?
Worksheet Three Stanley s diary 1 After reading Chapters 7 9, write an honest diary entry for Stanley s first full day at Camp Green Lake. Use some, or all, of the phrases below to help you. Write at least 8 sentences. I woke up at It was still dark when I For breakfast I had Then we The shovel was We had to It was hard work After a while, My hands were the first hole is when I d finished, I felt Day 1 Today was
Worksheet Four Comprehension questions Answer these questions after reading Chapters 10 and 11 of the novel. 1. We can tell Stanley is tired because 2. Stanley shows the fossil to Mr. Pendanski because 3. We can tell that Mr. Pendanski is not interested in the fossil because 4. Stanley agrees to give anything he finds in the future to X-Ray because 5. Derrick Dunne was Stanley thinks of him because You predict! What do you think this object is? Do you think the Warden will be interested in it?
Worksheet Five Kissin Kate Barlow comprehension questions Answer these questions after reading Chapter 28 of the novel. 1. The love story between Katherine and Sam is important because 2. Sam and Katherine fall in love when They manage to see each other regularly because 3. The people of Green Lake disapprove of their relationship because 4. As a consequence of their hate, they 5. The main instigator of the trouble is 6. Camp Green Lake becomes dry and barren because
Worksheet Six Conflict comprehension questions Complete these sentences after reading Chapter 30. 1. The argument between Stanley and ZigZag starts because 2. Mr. Pendanski encourages Stanley to fight back because 3. You can tell that Zero and Stanley have developed a bond because 4. The Warden tries to humiliate Zero by 5. Zero runs away because 6. None of the adults try to stop Zero from escaping because
Worksheet Seven Stanley s diary 2 After reading Chapter 33, imagine you are Stanley and write a diary entry explaining what has happened and why you have decided to run away. Write at least 8 sentences. Day I couldn t stop thinking about Zero out there on his own
Worksheet Eight Test Your Knowledge After reading Chapter 47, complete these sentences as fully as possible. Demonstrate your knowledge of the text. Write at least three sentences, detailing events in the story. The curse on Stanley s family was Stanley Yelnats family were cursed because The curse was lifted when
The Warden knew there was treasure buried at Camp Green Lake as she Stanley s name was written on the buried treasure because
Worksheet Nine Test Your Understanding After finishing the novel, complete these sentences as fully as possible. Demonstrate your understanding of the text. Write at least three sentences, detailing events in the story. 1. You can tell that Stanley and Zero are friends because 2. The Warden and Mr. Sir reveal themselves as villains in Part Two by 3. After leaving Camp Green Lake Stanley and Zero
Worksheet Ten Evaluation What qualities make a character a hero or heroine? Make a list of at least five character traits of a hero. Write a short newspaper story detailing how Stanley is a hero. Write at least 6-8 sentences, using details from the text to support your opinion.