6th Grade

THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY

6^TH GRADE

6th Grade Electives Summer Reading List Summer Reading Project

　

SIXTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST FOR THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY

The following supplies will be turned in to the student’s Block 1 teacher at Timberwolf Training Camp:

Index Cards

Two reams of white copy paper

One ream of colored copy paper (any color)

Three boxes of Kleenex tissue

One container of Lysol wipes

One highlighter (any color)

Four dozen pencils (one dozen to be given to teacher)

Combination lock for locker (to be purchased at Thoreau bookstore - $5.00)

Thoreau Agenda Book (to be purchased at Thoreau bookstore - $5.00)

To be given to your LANGUAGE ARTS/SOCIAL STUDIES teacher on the first day of school:

Three spirals

One concept log (small black and white notebook)

1" binder

The following books must be purchased for each nine weeks. These books may be purchased at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Steve’s Sundry, or www.Amazon.com.

Maia of Thebes, by Anne Turner. ISBN#0439652235; (2^nd nine weeks)

Pandora of Athens, by Barry Denebrud. ISBN#043964982X; (third nine weeks)

Atticus of Rome, by Barry Denebrud. ISBN#0439524539 (fourth nine weeks)

　

The following supplies will be given to your MATH/SCIENCE teacher on the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL:

GIRLS: BOYS:

2" binder 2" binder

One highlighter Post-It Notes

One Sharpie (any color) Scissors

One box gallon Ziplock baggies One box quart Ziplock baggies

One box 24-count Crayons Four glue sticks

One package of 4-6 scotch tapes Two packages of standard graph paper

One box of colored pencils One box of markers

Two spirals Two spirals

Every student will need the following in Math/Science:

Small hand-held pencil sharpener (It must catch shavings)

Protractor

Materials that will be needed throughout the year will be:

Poster board Notebook paper

Two tri-fold (science fair) boards Pencils

*This is a general list. Individual teachers may add specific supplies throughout the year.

　

Thoreau Demonstration Academy

6^th Summer Reading List

2008

During the summer, select one book from the list below and complete the attached assignment.

Title of Book Author

Bat 6 Virginia Euwer Wolf

Bridge to Terabitha Katherine Paterson

Bud, Not Buddy Christopher Paul Curtis

Hatchet Gary Paulsen

Jar of Dreams Yoshiko Uchida

Lupita Manana Patricia Beatty

Number the Stars Lois Lowry

The Cay Theodore Taylor

The Egypt Game Zipha K. Synder

The Family under the Bridge Natalie Carson

The Great Gilly Hopkins Katherine Paterson

The Watson Go to Birmingham-1963 Paul Curtis

Summer Reading Project

Mind Map Rubric

(Mind maps will be due during the second week of school)

Using a book from the attached Summer Reading List and a piece of paper (other than notebook paper) or poster board, create a mind map following the criteria listed below. A sample mind map can be found on the back of this paper. The mind map may be hand-drawn or computer-generated.

Successfully completed Mind Maps will include:

The title and author of the book _____/10 pts.

Written description of the main character(s) _____/15 pts.

and a colorful illustration

*Include physical (hair color, style of dress, etc.) and character traits (honest, trustworthy, sneaky, etc.)

Written description of the setting _____/15 pts.

and a colorful illustration

*Include time (past, present, or future) and the location story took place

Written description of the problem of the story _____/15 pts.

and a colorful illustration

Focus on the problems/issues the main character(s) dealt with in the book

Solution of the story _____/15 pts.

and a colorful illustration

Describe how the problems/issues of the main character(s) were solved

Book review _____/20 pts.

Include the following:

The best and worst parts of the novel

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Be sure to fully explain your answers.

Personal Best Handwriting or typed _____/10 pts.

Appropriate spelling and grammar _____/10 pts.

Present your mind map to the class in a well-rehearsed manner _____/10 pts.

Total Points _____/120 pts.

6th Grade Electives

BEGINNING BAND (full year – 2 semesters)

For students with little or no experience with a band or concert instrument. It will be necessary for the student to rent or buy a band instrument for the year. Performances for parents and family are held throughout the year. This class will require time at home for practicing the instrument.

VOCAL MUSIC (half year – 1 semester)

This class is for students who like to sing and enjoy music. Performance skills and the basics of vocal music will be taught. Students will have opportunities to participate in school and contest performances.

ART (half year – 1 semester)

Art activities and production will include drawing and design as it relates to themes, clay building, print making, computer-generated art, paper sculpture, and mural painting.

SPANISH I (half year – 1 semester)

This elective presents an introductory look at learning a foreign language. The method used is based in part on TPR, or Total Physical Response as developed by Dr. James Asher. Simply put, this method involves learning a foreign language through action. Students are given an introduction to Hispanic multiculturalism and taught real-world conversation skills.

FRENCH I (half year – 1 semester)

This elective is also an introductory look at learning foreign language. This course teaches students to begin speaking conversational French with confidence. Some of the things that students will learn are how to greet people and make introductions, count, tell time, describe the weather, order food in a restaurant, and interview others. This course also invites students to learn about the French culture.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (half year – 1 semester)

Physical Education class requires active participation. Each day students are expected to dress in the PE uniform (black or navy shorts and white T-shirt) and do their Personal Best. Depending on the semester of enrollment, activities will include but not be limited to the following: archery, basketball, bowling, cross country/road races, dance, flag football, soccer, swimming, tennis, first aid, fitness testing, and volleyball.

FRENCH (IMMERSION) (full year – 2 semesters)

This class is for students entering Thoreau from the Eisenhower International School French Immersion program. Components of this class will include reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spelling; complemented with a holistic approach to French cultures of the world.

SPANISH (IMMERSION) (full year – 2 semesters)

This class is for students entering Thoreau from the Eisenhower International School Spanish Immersion program. Components of this class will include reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and spelling; complemented with a holistic approach to Spanish cultures of the world.