Sixth Grade Overview

Southside Christian Lower School

Teachers:  Lana Bennett, Kim Roberts, Christie Williams*

*Denotes lead teacher

Subjects Taught:

v  Bible – Bob Jones University Press

Bible memory verses, Bible knowledge, and life application are taught. 

Scriptures Memorized

School Verse

Ephesians 1:3-10                 I Chronicles 16:29

Hebrews 11:8-14                  Isaiah 7:14

Exodus 4:10-12                   Galatians 4:4-5                         

Galatians 3:24-26                 Psalm 119:1-16

Ecclesiastes 3:1-9; 14          Philippians 2:5-12                     

v  Math – Harcourt

An emphasis is placed on mastery of basic facts and skills, problem solving, and real world applications.  Concepts covered include numbers; using whole numbers; using decimals; number theory and fractions; adding and subtracting fractions; adding and subtracting mixed numbers; multiplying and dividing fractions; geometric figures; symmetry and transformations; solid figures.        

Math facts timed tests will include addition and subtraction facts 0 – 18 and multiplication and division facts 1 – 12 with the following guidelines:

First nine weeks                   35 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

Second nine weeks              40 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

Third nine weeks                  40 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

Fourth nine weeks                40 per minute (+/-/x/÷)

v  English Language Arts –  Bob Jones University Press, ACSI, novels, English from the Roots Up, 6+1 Traits of Writing.

Grammar and writing are taught using Bob Jones University Press textbooks and are incorporated into many cross-curricular projects.  Bob Jones University Press basal readers are used for reading instruction.  Novels are used for literature enrichment.   ACSI curriculum is used for a systematic approach to spelling.  Fifty Greek and Latin roots are introduced through spelling.

Basal Readers

As Full as the World

Novels Read in Class

The Magicians Nephew

Where the Red Fern Grows                                      

Imprisoned in the Golden City

Favorite Norse Myths

Favorite Greek Myths

Novels Read Outside of Class

Sixth graders are expected to read a minimum of four novels outside of class and complete book reports for each novel.  Three of the book reports will be completed at school.  One will be completed at home.  One book report will be assigned each nine weeks. Students will also be required to keep a reading log throughout the school year.  Reading time should not be considered homework.  Having your child read to you familiarizes your child with book print and helps with decoding skills.  Parents can enhance comprehension and awareness skills by asking questions during and after reading times.  The novels are to be chosen by the student and must be on an appropriate reading level for the student.  The novel selection and book reports follow the guidelines listed below.

Reading is assessed in three areas for Grade 6. Oral reading assesses reading fluency and accuracy as well as four levels of reading comprehension: literal, interpretive, critical, and appreciative. Students are asked questions from the different levels after reading a passage. The oral reading grade is taken from a minimum of twenty oral questions asked throughout the nine weeks period. Written comprehension is assessed using workbook pages corresponding with the passage they have read. Students may also respond to what they have read through writing. Reading is also assessed through book reports and a reading log.

v  Science/Health – Bob Jones University Press

Topics include cells, genetics, plants, animals, the earth, space, matter, chemistry, electricity, magnetism, energy, and simple machines.  Health topics include the nervous system and the immune system of the human body.  Scientific Inquiry is incorporated throughout all unit of study. Students attend science lab weekly.  Each student will complete a science project using the scientific process.

v  History – Bob Jones University Press

Sixth graders study ancient history covering the time period from creation through the Middle Ages.  Country Day in incorporated to enhance our studies of various cultures.

Weekly Co-Curricular

            Chapel 

Band or Chorus

            Physical Education                               

            Library Science

Computer

Art

Spanish

Science Lab

Homework

Sixth graders will spend approximately 60 - 90 minutes completing homework.  Special projects will require additional homework time.  Homework is an extension of skills taught in class and should be considered part of the education process.

Music

Sixth grade students can choose band or chorus as a music elective. 

Library

Students in sixth grade are encouraged to read a variety of books from both the Lower School Library and the Upper School Library.  Sixth graders practice using the resources of the library for various projects.  Most of the library time will be spent working on teacher-initiated projects.  Students learn that they must use several different sources of information to find what is needed.  Library is considered an extension of the English language arts.

Physical Education     

Sixth graders continue development of movements and skills with an increase in the emphasis on overall fitness.  Sports skills, rules, and regulations are incorporated in the physical education time.  Each section will have PE once a week.

Field Trips

Roper Mountain Science Center

Carl Sandburg Home

Peace Center

Chattanooga overnight trip

Special Projects, Special Days, and Special Activities            

Track and Field Day

ACSI Math Olympics

ACSI Spelling Bee

ACSI Science Fair        

Greek Day

Miracle Hill

Band and Chorus Concert

Country Day/Grandparents Day

Bible Quiz Team

Lower School End of the Year Party

Poems Memorized

Crossing the Bar

The Pasture

Psalm of Life

I Hear America Singing

Songs Memorized

Faith of Our Fathers

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Great is Thy Faithfulness

Christ the Lord is Risen Today