Siberz, Mrs. Kathleen (5-6)


6th Grade Social Studies:

"Our World"  an overview of world cultures from the earliest history to modern day.  Students have a textbook at home to use for daily use.

All textbook work is done in our Social Studies spiral.  We do vocabulary and review questions for each lesson of the chapter.  Through class discussion students add on important information for each lesson.

  • Homework is usually a worksheet to review a lesson.
  • Chapter tests are based on class reading and discussion.  STUDY OF REVIEW WORKSHEETS AND TEXT QUESTIONS PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A GOOD STUDENT GUIDE TO PREPARE FOR THE TESTS.  
  • We usually spend about 2 weeks on a chapter.

Projects:  Twice per trimester short term projects will be assigned.  They will be based on 2 chapters and students will be given 6-8 choices to select from.  These may include maps, dioramas, drawings, a collage, reports, or diary entries.

  • Please see "Quick Links" for helpful websites.
  • See "Handouts and Documents" for specific topics.
  • The "Classroom Calendar" is where I post the dates of upcoming tests and project due dates

5th Grade Language Arts

 Our textbook is Writer's Choice.  This book provides grammar instruction with extensive practice and application exercises.  It will help provide the foundation students need to become writers. Check "Quicklinks" for the text website.

  • Daily Procedures: Writing spiral is used on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 3-4 minute journaling.
    Daily Paragraph Editing is done on Tuesday and Thursday to increase proofreading and editing skills.
  • Grammar and Usage:  daily homework with a test for each chapter.  Test dates will be posted on the "Classroom Calendar."
  • Writing: This is done on a regular basis.  Word processor is required for all final copies. Final copies should always be proofread for grammar and spelling errors before they are turned in. Rubrics will be used for each writing assignment to assess student writing.
    ALL WRITING ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE KEPT IN WRITING SECTION OF PORTFOLIO FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
    See "Handouts and Documents" for Writing Guide and Rubrics.
  • Write Stuff Magazine.  DO NOT THROW THESE AWAY.  This monthly magazine is used for informals writing and provices a review of grammar and procedures to become a better writer.
  • Daily Homework -- should be written in Assignment books. Long term assignments have a due date that will be posted here on the "Calendar" page.
  • Check "Quicklinks" for a good website for our textbook