Please write a response in your journal to the following:

If you could design the perfect day, what would it be? Be as detailed as possible.

Today we will make our first trip to the library!  We will also independently read and finish MAP.

Homework: Read for 30 Minutes.

Please free write this morning while I take attendance.
Today we will be working on the dreaded story summary!
Our objective is:

Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Homework: Finish All About Me. It is due tomorrow! Also be sure to read for 30 minutes.

I hope that you all had a terrific weekend!  Please read independently this morning while I take attendance.

Today we will begin our Authors as Mentors unit.  Our objective for today is - 

Understand how the basic parts of a story help a reader make sense of events.

We will be reading Eleven by Sandra Cisneros and doing some free writing.

Homework: Finish your All About Me and read for 30 minutes.

Happy Friday!  Please work on your All About Me assignment while I take attendance.

Today we will be finishing MAP testing in reading (Yippee!).  On a more fun note, you will be introduced to Classcraft!

Homework: Work on your All About Me assignment. Remember, it is due next Wednesday, the 31st.

Please work on your All About Me assignment while Mr. Dees takes attendance.

Today we will be taking the MAP reading assessment.  I realize this is not your favorite way to spend the class period, but I am sure you will all do your best and keep a good attitude about it. :)

Here is the link for the MAP Assessment.  Do not click on it until Mr. Dees has told you to do so:
MAP Browser

Homework: Work on your All About Me assignment. Remember, it is due next Wednesday, the 31st.

What does this quote mean to you?  Write a response in your journal explaining your thoughts.

Today you will have the opportunity to get some writing done, work on your All About Me and read independently.

Homework: read for 30 minutes.

If you have not finished your Pre-assessment, please do so now.  If you have finished it, read independently.

Today, we will begin working on your writing journals.  We will also work on your All About Me assignment and read independently.

Homework: Read for 30 minutes :)

Happy Monday! I hope that you had a terrific weekend.
Please read quietly or finish your Interest Survey from last week.

Today we will complete your Pre-assessment of Unit 1, organize your Drive, work on your All About Me assignment and read independently.

Homework: Read 30 Minutes and remind your parents about their homework assignment. 

Happy Friday! Please complete your Interest Survey from yesterday. Once you are finished, you may read quietly.

Today we will continue work on your Unit 1 Pre-test, work on your first electronic assignment, and read independently.

Homework: Read for 30 minutes.

Please read quietly while we take attendance and settle in.

Today we will be taking our pre-test for Unit 1.  DON'T PANIC! You have plenty of time and I am sure you'll work very hard.

We will try to set up Chromebooks, but may not have time... 

Homework: Read for 30 minutes and make sure your parents receive their homework. :)

Complete the "Self" column of the People Hunt page from yesterday.
Today you will meet your new team, and spend some time getting to know them.

Homework: Read for 30 minutes.

Welcome to 6th Grade!

This is the blog for your class.  Each day when you come in, the post will tell what's going on in our class.  You can access this from any place on the planet with internet access.

This will also be helpful in case you aren't in class one day because you can check assignments and see what you missed.

Homework: Bring a good book that you would like to read during Independent Reading.