Staleyin7th

These posters contain the Unit Big Idea for each unit (1-6) in McGraw Hill Wonders for 6th grade. I print these on 11x17 paper and hang on my focus wall. These match my weekly posters...check out my store!

This spelling homework is differentiated, and includes homework for Approaching, On Level, and Beyond. This template can be used for all lists. Students copy their list onto the paper for the first activity, and all homework is completed on that same paper. I included 3 activities (or nights of homework). I also included a lined paper page, which I copy onto the back of the Spelling homework. This allows the students to write directly onto the back of their homework. This is nice because st

Students will be exposed to Inquiry learning through the use of this learner centered packet. Once students choose a topic, they reflect on what they already know and what they want to know. Students then spend time going between seeking information and reflecting on new information. Finally, students sketch out a plan to share their new information with peers. *Note, I have my students explore Wonderopolis to get ideas for topics. That is usually enough to get them thinking about what they are

Individual reading conferences are SO important! During this time, my students enjoy some one on one time with me while they get to talk about their books. Little do they know, I am checking in with them to make sure they are choosing appropriate books, doing reading outside of class, and quickly assessing comprehension. My notes allow me to track areas of strength and weakness, as well as progress on those areas. These tracking sheets make this an easy, organized process! I copy one page per s

"What book should I read?" I hear that question a zillion times per school year. Why not let your students create a resource that other students can use when looking for new books?! These adorable book recommendations can be filled out by students, then hung in the classroom or hallway to give other students ideas about great books to read. Printing tip...I printed them 4 per page to make them a smaller size. My plan is to hang them on a bulletin board in my classroom. I can't wait to see h

A very important part of growing as a reader is learning to share and discuss texts. On this graphic organizer, students will respond to his/her own text before sharing the response. Students will take turns being the person sharing and the person actively listening. Each partner will come up with follow up questions to ask before rating his/her level of interest in the text that was shared. Students can turn in the graphic organizer, adding accountability to the discussion.

This response sheet will allow students to write the results of three tests. 1) Oxygen level; 2) pH level; and 3) Nitrogen level. The normal ranges for each test are also given. Students can also categorize macroinvertebrates according to the chart. The chart shows which organisms live in healthy water, which organisms live in moderately healthy water, and which organisms live in unhealthy water. After both the chemical and the macro invertebrate study, the students can determine the health

Fidget Spinners are all the rage in the classroom right now. Wouldn't it be nice to find out what students really think of them? Students will enjoy having their opinions heard, and you can check off some of those speaking and listening standards!

End of year activity! A graphic organizer to use when asking current 6th graders to write letters to next year's 6th graders. Students will fill out the organizer prior to writing their letter.

Colorful sign out sheet. Students list the date, their name, where they are going, and time out/in. My classroom is filled with bright colors, and this matches perfectly!