Sixth graders develop skills in math, spelling, and writing

In math we continued working with adding and subtracting fractions.  Today we threw in mixed numbers.  They seemed to do well.  The only one that we had to really go over several times was when one of the numbers was a whole number. 

An example:  5 – 3 ½.  The 5 has to be changed into a mixed number: 4 2/2, then the problem can be solved. 

But as a whole they seemed to grasp today’s lesson.

In spelling we did 128-139 in Word Skills.  For the other group we made a chart, labeled each of the 3 sections, and then wrote each spelling word where it belonged according to the number of syllables.

In language we continued working on writing to explain.  Your child had to choose a game (school-appropriate) and then write what was needed, how to play it, and the objective of the game.  We have been getting in front of the class and explaining math problems and other things.  What the children are seeing is that sometimes it isn’t as easy as it seems.

Have a great Wednesday!