Sixth graders put in another busy day of learning

In math we worked with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Again, this lesson showed us how knowing how to get the least common multiple helped us in solving for these problems, as today we had to find the least common denominator. Your child’s assignment for today is WB 82, all problems. We did two on this page together. We used scrap paper and dry erase boards to work the ones on page 81.

In spelling some did word skills pages 123-126, with part of it being a story to read. And the other group did page 55 in the text. I typed it up and printed it off, as it seemed easier for them to do it this way.

In language we did an oral language activity. Since we need to be able to do expository writing, it is important to be able to explain or give directions orally. The reason for this is because we write as we speak. We got back-to-back with a partner. Each person in each group had the same items. They then took turns making something out of the given items, and explained to his/her partner how to make the same item. Then they checked. The objective was to give such good instructions that the other person ended up with the same thing.

Next Monday the cookie dough orders will be in. A note is coming home Thursday with the times they need to be picked up.

Have a terrific Tuesday!