Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Ratios in Cooking

Ratio and Proportion

This week we are going to learn about ratio and proportion. Watch this video and discover a new concept in Math.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Spelling List for the Week

Here is a list of the words we are going to focus on for Spelling. Learn how to spell and define these words. There will be a test on Friday!!!!
1. tedious
2. straight
3. eagerly
4. famous
5. pleasant
6. frequent
7. acre
8. anticipate
9. achievement
10. persuade
11. campaign
12. freighter

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Elements of a Story

Today we discussed elements in a story. Here is a short review... very important to remember!!!



Let's Add Decimals

Monday, October 22, 2012

Diary of Anne Frank Vocabulary

Here are the vocabulary words from The Diary of Anne Frank for the week. Familiarize yourselves with their definitions.
(1) tolerant; (2) exaggerate; (3) implore; (4) tranquility; (5) reconciliation; (6) quarrel; (7) consolation; (8) confirmed; (9) astonished; and (10) impunity. Learn how to spell and define them.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers


Here is a demonstrative video which informs you guys how to add and subtract mixed fractions. Watch and learn!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Here is a short video which reviews the process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions. Review is always beneficial to the brain. :)

Friday, October 12, 2012

Monday, October 8, 2012

Adding Fractions

Here is a video which demonstrates how to add fractions. Watch and learn.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Vocabulary Words from Diary of Anne Frank

This week we are studying certain words from The Diary of Anne Frank. Sixth graders, you need to find their definitions and write them in a complete sentence. These words are: (1) ponder; (2) capitulate; (3) melancholy; (4) glimpse; (5) decree; (6) prohibit; (7) blithe; (8) allotted; (9) uncertain; and (10) composition.