Food Drive: Macaroni and Cheese

YUM!!

          This months food drive is Macaroni and Cheese.  So far, the 6th grade has collected over 120 boxes to donate to the San Bernardino City Mission.  Please support both your class and a fellow human being by bringing in these boxes as soon as possible.  Even one box of macaroni can be used to brighten someones day, who may not of had a meal otherwise.  Please help our 6th grade class set the example of giving back to those who are less fortunate. Thank you!!

Book Fair Sign-Ups

     Please sign up to help out with the Scholastic Book Fair!!  The book fair will be held on January 30th-February 3rd.  The sign-up list can be found on the wall downstairs next to the bulletin board.  

Spelling List 15

Please write words 3x and definitions 2x.

salvation

salvage

salve

conscious

inscription

descriptive

manuscript

Scripture

circumference

circumstance

circulation

paraphrase

paramount

paradox

indulgence

correspondence

excellence

reverence

proficiency

urgency

Spelling List 14

Here is the list of spelling words for this week.  For homework, please write each word 3 times and each definition once.

phonics

telephone

symphony

metropolitan 

cosmopolitan

interrupt

abruptly

disrupt

misbehavior

mispronounce

misconception

miscalculate

abstain

abnormal

absolute

longitude

altitude

attitude

aptitude

solitude

Questing after Freedom

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
Martin Luther King, Jr.

The video above is an excerpt from one of the most powerful speeches ever made.  Please take the time this week and during the holiday to listen, think about, and appreciate the sacrifices made by Mr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Joy of Books

Class Meeting!

There will be a mandatory class meeting on Thursday, January 12th, at 7 o'clock pm.  Please feel free to ask any questions about future field trips or any fundraising questions you might have.  Thank you!!!

Research Report Grading Rubric and Tentative Due Dates

Below is the rubric that will be used in assessing your score on your research report.  Please take the time to look at this while we begin the brain storming process for your papers.  Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions.  Due date for the outline is this Friday, January 6th.  The research process will usually take 3-4 weeks of serious investigation of the person you have chosen to report on.  Your works cited page will be due Friday, January 27th.  This should consist of 5-6 sources about your chosen topic in the appropriate format.  The hand written rough draft will be due on Friday, February 3th. Earlier work is fully acceptable and encouraged if you would like extra input in crafting a better paper.  Final draft is tentatively due on Thursday, February 24th.  Dates may be subject to change with sufficient notice.  Please see me if you have any questions!

Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Content & Development 50 pts	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Organization & Structure 50 pts	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.	Good - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Format 50 pts	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 50 pts	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical,   punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use   of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

              For every day late, the research paper will have 5 points taken off for a total of a ¼ of a letter grade.