6th Grade Remote Learning Parent Update Week of: May 26, 2020 

Hi ARMS Families,  

This weekly document is created to help you monitor and support your child(ren) at home with their remote learning. Each week you will receive an update by subject area of the learning that your child will be participating in and the assignments that they will be working on and need to submit by 11:59 PM each Sunday. Please reach out to your child’s subject area teachers, grade level administrator or counselor if you have any questions or concerns.   

Sincerely, Albemarle Road Middle School Staff 

Subject Area  This Week’s Skills I CAN... 

This Week’s Assignments 

Individuals and Societies 

 

I can compare and contrast feudalism and manorialism.  

Assignments for Feudalism/Manorialism 1. Do Now 2. Video with Questions 3. Close Read with Questions 4. CNN10 News with summary 

  

Language and Literature 

 

I can compare and contrast information from the novel Hidden Figures to another informational text.    I can identify and analyze the author’s methods, use of details and the author’s point of view in two different texts.   

This week students will finish reading the novel, Hidden Figures and complete an end of unit compare and contrast activity.    

1. Compare and Contrast Activity (novel to text excerpt “July 20, 1969: One Giant Leap for Mankind” 

2. 1 ACHIEVE3000 article  NOTE: Students who took home their copy of the novel Two Roads will need to make 

arrangements to drop off that novel at ARMS June 1-5. Drop off times are: M, W, F 8:00 AM-10:00 AM T, TH 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM 

ESL  

 

Mrs. Story: I can use English vocabulary and grammar necessary to complete zoom meetings and Rosetta stone tasks  I can determine main idea and provide evidence for it by completing literacy tasks      Ms. Reyes: I can explore background information about the concept of the powers that be     Mrs. Moon: I can identify specific language in a variety of text    

Mrs. Story Assignments: 1. Literacy Tasks 2. Rosetta Stone 3. Zoom meetings 

   

    Ms. Reyes Assignments: 

1. Lesson 3: A Role to Play 2. Lesson 4: Re-read a Role to Play 

   Mrs. Moon Assignments: 

1. Comprehension Quiz 2. Content Review 3. Language Live Sight Word practice 

Math 

 

I can divide fractions using common denominators. 

 I can calculate percentages using the percent 

proportion.  

1- EOG PRactice #8 (5 problems) 2- EOG Practice #9 (5 problems) 3- Dividing fractions and percents review (13 problems) ***Videos are there for support if needed 

Science  I can identify the phases of the moon, seasons,  Do nows in MC 

 

tides, eclipses and planets and describe all the seasons I can identify the properties of all the planets 

Interactive labs on seasons and eclipses Quizizz Videos and note catchers 

Health/PE 

 

I can understand more about protecting my vision and hearing I can reflect on my health and healthy lifestyle to become a better person 

Assignments: 1. Important lesson reflection- how does 

your vision and hearing actions affect those abilities later in life 

2. Reflection: Stay at home order, stay safe, How healthy are you ? How are you staying healthy in the Covid-19 crisis right now? 

3. Protection: Evaluate your vision and hearing worksheet 

Spanish 

 

Wilson:   I can describe extended relationships in my family and others.   Harvey:  I can identify the colors in Spanish.  

Wilson:  ¡Más de la familia!, Your family tree.   Harvey: 

 ● Video Lesson & Guided Notes 

○ Cognates ○ Review of school supplies ○ Los Colores Notas ○ Rockalingua Game ○ Influential Art Task 

● Los Materiales de la Clase Quiz in Canvas 

● Duolingo 

Visual Art 

 

I can complete all assignments due  Assignments: 1. Still life drawing 2. Art History still life questions 3. Landscaping Drawing 

Band  I can . . .  *Understand dynamic symbols 

Assignments: 1. SmartMusic 5 

 

*Use dynamic symbols when playing *Make a good sound and play with consistent phrasing while playing different dynamics *Use the register key to play “across the break” (clarinets only) 

Orchestra 

 

I can 1. Play in Major scales and notes C, G 2. Play in naturals and flats 3. Play eighth notes 4. Play half-bow and full-bow 5. Identify a key signature 6. Construct a key signature 

Assignments: 1. Sound Innovations Book 1 No 151 to 185 2. Suzuki Book 1 Long long ago, Song of 

Wind 3. Music Theory 11 to 15 4. Watch Movie: Sound of Music and 

discuss questions on google classroom 

CTE 

 

Ms. Thomas I can create and present a Google Slide presentation that includes text, clip art, sound, animation, and slide transitions.  I can apply integrated technology skills to a final project.   Mr. Lasster  Intro to Office Productivity and  Keyboarding & BWP  I CAN perform the skills and tasks learned in this class  

Ms. Thomas Assignments: 

1. EduTyping for 15 minutes  a. Final Timed Test~Numbers 22, 

32, 42 and 52 2. Technology Timeline Project 

a. Introduction slide b. Slide #1 - Title Slide c. Slide #2 - Introduction slide for 

your Technology d. Slide #3 - Historical Timeline  e. Slide #4 - What are some of the 

features of the technology? f. Slide #6 - Answer your written 

analysis questions g. Slide #7 - Conclusion 

 Mr. Lasster  Final Project-"What did I learn?"  

Dance  I can identify important historical events that contributed to the creation of Jazz dance in America. 

Dance Assignments: 1. Complete a create your own study guide 

activity using materials in Canvas and Google Classroom