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Island Academy Curriculum OverviewGrade 6

Page Number Content1 Language Arts/ English2 Mathematics3 Science4 Social Studies5 Music6 Spanish7 PE8 Visual Arts9 Grade 6 National Assessment Guidelines (CEE)

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)Since 2009, IA has been proud to be part of a family of over 3500 schools globally that offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The IBDP is a post-16 course, but the knowledge and skills required to become an IBDP student starts from a strong elementary education. The IB Learner Profile aims to develop internationally minded junior scholars, who recognize our common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet from a young age. Teachers strive to plan lessons that incorporate the IB Learner Profile below:

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators PrincipledOpen-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

Curriculum PhilosophyAs an international school, with staff and students from all over the world, IA is proud to offer an academic programme that draws on aspects of IBO, European, North American and Caribbean Curriculums. Our aim is to create 21st century students who are able to adapt to any learning or employment institution they choose.

Knowledge and SkillsAt IA, we believe knowledge is power! A student feeling knowledgeable is key to building life-long self-esteem and confidence. However, in a 21st century world where knowledge can be just a click away, skills are imperative. At IA, we pride ourselves on teaching our young people how to solve real-life challenges. We encourage our students to analyze and evaluate information from different perspectives and reach objective conclusions.

Reading and Literacy LevelingIA follows the Jolly Phonics Programme. To track reading progress, the school has used the tried and tested Oxford Reading Scheme and a second programme named ‘PM Benchmarks.’ This year we are also piloting an American Benchmark Assessment System from Fountas & Pinnell; this scheme is advantageous as it tracks student reading progress from Kindergarten through Grade 8.

Class TimeAt IA, we aim to plan our lessons backwards! Teachers plan learning activities based on the skills and knowledge the students should have acquired by the end of the class. Students are exposed to a wide variety of kinesthetic, visual and auditory activities. They have regular opportunities to work alone, in pairs and in groups. They are encouraged to present their work to their peers and to be proud of their achievements.

HomeworkAt elementary level, students are expected to read every day and complete all of the tasks recorded in their agendas. They will be set homework several times a week.

Island Academy Curriculum Overview Grade 6Subject: Language Arts/English Grade: 6Teacher: Emily Wiegand Contact: [email protected]

Term 1: Topics and Skills Overview

Read for different purposes such as getting information, for learning, and enjoyment.Arrive at plausible conclusions & make reasonable judgments based on the information given in a textRead expository and persuasive materials critically to determine the meaning and purposeListen attentively to a variety of materials presented in different genres and to respond to oral communicationsChoose and topic and write a piece using supportive textual evidence and researchSelect the text type best suited to the purpose of writingIdentify elements of Figurative Language in Poetic WritingTerm One Reading: Expository Unit, Persuasive Unit, and Poetry UnitTerm One Writing: Expository Essays, News Paper Articles, Persuasive Essays, Creative Writing ,and Letters


Identify elements of Figurative Language in Descriptive WritingUse strategies effectively to solve misunderstandings while readingAnalyze the structure of narrative texts and the effects used by the author to create character, plot and setting.Identify and analyses the theme of literary selectionsListen attentively to extend their knowledge and awareness of dialect differencesWrite a story using an appropriate point of view and develop a plotUse Standard English more consistentlyTerm Two Reading: Novels and Narratives Unit (Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan), Descriptive UnitTerm Two Writing: Descriptive Essays, Critical Essays, Creative Pieces (such as narratives), and Letters


Interpret the use of figurative language in short stories, plays, and other literary selectionsIdentify the purpose of textual structure in plays and short storiesTerm Three Reading: Short Stories Units and Theater UnitTerm Three Writing: Analytical Essays, Creative Writing (such as short stories and plays), and Letters

Assessment Criteria

Grade 6 children will undergo appropriate formative assessments of the topics covered to improve student attainment, help children to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and target areas that need work.Formal assessment of this subject takes place in the National Assessments in June of the academic year.All grades are calculated into percentages out of 100.Summer Homework Packs are worth 5%. Homework and Class Participation are worth 15% collectively. Quizzes and Mini-Projects are worth 20%. Tests, Projects, and Papers are worth 60%.

Independent and Home Learning

Students are expected to read 15-20 minutes a night in order to better their vocabulary and reading skills. Homework assignments will be given when necessary to improve student attainment and understanding of social concepts covered. Students should be reviewing notes daily to improve their performance.

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Island Academy Curriculum Overview Grade 6Subject: Mathematics Grade: 6Teacher: Natalie Dixon Email: [email protected]

Term 1: Topics and Skills Overview1. Fractions & non calculator computation, ratios and percentages2. Rounding to Significant figures, Decimal Places and 10’s 100’s ….3. Highest Common Factors (HCF), Lowest Common Denominators (LCD)4. Polygons: Classification5. Measurement, Perimeters of shapes & units, Areas of shapes and units6. Time Calculations, 12/24 hr clock7. Number Classification: IE Prime numbers, Prime factors, Composites8. Exponents / powers, square numbers and square roots9. Computation of + and – numbers. To add, subtract, multiply and divide


1. Patterns and sequences2. Geometry: Constructions, accurate measurement / drawing of angles and lines3. Operator terms: sum, Difference, product, Quotient4. Statistics and data representation5. Graphs6. Basic algebra7. Data averages and ranges

Term 3: Topics and Skills Overview1. BEDMAS for basic calculations2. Deductive Geometry3. Circle: Circumference and area4. Converting SI unit prefixes5. Number Function generators

For the rest of this terms, we will focus on the final Common Entrance preparation: the SBA project, exam drills and focused revision based on the groups’ performance.

Assessment Criteria40% Review Tests 25% Homework25% Pop quiz 5% Quality of folder / notes5% Attitude to Learning (ATL)

Independent and Home LearningStudents are expected to become independent learners through homework and revision. The average homework will be approximately 1 hour per week but this could be increased over revision periods for review tests. Students should use homework as a method of checking their own understanding and should seek help from me if problems are uncovered. Please note that the progress of the topics will vary due to the progression of the group. Homework tasks will set a week in advance and will be based on the estimated topics covered over the week. If any areas are not covered in this time, then these topics will be removed from the mark average. The homework will be issued on paper and copies will be available on Drop Box.Please email me if you did not get the link.For a more detailed topic list, please see the attached topic checklist.

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Island Academy Curriculum Overview Grade 6

Subject: Science Grade: 6 Teacher: Tori Ryan Email: [email protected]

The primary content for this course includes a continuation from Grade 4 and 5 Science, including topics from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The curriculum is designed to teach students to be independent problem-solvers with strong study skills and to develop clear communication, global awareness and intercultural sensitivity. An integral part of Grade 6 Science is preparing students for their National Assessments, including prescribed assessed investigations over the course of the year.


Unit 1: The Scientific MethodUnit 2: Transfer and Transformation of Electrical EnergyUnit 3: Strength and Stability Unit 4: Support and Movement in Animals Unit 5: Classifying Invertebrates


Unit 6: Sexual Reproduction in Plants Unit 7: Inter-relationships Unit 8: Natural Resources Unit 9: Pollution Unit 10: Our Changing Environment


Mock Assessment Review (All grades) National Assessment

Student Expectations

1. Respectful, cooperative classroom behaviour is essential2. Homework completion: Homework will be assigned each week. If work is not completed, the

student will receive a ZERO. If there are extenuating circumstances, a parent’s note will be required.

3. Laboratory work: Students will conduct observations, experiment and research throughout the year. Students are expected to complete Lab Reports and to follow the Lab Safety Rules.

4. Term projects/exams: Students will be required to complete a comprehensive project/exam each term focused on topics covered throughout the term

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Island Academy Curriculum Overview Grade 6Assessment Criteria

Grade 6 children will undergo appropriate formative assessments of the topics covered to improve student attainment, help children to identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need work.

Class participation 10% Homework, classwork, labs, projects 40% Tests and quizzes 30% End of term exam 20%

Formal assessment of this subject takes place in the National Assessment in June of the academic year.


Homework assignments will be given when necessary to improve student attainments.

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Subject: Social Studies Grade: 6Teacher: Emily Wiegand Email: [email protected]

Term 1: Topics and Focus Question OverviewTopics:

1. Government a. What systems of government exist in the Caribbean region and broader world?b. What are the roles and functions of government?c. What is good governance?

2. Citizenship/Living Spacesa. What are the characteristics of an ideal citizen?b. How do we cope with the changing cultures represented in our community?

3. Map Reading and Field Studya. How do we find the distance between cities or towns? b. In which direction should we go? c. What does the legend or key tell us about map features? d. What major lines divide the world into hemispheres? e. What are the physical groupings in the Caribbean Region?

4. Climate and Weathera. Understand the relationship between the world and the environment in which we live.b. Describe how climate and weather affects the way people live in different parts of the world.

Term 2&3: Topics and Focus Question OverviewTopics:

1. Familya. What is family?b. How do the family relationships affect the community?

2. Our Changing Community (Agriculture) a. To what extent have our industries grown and what has brought those changes?b. How have we benefited as a society?

3. Tourism (Economic Activities in Antigua and Barbuda)a. How does tourism contribute to the interdependence of people?b. Hoes does tourism contribute to a nation’s economic, cultural, social, and physical development?

Community Service ProjectLearning Outcomes:

1. Social Skills/Social Responsibility2. Demonstrate sensitivity and tolerance towards people of other racial, ethnic, and class groups.

Objectives:1. Design and implement a service project to be done as a class in a familiar community.2. Create, organize, and carry out a service project as a class

Assessment CriteriaAll grades are calculated into percentages out of 100.Homework and Class Participation are worth 20% collectively.Quizzes and Mini-Projects are worth 20%. Tests, Projects, and Papers are worth 60%.


Homework assignments will be given when necessary to improve student attainment and understanding of

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Island Academy Curriculum Overview Grade 6social concepts covered. Students should be reviewing notes daily to improve their performance.

Subject: Music Grade: 6Teacher: Jocelyn Beldman Email: [email protected]

Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewBEAT/RHYTHM/MELODY/HARMONYLISTENING/ CREATING/ READING/FORM/ CULTURE/MOVEMENT

Distinguish between beat & rhythm, read and perform from repertoire . . . Create rhythmic ostinato using body percussion, and percussion instrument. Create melodic ostinato using pitched percussion. Analyze folk music by deciphering rhythmic and melodic elements. Recognize and reproduce, sol, la, mi, do, and Do’. Singing/playing in a group and individually. Performing in two or more parts. Apply elements of music when singing/playing, composing, arranging and recreating music to create desired effects.

Term 2: Topics and Skills OverviewBEAT/RHYTHM/MELODY/HARMONYLISTENING/ CREATING/ READING/FORM/ CULTURE/MOVEMENTMUSICALDevelop sinning voice. Match pitch (group & alone) Perform in front of peers and a large audience with confidence. Describe how a song makes us feel. Create effects and movements. Recognize that music may express our feelings (mood) Perform songs from a variety of historical periods and cultures. Recognize and reproduce the pentatonic scale. Play/sing in 9/8 time signature (and other compound time signatures), pick up notes, triplets, and recognize other Italian markings. Label notes above, below and within the staff and be able to reproduce them on a pitched instrument or through singing (using solfege).


- Role/character: considering in depth the inner and outer life in developing a character; differentiating between authentic characters and stereotypes; using gestures and movement to convey character

- Relationship: analysing and portraying how relationships influence character development/change

- Time and place: establishing a clear setting; sustaining belief in the fictional setting

- Tension: using sound, light, technology, and stage effects to heighten tension/suspense

- Focus and emphasis: using drama conventions to reveal or communicate key emotions, motivations, perspectives, and ideas to the audience.

Assessment Criteria

In class performance (observing student musicality and effort.)Cooperation among classmates when creating music/drama together. Acknowledgment of musical notation when performing.Written theory work.

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Subject: Spanish Grade: 6Teacher: Señorita Travers Email: [email protected]

Term 1: Topics and Skills OverviewNumbers 1- 100Calendar – days, months, seasons, dateGreetingsSimple dialogue – informal and formal – tú and ustedVerbs – gustar and llamarse – formal and informalFoodCultural awareness – Day of the Dead


Sea animals – write a paragraphTransportationVerbs – infinitive form –ar verbs– then conjugationNumbers 1-1000 (oral and written)Cultural awareness – research noted Hispanics and do a presentation (with visuals) in English (only if time allows)


Occupations

Verbs – write sentences using conjugated –ar verbs

Health – communicate if feeling ill

Assessment CriteriaWritten quizzes at the end of each unitEffort and participation are factored into the grade.

Independent and Home LearningVocabulary list will be taken home by each student before quiz. Students and parents can practice at home before the quiz and continue to review afterwards to aid in retention of vocabulary.

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Subject: Physical Education Grade: 6Teacher: Mark Mitchell Email: [email protected]


Modified Games, Skill Development and Formal Sports:Football, Basketball, netball, floor Hockey, handball, Ultimate Frisbee, American Football, Capture the Flag, Skipping, Athletics, Fitness


Modified Games, Skill Development and Formal Sports:Cricket, Baseball, Kickball, Rounders, Skipping, Gymnastics, Athletics, Fitness


Modified Games, Skill Development and Formal Sports:Tennis, Volleyball, Sepaktakra, Dance, Skipping, Bocce, Athletics, Fitness

Assessment Criteria

Attendance – Uniform and Water BottleEffortListening SkillsFollowing InstructionsSportsmanship


Term 1 – Nutrition, Physical Activity and Sleep JournalTerm 2 – Self Analysis of term 1 JournalTerm 3 - Caribbean Food Groups, Poster and Presentation

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Subject: Visual Arts Grade: 6Teacher: Emily Wiegand Email: [email protected]


Frottage- TextureGeometric / organic objectsFragmentation – Composition and designLine and shapeAcrylic paintingArtist – Alexander Calder


Colour theory – Primary and SecondaryCollage – reinforcing shape and line -positive shape / negative shapeArtist – Joan Miro


Shape and formSpaceWarm and cool coloursArtist – Wassily Kandinsky

Assessment Criteria

All studio work marked out of 20 – Originality 3 Design and Composition 6 Creativity / Craftsmanship 11Research Homework and Reading Comprehension out of 10Final Art Theory Exam (at the end of term 3) out of 50


Research Revision

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Grade 6 national Assessments – G6NA (Formerly known as the Common Entrance Exams CEE)

National Assessment dates – approx. May 30th and 31st

What is the purpose of the G6NA?

The G6NA is used as part of an admissions selection process for entry into Antiguan Grammar Schools and then other Secondary Schools thereafter.

How important is the G6Na at IA?

As IA is a private, international school where the majority of our students matriculate into Grade 7 the G6NA is not as critical to use as the government schools. Therefore G6NA practice and teaching forms approximately 20% of curriculum time throughout the year.

However, we would live every G6 student to sit the exams as we feel it is great practice for our young scholars. Also. Most countries in the world have some kind of assessment at the end of primary school so this is common practice.

Ms. Weigand will be issuing a letter about a practice website for the G6Na that the school has used before.

Format of the G6NA 2 language Arts Papers 2 Mathematics papers and 1 SBA 2 Social Studies Papers and 1 SBA 1 extended Science paper and 1 SBA Individual and class projects, known as School Based Assessments (SBA’s). The completion and assessment

of these projects follows strict guidelines, which are provided by the Ministry of Education and are generally completed and submitted in May, these scores are included in the children’s final grade.

Students sit 8 exams on campus but the Ministry of Education proctors them. The exam dates are set by the MoE. The exam results are released in late June-early July. Families can contact the school or the MoE directly to

pick results up. The results are broken down by subject and then totaled and are out of 400. Any score over 300 is

considered very good and a score of over 320 usually ensures a place in the “Top 100”. The ‘Top 100” children are offered Grammar School places and the results of all the children are published. From year to year this threshold changes slightly but the exams are always marked out of 400.

Composition of the G6NA

For Mathematics the children will be expected to demonstrate all basic numeracy skills and apply them during the exam process.

Within Language Arts (English) the children’s understanding of the theory of Standard English Language will be tested, they are also given the opportunity to apply this knowledge with a choice of extended writing pieces.

Science asks the children to recall facts about various topics taught, and also be able to label and sometimes draw diagrams. In class they must submit a small Lab Composition Book which demonstrates a number of science theories that they will have covered. This is their ‘SBA’.

For Social Studies the children will be taught about local and Caribbean social, historical and geographical facts. However students are encouraged to watch and read local news reports as traditionally the exam always includes local current events.

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