6thgrade

toc Please use the table of contents or scroll down to see what students are learning throughout the year!
 * = SEPTEMBER = ||
 * Sept 8-10 [[image:apple.png width="32" height="35" align="center"]] || Students will be introduced to library rules and resources, then asked to find a favorite book. Mrs. Haberman will photograph students with their book. Then students will create a card with their book's cover on the front. Inside, they will write why they have chosen this book. ||
 * Sept 13-17 [[image:apple.png width="32" height="35" align="center"]] || [[image:alexcrop.jpg height="260" align="right"]] Students will learn how to search for books by author, title, and subject using the library's online catalog.

Students will be able to:
 * Identify a call number.
 * Utilize a mouse and keyboard.
 * Locate a book on the shelf according to it's call number. ||
 * Sept 20-24 [[image:apple.png width="32" height="35" align="center"]] || Students will play a Dewey Decimal game on the Smartboard, putting books in Dewey Decimal order.

Students will be able to: || Students will work in groups to categorize a pile of books into Fiction, Picture Books, EZ, and Dewey Decimal order.
 * Identify a call number.
 * Classify books according to their call number.
 * Arrange Dewey Decimal numbers in their proper sequence.
 * Sept 27-Oct 1 [[image:apple.png width="32" height="35" align="center"]] || [[image:bookstack.JPG width="300" height="400" align="right"]]

Students will be able to: || Students will play an Internet safety game found on AT&T's Safety Land at http://www.att.com/Common/images/safety/game.ht. Students will learn about the dangers they may face on the Internet.
 * Identify a call number.
 * Classify books according to their call number and genre.
 * Arrange Dewey Decimal numbers in their proper sequence.
 * = OCTOBER = ||
 * Oct 4-8 [[image:pumpkin.jpg width="35" height="35" align="center"]] ||

Students will be able to: || The topic is "Memoirs of Paul Revere":
 * Identify and prepare for potentially dangerous situations on the Internet.
 * Utilize the Smartboard.
 * Demonstrate knowledge of a website.
 * Oct 12-15 [[image:pumpkin.jpg width="41" height="41" align="center"]] ||  [[image:paulrevere.jpg align="left" caption="Painting of Paul Revere by John Singleton Copley. It was painted in 1768 and is owned by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. For more information, you may visit the Museum of Fine Arts' Webpage by clicking on the picture." link="@http://tinyurl.com/2d6heot"]] Students will begin conducting research for the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest.

"In celebration of the 275th anniversary of the birth of Paul Revere, pretend you are Paul Revere writing your memoirs. Relate various accomplishments for which you wish to be remembered in the annals of American History." Contest information will be distributed to students. Copies can also be found below:

Students are expected to conduct their research by visiting the Paul Revere pathfinder created by Mrs. Haberman, not just "google"! Here students will find HIGH QUALITY resources they can TRUST! || Students will continue their research on Paul Revere and be introduced to @http://www.worldbookonline.com/, a subscription based online encyclopedia. Students are able to access this encyclopedia from any computer with an Internet connection, even from home! Mrs. Haberman will provide students with the username and password.
 * Oct 18-22 [[image:pumpkin.jpg width="41" height="41" align="center"]] || [[image:worldbook.jpg height="294" align="right"]]

Students will be able to: Students will be able to:
 * Identify the difference between a free website and a subscription based service.
 * Assess information sources for their accuracy.
 * Perform a search and retrieve accurate information. ||
 * Oct 25-29 [[image:pumpkin.jpg width="41" height="41" align="center"]] || Students will continue their research on Paul Revere, creating their rough drafts. Remember, Mrs. Haberman's Paul Revere Pathfinder is there to help you! Do not use Wikipedia!!! ||
 * = NOVEMBER = ||
 * Nov 8-12 [[image:scarecrow.jpg width="60" height="59" align="center"]] || Students will continue their research on Paul Revere, creating their rough drafts. Remember, Mrs. Haberman's Paul Revere Pathfinder is there to help you! Do not use Wikipedia!!! ||
 * Nov 15-19 [[image:scarecrow.jpg width="58" height="57" align="center"]] || Students will continue their research on Paul Revere, creating their rough drafts. Remember, Mrs. Haberman's Paul Revere Pathfinder is there to help you! Do not use Wikipedia!!! ||
 * Nov 22-26 [[image:scarecrow.jpg width="62" height="60" align="center"]] || Students will complete the final drafts of their Paul Revere essay. ||
 * Nov 29- Dec 3 [[image:scarecrow.jpg width="60" height="59"]] || Students will complete the final drafts of their Paul Revere essay and hand them in. ||
 * = DECEMBER = ||
 * Dec 6-10 || Library Centers! After weeks of hard work on their Paul Revere essays, s tudents will have their choice of: reading, using a netbook, working on class projects, or viewing a video on the Smartboard.   ||
 * Dec 13-17 || Students will play a game on the Smartboard, arranging books by genre.
 * Define multiple genres of literature.
 * Categorize books according to their genre. ||
 * Dec 20-23 || Students will preview the books at our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair by watching some promotional videos. Our Book Fair webpage can be found here: @http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/berkeleyschool ||
 * = JANUARY = ||
 * Jan 3-7 || Students will create a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation about their Winter Break. They will edit text, use clip art, and create new slides. [[image:powerpoint.jpg align="right"]]

Students will be able to: Students will create a Microsoft Word flyer of their favorite things. They will research images on the Internet and paste them into their document. An example can be found here: Students will be able to: Students will be introduced to @http://edu.glogster.com/. What is Glogster Edu? It's an interactive, collaborative tool students can use to create digital posters! Each student will receive their own personal login and password. Their profiles are not public and cannot be seen online except by their classmates and Mrs. Haberman. || || media type="custom" key="9268038" align="center" || || ||
 * Create a slideshow.
 * Find and use clip art images.
 * Edit text. ||
 * Jan 10-14 || [[image:word.jpg width="210" height="156" align="right"]]
 * Create a flyer.
 * Perform an Internet search.
 * Select and transfer to a Word document using copy and paste. ||
 * Jan 18-21 ||  ||
 * Jan 24-28 ||  ||
 * = FEBRUARY = ||
 * Jan 31-Feb 4 || SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!  Students will browse and buy books during their scheduled library time. [[image:bookfair width="420" height="315" align="center"]] ||
 * Feb 7-11 ||  ||
 * Feb 14-17 ||  ||
 * Feb 22-25 ||  ||
 * = MARCH = ||
 * Feb 28-Mar 4 ||  ||
 * Mar 7-11 ||  ||
 * Mar 14-18 ||  ||
 * Mar 21-25 ||  ||
 * Mar 28-Apr 1 || [[image:glogsteredu.png width="640" height="126" align="center" link="@http://edu.glogster.com/%20"]]
 * = APRIL = ||
 * Apr 4-8 || Students will learn how to save and manipulate images from the Internet (using proper credit!) and use them on their Glogs. ||
 * Apr 18-21 || [[image:bppoetry.jpg height="358" align="right"]] Students will view a video on poetry from@http://www.brainpop.com/, participate in a discussion on poetry, and create their own poems using Glogster.
 * Apr 25-29 || Students will research a favorite book or author and create a Glog or Microsoft Word document about their findings. Glog example:
 * = MAY = ||
 * May 2-6 || Library Centers after NJASK testing! Students have their choice of: reading, using a netbook, working on class projects, or viewing a video on the Smartboard.
 * May 9-13 || Library Centers after NJASK testing! Students have their choice of: reading, using a netbook, working on class projects, or viewing a video on the Smartboard.
 * May 16-20 ||  ||
 * May 23-27 ||  ||
 * May 31-June 3 ||  ||
 * = JUNE = ||
 * June 6-10 ||  ||
 * June 13-17 ||  ||