Photo Story for Introducing Percents

I have created a photo story that will be used to introduce the use of percents to my students. Many times students do not realize how they will be using their new math skills in the real world. This photo story gives them an idea of where and when they will be using percents.

Sit back, relax, and listen to some poetry.

You will be viewing three videos of a poem being read.

The three poems you will hear are:

1)    “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes

2)    “Annabell Lee” by Edgar Allen Poe

3)    “Don’t’ Quit”  by anonymous

  You need your poetry worksheet that you received in class .After you watch the videos you can answer the questions on the sheet. You are welcome to watch the videos as many times as you like.  As you listen choose which one is your favorite poem. Be prepared to discuss what you thought each of these poems were about.

Ahhheemmm..Introducing Mrs. Schafer and her classroom!

I welcome you and your student to Mrs. Schafer’s 6^th grade class!

            I  live in Boise and grew up here. My husband and I  enjoy getting outside (especially in the warmer weather) to fish, kayak, or casually hike. I am a simple gal and love nature and gardening but I also love a stroll through downtown, especially on First Thursday.

I look to make my classroom a fun, learning environment. One way I achieve this is by fostering communication with my students. I respect my students’ ideas and thoughts and will be asking for their input on many things.

One goal in my classroom is to encourage independence. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of assignments and to turn them in on time.  Tools will be provided for student’s use  in these areas as I guide them to be less dependent on others to track their work. When students leave my classroom I hope that they will have grown in their knowledge, organizational and social skills, and have become more confident about taking control of their leaning.

I would like to keep the lines of communication open to you. Please feel free to contact me at school, email works best. I believe that together we can help your student achieve learning at the highest level. If you have any information about your student that would help them be more successful in my classroom, please let me know. I will take this information into consideration as I work with your child.

Some information shared could include:

-special medical needs                  -feelings towards school

-important experiences that may affect your child at school (a death, loss of a pet, etc)

                I have high expectations for my students and I know they can meet them! Starting from day one the student have clear expectations for our classroom community. I encourage positive behavior by reward students individually, in their desk groups and as a whole class. When I see smooth transitions, directions followed the first time, and controlled noise level, I will provide rewards. Rewards include: verbal recognition, free time, game time, treats, extra recess, and other appropriate rewards. Consequences for late work and disruptive behavior include: staying in for recess, sitting at lunch with the sixth grade teachers, and time spent after school.

                I am very excited to see what new things this year will offer!

                                -Mrs. Schafer