Welcome to  
        room 211

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Welcome to the 2006-2007 school year! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer vacation. My name is Mrs. Zlatkovic, or Mrs. Z, and I will be teaching  6th grade Social Studies to all of the students and Language Arts to those students that are in my homeroom. I look forward to a positive and very successful year. Sixth grade is a benchmark grade and therefore it is essential that everyone get off to the right start.

As a sixth grader you should be prepared for exciting learning opportunities, interesting field trips, participation in the History Fair, and many other activities and challenges. In order to make this a successful year for everyone, you should strive to be prepared for all of your classes and come with an enthusiasm to learn.

Teachers are here to help you, but you must be willing to participate in the learning process. If at any time, there are any questions or concerns by students or parents/guardians I can be reached via e-mail at: zzlatkovic@cps.k12.il.us

We will also be having a student teacher for the majority of the first quarter. Miss Christine Switski attneds Chicago State University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in the field of education.

On this website you will find homework that is assigned and important announcements. Please keep this website handy to check on any updates.

Language Arts homework:
Week of September 25th - September 29th

LOOKING ahead: We will find out some more interesting things about Winnie and the Tuck family.

Monday, Sept. 25th: 1) Complete Vocabulary Unit #3. Be sure to write each word and definition 5 x's each. 2) Read Chapters 17-18 in Tuck and be ready for an activity relating to the readings.

Tuesday, Sept. 26th: No class="No" Homework.
(Make sure that yesterday's homework is done!)

Wednesday, Sept. 27th: 1) Finish character sketch that you began in class. 2) read Ch. 20-21 in Tuck.
3) review words from Vocab. Unit #3 (as well as Units 1 & 2) for Vocab Bee....winner may receive a special prize!!!!

Thursday, Sept. 28th: 1) Study Vocabulary Unit #3 for quiz tomorrow. 2) Complete review Questions for Ch.17-18 in Tuck. You may answer the questions right on the handout. 3) Read Chapter 22.

Friday, Sept. 29th: 1) read Ch. 23-25 in Tuck, but do not read epilogue. 2) review for a short quiz covering Ch. 19-22 (Monday).


Language Arts homework:
Week of September 18th - September 22nd

LOOKING ahead: We will be having a quiz on Chapters 1-5 in "Tuck Everlasting".  This quiz will also include the following literary terms: prologue, setting, symbolism, plot, and foreshadowing. hint: know the definitions.

Monday, Sept. 18th: Study for quiz on Tuck Everlasting. Quiz will cover Ch. 1-5 and include the literary terms as well.

Tuesday, Sept. 19th: Read Chapters 10-11 in Tuck and complete journal entry.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th: 1) Read Chapters 12-15 in Tuck Everlasting and complete review questions for Ch. 9-11 on LOOSE LEAF paper. 2) Review for Vocabulary Bee.

Thursday, Sept. 21th: 1) Study for Vocabulary Quiz on Unit #2. 2) Study for Tuck quiz. 3) Work on myth...it is due on Monday!!

Friday, Sept. 22nd: Read Chapters 16-17 in Tuck and answer review questions. GO BEARS!!


Language Arts homework:
Week of September 11th - September 15th

LOOKING ahead: We will be having a test on "The Sound of Summer Running" on Tuesday. Come prepared with a sharpened #2 pencil.

Monday, Sept. 11th: 1) Study for test. Remember to review character motives, vocabulary, word phrases and carets, and spelling.  2) Watch the news on t.v or read about it on the Internet or in the newspaper. You are specifically paying attention to stories that relate to the anniversary of 9/11. Take notes or bring in clips. We will be using this later in the week for an activity.

Tuesday, Sept. 12th: Grammar Book Exercise #1 on page 295. Complete #1-10.

Wednesday, Sept. 13th: Read Chapters 1-3 in Tuck Everlasting.

Thursday, Sept. 14th: Read Chapters 4-5 in Tuck and answer review questions for those chapters. Remember to answer in complete sentences.

Friday, Sept. 15th: 1) Grammar p.295 Exercise #2. Make sure to underline the nouns in the sentences and then identify whether the noun is a person, place or thing.  2)  Read Ch. 6-9 in Tuck.  3) Vocabulary Unit #2 5 x's each.  


Social Studies homework:
Week of September 25th - September 29th

LOOKING ahead: We will begin Lesson 3 this week and will also be working on an activity that involves timelines.

Monday, Sept. 25th: Complete Brainstorm worksheet for Timeline Activity. 5 pictures are due on Wednesday!!! (You can scan the pictures if you do not want to damage the originals)

Tuesday, Sept. 26th: 1) Complete Lesson 3 vocabulary (page 26). 2) Have your 11 or 12 events written out for tomorrow. 3) Bring in at least 5 pictures.

Wednesday, Sept. 27th: Complete Lesson 3 Summary. remember that you need 3 main points for each section and that your points should address the questions who, what, when, where and why.

Thursday, Sept. 28th: No homework

Friday, Sept. 29th: Complete Ch. 1 Lesson 3 review (#1-5) on page 29.

Social Studies homework:
Week of September 18th - September 22nd

LOOKING ahead: We will begin Lesson 2 this week and may possibly have a quiz towards the end of the week.

Monday, Sept. 18th: Complete Lesson 2 vocabulary (14 words) and read pages 20-21. Answer the 5 W's after you have read. (who, what, when, where, why)

Tuesday, Sept. 19th: Complete the 5 W's for the remaining sections if you did not already do so in class.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th: Finish the summary for Chapter 1 Lesson 2. You should have 3 points for each section. Begin studying for your Lesson 2 quiz which will be on Friday!

Thursday, Sept. 21st: 1) Complete Ch. 1 Lesson 2 Review (#1-4) on page 23. 2) Study for quiz on Lesson 2. HINT:Make sure that you are familiar with carbon dating, excavation site and nomads!!!!!

Friday, Sept. 22nd: No homework!! Enjoy the weekend and be ready to tackle Lesson 3 next week!!


Social Studies homework:
Week of September 11th - September 15th

LOOKING ahead: We will have our first quiz, Chapter 1 Lesson 1, some time this week.

Monday, Sept. 11th: Complete summary of Chapter 1 Lesson 1. Just like we began in class, you are to identify 3 main points for each of the remaining 3 sections in the lesson. Remember to guide your reading by asking yourself the 5 W's.

Tuesday, Sept. 12th: Complete Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Review, page 16.

Wednesday, Sept. 13th: Workbook page 3. Make sure that you understand Lesson 1. If you are uncertain of anything MAKE SURE TO REVIEW!!!!!

Thursday, Sept. 14th: Due to the testing and the GREAT program that began today we did not have our afternoon classes. However, even without seeing each other you are responsible to check this website. If you have checked it, then you know that you will be having a quiz tomorrow on Chapter 1 Lesson 1.   

Friday, Sept. 15th: Make sure to have all of your supplies in class on Monday for the supply check!!   

         WELCOME TO THE
       SIXTH GRADE!!!

           Class 
 Announcements 
Bring in boxtops....6th grade wants to win the race aND the pizza party!!!

Parents please be sure to check your child's assignment notebook and sign the appropriate page in front.


Important Dates 
  to Remember

Sept. 7th: Open House

Sept. 19th: Book order
                   is due.
         
Sept. 26th: Students
have early dismissal.
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Sept. 28th: School
                   pictures

Sept. 28th: GREAT
                   topic due. 

Oct. 3rd: Chicago Bear
               Assembly

Oct. 9th: No School
             Columbus Day