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Provo City School District

Wasatch Elementary School

Last modified: August 10, 2023

Betsy Isom Jones

Welcome back, students! 

We are so excited to have you back in our classrooms!  

Class Supply List –

Notice: The items on these lists are optional. No Elementary School students may be required to bring any of these supplies to school. This list is compiled solely to provide information to parents or guardians who wish to voluntarily furnish supplies for student use. Equivalent supplies will be furnished by the school to all students free of charge as necessary.

Individual Supplies

  • Composition Books (for Chinese)
  • Pencil Box
  • Pencils (mechanical would be great!)
  • Highlighter
  • Colored Pencils
  • Markers
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • 3-Ring Binder (1/2 inch or 1 inch)

Classroom/Community Supplies

  • Pencils
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Colored Pencils
  • Markers
  • Permanent Markers
  • Facial Tissue
  • Inexpensive mechanical pencils
  • Plastic Page Protectors
  • Adult-size Scissors
  • Granola Bars/Fruit Snack/HiChew Candies

Math

This year we are using a new textbook called “Into Math.”  We are, of course, still following the Utah State Math Core Curriculum.  This program has a great online interface and fantastic resources to help us work through that curriculum.  We have also been directed by the state to focus on ESSENTIAL SKILLS and CORE KNOWLEDGE in the curriculum.  However, we will provide opportunities for students to push themselves and go “deeper” into the subjects that we learn about.  Below is a list of the “modules” or “units” of math this year:

  • Integer Concepts
  • Rational Number Concepts
  • Fraction Division
  • Multi-Digit Division
  • Ratios and Rates
  • Understanding and Applying Percent
  • Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
  • Problem Solving with Equations and Inequalities
  • Polygons and Coordinate Planes
  • Area of Triangles and Special Quadrilaterals
  • Surface Area and Volume
  • Data Collection and Displays
  • Measures of Center
  • Variability and Data Distribution

Writing

What is a “Narrative Text”?  It is what we usually think of as a “Story.”  Our focus this term is to help our 6th grade writers improve their writing skills by focusing on key details and story structure.  We will also learn about editing and the importance of multiple drafts!

Story Structure:  In 6th grade, we sometimes call it the “story mountain.”  This is a visualization of how the pieces of a story fit together to help the action move along.  The focus is on including the most important details and editing out those that are not key to the story development.  The story mountain helps students visualize that stories have a beginning where the characters, setting, and “status quo” are introduced.  Then the problem is introduced and the “status quo” changes.  The characters must work through the rising action in attempts to “solve” the problem they are facing.  The climax is the “now or never” moment for the main character where the character must solve the problem.  And finally, the resolution explains the new “status quo” after the problem has been “solved.”

This Term we will have 2 writing assignments:

1.  Narrative Text/Story – Student chooses topic and genre.  Requirements – the story has a beginning, rising action, climax, and resolution.  2-5pages Rough Draft 

2.  Suspense Story – Students create a suspense story that focuses on using the rising action to create and maintain suspense.  Requirements – the story cannot be gory or violent.  Must contain story parts as well as specific suspense elements.  2-5 pages Final Draft 

Term 1 – Narrative Text Students will be able to write a multi-paragraph narrative text using real or imagined experiences or events.

Students will use well-chosen details and well-structured sequences.

Parent Curriculum Guide

Language Arts Core Guide

Math Core Guide

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