Students are welcome to bring electronic devices to school to read on, excluding phone - students may not read on their phones.
I emphasize the reading part. Reading is the ONLY
thing students are allowed to do on their electronic devices from
home. If students are caught doing anything other than reading they
will be asked to keep their electronic devise at home and I will notify
you by email. The kids know, 1 strike and they are out – no second
chances. That being said, eReaders are a wonderful resource and I
encourage kids to make use of them if they own one!
Here are a few ways to get a hold of free books for your child's electronic reading devise:
1.
Scholastic offers several eBooks through Storia. I believe you receive
5 free books the first time you order. They also offer a free eBook
each month. You may order online at the following website http://store.scholastic.com/landing-page/landingpage/storia/shop-ebooks
2.
The SJSD offers a free digital library. Students may check out books
for their electronic devices. They will need their student # to do this
(most of the kids know their numbers by heart, feel free to email me if
you need their number though). The password for every student is
books. You may check out our district's digital library at the
following site http://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/domain/3409
You
will notice 3 icons at the bottom of the scene. The first is Follet
shelf – follow that link for eBooks. The second is catalyst – follow
that link for audio books. The third is AML – follow that link for
research resources.
3. The St. Joseph public
libraries offer free digital check-outs as well. You will need the
number from your library card to check out an eBook. http://www.molib2go.org/
McDowell 6th Grade
Check out what's going on in Mrs. McDowell's 6th grade class!
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Book Club
Book clubs will meet each Friday for a month. Students vote for books they would like to read and are assigned to a club based on their interest and book availability. Clubs meet for one month and students are expected to complete their book during that time. Students do most of the required reading on their own although they follow a reading schedule created by themselves and their club members. (Reading schedules are recorded on Monthly Assignment Calendars and should be located at the front of your kiddo's binder.) When monthly book clubs are complete, we start the process all over with new clubs and new books. Book clubs will continue throughout he school year.
Titles read for book club count towards each child's 40 Book Genre Requirement and make reading even more fun! Friday book club meetings involve group discussions as well as activities. Talking about parts of the text and encountering the text with a wide variety of experiences enhances students' comprehension, making book club a great avenue for reading instruction.
Talk to your child about his or her book club today!!!
Titles read for book club count towards each child's 40 Book Genre Requirement and make reading even more fun! Friday book club meetings involve group discussions as well as activities. Talking about parts of the text and encountering the text with a wide variety of experiences enhances students' comprehension, making book club a great avenue for reading instruction.
Talk to your child about his or her book club today!!!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
40 Book Requirement :)
All 6th graders will be required to complete 40 books this school year. Students must read a minimum amount of books in each genre to complete the requirement. Sixth graders should begin working towards their 40 book requirement today and continue working towards it all year long.
I will give the students independent reading time EVERY day in class. Reading at home will be very important as well. Please encourage your child to read an average of 20 minutes each school night.
Your child will keep track of their 40 book requirement progress in the his/her binder (behind the reading tab). Please ask your child about the 40 book requirement today!
I will give the students independent reading time EVERY day in class. Reading at home will be very important as well. Please encourage your child to read an average of 20 minutes each school night.
Your child will keep track of their 40 book requirement progress in the his/her binder (behind the reading tab). Please ask your child about the 40 book requirement today!
40 Book Requirement
Poetry anthologies 4
Traditional literature 3
Realistic Fiction 4
Historical fiction 2
Fantasy 4
Science fiction 3
Mystery 2
Informational 4
Biography, autobiography,
memoir 2
Picture book 3
Graphic Novel2
Magazine 1
Audio Book (1 of the 40 books needs to be an Audio book)
Chapter-book free choice
6
Monday, August 18, 2014
Wonderful First Day!!!!!
We had a wonderful first day in sixth grade! I am looking forward to getting to know all 67 sixth graders this year!! Parents please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns you may have [hollie.mcodwell@sjsd.k12.mo.us]. And please check out this website often; I will be updating it with new information frequently.
Monday, August 11, 2014
So Excited!!!!!
I'm so excited for another school year to begin!!!! Mrs. Washburn, Mrs. Kennon, and I are looking forward to meeting all of our new 6th grade students. Please join us at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 14th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Ellison. Hope to see you there. :)
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