ENGLISH:

The English classes at Lovett teach the rules of grammar and writing in a fun and meaningful way for students. The focus on grammar and writing has several building blocks. First the students review the eight parts of speech and the different types of sentences. Then teachers help the students work on the correct usage of the parts of speech, whether in speaking or in writing, and students also learn how to use a variety of sentences when writing. The skills of editing and revising writings are also main components in the English curriculum. Students learn to proofread for errors in spelling, grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization, and complete sentences.

Teachers also show students how to revise their writings by using different lengths and types of sentences as well as vivid language. Because English is so important in the real world, the teachers at Lovett also encourage real life skills and knowledge across the curriculum when they do activities and projects with students such as making a menu, creating greeting cards, filling out forms and applications, writing business letters, interviewing someone, and writing an article for a newspaper. Not to worry, the English classes at Lovett provide plenty of creative writing opportunities from poetry to short stories to songwriting. While the English classes at Lovett do require hard work, they also bring rewards which include a greater knowledge of communication through speaking, writing, and reading, as well as fun games and projects to encourage learning and review skills. The English classes at Lovett make grammar and writing important to students.

MATH:

The math curriculum at Lovett is designed to provide students the opportunity to master statewide objectives, including preparation for pre-algebra, while having fun in the classroom. Through discovery, inquiry, hands-on activities, and different math manipulatives, students will explore number operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data analysis, and probability.

Our goal is for every student to master the objectives covered during their year at Lovett. We will work hard to help our students bridge the gap in order to be prepared for future success.

READING:

The Lovett reading program is designed to be an adolescent adventure. The literature includes Newbery Award winning novels, classic short stories with themes that teach life lessons, and units of study on natural and man-made disasters, solved and unsolved mysteries, drama in real-life stories, Greek mythology, and poetry.

Students experience literature through reading, participating in class discussions, group activities, drama/acting, artistic expression/music and writing. Students are encouraged to respond to literature in various ways throughout the year.
Skills and vocabulary are taught during class. Students practice reading skills by participating in the Accelerated Reading Program. Students select library books that appeal to their interest to read independently. We challenge students to read as many books as possible and to keep a book with them to read when they complete classwork during school.

Our goal is to show students how to use reading as a learning tool and an avenue for acquiring future knowledge. We hope to instill a desire and love for reading this year that will create readers for life!

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SCIENCE:

The science program at Lovett is a general science class that includes life science, physical science, and earth science. Students use the Harcourt Science textbook and workbook. In order for students to have a very positive learning experience in science, we incorporate reading/comprehension, instructional videos, and hands-on experiences. Students enjoy such activities as making hot air ballons, dissecting owl pellets, exploring states of matter, and testing for acids and bases.

We want your child to love science and hope they will become better at problem solving, developing critical thinking skills, and understanding the relevance of science to real world problems. Welcome to Lovett!

SOCIAL STUDIES:

In our social studies program your child will be doing many cooperative learning activities, hands-on classroom projects, and writing assignments. This year we will be studying the Western Hemisphere. There are 7 main units of study: Canada, Latin America, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and Antarctica. Our geography skills are as follows: locating places using latitude and longitude, comparing maps, reading time lines, measuring distances using a scale, interpreting graphs, and reading time zone maps. We will strive to see that your child receives the best education in sixth grade social studies.