6Th Grade Level 6 Miss Marcia

Colegio Bilingüe Anglo Español

6th Grade Level 6 Miss Marcia

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Name:______

Date: ______

Native American Indian groups in North America lived in different cultural regions, each of which developed its own customs and traditions. A custom is the specific way in which a group of people does something. This can include how foods are prepared, what clothing is worn, the kinds of celebrations and much more. The set of customs developed and shared by a culture over time is a tradition.

A culture’s customs are often determined by the natural resources found in their environment. In the Desert Southwest region, cloth weaving developed as a custom. The area has fewer large animals whose skins can be used for making clothing or blankets. Cloth weaving was a way of meeting the need for clothing without using animal skins. In the Eastern Woodlands area, however, hunting and fishing were daily activities. Since it was easy to get animal skins, developing skills like weaving were less important.

The traditional roles of men and women in the native tribes varied as well. In hunting cultures, men were often away from home during the day to hunt animals for food. Women did many chores around the village while they were gone. In cultures where crops were grown, it was usually the men who tended them.

Folklore was an important part of all Native American cultures. They had no written language. Telling the tribe’s stories orally was the way they preserved them from generation to generation so they would not be lost. The tribe used chanting, storytelling and singing as a way to remember the tribe’s folklore. The stories told the tribe’s history, funny adventures and accomplishments. Folklore also helped unite the people of the tribe.

Religion was an important part of Native American cultures. The celebration of the tribe’s faith and worship often involved special ceremonies. Harvest ceremonies were a common way to give thanks to the tribe’s gods for a good crop. Other ceremonies combined religious songs and dances with social activities. The ceremonies reinforced the people’s trust in their leaders’ ability to provide for their needs

Colegio Bilingüe Anglo Español

6th Grade Level 6 Miss Marcia

DAY 2

Bullied

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

Bryan doesn't like going to school anymore. He is tired of being bullied. Some of the bigger boys at school are mean to him. They push him to the ground. They hide his books. They call him names. They are bullies. When things get really bad, Bryan tells his mom he is sick. “You should stay home and rest,” Mom says. “You'll feel better tomorrow.” Then Bryan gets to stay home. He reads books. He watches television. He eats what he wants. He is not scared. “You should tell someone you are getting bullied at school,” says Bryan’s best friend, Link. But Bryan is scared. He doesn't want to tell an adult. “That will make things worse, Link,” says Bryan. “You don’t go to my school. You have no idea how mean these guys can be.” “You can’t keep missing school,” says Link. “Your grades will fall. You will be in trouble at home. And besides, you don't want to be in the seventh grade forever, do you?" Bryan thinks Link is probably right. He will tell his mom about the bullies today when she gets home from work. He will see what happens.

Questions:

1) Why doesn't Bryan like going to school anymore?

A. The work is hard.

B. The kids are mean.

C. His best friend does not go there.

D. He wants to read books at home.

2) How might Bryan feel when the kids at school are mean to him? ▼Check all that are correct.

A. □ angry B. □ strong C. □ smart D. □ scared

3) Who are the bullies in this story?

A. Bryan and Link

B. the bigger girls in Bryan's school

C. the teachers

D. the bigger boys in Bryan's school

4) What grade is Bryan in?

5) What do the mean kids do to Bryan? ▼Check all that are correct. A. □ They call him names.

B. □ They push him to the ground.

C. □ They steal his money.

D. □ They hide his book bag.

6) Why hasn't Bryan's mom helped him?

A. She is busy at work.

B. She does not care.

C. She does not know.

D. She does not want to.

7) How might Bryan's mom help when Bryan tells her he is being bullied?

A. She might hurt the mean kids.

B. She might pack Bryan an extra lunch.

C. She might talk to the teachers at the school.

D. She might tell Bryan to stay home sick.

8) What does Bryan do when he stays home from school?

A. his homework

B. plays video games

C. gets scared

D. reads books

10) Who tells Bryan that he should tell someone?

11)What is likely to happen if Bryan keeps missing school?

A. He will get fat.

B. His grades will fall.

C. Link will stop being his friend.

D. The bullies will come to his house.

12) When does Bryan plan to tell his mom about the bullies?

13) What kind of friend is Link? ▼Check all that are correct.

A. □ caring

B. □ shy

C. □ helpful

D. □ scared

14) What does it mean to be bullied ?

A. to not have friends at school

B. to have a lot of work

C. to have people say and do mean things to you

D. to not like school

15) Have you ever been bullied? Do you know someone who has? Explain.

Vocabulary

Write a synonym for each word. Then write three sentences using at least two vocabulary words in each sentence.

1. ------

1. ------

1. ------

Colegio Bilingüe Anglo Español

6th Grade Level 6 Miss Marcia

DAY 3

Summarizing: The Gift of the Magi

Read the selection; then answer the questions that follow.

Vocabulary Unit 3

Using as dictionary. Write part of speech, divide the words into syllables and write a complete definition

1. blame
2. brow
3. cleverest
4. edges
5. fastened
6. grave
7. heed
8. mischief
9. naughty
10. neither
11. perhaps
12. quite
13. safety
14. suggest
15. tiresome

Colegio Bilingüe Anglo Español

6th Grade Level 6 Miss Marcia

DAY 4

THE IDITAROD TRAIL DOG SLED RACE

The “Iditarod” is a dog sled race that is held every year in Alaska in March. Dog sled racing is a sport, and the Iditarod is one of the most difficult races.

In a dog sled race, a group of dogs pull a sled across the snow, guided by a person who stands on the sled behind the dogs. The race may be short (called a sprint race) or long. In the Iditarod, the racers take about ten days to cover

a distance over 1150 miles (1,852 km).

Dog sled racing is a type of mushing. Mushing refers to any type of dog pulling any kind of transport across the snow. Mushing is used to move materials (including the mail) over snow-covered ground that cars, trains, and other

transportation cannot get over. People who drive dog sleds

are called mushers. In mushing, dogs are harnessed, or hooked up, to the sled. There may be only one dog or many dogs. The number depends on how much is being pulled and how far, the type of ground, and the reason that the dog is pulling. The type of dog also depends on the load and the purpose. If the load is heavy, more dogs are used. If it is important to go far, then strong dogs are used. If it is important to go fast, dogs that can run very quickly are used. If the team is big, it’s important that the dogs be calm and able

to work in groups. In the Iditarod, a team of twelve to sixteen dogs pulls a single person for a long distance as quickly as possible. People have different ideas about the best combination of number, strength, speed, and temperament.

Although the Iditarod is watched by veterinarians to make sure that the dogs

are healthy, there are no specific rules about the types of dogs used. A group

of poodles have even run in the Iditarod!

The Iditarod is not an easy race for the mushers or the dogs. There are wild

animals and bad weather. The race is very expensive: the cost of taking care

of the dogs and all the race materials is more than the first place prize. However, people who love dogs and dog racing enjoy the chance to work with dogs and to race against other people with the same interests.

1. When and where is the Iditarod held?

a. It is held every year in March in Iditarod.

b. It is held in alternate years in Iditarod.

c. It is held every year in March in Alaska.

d. It is a special event this year in Nome, Alaska.

2. What is mushing?

a. It is the kind of snow the dogs race across.

b. It is pulling a sled.

c. It is using dogs to carry things across the snow.

d. It is a synonym for dog sled racing.

3. According to the article, which of these are factors in choosing dogs

for a dog sled race?

a. strength, speed, and mood

b. weight, warmth, and high tempers

c. warmth, friendliness, and teamwork

d. strength, tirelessness, and warmth

4. Using clues in the article, what does temperament mean?

a. saying what you mean

b. bad temper

c. mood

d. none of the above

5. Would you like to participate in or watch a race like the Iditarod? Why

or why not?

Vocabulary Unit 4

N O V L M M V K H P S Z X G E D H A S T E I L

U O M O R S E L C R V B E L I E V E E F T J K

T X T W K E N D L M P O C K E T C T F M Y K X

R X C H X E K E E M O N E Y A Y Y K S J H R Y

O I E K I Y J S H S P R E A D O O T H T T I E

S O T L W N L E A D I N G R F P S U V J O G L

U C U C G P G L G N I P P A N S N D R Z L H L

P R F R I W S A H Z Y R S E R V E B Z S C T E

P D Z M S D K N S A F E B R J M M F T D E S D

E N I E I E B D W Q H F H L E R O N S O L L P

R U V A V V M L I Y E S T E R D A Y R O B T F

B O S L I R R O A R E D S T P E L S U T A G Q

L R O D Q A X R K W F P W I I R J X A S T L S

K F W D F T N D U S H A L L F A L L E N W E I

K E X I Z S P P U F F I N G R A M M Q A J L E

M Y U H P H N F E T C H X A P L W M E P I U B

Find the following words in the puzzle.

Colegio Bilingüe Anglo Español

6th Grade Level 6 Miss Marcia

DAY 5

Welcome To Oregon

Story By: Andrew Frinkle

I live in Oregon. It is a Northwestern state, near Canada. Oregon is famous for the Pacific Ocean, forests, the Rocky Mountains, hazelnuts, lumber, and Crater Lake! It is the 9th largest state and the 27th most populous. You might know some of the major cities, like Portland, Eugene, Salem, and Gresham. The state capital is Salem. Now that you know some of the basic facts about Oregon, let me tell you a little more about my state.

Oregon had several Pacific Northwest Indian tribes living there when the Spanish first visited the area that would become Oregon. The French and then the British held the land. In the 1840s, the Oregon Country was actually led by their own government, until it was annexed by the United States.

The famous Oregon Trail for settlers led to the expansion of settlements in the area and eventual statehood. Oregon is located just beneath Washington, making it one of the northernmost states on the Pacific Ocean. It has a long coastline on the ocean, and inland you find many forests leading up into the Rocky Mountains. These are the three major environments in the state: coast, forest, and mountains.

There are also rich farmlands.

Oregon produces almost all of our nation’s hazelnuts. Cattle, dairy, and cranberries are a few other agricultural products Oregon produces. Due to its location on the coast, of course fishing is a huge deal. With the forests, timber and lumber is a big industry. Oregon led the nation in softwood lumber production. With all this wood getting cut down, is it a surprise to know that Oregon is The Beaver State?

Oregon isn’t so well known for sports as many other states, but they do have a professional soccer and a professional basketball team based in Portland. With all the natural beauty, Portland is a great place to get outside. You can fish, hike, climb mountains, and do all sorts of things outside. Oregon is interesting because it has no sales tax! Only 5 states have no sales tax.