After reading a story on a 6th grade level the student will discuss the Author’s purpose in writing the story

The student will identify idioms, similes and metaphors when reading

The student will utilize idioms, similes and metaphors when writing

Student will determine the percent of a quantity

List the steps required to complete a word problem

Student will determine the cost of a discounted item

Keep columns straight and neat while completing math problems

Student will explain what a negative integer is

Demonstrate the ability to solve an equation in 2 different way

Student will place positive and negative integers on a number line