Send this handout home to parents to inform them of the great transition their children will go through in the sixth grade and the emphasis that will be placed on increasing children's proficiency in the basic skills.
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ACTIVITIES
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WORKBOOKS
Elements of Poetry Workbook
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Attributes of Sixth Graders
The average eleven-year-old is heading towards adolescence. He: Shows more self-assertion and curiosity.
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How Parents Can Help Their Sixth Graders
At eleven years old, sixth graders are making the transition to adolescence.
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Sixth Grade Basic Skills
In sixth grade more emphasis is placed on increasing student's proficiency in the basic skills.
