On 8/02/06, Sonja wrote:
> On 7/19/06, Shana wrote:
>> I am going to be teaching a gifted 5/6 split this year for
>> the first time, and would love any and all feedback you
>> have to offer. Last year I taught 3rd grade, so this year
>> will be quite a change on many fronts. My biggest concern
>> is teaching math, as it is so grade specific, and I would
>> love to know what other teachers are doing out there. Also,
>> if you have a sample schedule of how you break down your
>> day I'd really appreciate it.
>> Thanks!!
>
> Hi!
>
> I, too, am going to be teaching a 5/6 split this year! I
> taught 5th grade for 5 years several years ago, and have
> taught 6th grade for a few years recently, but never a split!
> I have been searching all summer for links/resources for
> combination classes, but haven't had much luck.
>
> We have to teach curriculum to the standards, so there is no
> thematic teaching to both of the grades. No combining of the
> two, so to speak. It will be a challenge! Where do you find
> the time to teach both grades their separate curriculums and
> do them both justice?!
>
> I would love to chat/correspond more with you. Let me know
> if you're interested. You're the first 5/6 combo teacher
> I've 'met'.

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