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Sixth Grade Planning Templates

Printable templates to organize and track your homeschool journey through the ancient world

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Weekly Planning Template

Plan your week across all subjects with space for activities and notes.

Daily Schedule Template

Structure your homeschool day with time blocks for each subject.

Attendance Tracker

Track your 180 days of instruction as required by NYS.

Quarter Planning Overview

Big picture planning for each 9-week quarter.

Assessment Checklist

Track skills mastery and portfolio items for quarterly reports.

Quarterly Report Template

Required documentation for NYS homeschool reporting.

Sixth Grade Weekly Planning Template

Week of: ____________________ | Week #: ____ | Quarter: ____
Subject
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Materials
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Other

Weekly Goals:

Notes & Observations:

Sixth Grade Daily Schedule

Customize this template to create a predictable daily routine
Time Activity Notes
8:00 - 8:15 Morning Meeting Calendar, daily objectives, current events
8:15 - 9:15 Math Ratios, negative numbers, algebraic concepts
9:15 - 9:35 Movement Break Physical activity, snack
9:35 - 10:35 ELA/Writing Using Essentials in Writing Level 6
10:35 - 11:20 Science CKSci units & lab investigations
11:20 - 12:20 Lunch & Free Time
12:20 - 1:05 Social Studies Eastern Hemisphere civilizations
1:05 - 1:35 Read-Aloud & Discussion Literature tied to ancient civilizations
1:35 - 2:20 Enrichment/Projects Art, music, civilization models
2:20 - 3:00 Independent Reading & Wrap-Up Review day's learning, preview tomorrow

Scheduling Tips:

Customized Schedule Notes:

Sixth Grade Attendance Tracker

School Year: 2027-2028 | Student Name: ______________________

New York State requires documentation of 180 days of instruction (900 hours for grades 7-12). Check off each day of instruction completed.

Quarter 1 (Sep-Nov): The Dawn of Civilization

Week 1
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Week 9
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Q1 Total: _____ days

Quarter 2 (Nov-Jan): Eastern Empires & Philosophies

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Week 18
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Q2 Total: _____ days

Quarter 3 (Jan-Mar): The Classical World

Week 19
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Week 20
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Week 27
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Q3 Total: _____ days

Quarter 4 (Mar-Jun): Global Connections & Enduring Ideas

Week 28
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Week 29
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Week 30
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Week 31
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Week 32
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Week 33
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Week 34
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Week 35
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Week 36
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Q4 Total: _____ days
YEAR TOTAL: _____ days

Quarter Planning Overview

Quarter: ____ | Dates: ___________________

Quarter Theme & Focus:

Major Topics & Skills by Subject:

ELA/Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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Social Studies
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Books & Resources Needed:

Core Materials
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Library Books
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Projects, Field Trips & Special Activities:

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NYS Standards Addressed (for IHIP/Quarterly Reports):

ELA Standards
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Math Standards
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Science Standards
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Social Studies Standards
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Sixth Grade Assessment Checklist

Quarter: ____ | Student Name: ___________________

Use this checklist to track mastery of key skills and concepts. Mark each skill as: M (Mastered), P (Progressing), or N (Needs Support)

English Language Arts

Cites textual evidence to support analysis
Determines theme/central idea from text details
Evaluates arguments and specific claims in texts
Writes arguments with clear reasoning and evidence
Writes informative/explanatory texts with analysis
Conducts research projects using multiple sources
Uses correct grammar and varied sentence structures
Interprets figurative language in context

Mathematics

Understands ratio concepts and uses ratio reasoning
Divides fractions by fractions
Computes with multi-digit numbers and decimals
Understands positive and negative numbers
Orders and finds absolute value of rational numbers
Writes and evaluates expressions with variables
Solves one-step equations and inequalities
Finds area of polygons and surface area of 3D figures
Displays and analyzes numerical data

Science

Designs and tests thermal energy transfer systems
Conducts investigations about thermal energy
Provides evidence that living things are made of cells
Models cell function and organelle contributions
Constructs explanations of geoscience processes
Analyzes evidence of plate tectonics
Models the cycling of Earth's materials
Collects data on weather and climate patterns

Social Studies

Interprets Eastern Hemisphere geography
Analyzes Neolithic Revolution impacts
Compares ancient river valley civilizations
Explains belief systems of major world religions
Compares classical civilizations (Greece/Rome)
Analyzes government systems in ancient world
Examines interactions across Eastern Hemisphere
Uses primary sources and maps effectively

Portfolio Documentation (for Quarterly Report):

ELA Samples:

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Math Samples:

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Science Samples:

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Social Studies Samples:

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Annual Assessment Planning (Required in Grades 4-8)

Practice with standardized test format questions
Familiarity with test directions and timing
Test-taking strategies reviewed
Sample practice test administered
Assessment type selected: □ Standardized Test □ Written Narrative

Sixth Grade Quarterly Report

Quarter: ____ | Dates: ___________________

Student Information

6th Grade
2027-2028

Hours of Instruction

□ On Track □ Needs Attention

Description of Material Covered

NYS Standards: (e.g., 6.R.1, 6.W.1, 6.L.5a)
NYS Standards: (e.g., NY-6.RP.A.1, NY-6.NS.C.5, NY-6.EE.A.2)
NYS Standards: (e.g., MS-PS3-3, MS-LS1-1, MS-ESS2-2)
NYS Standards: (e.g., 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4)

Student Progress Evaluation

Subject
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Annual Assessment Planning (Required in Grades 4-8)

□ CAT □ ITBS □ Stanford □ Written Narrative