Good Morning Sixth Graders,
Today is an E day so we will go to Music. We will also begin reading Frightful's Mountain and continue learning about life in ancient Greece.
Please...
- Order your lunch
- Sharpen your pencils
- Make sure you have all your materials
Thank you
Mr. Trumble
P2P: Write about a pet, or animal, that you have a special bond with.
Activity #1
(We do)
9:00- 9:20
12:30 - 12:50
How do you feel?
- I can formulate an opinion about a topic pertaining to the interactions of man and nature, and support my opinion within a group of my peers.
Directions: Listen to each statement and decide whether you agree or disagree. Be prepared to defend your opinion with people who think differently than you.
I strongly Agree I strongly Disagree
1. Humans should be allowed to do whatever they want with nature, plants and animals.
2. It is people's responsibility to take care of nature and protect it.
3. Global Warming is a topic humans need to take care of.
4. GMO's (genetically modified organisms) should be removed from all food products.
Yes Not sure No
1. Should we be allowed to cut down trees?
2. Should people be eating genetically modified foods?
3. Should we be allowed to have a patent on life?
4. Should humans be drilling for oil?
5. Should humans be hydro-fracking?
6. Should animals be put in Zoos, theme parks, or the circus for our enjoyment?
7. Would you cut down a tree if an animal was nesting in, or around it?
I strongly Agree I strongly Disagree
1. Humans should be allowed to do whatever they want with nature, plants and animals.
2. It is people's responsibility to take care of nature and protect it.
3. Global Warming is a topic humans need to take care of.
4. GMO's (genetically modified organisms) should be removed from all food products.
Yes Not sure No
1. Should we be allowed to cut down trees?
2. Should people be eating genetically modified foods?
3. Should we be allowed to have a patent on life?
4. Should humans be drilling for oil?
5. Should humans be hydro-fracking?
6. Should animals be put in Zoos, theme parks, or the circus for our enjoyment?
7. Would you cut down a tree if an animal was nesting in, or around it?
Activity #2
(You do)
9:20 - 9:50
12:50 - 1:20
(You do)
9:20 - 9:50
12:50 - 1:20
Who is Jean Craighead George?
Directions:
With your group members, go to the link above and read about Jean Craighead George. Use your Cornell Note recording sheet to write down important information that you learn while reading. You will be responsible for writing 4-5 facts.
Activity #3
9:50 - 10:05
1:20 - 1:35
(You do)
9:50 - 10:05
1:20 - 1:35
(You do)
Read the Forward by Robert F. Kennedy
I can read the forward of the novel Frighful's Mountain in order to learn about the author and her purpose for writing the story.
Key Questions:
- What did you learn about Jean Craighead George from reading the forward?
- How did Jean Craighead George inspire Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
- What were the important vocabulary words in the forward, and can you determine their meaning from the context?
Activity #4
10:05 - 10:30
1:35 - 2:00
(I do)
Read Aloud - Chapter 1
10:05 - 10:30
1:35 - 2:00
(I do)
Read Aloud - Chapter 1
Key Questions:
- What is the boy's name?
- What kind of bird is Frightful?
- What did Frightful and the boy love to do more than anything?
- What is Sam's sister's name?
- Why does Sam have to get rid of Frightful?
- What name does the farmer give to the dog?
- Can you identify one human relationship or one animal relationship Frightful has in chapter 1? Is this relationship helpful or harmful to Frightful's Survival? Why?
Vocabulary:
Thermal - ______________________________________
Alight - ________________________________________
tiercel - ________________________________________
Homework: Finish Reading Chapter 1. Be prepared to take a short quiz on what you read in chapter 1.
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