Day #131 - 4/11/16 - Unit 4: Writing - Beginning our Research, Ch 1 Quiz, & Intro to LIterature Circle Jobs

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an A day so we will go to Gym. We will also take a quiz on chapter 1 of Frightful's Mountain, begin our research on environmental issues, 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: If you were Sam, how would you feel about letting Frightful go? What would you do if you were Sam?

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Key Question: How do I begin doing research?

Directions for Research Graphic Organizer.

1. Choose your environmental issue Topic

2. Write your general questions to establish the two sides of your issue.

3. Write down the two sides of the issue.

4. Decide where you stand and write your thesis statement. (use the model/example that I will show you)

5. Write your research Question. Let your thesis guide you when you write your research question.

I. Topic

• Needs to be about an environmental issue. 
• Can be linked to a future career choice.

Examples: nuclear energy and nuclear engineer, animals in captivity and becoming a vet, pollution, the Great Pacific garbage patch and becoming an environmental engineer.

II. General Question & the 2 Sides

• Every issue has at least two sides
• You need to ask a General opinion question about your environmental issue? Think - Pros vs cons

Example: Nuclear energy
Should humans be using nuclear energy? What are the pros and cons of using nuclear energy?

What are the two opposing sides to your question?

1. Nuclear energy is a good thing and humans should use it.
     A. If we use nuclear energy what will the impacts(both good and bad) be on the world, and your community?
     B. What can you do in your own community?
2. Nuclear energy is a bad thing and humans should stop using it.
     A. If we stop using nuclear energy what other options do we have to meet our energy needs?
     B. What can you do in your own community?

 III. Thesis

• Begin to develop a thesis statement saying what you believe to be true about your topic. (This will be highly revised and edited along the way. You will change, shape, and add to your thesis statement as you acquire more information from your research)

Example:
I think nuclear energy is harmful.

To what...?

I think nuclear energy is harmful to the environment.

 So what...?

I think nuclear energy is harmful to the environment so humans should develop alternative energy methods.

Like what...?
 
I think nuclear energy is harmful to the environment so humans should develop alternative energy methods, such as solar and wind energy.

Why?

I think nuclear energy is harmful to the environment, so humans should develop alternative energy methods such as solar and wind energy, which are environmentally friendly.

IV. Developing a research question

• Your question goes with your thesis statement?

Example: What are environmentally friendly ways for humans to meet their energy needs besides using nuclear energy?

Once your Thesis Statement and Research Question has been approved you can begin generating your list of Key Words and Questions. You will begin gathering information and printing articles throughout the research process!

Develop a list of keywords & Key questions to search

Example:

key words
Nuclear energy, solar energy, wind energy, alternative energy, nuclear power plants, pros and cons of nuclear energy, for kids

Questions:

• What is nuclear energy?
• What is good about nuclear energy? How does nuclear energy help people?
• What is bad about nuclear energy? How is nuclear energy harmful to the environment?
• What happens when there is an accident at a nuclear power plant?
• If I want to have a career as a nuclear engineer what exactly does the job entail?
• Where does my energy and electricity in my own house come from? What kind of power plant is in my own community?

Activity #2
Chapter 1 Quiz

I can respond to multiple choice and short answer questions about chapter 1 of the novel, Frightful’s Mountain.
Quiz questions: Chapter 1

1. What is the name of the one boy in chapter 1?

A. Sam Gribley

B. Robert Kennedy

C. Chup

2. What kind of bird is frightful?

A. Goshawk

B. Peregrine falcon

C. Mallard duck

3. What did the boy and frightful love to do more than anything?

A. Playing

B. Eating

C. Hunting

4. What is Sam's sister's name?

A. Anne

B. Amy

C. Alexandra

D. Alice

5. Why does Sam have to get rid of frightful?

A. His dad told him he wasn't allowed to have a bird.

B. Frightful did not get along with the other animals.

C. Sam doesn't have a falconers license.

6. Vocabulary: What is the definition of a thermal?

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7. What name does the farmer give to the dog?

A. Mole

B. Chup

C. Lady

Vocabulary: What's the definition of alight?

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8. What is a tiercel?

A. small package

B. male peregrine falcon

C. nest for falcons

9. Identify one human relationship or one animal relationship that frightful has in this chapter.

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10. Do you think this relationship is helpful or harmful to frightful's survival? Explain your thoughts.

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Activity #3

Intro Literature Circle Jobs for Chapter 2

Lit Circle Jobs:
Discussion Director: _________________
Summarizer: _______________________
Literary Luminary: _________________
Character Captain: _________________
Illustrator: ________________________
Connector: ________________________
Vocab Enricher: ____________________

Begin to Read Aloud chapter 2?

I can read chapter 2 to find out what Frightful learns from her relationship with Chup.  

Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Homework: Begin Reading chapter 2 and completing your lit circle job
Finish research graphic organizers