Day 138: 4/28/17 - B Day: Drafting Research Essay Paragraphs (The Introduction & The Problem)

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today you will begin drafting your research paper.  You will use your outline as a guide to help you write the first two paragraphs, (the introduction & the problem.) Please make sure you have:

• Red Folder & Agenda
• ELA Notebook
• RESEARCH MATERIALS

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. Pick up, or take out your outlines, articles & graphic organizers from your research folder

Homework:

1. Finish Reading Ch. 7 of HP & the COS. Complete your Lit Circle Job (Due Tuesday 5/2/17)
2. Complete drafting the first two paragraphs of your research essay (Due Monday 5/1)
3. Collect Materials for your research project
• Trifold Poster Board
• Shoe Boxes
• Decorative Duck Tape
• Craft Sticks
• Etc.

Activity #1

Research - Drafting Day: 
The Introduction & The Problem

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task - (You Do)

• Use the outline to help you draft the first two paragraphs of your research essay.
• Use lined paper to draft, and be sure to include a proper heading at the top of your paper. (**Pass out lined paper)
• You may skip lines if you want, but you don't have to
• Don't forget to include linking words and phrases. (**Pass out linking words & phrases worksheet)
• Be sure to include your sources

*In case you were wondering what you should be doing...

*If you happen to finish writing the first two paragraphs of your essay you may do any of the following:

1. Start drafting paragraphs 3 & 4
2. Work on reading ch 7 and completing your lit circle job.

At the end of class I want you to take your outline and your draft home with you to finish the first two paragraphs.

*Then, put all other research graphic organizers and articles that you are not taking home into your research folder in the bin.

RTI - B Day 4/28/17

Standards

RL6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text & contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Independent: 

• Read Ch 7 of HP & the Chamber of Secrets
• Complete Literature Circle Jobs

OR...

Independent:

• Work on the first two paragraphs of your Research Essay.