Day 9: 9/18/17 - A Day: Analyzing Setting & Freak the Mighty Ch 6 & 7

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Glue in the 'Setting Graphic Organizer' on to the next page in your Interactive Notebook
• Write your homework down in your agenda

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 6&7 (6-7 annotations)
• Complete the Reading Guide & Setting Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Quick Comprehension Check
AKA: a Quiz

Standards:

RL6.3 Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Directions:
Multiple Choice Questions 1 - 6: Be sure to write the letter of your answer choice on the line provided ( 1 point each)

Short Answer Questions 7 - 11:  Select any 3 questions. Answer in complete sentences. Be sure to answer all parts of the question (2 points each)

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 6 & 7
analyzing Setting

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use sticky notes to record important information or questions you have while reading. Notes could be about:

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Before Reading: (Whole Group)

Review Characterization Graphic Organizer

Directions for Reading: (Small group)

• Read chapter 6 & 7 with the members of your small group
• Annotate the text as you read (6-7 annotations)
• Complete One Reading Guide for chapters 6 & 7
• Fill in the Setting Graphic Organizer

Key Questions:

Ch 6

1. Why do you think Max is allowed to go to the fireworks this year without his grandparents for the first time?

2. What type of person is Tony D? How do you know?

3. How does Max carrying Kevin begin? Explain.

Ch 7

1. Why do you think Tony D. and his gang wont let up on Max & Kevin?

2. What might have happened to Max and Kevin in the mill pond if the cops hadn't driven by?

3. What effect does it have when the author gives only hints about Max's mom and dad? Why does he do this instead of giving all the information up front?

4. Where does the name "Freak the Mighty" come from? How does this new name effect Max & Kevin?

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 6&7
• Complete the Reading Guide

RTI - 9/18/17 - A day
Presentations of Anchor Charts for Rules
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Small group Reading & Reading Closely

Literary Element: Characterization

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use sticky notes to record important information or questions you have while reading.