Day 56: 12/3/18 - D Day: Compare/Contrast Text Structure & Ch 13 Comparing Characters

Good day 6th Graders,      

         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the compare/contrast text structure graphic organizer
• Pick up 3 different colored pencils

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 13 & Complete the comparing characters Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Text Structure: Compare & Contrast

Standards

• RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 

Directions:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.

Step 2: Review the Definition for Compare/Contrast structure - The author discusses similarities & differences between people, things, concepts, or ideas.

Step 3: Read the compare/contrast article about Chihuahuas and Collies.

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details pertaining to each

Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer

Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 13 - Comparing Characters

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how characters respond and change as the plot moves forward'

Part 1

Essential Questions from Chapter 12:

What course of action would you have taken if you were Bud?

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 13:

• How does Herman E. Calloway react to Bud?
• How does Steady Eddie react to Bud?
• How does Jimmy react to Bud?
• How does Doug the Thug react to Bud?

RTI

Enrichment Project

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor
• Entertainment & Music
• etc...

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

You will be expected to present your information and teach the rest of the 6^th graders about what you learned. I will be recording your presentations and they will be posted to our youtube channel.

Step 1: Decide if you want to work independently, with a partner, or in a small group

Step 2: Select a topic

Step 3: Decide on what type of presentation you want to do for the class.

****At this point you need to report to Mr. Trumble to give him your:

Group Members

Topic

Presentation Format

Step 4: Do your research. Use the internet to research your topic.

Step 5: Organize your information. Identify the Main Idea, or Message, you want to teach your classmates about your topic.

Step 6: Chose what details you will use to help teach the other students about your topic.

Step 6: Prepare your presentation

Step 7: Rehearse

Step 8: Present

How will I be evaluated?

(See Rubric)

Happy researching.