Day 58: 12/5/18 - B Day: Problem & solution Text Structure & Ch 15 Analyzing Setting

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
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Problem & Solution graphic organizer
• Get 2 different colors of colored pencil or crayon

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 15 & Complete the Graphic Organizer analyzing setting

Activity #1

Text Structure: Problem & Solution

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 Problem & Solution Text Structure

Step 3: Read the paragraph about leash pulling

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details to determine the details pertaining to the problem and those that pertain to the solution

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. 15 - Analyzing Setting

Standards:

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Part 1

Essential Question for Chapter 14:

• What type of figurative language was used in each of the passages?

Directions for part 1: You do - (8 min)

Mix & Mingle

• Get up out of your seat and find a partner to share your homework responses with.
• Give your partner 1 of the answers on your graphic organizer.
• Get one answer from your partner. 
• You may fill in empty boxes, change answers, or add to the answers you already have.
• When the whistle blows find a new partner
• Repeat the process of Giving one response, and getting one response. 
• Bring your book with you to support your thinking. You must be able to support your your thinking with evidence from the text!!!
• Complete 6 rounds - one for each example of figurative language
• When you are done we will go over it as a whole group

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Part 2

Essential Question for Chapter 15:

• Where does this part of the story take place?
• What time does this part of the story take place?
• How and why is the setting important to the story?
• What is the mood, and atmosphere created?

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.