Day 60: 12/7/18 - D Day: Analyzing Text Structure Practice & Ch 17 Questioning

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 Text Structure practice

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 17 & write 6 questions using your D.O.K. Stems to write 2 level 1, 2 level 2, & 2 level 3 questions.

Activity #1

Review of Text Structure

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Practice Identifying the Text Structure of a Variety of Passages

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:

1. Work in groups of 3
2. Read each passage
3. Use your notebook to determine what text structure was used to craft each.
4. Record your answer on the line.
5. You may underline or annotate your article to show your thinking.

We will do the first 2 together.

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 17 - Use the Reading Strategy of Questioning to Achieve a Deeper Level of Comprehension

Standards:

RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Part 1

Essential Question for Chapter 16:

• What do the members of the band do to make Bud feel like he belongs?

Part 2

Essential Question for Chapter 17: What are the most important events that happen in chapter 17?

• Can you use your D.O.K. Stems to write 2 questions for each level 1 - 3?

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.