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Monday, September 16, 2019

Day 9: 9/16/19 - 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
Do Now:
  • Put your Characterization HW on your table so I can check it
  • 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 Ch 6 & 7 
  • 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

Characterization:
  • What do you know about Max? What Inferences did you make?
  • How do you know it? What is your evidence?


Legend of King Arthur

  • Can you summarize the legend of King Arthur?
  • Can you explain the "Love Triangle between Arthur, Lancelot, & Guinevere?
  • How did the round table promote equality?
  • What was the message  of this legend? otherwise, why was this legend important to the people of Medieval Times?



Directions for Reading: (Small group)
  • Read chapter 6 & 7 with the members of your small group
  • Annotate the text as you read & 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

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.
    

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