Day 55: 11/22/19 - C Day: Description Text Structure & Ch 12 Course of Action

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 Description text structure graphic organizer
• Take out 5 colored pencils

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 12 & Complete the Course of Action Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Text Structure - Description

Standards:

RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Directions:

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

Step 2: Review the Definition for Description text structure - The author provides several details of something to give the reader a mental picture

Step 3: Read the Descriptive article about Labrador Retrievers.

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details 

Step 5: Write the topic and details in the graphic organizer

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

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 12 - 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 for Chapter 11:

How are these characters alike?

How are these characters different?

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 12:

What course of action would you take if you were Bud?

Directions:

As we read ch 12 think about what Bud course of action Bud takes in various situations. Then describe what course of action you would have taken if you were him.

RTI

Chapter 12