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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Day 130: 5/27/21 - Compare & Contrast Harry Potter Book & Movie



 Good Morning Rebels,

          Today we are going to wrap up our instruction on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by working together with the students in our houses to compare & contrast the book with the movie.

                                                Thank You,

                                                Mr. Trumble

Do Now:

  • Take out the Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer

Homework

  • No Homework


Activity #1
Compare/Contrast the Book with the Movie

Directions:
You will work with the members of your house to create a poster showing the similarities and the differences between the Harry Potter book & Movie. You should try to include at least one similarity or difference from each of the following categories: 
  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Conflicts (Internal & External)
  • Plot (Insert, Omit, or Change)
    • Exposition
    • Inciting Incident
    • Rising Action
    • Climax
    • Falling Action
    • Resolution
Your poster can be designed however you would like. Your goal is to create a visual aid that will allow you to share the similarities and differences with the whole class.

You might want to do a:
  • Web
  • T-Chart
  • Venn Diagram
  • Sketches or Drawings

Step 1 
Communicate - Share information about the similarities and differences. Discuss the most important similarities and differences you want to include. Remember to try and include something from each category: Setting, Characters, Conflict, & Plot.

Step 2 
Critically Think - Decide what information is going to go on your poster, and what each member of your group is going to do to contribute. (You might want to plan out your poster on loose leaf)

Step 3
Collaborate & Create - Work together to  finish your poster. Make sure everyone knows what the final poster is supposed to look like, and that everyone knows what role they will play to complete the poster. Use pencils, colored pencils, and markers to create your poster. 

Step 4
Present - You can pick one spokesperson, or you may have several presenters. It is your job to share the similarities and differences that your group discussed with the rest of the class. It will also be your job to answer questions from the audience. 

Teachers will score you using the 4 point scale.
4 - Exceeded the Expectations
3 - Met the expectations
2 - Partly met the expectations
1 - Did Not meet the expectations

Tips:
  • Write big and large (Fill the space)
  • Write in dark bold colors
  • Color or draw in lighter colors 
  • Make sure each similarity or difference is connected to one of the literary elements

***Be mindful of the time!!!! You will have until about 10:35 to work on your poster. We will use the last 20 minutes of class to share.


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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Day 129: 5/25/21 - Harry Potter Movie Day 2

 

Good day 6th Graders,      

     Today we will watch the second half of the movie "Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets." It will be your job to complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the book and the movie. 
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Write down tonight's homework
Homework: 
  • NO HOMEWORK

Activity #1
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Movie - Part 2

Expectations:
While you watch the movie record similarities and differences using the graphic organizer. It is very important that you take good notes. You will use the notes to help you on your mini group presentation on Thursday.

When you are looking for similarities and differences, I want you to consider what we have learned in Language Arts about the literary elements. These are the things you should be thinking about when considering similarities and differences: 
  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Conflicts (Internal & External)
  • Plot (Insert, Omit, or Change)
    • Exposition
    • Inciting Incident
    • Rising Action
    • Climax
    • Falling Action
    • Resolution
Have a great day!!!!
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Monday, May 24, 2021

Day 128: 5/24/21 - Harry Potter Movie Day 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

     Today we will watch the first half of the movie "Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets." It will be your job to complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the book and the movie. 
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Write down tonight's homework
Homework: 
  • Get Grade Report signed

Activity #1
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Movie - Part 1

Expectations:
While you watch the movie record similarities and differences using the graphic organizer. It is very important that you take good notes. You will use the notes to help you on a mini group presentation on Thursday.

When you are looking for similarities and differences, I want you to consider what we have learned in Language Arts about the literary elements. These are the things you should be thinking about when considering similarities and differences: 
  • Setting
  • Characters
  • Conflicts (Internal & External)
  • Plot (Insert, Omit, or Change)
    • Exposition
    • Inciting Incident
    • Rising Action
    • Climax
    • Falling Action
    • Resolution
Have a great day!!!!
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Friday, May 21, 2021

Day 127: 5/21/21 - STAR Reading Assessment & Sharing Vocabulary Models

Schedule:

7:40 - 8:10           Homeroom
8:10 - 8:52           STAR Math
8:55 - 9:25            Special Area
9:30 - 10:15ish     STAR ELA
10:15 - 10:45        Sharing Frayer Models (Outside)
10:45 - 11:00        Back due work/Outside
11:00 - 11:30        Lunch (Inside or Outside)

11:30 - 12:15        Back due work/Outside

Good Morning Rebels,

          Today we will be taking our final STAR reading assessment, and presenting our Frayer Models.

                                       Thank You,

                                          Mr. Trumble

Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework/Classwork
  • No Homework

Activity #1
STAR Reading Assessment
Login Ex:
Username: rtrumble 
Password: 06101974RT
                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best

  • Read carefully
  • Reread when needed
  • Take your time
  • Read ALL answers before choosing one
  • Use context clues
  • Use process of elimination
To get to STAR:
  1. Go to www.apwschools.org
  2. Click on the 'Staff' tab
  3. Scroll down and click on 'STAR Assessments'
  4. Click on "I'm a Student"
  5. Type in your user name & password
  6. Write down your username & password on your log in sheet
  7. Click on Take a Reading Test
  8. Make sure you select ELA Mr. Trumble
  9. ***If your computer asks for the monitor password, it is "admin"

Activity #2
Sharing Frayer Models

Goal:
For this activity it is your job to teach your vocabulary word to a small group of your peers well enough so you can get several students to use it correctly in a sentence of their own. You will be split up into 4 groups.

Group 1 - Gryffindor
Group 2 - Ravenclaw
Group 3 - Slytherin
Group 4 - Hufflepuff

How to Present:
You will stand up and play the role of the teacher. 

Be sure to include:
1 - the word (including the page number)
2 - the sentence from the text
3 - the definition including the part of speech
4 - any synonyms or examples
5 - any antonyms or opposites
6 - an explanation of your illustration
7 - finish by asking if anyone has questions about your word, and if someone in your group can use your word in a sentence
8 - Once you have shared you can hang your Frayer model on your locker. Put them right below the combination dial.


Here is an example of a script you could use when you share.

1. Hello, the word I am going to teach you is __________ . This word can be found on page ______ . 
2. Here is the sentence from the text: "__________________ ."  
3. (Your word) is a (What part of speech?) The definition is _____________________________ . 
4. Some synonyms of (your word) are __________________ .
5. Some antonyms of (your word) are __________________ .
6. My illustration is __________________________ .
7. Does anyone have a question about my word, or Frayer model?
Does anyone think they can use __________ in a sentence?

Tips:
  • Make sure you hold your model up so the other students can see it
  • Speak loud and clear. 
  • Speak slowly. Do not talk too quickly or quietly.
  • Pause between each section
  • Ask if anyone has questions when you are done
  • Don't forget to ask if anyone can use your word in a sentence of their own
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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Day 126: 5/20/21 - Final Vocabulary Day

Good Morning Rebels,

          I have truly enjoyed reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with you. Next week we will watch the movie and finish this unit with a small group mini project comparing and contrasting the book with the movie. Today we will be working on our last vocabulary model. We will present them tomorrow.

                                       Thank You,

                                          Mr. Trumble

Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework/Classwork
  • Finish any past due assignments
  • Frayer vocabulary model 


Activity #1
Frayer (Vocabulary) Models
Directions:

  • Find a fun, interesting, new, or challenging word from chapter  14 - 18
  • Sign up for your word on the chart paper. Include your name, word, & page # (Virtual students - tell your homeroom teacher the word you want to sign up for)
  • Once a word is taken it may not be used again by any other student in that classroom

Frayer Models have 6 sections

  1. The word goes in the middle (Big and Bold)
  2. Sentence from the text goes in the top left. Include the page number.
    • Copy the whole sentence. Properly!
  3. The definition of the word goes in the top right. Include the part of speech (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb)
  4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
  5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
  6. An Illustration of your word goes at the very bottom 
Tips:
  • Write big and bold. Fill the space
  • Make sure everything is spelled correctly
  • Write using bold, dark colors. 
  • Color and decorate using light colors, or light shading
  • Be aware of the time and work diligently
  • Do not just copy the definition from the dictionary. Try to fully understand the definition and put it in your own words if you can
  • Be sure you include the part of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)
  • You might want to complete the model in pencil first, then go over your work in pen, markers, or colored pencil.
Your teachers will give you a template for your model, and I will show you some examples of good models. 


Activity #2
Sharing Frayer Models

Goal:
For this activity it is your job to teach your vocabulary word to a small group of your peers well enough so you can get several students to use it correctly in a sentence of their own. You will be split up into 2 groups.

Group 1 - Slytherin & Ravenclaw
Group 2 - Gryffindor & Hufflepuff

**Teachers - Feel free to split your houses up into the 2 groups however works best in your classroom

How to Present:
You will stand up and play the role of the teacher. 

Be sure to include:
1 - the word (including the page number)
2 - the sentence from the text
3 - the definition including the part of speech
4 - any synonyms or examples
5 - any antonyms or opposites
6 - an explanation of your illustration
7 - finish by asking if anyone has questions about your word, and if someone in your group can use your word in a sentence
8 - Once you have shared you can hang your Frayer model on your locker. Put them right below the combination dial.


Here is an example of a script you could use when you share.

1. Hello, the word I am going to teach you is __________ . This word can be found on page ______ . 
2. Here is the sentence from the text: "__________________ ."  
3. (Your word) is a (What part of speech?) The definition is _____________________________ . 
4. Some synonyms of (your word) are __________________ .
5. Some antonyms of (your word) are __________________ .
6. My illustration is __________________________ .
7. Does anyone have a question about my word, or Frayer model?
Does anyone think they can use __________ in a sentence?

Tips:
  • Make sure you hold your model up so the other students can see it
  • Speak loud and clear. 
  • Speak slowly. Do not talk too quickly or quietly.
  • Pause between each section
  • Ask if anyone has questions when you are done
  • Don't forget to ask if anyone can use your word in a sentence of their own
Key Questions for after students share:
  • What is one new word that you learned today?
  • What does that word mean?
  • Do you think you could use that new word in your every day life?

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Day 125: 5/18/21 - Harry Potter Chapter 18 Writing


 Good Morning Rebels,

          Today we will be writing about chapter 18 of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets.
                                       Thank You,
                                          Mr. Trumble
Do Now:
  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework/Classwork
  • Finish Chapter 18 Quiz (Google Classroom)
  • Write a summary of chapter 18 & upload a clear picture of your summary (Page 78)

Interactive Notebook: Table of Contents

Page 39 - Unit 3 Title Page
Page 40 - Hero's Journey Diagram
Page 41 - Hero's Journey Outline
Page 42 - Note Taking Strategies
Page 43 - Chapter 1 Notes
Page 44 - Chapter 1 Summary
Page 45 - Chapter 2 Notes
Page 46 - Chapter 2 Summary
Page 47 - Chapter 3 Notes
Page 48 - Chapter 3 Summary
Page 49 - Chapter 4 Notes
Page 50 - Chapter 4 Summary
Page 51 - Chapter 5 Notes
Page 52 - Chapter 5 Summary
Page 53 - Chapter 6 Notes
Page 54 - Chapter 6 Summary
Page 55 - Chapter 7 Notes
Page 56 - Chapter 7 Summary
Page 57 - Chapter 8 Notes
Page 58 - Chapter 8 Summary
Page 59 - Chapter 9 Notes
Page 60 - Chapter 9 Summary
Page 61 - Chapter 10 Notes
Page 62 - Chapter 10 Summary
Page 63 - Chapter 11 Notes
Page 64 - Chapter 11 Summary
Page 65 - Chapter 12 Notes
Page 66 - Chapter 12 Summary
Page 67 - Chapter 13 Notes
Page 68 - Chapter 13 Summary
Page 69 - Chapter 14 Notes
Page 70 - Chapter 14 Summary
Page 71 - Chapter 15 Notes
Page 72 - Chapter 15 Summary
Page 73 - Chapter 16 Notes
Page 74 - Chapter 16 Summary
Page 75 - Chapter 17 Notes
Page 76 - Skip
Page 77 - Chapter 18 Notes
Page 78 - Chapter 18 Summary



Activity #1
Chapter 18 of HP & the C.O.S.
Written Response Quiz

Discussion Questions:

  • What did Harry and Ron receive for their actions in the chamber?
  • How many points did Harry and Ron earn toward the House Cup?
  • What is Ginny's punishment?
  • Do you feel bad for Gilderoy Lockhart? Explain.
  • Should Dumbledore have hired Lockhart in the first place?
  • What does Harry confront Dumbledore about?
  • How does Dumbledore respond to Harry and his concerns?
  • If you were Harry would you still be worried about being like Tom Riddle/Voldemort?
  • Who enters Dumbledore's office?
  • How does Harry set Dobby free?
  • How does Mr. Malfoy respond?
  • Who protects Harry when he is attacked?
  • What happens to Hermione and the other petrified students?
  • Where is Harry headed when he gets on the train?
  • How do you think the Dursley's will treat Harry over summer vacation?
  • How do you like to spend your summer vacation?
  • Is Harry a Hero? Explain using vocabulary from the Hero's Journey.
  • What stages of the Hero's Journey does Harry go through? Prove it!

Directions:
Read each question and answer in a complete sentence. YOU MUST ANSWER IN A FULLY DEVELOPED COMPLETE SENTENCE, which includes using proper nouns, words from the question, and specific details. If you do not answer in a complete sentence you will not be able to earn full credit. Sixth grade standards require you to write in fully developed complete sentences, and that will be the expectation on all of your quizzes.

***For the Quiz you must go to google classroom. 

Activity #2
 The 45 Second Summary Challenge

1st place = 500 pts
2nd place = 250 pts
3rd place = 100 pts
4th place = 50 pts

Directions:
In this challenge you will work with the members of your house to discuss the events of the chapter and write a summary. If you do not have enough people to make a full group, your teacher might combine 2 houses for this activity. You will have 15 minutes to write.  Each house will then choose a representative to read their summary out loud. The readers have 45 seconds to read their summary out loud. The teachers will act as the judges and award points for the best summaries. Your summary will be written on the page right next to your notes. 

***Notes go on the left, summaries go on the right.***

Your summaries should include:
  • the main idea (think mood/big idea)
  • the most important details from the chapter
  • reflection (Your own thoughts about the events of the chapter)

As you are working your teachers will come around to provide you with support. As you get better you won't need as much help. Your teachers might ask you questions like:
  • What does your summary need to start with?
  • Have you written the main idea?
  • What did you write for your main idea?
  • What details are you including?
  • Why are those details important?
  • Have you used any transitional words to connect your thoughts and sentences? 
  • Are there any places where you should use transitional words or phrases.
  • What are your thoughts on the events of the chapter? (reflection)
  • What do you think about what you read? 
  • How do these events show that Harry is a literary hero?

YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO FOLOW THE RULES OF WRITING. 
  • Indent the first sentence
  • All other lines are lined up on the margin line
  • Words go on the line
  • Put spaces between your words
  • Proper capitalization & Punctuation
  • Spelling matters (You should not be spelling words from the book incorrectly, especially character's names)
  • Neatness

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Monday, May 17, 2021

Day 124: 5/17/21 - Harry Potter Chapter 18 Reading


 Good Morning Rebels,

          Today we will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets and we will complete another set of notes.
                                       Thank You,
                                          Mr. Trumble
Do Now:
  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework/Classwork
  • Read Chapter 18 & complete a set of notes of your choice (Notebook Pg. 77)




Interactive Notebook: Table of Contents

Page 39 - Unit 3 Title Page
Page 40 - Hero's Journey Diagram
Page 41 - Hero's Journey Outline
Page 42 - Note Taking Strategies
Page 43 - Chapter 1 Notes
Page 44 - Chapter 1 Summary
Page 45 - Chapter 2 Notes
Page 46 - Chapter 2 Summary
Page 47 - Chapter 3 Notes
Page 48 - Chapter 3 Summary
Page 49 - Chapter 4 Notes
Page 50 - Chapter 4 Summary
Page 51 - Chapter 5 Notes
Page 52 - Chapter 5 Summary (draft)
Page 53 - Chapter 6 Notes
Page 54 - Chapter 6 Summary
Page 55 - Chapter 7 Notes
Page 56 - Chapter 7 Summary
Page 57 - Chapter 8 Notes
Page 58 - Chapter 8 Summary
Page 59 - Chapter 9 Notes
Page 60 - Chapter 9 Summary
Page 61 - Chapter 10 Notes
Page 62 - Chapter 10 Summary
Page 63 - Chapter 11 Notes
Page 64 - Chapter 11 Summary
Page 65 - Chapter 12 Notes
Page 66 - Chapter 12 Summary
Page 67 - Chapter 13 Notes
Page 68 - Chapter 13 Summary
Page 69 - Chapter 14 Notes
Page 70 - Chapter 14 Summary
Page 71 - Chapter 15 Notes
Page 72 - Chapter 15 Summary
Page 73 - Chapter 16 Notes
Page 74 - Chapter 16 Summary
Page 75 - Chapter 17 Notes
Page 76 - Skip
Page 77 - Chapter 18 Notes

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 18 - Dobby's Reward
Directions:

  • Today you will have the opportunity to choose the type of notes you want to complete for this chapter.
  • Go to page 42 in your notebook and choose which type of notes you will try
  • Once you've picked, go to the next page in your notebook and begin setting up your notes with the date, title, & page number. 
  • *Remember* Notes go on the left side of your notebook. 
  • Raise your hand if you need sticky notes.

What is one note taking strategies you tried in a previous chapter?
What did you like about it?
What did you not like about it?
What note taking strategy did you pick for this chapter?
Why?

Discussion Questions:

  • What did Harry and Ron receive for their actions in the chamber?
  • How many points did Harry and Ron earn toward the House Cup?
  • What is Ginny's punishment?
  • Do you feel bad for Gilderoy Lockhart? Explain.
  • What does Harry confront Dumbledore about?
  • How does Dumbledore respond to Harry and his concerns?
  • Who enters Dumbledore's office?
  • How does Harry set Dobby free?
  • How does Mr. Malfoy respond?
  • Who protects Harry when he is attacked?
  • What happens to Hermione and the other petrified students?
  • Where is Harry headed when he gets on the train?
  • How do you like to spend your summer vacation?
  • Is Harry a Hero? Explain using vocabulary from the Hero's Journey.


Best Question:
As we read you will have the opportunity to write questions in your notes that you would like to discuss. After Reading we will play "Best Question" whenever time permits. With this game each "House" has to discuss the questions they wrote down and choose one question they think will create the best discussion. You should use your notes about the reading strategy of questioning on pages 8 & 9 of your notebook. 

Remember that there are 4 levels of questions. In class we focused on learning how to write levels 1 - 3. 

Level 1 - Has 1 answer that can be found directly in the text *Does not prompt a discussion because there is only 1 correct answer & it's right in the book

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers and puts you, the reader, into the book. *Usually prompts the best discussions if everyone does their reading, because this type of question asks for your opinion about things that are happening in the book, and everyone has an opinion.

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers and pulls situations from the book and asks you to apply them to your own life. *Can often prompt great discussions if you ask the right question because these types of questions get people talking about their own lives.

When we play "Best Question" your classroom teacher acts as the judge. Each house picks 1 representative to read the question they think is best, and then the student leads the discussion. After all 4 houses have led the discussion for their question the teacher will award house points for the question they think is best. The points are entirely up to the teacher, and they may choose to award more or less points based on the strength of your questions. Some days all Houses will earn points, while other days only one house might earn points. It all depends on you and the quality of your efforts.  
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Friday, May 14, 2021

Day 123: 5/14/21 - NY State Math Test & Puberty Presentation

 

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be taking the New York State Common Core Math test. Due to the NY State test there will be no video lesson for today.
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
1. MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS SAFELY STORED IN YOUR LOCKER!!!
2. YOU MUST NOT HAVE ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YOU DURING THE TEST. THAT INCLUDES IN YOUR BACKPACK.
3. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS INFRACTION IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THIS RULE
4. Use the bathroom

Homework:
  • Go outside and do something active

Schedule: 
7:30 - 8:00         Breakfast
8:00 - 8:15         Directions for State Test
8:15 - 9:45ish    State Test
10:00 - 11:00     Puberty Presentation
11:00 - 11:30      Lunch
11:30 - 12:15     Back due work/Go Outdoors
12:15 - 12:30     Dismissal   

12:15 - 1:15 ***** 5th Grade Puberty Presentation


Puberty Presentation Video's

5th Grade Boys Video


6th Grade Video




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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Day 122: 5/13/21 - Harry Potter Chapter 17 Reading

 

Good Morning Rebels,

          Today we will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets and we will complete another set of notes.
                                       Thank You,
                                          Mr. Trumble
Do Now:
  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework/Classwork
  • Read Chapter 17 & complete a set of notes of your choice (Notebook Pg. 75)




Interactive Notebook: Table of Contents

Page 39 - Unit 3 Title Page
Page 40 - Hero's Journey Diagram
Page 41 - Hero's Journey Outline
Page 42 - Note Taking Strategies
Page 43 - Chapter 1 Notes
Page 44 - Chapter 1 Summary
Page 45 - Chapter 2 Notes
Page 46 - Chapter 2 Summary
Page 47 - Chapter 3 Notes
Page 48 - Chapter 3 Summary
Page 49 - Chapter 4 Notes
Page 50 - Chapter 4 Summary
Page 51 - Chapter 5 Notes
Page 52 - Chapter 5 Summary (draft)
Page 53 - Chapter 6 Notes
Page 54 - Chapter 6 Summary
Page 55 - Chapter 7 Notes
Page 56 - Chapter 7 Summary
Page 57 - Chapter 8 Notes
Page 58 - Chapter 8 Summary
Page 59 - Chapter 9 Notes
Page 60 - Chapter 9 Summary
Page 61 - Chapter 10 Notes
Page 62 - Chapter 10 Summary
Page 63 - Chapter 11 Notes
Page 64 - Chapter 11 Summary
Page 65 - Chapter 12 Notes
Page 66 - Chapter 12 Summary
Page 67 - Chapter 13 Notes
Page 68 - Chapter 13 Summary
Page 69 - Chapter 14 Notes
Page 70 - Chapter 14 Summary
Page 71 - Chapter 15 Notes
Page 72 - Chapter 15 Summary
Page 73 - Chapter 16 Notes
Page 74 - Chapter 16 Summary
Page 75 - Chapter 17 Notes

***Be sure:
  • You do not skip any pages
  • Use the front & the back of each page
  • Every Page Needs a Title
  • Every Page Needs a Date
  • Every Page Needs a Page Number

Activity #1
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Chapter 17 - The Heir of Slytherin
Directions:

  • Today you will have the opportunity to choose the type of notes you want to complete for this chapter.
  • Go to page 42 in your notebook and choose which type of notes you will try
  • Once you've picked, go to the next page in your notebook and begin setting up your notes with the date, title, & page number. 
  • *Remember* Notes go on the left side of your notebook. 
  • Raise your hand if you need sticky notes.

What is one note taking strategies you tried in a previous chapter?
What did you like about it?
What did you not like about it?
What note taking strategy did you pick for this chapter?
Why?

Discussion Questions:

  • Can you describe the Chamber of Secrets?
  • Who did Tom Riddle use to kill the roosters, paint messages on the wall, and set the Basilisk on the students?
  • What did Tom do to Ginny?
  • If you were Harry, how would this news about Ginny effect you?
  • Why is Tom Riddle so interested in Harry?
  • What other name is Tom Riddle better known as?
  • What does Fawkes bring Harry?
  • What does Harry tell Tom saved him when Voldemort attacked him as a baby?
  • If you were Harry how would you deal with Tom and the Basilisk?
  • How does Fawkes help Harry defeat the Basilisk?
  • What item does Harry pull from the sorting hat that will help him defeat the Basilisk?
  • How does Harry ultimately kill the monster?
  • What is happening to Harry after he gets pierced by a fang of the Basilisk?
  • What ultimately saves Harry?
  • How does Harry defeat Tom Riddle, aka Voldemort?
  • What happened to Gilderoy Lockhart?
  • Do you feel bad about what happened to Lockhart? Explain.
  • How do Harry, Ron, Ginny, and Lockhart get out of the Chamber of Secrets?
  • If you were Harry or Ron, would you tell anyone about what happened in the chamber? Who would you tell, and what exactly would you tell them? Explain.
  • In your opinion, should Ginny receive a punishment? What should happen to her? Should she be expelled?


Best Question:
As we read you will have the opportunity to write questions in your notes that you would like to discuss. After Reading we will play "Best Question" whenever time permits. With this game each "House" has to discuss the questions they wrote down and choose one question they think will create the best discussion. You should use your notes about the reading strategy of questioning on pages 8 & 9 of your notebook. 

Remember that there are 4 levels of questions. In class we focused on learning how to write levels 1 - 3. 

Level 1 - Has 1 answer that can be found directly in the text *Does not prompt a discussion because there is only 1 correct answer & it's right in the book

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers and puts you, the reader, into the book. *Usually prompts the best discussions if everyone does their reading, because this type of question asks for your opinion about things that are happening in the book, and everyone has an opinion.

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers and pulls situations from the book and asks you to apply them to your own life. *Can often prompt great discussions if you ask the right question because these types of questions get people talking about their own lives.

When we play "Best Question" your classroom teacher acts as the judge. Each house picks 1 representative to read the question they think is best, and then the student leads the discussion. After all 4 houses have led the discussion for their question the teacher will award house points for the question they think is best. The points are entirely up to the teacher, and they may choose to award more or less points based on the strength of your questions. Some days all Houses will earn points, while other days only one house might earn points. It all depends on you and the quality of your efforts.  
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