Day 176: 6/23/23 - Last Day of School

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Today we will go to the 6th Grade Breakfast, and see the end of the year video. Happy last day of school!

Schedule:

Breakfast    9:15 - 9:45

Lunch            11:35 - 12:05

Day 175: 6/22/23 - Only 1 More Day

Homeroom:

          Good Morning 6th graders. Tomorrow is the last day of school. Think about how much you have learned this year. After tomorrow you will no longer be in elementary school. You will officially be in the junior high. 

Schedule:

Movie/Outside   9:00 - 11:55   

Specials             11:55 - 12:20

Lunch                12:20 - 12:50

Dismissal           12:50

Day 174: 6/21/23 - Rehearsal & Graduation Day

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Today we will be rehearsing for tonight's moving up ceremony.

Schedule:

Rehearsal    9:00 - 11:00 

Outside       11:00 - 11:55   

Specials      11:55 - 12:20

Lunch         12:20 - 12:50

Dismissal    12:50

Day 173: 6/20/23 - Last Day of Classes

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Schedule:

Bl #1           9:03 - 9:28

Bl #2           9:31 - 9:56

Bl #3           9:59 - 10:24

Bl #4           10:27 - 10:52  

Town Hall/Locker Clean Out/Outside 10:52 - 11:55   

Specials      11:55 - 12:20

Lunch         12:20 - 12:50

Dismissal    12:50

ELA:

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will either play Scattegories. 

Do Now: 

• What was your favorite book we read this year? Why?
• What activities did you like most?
• Mix & Mingle
• Best Question
• Learning Fair Project
• Enrichment Project
• The 45 Second Summary Challenge
• The House Cup
• Read Aloud
• Persuasive Writing & Debate Circles
• Lit. Circles

Day 172: 6/16/23 - "How to" Demos

   Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will see several "How To" demos. 

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. If you are presenting today, make sure you have the worksheet with the procedures, and all your materials.

Homework:

• Bring in materials for your "How to" demo on your assigned day. 

Activity #1 
"How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Introduce yourself, and tell your audience what you are going to show them how to do and why. (Speak in a loud, clear voice)

Step 2: Share the materials, or ingredients, that you need. 

Step 3: Share, show, and perform each step of your demonstration

Step 4: Answer questions from the audience.

Step 5: Clean up 

Day 171: 6/15/23 - "How to" Demos

   Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

8:50 - 9:00 Homeroom

9:00 - 9:40 Specials

9:41 - 10:03 Block 1

10:05 - 10:27 Block 2

10:29 - 10:51 Block 3

10:53 - 11:25 Block 4

11:27 - 12:07 Music Block/Study Skills

12:10 - 12:40 Lunch

12:45 - 1:45 PE Fun Days

2:00 - 3:30 ??? Movie, Locker Clean Out, Outside

ELA:

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will see several "How To" demos. 

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. If you are presenting today, make sure you have the worksheet with the procedures, and all your materials.

Homework:

• Bring in materials for your "How to" demo on your assigned day. 

Activity #1 
"How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Introduce yourself, and tell your audience what you are going to show them how to do and why. (Speak in a loud, clear voice)

Step 2: Share the materials, or ingredients, that you need. 

Step 3: Share, show, and perform each step of your demonstration

Step 4: Answer questions from the audience.

Step 5: Clean up 

Day 170: 6/14/23 - "How to" Demos

   Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

HR 8:50 - 9:00

Specials 9:00 - 9:30

Flag Day Ceremony 9:30 - 10:00

Block 1 10:00 - 10:41

Block 2 10:44 - 11:25

Music Block 11:27 - 12:07

Lunch 12:10 - 12:40

Block 3 12:43 - 1:32

Block 4 1:35 - 2:25

WIN 2:28 - 3:00

Choice Time 3:00 - 3:25

Dismissal 3:30

ELA:

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will see several "How To" demos. 

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. If you are presenting today, make sure you have the worksheet with the procedures, and all your materials.

Homework:

• Bring in materials for your "How to" demo on your assigned day. 

Activity #1 
"How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Introduce yourself, and tell your audience what you are going to show them how to do and why. (Speak in a loud, clear voice)

Step 2: Share the materials, or ingredients, that you need. 

Step 3: Share, show, and perform each step of your demonstration

Step 4: Answer questions from the audience.

Step 5: Clean up 

Day 169: 6/13/23 - "How to" Demos

   Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will see several "How To" demos. 

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. If you are presenting today, make sure you have the worksheet with the procedures, and all your materials.

Homework:

• Bring in materials for your "How to" demo on your assigned day. 

Activity #1 
"How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Introduce yourself, and tell your audience what you are going to show them how to do and why. (Speak in a loud, clear voice)

Step 2: Share the materials, or ingredients, that you need. 

Step 3: Share, show, and perform each step of your demonstration

Step 4: Answer questions from the audience.

Step 5: Clean up 

Day 168: 6/12/23 - "How to" Demos

  Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

Schedule:

9:50 - 10:00    Homeroom

10:00 - 10:15   Town Hall Meeting

10:15 - 11:00    Outside

11:00 - 11:25    Special Area

11:25 - 11:45     HR/WIN

11:45 - 12:15     Lunch

Block 1     12:18 - 12:37

Block 2     12:40 - 12:59

Icecream    1:05 - 1:47

Block 3     1:50 - 2:09

Block 4     2:12 - 2:31

???        2:31 - 3:30

ELA:

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will see several "How To" demos. 

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. If you are presenting today, make sure you have the worksheet with the procedures, and all your materials.

Homework:

• Bring in materials for your "How to" demo on your assigned day. 

Activity #1 
"How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Introduce yourself, and tell your audience what you are going to show them how to do and why. (Speak in a loud, clear voice)

Step 2: Share the materials, or ingredients, that you need. 

Step 3: Share, show, and perform each step of your demonstration

Step 4: Answer questions from the audience.

Step 5: Clean up 

Day 167: 6/9/23 - Working on "How to" Demos

  Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

    Today you will have time to work on your "How to" Demos.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Complete your "How to" demo
• Gather the materials you need for your demonstration

Activity #1 
"How to" Demonstrations

Things to avoid:

• playing a sport
• drawing
• doing something that doesn't have steps
• complex movements
• tik tok dances
• things that are too easy or too hard
• things that will take too long (demos should only be about 6 - 8)
• Nothing to do with apps or phones

Drafting Steps For "How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Create a list of materials/ingredients you will need

Step 2: Write out the steps for your "How To" Demonstrations. Be specific.

Step 3: Evaluate your draft with the help of a friend. Ask yourself if your steps are precise enough that any person could use the procedures you wrote up to successfully perform your "How To"

While you are working I will be having you sign up for a day to present your "How to" demo. It will be your responsibility to bring in the materials you need on, or before, the day of your demonstration. 

Sign ups for "How to" Demonstrations

    Monday 6/12                                        Tuesday 6/13
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________
         

    Wednesday 6/14                                       Thursday 6/15
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

    Friday 6/16 (Fill up last)                                       
1. _____________________           
2. _____________________            
3. _____________________            
4. _____________________           

Have a great day!

Day 166: 6/8/23 - Intro to "How To" Demos

   Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

    Today I will introduce you to "How to" Demos, and we will talk about the Learning Fair.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Complete your "How to" demo
• Gather the materials you need for your demonstration

Activity #1 
"How to" Demonstrations

1. Mr. Trumble's Demo

2. Quick list - Page _____ (5 minutes)

Things to avoid:

• playing a sport
• drawing
• doing something that doesn't have steps
• complex movements
• tik tok dances
• things that are too easy or too hard
• things that will take too long (demos should only be about 6 - 8)
• Nothing to do with apps or phones

Drafting Steps For "How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Create a list of materials/ingredients you will need

Step 2: Write out the steps for your "How To" Demonstrations. Be specific.

Step 3: Evaluate your draft with the help of a friend. Ask yourself if your steps are precise enough that any person could use the procedures you wrote up to successfully perform your "How To"

While you are working I will be having you sign up for a day to present your "How to" demo. It will be your responsibility to bring in the materials you need on, or before, the day of your demonstration. 

Sign ups for "How to" Demonstrations

    Monday 6/12                                        Tuesday 6/13
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________
         

    Wednesday 6/14                                       Thursday 6/15
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

    Friday 6/16 (Fill up last)                                       
1. _____________________           
2. _____________________            
3. _____________________            
4. _____________________           

Have a great day!

Day 165: 6/7/23 - The Learning Fair

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be presenting our research projects.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
3. Take out your copy of Learning Fair Protocols

Homework:

• Come to the Learning Fair (If you can)

Activity #1
The Learning Fair

1. How will things go today for the Learning Fair?

2. How should I judge research projects?

3. How should I present my research project?

Schedule:

9:00 – 9:43 Special Area

9:43 – 9:51 Set up Projects (Holmes & Mullin)

9:51 – 10:00 Set up Projects (Trumble & Faulkner)

Block 1 (10:00 – 10:26)

Block 2 (10:29 – 10:55)

Block 3 (10:58 – 11:24)

11:27 – 12:07 Music

12:10 – 12:40 Lunch

Block 4 (12:43 – 1:09)

1:09 – 1:15 Prepare for Presentations & Directions

1:15 – 1:40 Block 1 Presenters (Presentation Session #1)

1:45 – 2:10 Block 2 Presenters (Presentation Session #2)

2:15 – 2:40 Block 3 Presenters (Presentation Session #3)

2:45 – 3:10 Block 4 Presenters (Presentation Session #4)

*** During each session the students who are not presenting will be judging. ***

Ø  Each Presenter will present their project 3 times during their 25 minute session

Ø  Each presenter should have a minimum of 3 judges per presentation

Ø  I will blow the whistle to indicate that it is time for the presentation to start & end

Ø  Between Presentations the judges will rotate to a new presenter

Ø  At the end of each session the judges will return the evaluation forms to the judges box

Ø  The next presenters will have a 5 minute time period to prepare for their presentation

Ø  The judges will have 5 minutes to get new evaluation forms from the Judges table

Ø  When we are completely finished, each judge should have evaluated 9 projects & each presenter should have been evaluated by a minimum of 9 judges.

3:10 – 3:25 Free View other Projects or go outside

3:25 Pack up & Dismissal

Activity #2

How to Present & Judge Research Projects

Presenters:

• Start by Introducing yourself
• Discuss why you chose the topic 
• Share information about what the problem is
• Discuss what causes the problem to occur
• Share the effects on humans, nature, and the planet
• Present the solutions
• Talk about the graph, chart, or diagram you included
• Tell the judges about your images, and what you are trying to show with the images you chose
• Share your model and discuss what it is all about
• Be prepared to answer questions from the judges

Judges:

• Listen to the presenter share each part of their project
• As they share score them according to the each criteria.
• Give them a score from 1 - 5. You should be fair with your judging, but you should also have a reason for each score you give. (Scores are subjective, meaning that they are based partly on your opinion)
• Once you have scored each category ask questions to the presenters about their projects.
• Lastly, make any comments you would like.
• Add up your total points and put the score in the space provided.

Now....

• Find a friend and go to your project in the gym. Practice presenting your project. You will have 6 - 7 minutes to present. Then Switch.

Day 164: 6/6/23 - How to Present & How to Judge

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will learn how to present our research Projects, and how to judge other people's research projects. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Pick up a copy of the Learning Fair Protocols 

3. Pick up a Copy of The Schedule for the Learning Fair

4. Open your ELA notebook to page 84

Homework:

•  Finish your Research Project (if not done)

Activity #1

The Learning Fair

1. How will things go tomorrow for the Learning Fair?

2. How should I judge research projects?

3. How should I present my research project?

Schedule for the Learning Fair 6/9/22

9:00 – 9:43 Special Area

9:43 – 9:51 Set up Projects (Holmes & Mullin)

9:51 – 10:00 Set up Projects (Trumble & Faulkner)

Block 1 (10:00 – 10:26)

Block 2 (10:29 – 10:55)

Block 3 (10:58 – 11:24)

11:27 – 12:07 Music

12:10 – 12:40 Lunch

Block 4 (12:43 – 1:09)

1:09 – 1:15 Prepare for Presentations & Directions

1:15 – 1:40 Block 1 Presenters (Presentation Session #1)

1:45 – 2:10 Block 2 Presenters (Presentation Session #2)

2:15 – 2:40 Block 3 Presenters (Presentation Session #3)

2:45 – 3:10 Block 4 Presenters (Presentation Session #4)

*** During each session the students who are not presenting will be judging. ***

• Ø  Each Presenter will present their project 3 times during their 25 minute session
• Ø  Each presenter should have a minimum of 3 judges per presentation
• Ø  I will blow the whistle to indicate that it is time for the presentation to start & end
• Ø  Between Presentations the judges will rotate to a new presenter
• Ø  At the end of each session the judges will return the evaluation forms to the judges box
• Ø  The next presenters will have a 5 minute time period to prepare for their presentation
• Ø  The judges will have 5 minutes to get new evaluation forms from the Judges table
• Ø  When we are completely finished, each judge should have evaluated 9 projects & each presenter should have been evaluated by a minimum of 9 judges.

3:10 – 3:25 Free View other Projects or go outside

3:25 Pack up & Dismissal

Activity #2

How to Present & Judge Research Projects

Presenters:

• Start by Introducing yourself
• Discuss why you chose the topic 
• Share information about what the problem is
• Discuss what causes the problem to occur
• Share the effects on humans, nature, and the planet
• Present the solutions
• Talk about the graph, chart, or diagram you included
• Tell the judges about your images, and what you are trying to show with the images you chose
• Share your model and discuss what it is all about
• Be prepared to answer questions from the judges

Judges:

• Listen to the presenter share each part of their project
• As they share score them according to the each criteria.
• Give them a score from 1 - 5. You should be fair with your judging. You should have a reason for each score you give. (Scores are subjective, meaning that they are based partly on your opinion)
• Once you have scored each category ask questions to the presenters about their projects.
• Lastly, make any comments you would like.
• Add up your total points and put the score in the space provided.

Now....

• Find a friend and set up your project some place in the room or at the end of the hall. Practice presenting your project.