Day 157: 5/30/25 - Research Stage 4: Day #11

 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 Learning Target:  

Today we will continue stage 4 of research.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Complete the Project (Due Tuesday 6/3)

Activity #1

Research Stage 4

Stage 3: Outlining & Organizing Information

Now that you have gathered information it is time to organize it to make it easier to put together your Learning Fair Presentation.

Your Goal:

Take all of the information you gathered and organize it according to:

• Problem/Issue
• Causes (or Pro's)
• Effects (or Cons)
• Solutions 

Steps:

• Begin with 1 article at a time
• Read each piece of information you gathered
• Write it in the appropriate category
• Repeat
• You should be able to explain each of these categories in your own words
• You should also be able to explain why you care about your topic, or why the topic is important

Stage 4: Preparing Information for Presentation

• Work on Tri-Fold Board
• Planning (White Paper)
• Heading (Largest & Boldest)
• Sub-headings (Large & Bold)
• Definition
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects or Pros & Cons
• Use the Decorative tape to create sections
• Create Bulleted Lists of Information
• Can be typed & printed
• Can be handwritten
• make them big, bold, & colorful
• Images w/captions (Big & colorful)
• Chart, Graph, &/or Diagram
• Model
• Notecards 
• Additional Decorations
• Make things LARGE and use Colored backing paper to make them stand out

Day 156: 5/29/25 - Research Stage 4: Day #10

 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:

Homeroom    8:55 - 9:12

Block 1            9:15 - 9:49

Block 2            9:52 - 10:26

Block 3            10:29 - 11:03

WIN                11:06 - 11:42

Lunch             11:45 - 12:15

Block 4            12:18 - 12:52

Specials           12:55 - 1:20

WIN                    1:23 - 1:40

HR/Get things to go Home    1:40 - 1:45

Seating for Assembly at 1:50

Assembly            2:00 - 3:15ish

Dismissal            3:15 - 3:30

ELA Learning Target:  

Today we will continue stage 4 of research.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Complete the Project (Due Tuesday 6/3)

Activity #1

Research Stage 4

Stage 3: Outlining & Organizing Information

Now that you have gathered information it is time to organize it to make it easier to put together your Learning Fair Presentation.

Your Goal:

Take all of the information you gathered and organize it according to:

• Problem/Issue
• Causes (or Pro's)
• Effects (or Cons)
• Solutions 

Steps:

• Begin with 1 article at a time
• Read each piece of information you gathered
• Write it in the appropriate category
• Repeat
• You should be able to explain each of these categories in your own words
• You should also be able to explain why you care about your topic, or why the topic is important

Stage 4: Preparing Information for Presentation

• Work on Tri-Fold Board
• Planning (White Paper)
• Heading (Largest & Boldest)
• Sub-headings (Large & Bold)
• Definition
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects or Pros & Cons
• Use the Decorative tape to create sections
• Create Bulleted Lists of Information
• Can be typed & printed
• Can be handwritten
• make them big, bold, & colorful
• Images w/captions (Big & colorful)
• Chart, Graph, &/or Diagram
• Model
• Notecards 
• Additional Decorations
• Make things LARGE and use Colored backing paper to make them stand out

Day 155: 5/28/25 - Research Stage 4: Day #9

  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 Learning Target:  

Today we will continue stage 4 of research.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Complete the Project (Due Tuesday 6/3)

Activity #1

Research Stage 4

Stage 3: Outlining & Organizing Information

Now that you have gathered information it is time to organize it to make it easier to put together your Learning Fair Presentation.

Your Goal:

Take all of the information you gathered and organize it according to:

• Problem/Issue
• Causes (or Pro's)
• Effects (or Cons)
• Solutions 

Steps:

• Begin with 1 article at a time
• Read each piece of information you gathered
• Write it in the appropriate category
• Repeat
• You should be able to explain each of these categories in your own words
• You should also be able to explain why you care about your topic, or why the topic is important

Stage 4: Preparing Information for Presentation

• Work on Tri-Fold Board
• Planning (White Paper)
• Heading (Largest & Boldest)
• Sub-headings (Large & Bold)
• Definition
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects or Pros & Cons
• Use the Decorative tape to create sections
• Create Bulleted Lists of Information
• Can be typed & printed
• Can be handwritten
• make them big, bold, & colorful
• Images w/captions (Big & colorful)
• Chart, Graph, &/or Diagram
• Model
• Notecards 
• Additional Decorations
• Make things LARGE and use Colored backing paper to make them stand out

Day 154: 5/27/25 - Field Trip to Howe Caverns

 Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today you will be going on a field trip to Howe Caverns. Remember you are going out in public and you are representing your community and your school, so make sure you are on your best behavior. Be respectful, be responsible and be kind. 

Do Now:
1. ***Use the bathroom***
2. Make sure you have any snacks and/or lunch items with you

Schedule:

9:00 - 11:00  Bus Ride to Howe Caverns

11:00 - 1:00  Tours

1:00 - 3:00    Bus Ride back to School

Day 153: 5/23/25 - Research Stage 4: Day #8

 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 Learning Target:  

Today we will continue stage 4 of research.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Complete the Project (Due Tuesday 6/3)

Activity #1

Research Stage 4

Stage 1: Finding Resources

1. Use our online databases to find, save, and print at least 2 - 3 articles 
2. Use the internet to find and bookmark 2 - 3 Web Pages
3. Use the cart to find books on your topic

You want the resources to discuss: 

• the Problem/Issue
• the Causes, or Pro's
• the Effects, or Con's
• the Solutions

Stage 2: Gathering Information 

• Read each article, website, or book & use one graphic organizer for each one. Be sure to record all the important information from your resources onto the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer, including:

- Title of the article

- Name of the resource, or Web page

- Important Info

Stage 3: Outlining & Organizing Information

Now that you have gathered information it is time to organize it to make it easier to put together your Learning Fair Presentation.

Your Goal:

Take all of the information you gathered and organize it according to:

• Problem/Issue
• Causes (or Pro's)
• Effects (or Cons)
• Solutions 

Steps:

• Begin with 1 article at a time
• Read each piece of information you gathered
• Write it in the appropriate category
• Repeat
• You should be able to explain each of these categories in your own words
• You should also be able to explain why you care about your topic, or why the topic is important

Stage 4: Preparing Information for Presentation

• Work on Tri-Fold Board
• Planning (White Paper)
• Heading (Largest & Boldest)
• Sub-headings (Large & Bold)
• Definition
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects or Pros & Cons
• Use the Decorative tape to create sections
• Create Bulleted Lists of Information
• Can be typed & printed
• Can be handwritten
• make them big, bold, & colorful
• Images w/captions (Big & colorful)
• Chart, Graph, &/or Diagram
• Model
• Notecards 
• Additional Decorations
• Make things LARGE and use Colored backing paper to make them stand out

Day 152: 5/22/25 - Research Stage 4: Day #7

 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 Learning Target:  

Today we will continue stage 4 of research.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Complete the Project (Due Tuesday 6/3)

Activity #1

Research Stage 4

Stage 1: Finding Resources

1. Use our online databases to find, save, and print at least 2 - 3 articles 
2. Use the internet to find and bookmark 2 - 3 Web Pages
3. Use the cart to find books on your topic

You want the resources to discuss: 

• the Problem/Issue
• the Causes, or Pro's
• the Effects, or Con's
• the Solutions

Stage 2: Gathering Information 

• Read each article, website, or book & use one graphic organizer for each one. Be sure to record all the important information from your resources onto the "Gathering Info" graphic organizer, including:

- Title of the article

- Name of the resource, or Web page

- Important Info

Stage 3: Outlining & Organizing Information

Now that you have gathered information it is time to organize it to make it easier to put together your Learning Fair Presentation.

Your Goal:

Take all of the information you gathered and organize it according to:

• Problem/Issue
• Causes (or Pro's)
• Effects (or Cons)
• Solutions 

Steps:

• Begin with 1 article at a time
• Read each piece of information you gathered
• Write it in the appropriate category
• Repeat
• You should be able to explain each of these categories in your own words
• You should also be able to explain why you care about your topic, or why the topic is important

Stage 4: Preparing Information for Presentation

• Work on Tri-Fold Board
• Planning (White Paper)
• Heading (Largest & Boldest)
• Sub-headings (Large & Bold)
• Definition
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects or Pros & Cons
• Use the Decorative tape to create sections
• Create Bulleted Lists of Information
• Can be typed & printed
• Can be handwritten
• make them big, bold, & colorful
• Images w/captions (Big & colorful)
• Chart, Graph, &/or Diagram
• Model
• Notecards 
• Additional Decorations
• Make things LARGE and use Colored backing paper to make them stand out