Day 31: 10/17/24 - Freak the Mighty Chapter 16 Quiz & more about Plot

Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a thunderous Thursday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will take the chapter 16 quiz and learn more about plot.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out your notes on chapter 16. Then open your chromebook and complete your chapter 16 quiz independently. DO NOT HIT SUBMIT!!! YET!
• Write your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Complete any past due assignments

Activity #1

Ch. 16 Quiz & Best Question 

Topics for Small Group Discussion

1. Setting - Where? When? Description
2. Characters - Which character would you rather be?
3. Plot events - What were the most important events?
4. Conflicts - Were there any conflicts?
5. Questions - Best Questions (Whole Group)

Activity #2 (If time)

Analyzing Plot

• Glue in Plot Lines
• Date, Title, Page Number
• Highlight Plot Line 

Random Groups:

1. Record information about the Exposition

2. Identify and describe the Inciting Incident

3. Select 3 events to record on the Rising Action

Day 30: 10/16/24 - Plot Sequence & Freak the Mighty Chapter 16

Homeroom:

          Good Morning, I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about the plot sequence, and read chapter 16 of Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the Plot Ladder Notes from the black table
• Write down your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Finish reading chapter 16 & complete the reading guide

Activity 1

Elements of Plot

I can identify the 6 stages of plot, and describe the events that happen during each stage.

Notes:

• The Plot is the sequence of events in a literary work, book, movie, or play

Activity #2

Read Chapter 16

Topics for Small Group Discussion

1. Setting - Where? When? Description
2. Characters - Which character would you rather be?
3. Plot events - What were the most important events?
4. Conflicts - Were there any conflicts?
5. Questions - Best Questions (Whole Group)

Have a great day.

Day 29: 10/15/24 - Notebook Walk & The 4 Types of Conflict

Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a terrific Tuesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will review your the information in your notebook, and learn about the 4 types of conflict. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the 4 types of conflict notes from the black table
• Write your Independent work in your agenda
• If you did not already hand in your Frayer Model please put it in the red bin

Independent work:

• Complete any past due assignments
• Finish The 4 types of Conflict practice on google classroom

Activity #1

Notebook Walk

Pg 1 - STAR Data

Pg 2 - Blank

Pg 3 - Unit 1 Title Page

Pg 4 - The Literary Elements

Pg 5 - Figurative Language

Pg 6 - Asking Questions

Pg 7 - How to Respond to Literature (I,C,E,R)

Pg 8 - Using Transitions

Pg 9 - Setting

Pg 10 - Descriptive Words for Characters

Pg 11 - Characterization

Pg 12 - Characterization of Max

Pg 13 - Point of view

Pg 14 - Conflict (Internal vs. External)

Pg 15 - The 4 Types of Conflict

Activity #2

The 4 Types of Conflict

I can read a short passage and identify what type of conflict the  character is experiencing.

Notes:

• There are 2 categories of conflict (Internal & External)
• There are 4 different types:

1. Man vs. Man (External)

• A struggle between a character and another character
• Protagonist vs Antagonist

2. Man vs. Nature (External)

• A struggle between a character and nature
• Includes weather, animals, sickness, etc

3. Man vs. Society (External)

• A struggle between a character & the laws or beliefs of a large group
• could involve poverty, politics, social norms, expectations, etc

4. Man vs. Self (Internal)

• A struggle between a character and their choices, negative thoughts, & feelings

Activity #3

The 4 Types of Conflict Practice

Directions: Random Partners

Complete the 4 types of conflict practice on google classroom

Day 28: 10/11/24 - Share your Frayer

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:

8:55 – 9:12 Homeroom

9:15 – 9:50 Block 1

9:53 – 10:28 Block 2

10:31 – 10:40 Report to HR – WIN –  

10:45 – 11:10  Holmes and Mullin report to cafeteria at 10:45

                        Faulkner and Trumble report to Firetrucks at 10:45

                        Holmes and Mullin report to Fire trucks at 11:00

                        Faulkner and Trumble report to cafeteria at 11:00

11:10 – 11:42 Outside if nice! Town Hall meeting?

11:45 – 12:25 Music Block

12:28 – 12:58 Lunch

1:00 – 1:35 Block 3

1:38 – 2:13 Block 4

2:15 – 2:43 WIN/Choice Time

2:45 – 3:25 Specials

Get their things to go home

3:35 Dismissal

ELA:

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will finish our Frayer models, and share them with each other in small groups.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble       

Do Now:

• Write Down the your homework
• Take out your Frayer Model

Homework:

• Finish any past due quizzes or assignments
• Enjoy your weekend

Activity #1

Finish Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Frayer models are a fun simple way to learn new vocabulary.

Directions:

• Pick a vocabulary word from chapter 1 - 10 to create a Frayer vocabulary Model

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)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
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
• 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.

Examples

Activity #2

Share Your Frayer

How to Present:

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

1. The word I am going to teach you is __________ . 

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 __________________________ .

***repeat***

Do you think you 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
• End by asking if anyone can use your word in a sentence of their own

Day 27: 10/10/24 - Have you Ever & Frayer Models

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 play a game so I can get to know a little bit about you, and then we will get creative and work on Frayer models to help us learn new vocabulary.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble       

Do Now:

• Write Down your homework
• Pick up a blank copy of the Frayer Model from the black table

Homework:

• Work on Frayer Model 

Activity #1

Have you Ever...

Examples:

Have you ever been on the superman rollercoaster?

Have you ever played a musical instrument?

Have you ever been to Water Safari?

Have you ever flown on an airplane?

Have you ever failed a test?

Have you ever gotten in trouble with your parents?

Activity #2

Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Frayer models are a fun simple way to learn new vocabulary.

Directions:

• I hope you are all enjoying the story. We'll talk about what you've previously read before we go on, but today we are going focus on vocabulary.
• Pick a vocabulary word from chapter 1 - 15 to create a Frayer vocabulary Model

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)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
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.

Examples

Have a great day!

Day 26: 10/9/24 - Freak the MIghty Chapter 14 - 15 Quiz

Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will complete the chapter 14 & 15 quiz and small group discussion. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out your notes on chapter 14-15. Then open your chromebook and complete your chapter 14-15 quiz independently.
• Write your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Complete any past due assignments

Activity #1

Review Ch. 14-15 & Best Question 

Topics for Small Group Discussion

1. Setting - Where? When? Description
2. Characters - Which character would you rather be?
3. Plot events - What were the most important events?
4. Conflicts - Were there any conflicts?
5. Questions - Best Questions (Whole Group)

Day 25: 10/8/24 - Freak the Mighty Chapter 14 & 15

Homeroom:

          Good Morning, I hope you are all having a terrific Tuesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Job starting to get those past due assignments turned in 6th Graders. Keep them coming. I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

          Today you will review Internal & External Conflicts, and read chapter 14 & 15 of Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Pick up a Reading Guide from the black table
• Write down your independent work

Independent work:

• Finish Reading Chapter 14 & 15
• Complete the reading guide

Activity #1

Review answers from Internal vs. External Conflicts Practice

(If not already done)

Activity #2

Read Chapter 14 & 15

I can read chapters 14 & 15 of Freak the Mighty and record my thinking, including inferences I make about the literary elements listed below.

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you learn
• Plot - 8-10 Bullets
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

Have a great Day!