Day 45: 11/12/26 - Preparing to write a Summary & Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 7

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading, Block 1, & Block 2
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

Schedule:

9:05 - 9:45 Specials

9:48 - 10:30 Reading

10:32 - 10:53 Block 1

10:55 - 11:16 Block 2

11:18 - 11:58 Music Block

12:01 - 12:37 WIN

12:40 - 1:10 Lunch

1:12 - 1:33 Block 3

1:35 - 1:56 Block 4

2:00 - 3:00 Bread Making

3:00 - 3:25 Choice Time Missing Work

3:35 Dismissal

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Reading

Chapter 7 of Bud, Not Buddy

Analyze How Setting affects Mood

Standards

• RL6.4 Analyze how an authors's word choice affects tone and meaning in a literary text

• As we read I want you to underline any new, challenging, or unfamiliar words. 
• On the back of your graphic organizer write as many level 2 & 3 questions as you can.
• Create a bulleted list of plot events

ELA:

Today we will identify the topic sentence and supporting details of the Halloween article.

Do Now:

• Pick up a pink  and orange highlighter
• Take out your informational article
• Open your notebook to page 26

Homework:

• No Homework

Activity #1

Identify the Topic Sentence & Supporting Details

Directions:

Step 1 - Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

Step 2 - Reread and annotate. 

Step 3

• Identify the Topic sentence. Highlight the topic sentence pink.
• Identify the different categories of information and label them
• Identify the most important supporting details in each category. Highlight the most important information orange.

Step 4 

Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• Start with the topic
• Write the main idea. Refer back to the topic sentence to write the main idea.
• What is the most important details/information in each category/paragraph? Craft a sentence about each.
  
• You are now ready to draft your summary.
• Go to google classroom and open the assignment to type in your response.

Day 44: 11/10/26 - Analyzing Characters in Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 6 & Identifying Topic Sentence and Supporting Details

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading

Chapter 6 of Bud, Not Buddy

Essential Question

Can you describe the two different types of people Bud experiences in chapter 6 as he goes to get breakfast? 

Directions:

• As we read I want you to underline any new, challenging, or unfamiliar words. 
• On your graphic organizer record information about the two different types of people Bud interacts with as he goes to the mission to get breakfast.

Pre-Reading Questions that go with Margaret Bourke's famous 1937 photo of a breadline in Louisville Kentucky

Bud is on his way to the mission for breakfast to get into a line like the one in the picture below. Look at the image and briefly discuss the questions below.

**Look Closely**
1. What does the billboard say, and who is pictured on it? Describe the family in the car — their clothes, their expressions, what they have.
2. What are the people in the foreground doing? Describe them -their clothes, their expressions, and what they are carrying.

**Think about the Contrast**
3. How are the people on the billboard different from the people in the breadline?
4. The billboard is selling a car, but it's also selling "the American Way." What is "the American Way" according to the billboard? What is the American reality for the people standing in front of the billboard? 

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ELA:

Today we will create a written response describing the different characters Bud meets in chapter 6, and identify the topic and  topic sentence of the informational article we annotated yesterday.

Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the writing prompt
• Take out your graphic organizer for chapter 6
• Open your notebook to page 10

Homework:

• Thank a veteran for their service!

Activity #1

Chapter 6 of Bud, Not Buddy

Analyzing Characters

Bud Experiences two completely different types of people in chapter 6 as he goes to get breakfast. 

Essential Question

Can you describe the two different types of people Bud experiences in chapter 6 as he goes to get breakfast? 

Directions:

• Discuss:
• How does the man cutting off the line treat Bud, and what does he do to him? Be specific!
• What character words from page 10 in your notebook would you use to describe him?
• How does the pretend family treat Bud, and what do they do for him? Be specific!
• What character words from page 10 in your notebook would you use to describe him?
• Write:
• Describe how the man cutting off the breakfast line, and the pretend family reacted to Bud.
• State your claim.
• Support it with reasons & evidence
• Be sure to include evidence about the man cutting off the breakfast line, as well as evidence about the pretend family
• Proofread & Review
• Before handing in your response be sure to proofread
• spelling
• punctuation
• complete sentences
• transition words
• NEATNESS

Sample Response:

The man cutting off the breakfast line was really mean and cruel to Bud, but the pretend family was kind and helpful. The man could have been understanding and let Bud in the line. According to the text, the man threatens Bud with a leather strap instead, and refuses to let him get in line. On the other hand, the pretend family acted like they were mad at Bud for being gone so long, but in reality they were helping him by tricking the man into thinking Bud was one of their own children. In the story the family even shares their precious brown sugar with Bud.

Activity #2

Identify the Topic, Topic Sentence, and Supporting Details of an Informational Article

Halloween Themed Candy Advertisements

Halloween themed Comic Strips

Halloween Themed Animated Movie

Directions:

Step 1

Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

Step 2

Reread the article. As you read I want you to annotate. When you annotate you write your thoughts and questions throughout the text. You might want to think about these questions:

1. What is the topic of the article.

2. What is each paragraph about? 

3. What questions do I have?

4. What parts do I not understand?

5. What inferences and connections can I make?

6. How many sections of information does this article have?

7. What are the most important supporting details?

Step 3

Pick up a yellow, pink, and orange highlighter
Take out your article

• Identify the topic. Highlight the topic yellow
• Identify the topic sentence. Highlight the topic sentence pink.
• Make sure to label the different categories, or paragraphs, of information. There are 4!!!
• Find the most important supporting details in each category. Highlight the most important information orange. ***Key - Do not highlight entire sentences. Instead highlight specifics details and evidence that you can use to then write your own sentences. 

Step 4 -

Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• Fill in the Topic
• Write the Main Idea. Remember to use the topic sentence as your guide, and refer back to the title
• Write down the most important details from each category. These are sentences you will have to craft yourself from the important details that you highlighted orange. There will be four details in all.

Day 43: 11/9/26 - How to Annotate an Informational Article & Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 5

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading

Chapter 5 of Bud, Not Buddy

Directions:

• As we read I want you to underline any new, challenging, or unfamiliar words. 
• Complete the T-Chart graphic organizer. Write 8 - 10 Plot events and at least 2 - 3 questions.

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ELA:

Today we will read and annotate an informational text, and review chapter 5 of Bud, Not Buddy. 

Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the article
• Write down your independent work

Independent work:

• Finish annotating Halloween article, and bring it with you to class tomorrow

Activity #1

Reading & Annotating an Informational Article

Halloween Themed Candy Advertisements

Halloween themed Comic Strips

Halloween Themed Animated Movie

How to Annotate:

Step 1 - Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

Step 2 - Reread the article. As you read I want you to annotate. When you annotate you write your thoughts and questions throughout the text. You might want to think about these questions:

1. What is each paragraph about? 

2. What questions do I have?

3. What parts do I not understand?

4. What inferences and connections am I making?

5. How many sections of information does this article have?

6. What is the Topic, Topic Sentence, and Main Idea?

7. What are the most important supporting details?

Step 3 - Highlight the topic sentence pink and the most important supporting details in each category orange.

Step 4 - Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• Start with the Main Idea. Remember to use the topic sentence as your guide, and refer back to the title
• Write down the most important detail/information from each category.

Activity #2

Review Chapter 5 of Bud, Not Buddy

Discussion Questions:

• What were the most important events of chapter 5
• If you were Bud would you let people call you Buddy?
• Bud's mom says Buddy is a dog's name, or it's a name people call you when they are being false friendly. What does the word Buddy mean to you? Do you agree, or disagree with Bud' mom?
• If you could give Bud one thing for his suitcase, what would it be?
• What words have you underlined?
• Question Time!!!

Day 42: 11/6/26 - How to Write a Summary & Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 4

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading

Chapter 4 of Bud, Not Buddy

Directions:

• Complete the graphic organizer analyzing how details impact the mood
• As we read I want you to underline any new, challenging, or unfamiliar words. 

Essential Question:

What is the mood, and how does the author use details to create the mood?

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ELA:

Today we will examine an outline of an informational article to learn how to write a summary and review chapter 4 of Bud, Not Buddy. 

Do Now:

• Open your Notebook to the Hurricane Katrina article 
• Pick up a copy of the outline and a copy of "How to Write a Summary"
• Write down your independent work

Independent work:

• No Homework

Activity #1
Seeing an Outline of an Informational Article

Activity #2

How to Write a Summary for an Informational Article

• RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text
• RI6.2 Determine the main idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions.

Step 1 - Summaries only contain the most important information, so look at the outline and pick the most important piece of information from each category.

Step 2 - Follow the steps on the graphic organizer to write your summary.

Step 3 - Use your transitions words and phrases from page 8 in your notebook to add a transitional word, or phrase, in between your details. 

Activity #3

Review Bud, not Buddy Chapter 4

Essential Question:

What is the mood, and how does the author use details to create the mood?

Day 41: 10/5/26 - Articles with Multiple Categories of Details & Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 3

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading

Chapter 3 of Bud, Not Buddy

Analyzing Problem & Solution

Essential Question: 

How does the plot of chapter 3 in Bud, Not Buddy progress through a series of problems & solutions?

• Complete the Graphic Organizer mapping out the problems Bud encounters in chapter 3 and his solutions.
• As we read underline any new, challenging, or unfamiliar words. 
• MAKE SURE YOUR GRAPHIC ORGANIZER IS DONE NEATLY BEFORE COMING TO ELA! THAT MEANS IF IT DOES NOT GET FINISHED DURING READING BLOCK THAT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE IT AT WIN, OR STUDY SKILLS!!!! 

ELA:

Today we will read an article with multiple categories of details, and review chapter 3 of Bud, Not Buddy.

Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the informational article 
• Pick up a yellow, pink, orange, and green highlighter
• Get out glue sticks and scissors
• Write down your independent work

Independent work:

• WORK ON YOUR CHAPTER 3 GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Activity #1

Analyzing Main Idea & Details,  

& Identifying Transitional Sentences

Your task: Read to Identify the Main Idea

First: Glue in the Article & the Transitional Sentence Tab

Transitional Sentences move the reader from one idea to another

Step 1: Read the article titled, "Hurricane Katrina"
Step 2: Use the highlighting strategy for informational articles we learned the other day.

Topic = Yellow

Topic Sentence = Pink

Supporting Details = Orange
Main Idea (We will write the main idea in the next class)
Highlight the transitional sentences Green.

You would normally NEVER HIGHLIGHT LIKE THIS!!! We are only highlighting this way so we can see the purpose of each sentence.

Activity #2

Review Chapter 3

Mix & Mingle

Essential Questions: 

• How does the plot of chapter 3 in Bud, Not Buddy progress through a series of problems & solutions?
• What words have you underlined so far?

Day 40: 11/4/26 - Key Terms in Action & Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 2

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Do Now:

1. Get all your materials for Reading and Block 1
2. Eat your breakfast
3. Sharpen pencils

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Reading

Chapter 2 of Bud, Not Buddy

Analyzing Setting

Directions:

• Read chapter 2 and complete the graphic Organizer
• On the front you will be analyzing setting and it's impact on the mood
• On the back there is a T-Chart
• Create a bulleted list of events on the left side
• Write as many level 2 & 3 questions as you can on the right side

Essential Questions: 

• Where does this part of the story take place
• When does this part of the story take place?
• Why is the setting important to this part of the story?
• How does the setting effect the mood?

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ELA:

Today we will identify the topic, topic sentence, and supporting details in an informational article, and review chapter 2 of Bud, Not Buddy.

Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the informational article
• Pick up a yellow, pink, and orange highlighter
• Get out glue sticks
• Open your ELA notebook to your next blank page

Homework: 

• No Homework?

Activity #1

Key Terms in Action

&

Determining the Main Idea

Step 1: Review the Definitions & Color Code

Topic = Yellow

Topic Sentence = Pink

Main Idea = Blue

Supporting Details = Orange

Step 2: Read the article: 

• Highlight the Topic, Yellow. Every Time you see the 'topic' word, highlight it yellow.
• Draw a box around the introduction. 
• Highlight the topic Sentence Pink (This is the author's Claim)
• Highlight the supporting details orange. This is the author's Evidence
• Write the main idea in a "Thought Bubble

Activity #2
Review Chapter 2

Plot

Setting 

Essential Questions: 

• Where does this part of the story take place
• When does this part of the story take place?
• Why is the setting important to this part of the story?
• How does the setting effect the mood

Question Time! Question Time! Question Time!