Day 5: 9/14/26 - Freak the Mighty Chapters 1-3 & What are the Literary Elements

Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

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

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Turn & Talk
2. Preview Reading Guide
3. Read - Aloud Chapters 1 - 3 & Complete the Reading Guide

1. Turn & Talk

Freak the Mighty is largely a story about the unlikely friendship between two very different boys named Max & Kevin. 

Prompt #1 - What does it mean to be a good friend?

Prompt #2 - How should you treat people who are different from you? Explain your thinking.

 

2. The Reading Guide: 

I expect you to come to ELA with your reading guide complete. Your reading guide has 3 sections.

• Setting - Where & when do the events takes place?
• Characters - What do you know about the main characters?
• Plot - What are the important events from the chapter?

3. Read-Aloud Ch 1-3 Directions: 

Read chapter 1 - 3 of Freak the Mighty & complete the Reading Guide.

• While you read it is important to annotate. (Take Notes) This will help you understand the story
• In the beginning of stories good readers should pay attention to the characters, setting and basic situations within the plot.
• Think: Who are the characters, and what do I know about them?
• Think: Where and when does the story take place?
• Think: What is the basic situation? What is happening in the plot? 
• Include as many details in your response as you can. 
• Write neatly
• Complete the Reading guide during class and bring it to ELA

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W.I.N. Time 12:01 - 12:37

• Stay in Seat & Raise your hand!!!

• Check Materials

• Review Agendas & HW

• ***ALL Agendas are out and on your desk***

• ***Writing utensil

• Can’t go anywhere until 12:15 (includes the bathroom & back to your locker) You must work independently and put in effort before you can go get help!!!

• Looks like: Students working independently to complete assignments, assigned today, or due today

• Sounds like: Silent!

• Absolutely no computer or game playing. 

• There is a big difference between having your work done, and your work done well.

• If you work is done well, you must get out your independent reading book and read.

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ELA:

Today we will assemble our "Who Are You" shields, get our first set of notes on the literary elements, and review chapters 1-3

Do Now:

• Write your homework in your agenda
• Take out the "Who Are You" activity

Homework: 

• Finish the "Who are You?" activity if it is not already done.
• Bring your computer to class tomorrow

Activity #1

Chapter 3 Quiz

1. Log in to your chromebook. 

2. Go to google classroom & Find Mr. Trumble's ELA (If this is your first time going to my google classroom you will need to add my class using the class code)

3. Click on the classwork tab

4. Complete the Chapter 1-3 quiz (We will do this first quiz together as a whole class. Keep your answers private, but I will read it aloud.

Activity #2

Who Are You

1. Cut out the shield

2. Choose a piece of construction paper

3. Glue the shield to the construction paper

4. Put your finished shield in the red bin

5. I will come around to Collect the personal information page

Activity #3

What are the Literary Elements?

(Notes go on the next page in your interactive notebook)

(This is a copy of notes from a previous year)

Activity #3

Review Chapters 1 -3

Small Group Directions:

• With the members of your group discuss Chapters 1 -3 using the Key Questions below. 
• You may add, erase, or change information on your reading guide
• Your goal is to have as much information as you can about the setting, characters, and plot
• While you work I am going to come around to check that your classwork is done

Key Questions for chapter 1 -3

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What do you know about them?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• What do you think about them so far?
• What is the setting? When & Where. Include Descriptive details. 
• What are the important plot events? What happened in these chapters?

Day 4: 9/11/26 - Unit 1 Pretest

 Homeroom:

         Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready reading & block 1. 

Do Now:

• Eat breakfast
• Make sure you have all your materials for reading and block 1
• Sharpen your pencils

1 Hour Delay & Assembly Schedule

9:50 - 10:02           Homeroom

10:05 - 10:35         Special Area

10:38 - 11: 17        Reading Block

11:20 - 11:59         Block 1

12:03 - 12:42         W.I.N.

12:45 - 1:15           Lunch

1:18 - 1:57             Block 2

2:00 - 2:39             Block 3

2:42 - 3:21             Block 4

3:24 - 3:35            Dismissal

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Independent reading (20 minutes)
2. Wrap up - Share: (10 Minutes)

• What are you reading? (Title)
• What is it about?
• Question Time - After each student shares it is time for questions from their peers. Examples include:
• Who are the main characters?
• What do you know about the characters?
• Which character would you be friends with? why?
• What is your favorite part?
• What is the setting? Where and when does the story take place?
• Can you describe one of the problems that the main character has to deal with?

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ELA:

Today we will take the unit 1 pretest to help us track your growth. 

Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of Freak the Mighty
• Write your homework in your agenda
• Log in to your computer, and go to your clever dashboard

Homework: 

• Finish the "Who are You?" activity (Due Monday)

Activity #1

Unit 1 Pretest

The unit 1 pretest has 2 parts.

 

Part 1 - Multiple choice: You will required to read several passages and then you will need to select the best response.

Directions:

• From your Clever Dashboard go to Renaissance
• Find STAR Custom
• Select the Unit 1 Pre-test
• Read carefully
• Take your time
• Do your best
• Once you are done with part 1 you may go on to part 2

Part 2 - Written Response: You will need to read a short passage and then respond with a short paragraph. 

Directions:

• Close your computer
• Pick up a copy of the Unit 1 Writing pre-test from the front table.
• Put your first & last name on your paper
• Read the passage
• Respond to the writing prompt on the lines provided
• Use proper capitalization and punctuation
• Write neatly & put spaces between your words.
• Spell words correctly
• When you are done check over your work. 
• Make sure that it is done to the best of your ability
• Put your finished work in the Red bin
• Take out your independent reading book and read quietly when you are all done

Day 3: 9/10/26 - Getting Ready for Unit 1

 Homeroom:

Please find your seat, eat your breakfast and complete the Do Now.

Do now:

• Make sure you have all of your materials for reading and block 1
• Sharpen pencils
• Take out important forms so I can collect them

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Review How to pick a "Just Right" book (10 minutes)
2. Independent reading (15 minutes)
3. Wrap up - Share: (10 Minutes)
1. What are you reading? (Title)
2. What is it about?
3. Is your book a good fit for you?
4. Question Time!!!

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1. How to pick a book that is "Just Right" for you?

• You want to choose a book that is new to you.
• Look at the cover and Read the title
• Read the back cover. This will usually give you some information about the story and maybe a brief summary.
• Review the length of the book. You know yourself best when it comes to the length of books that you can handle
• Once you have selected a book that you are interested in you are ready to begin reading. 
• Commit yourself to reading at least the first chapter, or part, so you can accurately evaluate if the book is just right for you.

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To evaluate if the book is "Just Right" for you ask yourself the questions below.

Is it an Easy Book?

• Is it one of your favorites?
• Can you read and understand almost every word?
• Do you know almost every word by heart?
• Can you read it all very Smoothly?

If so, then the book is probably too easy for you!

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Is it a Hard book?

• Are there more than 5 words on a page that you do not know?
• Are you puzzled about what is happening in most of the book?
• When you read, does it sound choppy?
• Are you losing interest because you're having a difficult time reading it.

If so, then the book is probably too hard for you!

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Is it a "Just Right" book?

• Is this book new to you?
• Do you understand a lot of the book?
• Are there less than 5 words on a page you don't know?
• Is your reading smooth?
• Are there just a few places where you need to slow down and figure out some words?

If so, then the book is probably "Just Right" for you!

2. Now Independent Reading

1. Get out your independent reading book
2. Today you will pick up from where you left off yesterday and read for 15 minutes. 

3. Wrap up - Share: (10 Minutes)

• What are you reading? (Title)
• What is it about?
• Evaluate your book. Is your book "Just Right" for you?
• Question Time - After each student shares it is time for questions from their peers. Examples include:
• Who are the main characters?
• What do you know about the characters?
• Which character would you be friends with? why?
• What is your favorite part?
• What is the setting? Where and when does the story take place?
• Can you describe one of the problems that the main character has to deal with?

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ELA:

Today we will prepare for Unit 1 and you will have time to work on the "Who Are You" activity. 

Do Now:

1. Write your homework in your agenda

2. Take out your permission slips so I can collect them

Homework: 

• Finish "Who Are You" Activity (Due Monday)
• Return Permission slips (If you did not get it done)
• Bring Computers tomorrow

Agenda

1. Collect Permission Slips
2. Label Folder & Spiral Notebook
3. Set up Notebook for Unit 1
4. Work on "Who Are You"

Materials for E.L.A.

- Blue Folder

- Agenda

- Spiral Notebook

- E.L.A. Folder

- Novel

- Pencils

- Colored Pencils

- Colored pens***

- Scissors

- Glue Sticks

- High Lighters

Notebook

Page 1 - STAR Data Tracking Sheet

Page 2 - Blank 

Page 3 - Title Page & Tab

Day 2: 9/9/26 - The First Day of Classes

Homeroom:

I hope you all enjoyed your first day back. Today you will start following the regular 6th grade schedule.

Do Now:

• Check your schedule and get all the materials you will need for Reading & Block 1.
• Please take out all of the important forms. I will be collecting them during homeroom. 

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. What is Reading Block? 
2. How to pick a "Just Right" book (10 minutes)
3. Independent reading (10 minutes)
4. Wrap up - Share: (10 Minutes)
• What are you reading? (Title)
• What is it about?
• Is your book a good fit for you?
• Question Time

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1. What is Reading Block?

This is a time dedicated to reading. Most of the time you will be reading novels for Mr. Trumble's ELA Class. Other times you will be reading articles for Science & Social Studies, or Independent Reading.

One of our 6th grade expectations is that you should always have an independent reading book on you. This is a book that is separate from the novels you read for language arts. 

At NO POINT should you be playing games on your computer during school. If your work is done, and done well, you should get out your independent reading book and read. There is to be absolutely no playing games on your computers! Ever!

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2. How to pick a book that is "Just Right" for you?

• You want to choose a book that is new to you.
• Look at the cover and Read the title
• Read the back cover. This will usually give you some information about the story and maybe a brief summary.
• Review the length of the book. You know yourself best when it comes to the length of books that you can handle
• Once you have selected a book that you are interested in you are ready to begin reading. 
• Commit yourself to reading at least the first chapter, or part, so you can accurately evaluate if the book is just right for you.

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To evaluate if the book is "Just Right" for you ask yourself the questions below

Is it an Easy Book?

• Is it one of your favorites?
• Can you read and understand almost every word?
• Do you know almost every word by heart?
• Can you read it all very Smoothly?

If so, then the book is probably too easy for you!

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Is it a Hard book?

• Are there more than 5 words on a page that you do not know?
• Are you puzzled about what is happening in most of the book?
• When you read, does it sound choppy?
• Are you losing interest because you're having a difficult time reading it.

If so, then the book is probably too hard for you!

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Is it a "Just Right" book?

• Is this book new to you?
• Do you understand a lot of the book?
• Are there less than 5 words on a page you don't know?
• Is your reading smooth?
• Are there just a few places where you need to slow down and figure out some words?

If so, then the book is probably "Just Right" for you!

3. Now it is time for Independent Reading

1. Get out your independent reading book, or select an independent reading book from your classroom library
2. Today you will read for 10 minutes. 
3. Each day for the first week we will add a few minutes to build our stamina up to 20 minutes.

4. Wrap up - Share: (10 Minutes)

• What are you reading? (Title)
• What is it about?
• Is your book "Just Right" for you?
• Question Time - After each student shares it is time for questions from their peers. Examples include:
• Who are the main characters?
• What do you know about the characters?
• Which character would you be friends with? why?
• What is your favorite part?
• Did anything surprise you?
• What is the setting? Where and when does the story take place?
• Etc...

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W.I.N. Time 12:01 - 12:37

• Stay in Seat & Raise your hand!!!

• Check Materials

• Review Agendas & HW

• ***ALL Agendas are out and on your desk***

• ***Writing utensil

• Can’t go anywhere until 12:15 (includes the bathroom & back to your locker) You must work independently and put in effort before you can go get help!!!

• Looks like: Students working independently to complete assignments, assigned today, or due today

• Sounds like: Silent!

• Absolutely no computer or game playing. 

• There is a big difference between having your work done, and your work done well.

• If you work is done well, you must get out your independent reading book and read.

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ELA:

        I am very excited to begin Language Arts with you. Please read the board each day as you enter and then complete the "Do Now".                              

Do Now: 

1. Put your Name Tents on your desk

2. Write down your Homework in your agenda

Homework:
1. Finish "Who are You?" (Due Monday)

2. Get Permission slips signed & return tomorrow

Agenda:

1. Introductions to Classroom & Rules

 

2. Mr. T's Blog, youtube channel, & Google Classroom

3. Important Papers & Permission Slips

4. Review ELA Materials

- Blue Folder

- Agenda

- Spiral Notebook

- Folder (E.L.A.)

- Novel

- Pens/Pencils (Preferably with Erasers)

- Colored Pens***

- Colored Pencils

- Scissors

- Glue Sticks

- High Lighters

5. Work on "Who Are You?"

Day 1: 9/8/26 - The First Day of School

 Homeroom:

Welcome back 6th Graders! Each day as you enter the room please read the board and complete the "Do Now". 

Do Now:         
1. Find your seat & enjoy your breakfast.

2. Keep all of your materials at your seat for now. 

3. Pick up a piece of card stock, and start to create a name tent for yourself. See mine for an example. You can use my markers. Write big, bold & neat, and include 3 small pictures that represent you. 

Homework:

• Get All Important papers signed and returned.
• Bring in an Independent reading Book tomorrow

Today's Agenda:
1. Finish Name Tents 

2. Introduction to Classroom & Expectations

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Effort
• Kindness

3. 6th Grade Schedules

2026 - 2027  6th Grade Schedule

8:45 - 9:05 Homeroom (Get stuff for Reading & Block 1)
9:05 - 9:45 Special Area
9:48 - 10:30 Reading Block
10:33 - 11:15 Block 1
11:18 - 11:58 Band & Music
12:01 - 12:37 W.I.N. & S.E.L.
12:40 - 1:10 Lunch (Get stuff for Bl. 2, 3 & 4)
1:13 - 1:55 Block 2
1:58 - 2:40 Block 3
2:43 - 3:25 Block 4
3:28 - 3:35 Dismissal

• Pass out Student schedules
• Fill out individual schedules for our take home folder

4. Lockers & Locker Cards

• Pass out Locker Card
• HOW TO OPEN YOUR LOCKER
• Find your locker & PRACTICE!
• Never lock your Locker card in your locker
• Bring your locker card back into the room and return to your seat

5. Materials & Folders

• Collect tissues and paper.
• Organize materials and put them in locker
• Bring in your Blue folder and pencil pouch

6. Pass out Important Papers

1)      Confidential Health Form

2)      Technology Permission Slip

3)      Student Info Verification Form

4)      All about me - Due Friday 

7. Work on All About Me (Rough Draft) 

• Final Copy is due Monday 9/18
• Final Copy must be completely colored
• Write neatly
• use colored pencils
• Work carefully
• These will be laminated and put on your locker for the entire year so you really want them to look good

8. Town Hall Meeting after lunch 1:13 (Hallway)

9. Pack up and then Outside around 3:00