Halloween fun

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Day #42 - Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween 6th Graders,

         Today is a ‘B’ day, so we will go to Gym. Make sure you have your gym clothes and deodorant. We will be using our early dismissal schedule today. Please take out your Social Studies homework so I can check it, and then pick up an Ipad for your Triad group and work on the P2P. 

                             Thank you,

                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Write a paragraph about your favorite Halloween memory. Try to include a topic sentence and details. Then pick up a Halloween Mad Libs and complete it with a partner.

Schedule
9:00 - 9:25     Special Area
9:30 - 10:45   Block #1
10:50 - 12:05 Block #2
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:45 - 1:15   Dance rehearsal
1:20 - 2:30     Halloween Treat & Movie
2:30 - 3:00     Performance


Module Time:

• Today we will be reading chapter 12 and looking for themes.

• What is a theme you see in chapter 12?

• What is the thematic statement that goes with it?

Learning Stations

Block 1                             Block 2

Rotation 1

10:00 - 10:25                     10:50 - 11:15

Rotation 2

10:25 - 10:45                    11:15 - 11:35

Station 1  Read Aloud/Guided Reading

• Tangerine Pages 207 - 223

Create a list of all the things Paul does at the groves.
What is the most difficult task that you've tackled?

Station 3  Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

• Remember to fill in your “Book Notes” at the end of each reading session. (Notebook checks)

Day #41 - 10/30/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 3 Wrap up

Good Morning 6th Graders,

         Today is an ‘A’ day, so we will go to Music. Make sure you have your music folder, and DO NOT FORGET the materials you will need for Block 1. You need to be showing Mrs. Sargent and me that you are working to become more responsible.  Please take out your Social Studies homework and then pick up an Ipad for your Triad group and work on the P2P. At the end of the day ALL student who are doing the flash mob dance NEEd to go to rehearsal, EVEN THE BAND STUDENTS!

                             Thank you,

                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: On a normal day, what do you do after school when you get home? Be sure to describe your afternoon/evening using as many details as you can. YOU MAY NOT WRITE JUST ONE OR TWO SENTENCES AND THINK THAT YOU ARE DONE!!! WE ARE EXPECTING MORE FROM YOU!

Activity #1

• Read aloud the myth of Cronus

What themes are conveyed in the myth of Cronus? Refer to Lesson 3 page 10.

• In your Triad Group discuss which themes you see in the myth of Cronus
• On your white board, write the theme and thematic statement based on the myth of Cronus
• Choose 1 representative from your group to share what you wrote. 
• Be prepared to answer follow up questions from the audience.

Activity 2:

Read aloud Chapter 11

• As we read write down any challenging words on your word catcher. 

Activity 3:

• Complete the Exit Ticket for Lesson 3 Page 12

Learning Stations

Block 1                             Block 2

Rotation 1

10:40 - 11:00                     1:20 - 1:40

Rotation 2

11:05 - 11:25                     1:40 - 2:00

Station 1  Read Aloud/Guided Reading

• Tangerine Pages 200 -206
• 1.What does "sick to his soul" mean on page 200? Why was Paul sick to his soul?
• 2. Why do you think Paul could not tell his parents about Tino and Erik or the truth about Joey?
• 3. Arthur hit Luis with the blackjack. Was this action justified? Why?
• 4. Do you think Erik will be different after football season ends? Why or why not?

Station 2  Computers NewsELA.com (Non-Fiction/Expository)

• Select an article and choose the level that is just the Right Level for you!
• Complete the 5 W’s Graphic Organizer
• Be Prepared to share what you read “IN THE NEWS"

Station 3  Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

• Remember to fill in your “Book Notes” at the end of each reading session. (Notebook checks)
• See the Criteria for your letter below

Station 4  Journal Writing or Letter Writing

• See the Anchor chart for writing ideas
• Date Each Entry 

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter # 3

Block 2 - Due Thursday October 30

Paragraph 1

1. Tell me the title and author 

2. Write the Gist

3. Write a brief summary

Paragraph 2

4. Describe the main character (What type of person is the main character?)

5. Make an Inference about the main character. Use evidence from the text to support your inference. 

Paragraph 3

6. Write a prediction about what you think might happen in the book.

7. Finish with a question or something that you wonder.

A Little Halloween Fun

Day #40 - 10/29/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 3 Part III

Good Morning 6th Graders,

         Today is an ‘E’ day, so we will go to Art. Make sure that you have all your materials you will need for Block 1, including your colored pencils. Last pick up an Ipad for your Triad group and work on the P2P.

                             Thank you,

                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Complete the Haunted House Activity. that you found on your desk this morning.

For Unit 2 Lesson 3 Part III

• I can collaborate with my peers to determine themes in the myth of Cronus.
• I can explain how a theme in Cronus is connected to a theme in The Lightning Thief.

Activity #1

Add the word 'Theme' to your Word Catcher. 
Key Questions:
Who has heard of this word before?
What is the meaning of the word 'theme'?

A theme is a significant idea or lesson conveyed in the text. Theme is an important message the author conveys through the details or events. 

• Parent-Child Relationships

• A mother will put her love for her children above every other relationship.

What do you notice between the first statement and the second?

The 1st is an example of a topic.
The 2nd is an example of a thematic statement.

•  A thematic statement is expressed as a complete idea. 
• It answers the question: What idea or lesson does the story convey about the topic?

Triad Envelope Activity

• Each envelope has 11 slips inside. 

• Pull out a slip one person at a time.

• Read the slip out loud to your Triad Group

• Decide if it is an example of a topic or a thematic statement.
• See if you can match up the topic with the correct thematic statement.

Activity #2

• Read aloud the myth of Cronus

What themes are conveyed in the myth of Cronus? Refer to Lesson 3 page 9.

• In your Triad Group discuss which themes you see in the myth of Cronus
• On your white board, write the theme and thematic statement based on the myth of Cronus
• Choose 1 representative from your group to share what you wrote. 
• Be prepared to answer follow up questions from the audience.

Activity #3

Read Aloud - Chapter 11

Homework: 
Complete the Exit Ticket (Lesson 3 Page 11 or page 12, you choose)

Learning Stations

Block 1                             Block 2

Rotation 1

10:40 - 11:00                     1:20 - 1:40

Rotation 2

11:05 - 11:25                     1:40 - 2:00

Station 1  Read Aloud/Guided Reading

• Tangerine Pages 197 -206
• 1.What does "sick to his soul" mean on page 200? Why was Paul sick to his soul?
• 2. Why do you think Paul could not tell his parents about Tino and Erik or the truth about Joey?
• 3. Arthur his Luis with the blackjack. Was this action justified? Why?
• 4. Do you think Erik will be different after football season ends? Why or why not?

Station 2  Computers NewsELA.com (Non-Fiction/Expository)

• Select an article and choose the level that is just the Right Level for you!
• Complete the 5 W’s Graphic Organizer
• Be Prepared to share what you read “IN THE NEWS"

Station 3  Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

• Remember to fill in your “Book Notes” at the end of each reading session. (Notebook checks)
• See the Criteria for your letter below

Station 4  Journal Writing or Letter Writing

• See the Anchor chart for writing ideas
• Date Each Entry 

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter # 3

Block 2 - Due Thursday October 30

Paragraph 1

1. Tell me the title and author 

2. Write the Gist

3. Write a brief summary

Paragraph 2

4. Describe the main character (What type of person is the main character?)

5. Make an Inference about the main character. Use evidence from the text to support your inference. 

Paragraph 3

6. Write a prediction about what you think might happen in the book.

7. Finish with a question or something that you wonder.

Day #39 - 10/28/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 3 Part II

Good Morning 6th Graders,

         Today is a ‘D’ day, so we will go to Gym. Make sure that you have your gym clothes, deodorant, and all other materials you will need for Block 1. Then take out your Book Notes on Chapter 11. I would like to see them first thing this morning. Last pick up an Ipad for your Triad group and work on the P2P.

                             Thank you,

                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Have you ever thought about where the customs and traditions of Halloween began? Where do you think Halloween comes from?

For Unit 2 Lesson 3 Part II

• I can collaborate with my peers to determine themes in the myth of Cronus.
• I can explain how a theme in Cronus is connected to a theme in The Lightning Thief.

Activity #1

Add the word 'Theme' to your Word Catcher. 
Key Questions:
Who has heard of this word before?
What is the meaning of the word 'theme'?

A theme is a significant idea or lesson conveyed in the text. Theme is an important message the author conveys through the details or events. 

• Parent-Child Relationships

• A mother will put her love for her children above every other relationship.

What do you notice between the first statement and the second?

The 1st is an example of a topic.
The 2nd is an example of a thematic statement.

•  A thematic statement is expressed as a complete idea. 
• It answers the question: What idea or lesson does the story convey about the topic?

Triad Envelope Activity

• Each envelope has 11 slips inside. 

• Pull out a slip one person at a time.

• Read the slip out loud to your Triad Group

• Decide if it is an example of a topic or a thematic statement.
• See if you can match up the topic with the correct thematic statement.

Activity #2

• Read aloud the myth of Cronus

What themes are conveyed in the myth of Cronus? Refer to Lesson 3 page 9.

• In your Triad Group discuss which themes you see in the myth of Cronus
• On your white board, write the theme and thematic statement based on the myth of Cronus
• Choose 1 representative from your group to share what you wrote. 
• Be prepared to answer follow questions from the audience.

Homework: 
Complete the Exit Ticket (Lesson 3 Page 11 or page 12, you choose)