Day #35 - 10/22/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 2 Part II

Good Morning 6th Graders,

         Today is an ‘E’ day, so we will go to Art. Make sure you have ordered your lunch, sharpened your pencils, and have all the materials you will need for Block 1. Then take out your chapter 10 Book Notes that you completed for homework last night. I would like to check 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: Look at the map of Camp Half-Blood. Write down at least 3 things that you notice, and 3 things that you wonder.

Unit 2: Lesson 2 Part II

• I can get the gist of the myth of Cronus.
• I can reflect on the things that close readers do.

Activity #1

Preview Reading Closely Document

What do you notice?

What do you wonder?

Approaching the text happens right from the moment the text is in your hand, or in front of you.

Before you begin reading you need to think about why you are reading the text. Are you reading for entertainment? Are you reading to learn something new? Are you reading to gather information on a topic you are researching?

Activity #2

Reading the myth of Cronus in your Triad Groups.

Key Question:

What is the gist, or main idea, of each paragraph?

Activity #3
Words to add to your Word Catcher 

(Lesson 1 Page 11)

Are there any new words to from the Myth of Cronus to add to your Word Catcher?

• Inference*
• allusion*
• deceit
• immortal
• divinities
• solemnity

Record the definitions in your "Reading Strategies" Section: 

Homework:
Close Read  pages 155 - 156 of chapter 10. Fill in the graphic organizer on page 17.

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 151 - 163

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

• Select a category & choose an article that looks interesting.
• Select 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)
• Letter will be due on Friday Oct. 24 (Block 2 only)
• See the Criteria for your letter below

Station 4  Journal Writing or Letter Writing

• See the Anchor chart for writing ideas
• Date Each Entry
• Be prepared to share your writing 

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter # 3

Block 2 - Due Friday October 24

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.