Day #56 - 11/25/14 - Twas the Day Before Thanksgiving Break...

Good Morning 6th Graders,

       If you read the message carefully you will receive an easy 100% in my grade book for class participation. First, let me remind you that it is an ‘A’ day so we will go to Music. It is also another early dismissal day so our schedule will the same as yesterday. 
      Please be sure that you have all your stuff for Block 1. For your class participation grade you need to write 1 complete sentence telling me what you are thankful for and why on a piece of loose leaf paper. Put your name on it and place it on the music stand when you are done. You must write neatly!!! Last, pick up an Ipad for your triad and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                        Thank you,

                        Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Today you will be taking your Science test. What is the physical difference between the inner core and the outer core. Write complete sentences to express your ideas.

ACTIVITY #1

What happens if you are not organized?
Can you perform at your best? 

I think not! 
Therefore it is now time to step up to the call to action and defeat the Mess Monster once again. This time for good!!

Clean out:
1. Your Locker

• remove all loose papers
• straighten up other materials like colored pencils, gym clothes, etc.
• Return pencils to the pencil cup

2. Your ELA Binder

• remove any old book notes
• remove_________________
• remove_________________

3. Your Social Studies Folder

• remove all papers about maps and geography
• keep your notes about early civilizations

ACTIVITY #2
Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

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

ACTIVITY #3

Writing your Independent Reading Letter

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter

Block 1 - Due: Tuesday 11/25/14

Block 2 - Due: Tuesday 11/25/14

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 rest of the book.

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

25 Little Known Facts About Thanksgiving - mental_floss on YouTube (Ep. 36)

Day #55 - 11/24/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 9 Part I

Good Morning 6th Graders,

      I hope you all enjoyed your snow day on Friday. Let’s make today awesome!!! It is an ‘E’ day so we will go to Art. It is also an early dismissal day so our schedule will be a bit different. Please be sure that you have all your materials for Block 1. Last, pick up an Ipad for your triad and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                        Thank you,

                        Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Think back to the Myth of Prometheus.
(Lesson 8 Pages 12 - 13)

• What is one of the key elements of mythology you see in the story?
• (Lesson 4 pages 12 - 13)
• What is one of the themes you see in the myth?
• (Lesson 3 Page 10)

For Unit 2: Lesson 9 Part I

1. I can use details to make a claim about the elements of mythology in the Myth of Prometheus.
2. I can use details to make a claim about a theme in the myth of Prometheus. 

Activity #1
Key Elements of Mythology

As I read aloud The Myth of Prometheus think about...

1. What Key Elements of mythology do you see in the story of Prometheus? 
2. What themes do you see?

Here is a list of The Key Elements of Mythology

(Lesson 4 Pages 12-13)

1. Tension between Opposing Forces in the Universe
2. A Struggle for Power
3. Explanation of the Origins of Life & the Natural World
4. Fate and Prophecy
5. Supernatural or Non-human Characters
6. A Quest or Completion of a Task

 

Here is a list of some themes you might see.

(Lesson 3 Pg 10)

The Myth of Prometheus

Directions for Triad work.

1. Discuss with your triad group what elements you see in the Myth of Prometheus.

2. Identify one of the elements of mythology

3. Highlight the evidence in the text in orange

Focus on this key Question.

*** Which details seem most important  to the overall meaning of the text?***

Now....

Use the 'Key Elements of Mythology' Graphic Organizer to record your thinking. You will use this organizer to write your own mini-essay.

What goes in the first box titled, Details from the Prometheus myth?

What goes in the box titled, My Thinking About this Detail?

Activity #2

What themes do you see in the myth of Prometheus?(Use lesson 3 page 10)

Directions:

1. Discuss with your triad group.

2. Identify one of the themes that you see

3. Highlight the evidence in the text in Yellow

You must be able to support your thinking with details!!

Now...

Use the 'Theme' Graphic Organizer to record your thinking. You will use this organizer to write your own mini-essay.

ACTIVITY #3
Wrap up

1. How did the 1st graphic organizer help you understand the elements of mythology in the story of Prometheus?
2. How did the 2nd graphic organizer help you understand a theme in the Prometheus myth?
3. Do you think you could now use your graphic organizers to write your own mini-essay, with an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and conclusion?

Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

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

HOMEWORK: 

FINISH YOUR INDEPENDENT READING LETTER

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter

Block 1 - Due: Tuesday 11/25/14

Block 2 - Due: Tuesday 11/25/14

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 rest of the book.

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