Day #45 - 11/5/14 - Unit 2: Lesson 5 Part 1

Good Morning 6th Graders,

        Today is an ‘E’ day so you will go to Art. Make sure that you have all your materials you will need for Block 1. Then take out your timelines so I can collect them this morning. Last pick up an Ipad for your Triad group and work on the P2P.

                             Thank you,

                          Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Think about how the day went yesterday. Then write down as many adjectives you can to describe yesterday. Remember, Adjectives are describing words. Last, take out your timeline vocabulary notes and review for today’s quiz. 

For Unit 2: Lesson 5 Part I

• I can collaborate with my peers to create word models for key vocabulary in mythology. 
• I can explain the meaning of key vocabulary in mythology to my peers.

Activity #1

Review questions from chapter 13.

Collect questions.

As a whole group answer random questions from from chapter 13.

Activity #2  

Making a Glossary of Words from 

“The Key Elements of Mythology”

What is a glossary?

A glossary is like a short dictionary.

Preview a glossary. (World Textbook)

Directions: Work in your Triad Groups to create a Word Model. You will use your word model to teach the rest of the class about your word.

• Reread the text, using context clues to determine the meaning of words.
• Use a dictionary or thesaurus as a resource to help you if needed
• Use markers to design a word model on chart paper. The model needs to have the following:
• ****On the Front side****
• the word
• a synonym(a word that means the same)
• an antonym(word that is the opposite)
• a symbol (a picture representation)
• a sentence using the word
• ****On the Back side****
• the word
• the definition

Group 1 - Supernatural

Group 2 - Origins

Group 3 - Separation

Group 4 - Duality

Group 5 - Prophecy

Group 6 - Fate

Group 7 - Power

Group 8 - __________

Qualities we are looking for in our Word Models:

*Neat

*Organized

*Clear

*Large print

*Easy to read

When all groups are done we will be going on a Gallery Walk to look at each others work. Each group will need to select a representative, or a Docent, to stay at your word model. The docent will be responsible for presenting the information to the groups.

Activity #3

Whole Group - Begin reading chapter 14. 

Think about what role the supernatural plays in this chapter.

Homework: Do a first Read of Chapter 14  and complete your Book Notes. Answer the question: What role does the supernatural play in chapter 14?

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 224 - 236

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

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter # 3

Block 2 - Due Friday, November 7

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.