Day #88 - 1/29/15 - Mod 2A Unit 1 Lesson 5: Mid-Module Assessment on Figurative Language &Tone & Ch. 5 of Bud, Not Buddy

Good Morning 6th Graders,

           I hope you all had a very pleasant bus ride to school today. My morning drive to school was like a hurricane, cars were flying all around me on the road. 

          Today is a ‘D’ day, so we will go to Gym. We will also read aloud chapter 5 and take our Mid-module assessment. Make sure you sharpen your pencils and order your lunch.   
         I have added a new feature to our classroom blog. Please locate the Poll on the right side of the morning message and answer today’s poll question. Each Triad group should answer the question only once, so have a discussion before selecting your answer!! Last, pick up an Ipad and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: In the first paragraph the underlined passage is an example of figurative language. 

What is the figurative language I used?

What am I comparing?

What is the literal meaning?

What is the actual meaning? 

For Mod 2a: Unit 1 - Lesson5

1. I can explain how the author’s word choice affects meaning and tone in the novel.
2. I can determine the meaning of figurative language in Bud, Not Buddy.

Activity #1

Read aloud Chapter 5

As we read we will be:

1. recording unfamiliar words in our word catcher
2. Tracking Bud’s Rules
3. Paying attention to how Figurative Language affects Tone and Meaning

Activity #2

Mid Module Assessment

Homework: 

Read chapter 6 of Bud, Not Buddy.

Answer:

Why do you think the character known as “Poppa” reached out and grabbed Bud at the mission? Explain your thinking, and use evidence from the text.

Learning Stations

Block 1                             Block 2

Rotation 1

10:45 - 11:05                     1:20 - 1:40

Rotation 2

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

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

• Select an article and choose the level that is just the Right Level for you! (No Sports)
• Complete the 5 W’s Graphic Organizer
• Be Prepared to share what you read “IN THE NEWS"

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

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.