Day #16 - 9/29/15 - Learning Stations: Annotating a text, Frayer Models, Responding to literature, Blogging, & Selecting Guided Reading Books

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
    Today is an ‘A’ Day so we will go to Gym. Please enter the room quietly and make sure you have all your materials. Be sure you order your lunch. Next, I want you to compare your ELA notebook with the people at your table. Work together to see if anyone is missing something that should be in their notes. 
          Then participate in"Trivia Tuesday." Pick up a trivia card from the music stand. Then take turns asking and answering trivia questions with the other students at your table. Be sure to communicate in a quiet voice. 

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Enjoy Trivia Tuesday. If you find a really good question you may try to stump the teacher. 

                               

Activity #1

Learning Stations

#1 Independent Reading

• Write down questions you have while reading.
• Annotate about any of the literary elements we have already learned about.

Characterization

Setting

Theme

Conflict

Plot

Tone

Style

Figurative Language

#2 Work on Writing

• Practice identifying Style, Tone, & Conflict (Block 1)
• Practice identifying Simile and Metaphor (Block 2)
• In your Reading Response section, draft a response to the following prompt.

Prompt: 

* What is the title of the book & the name of the protagonist(s)?

* What kind of person is the protagonist? How do you know?

Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.

* What is the inciting incident that starts the rising action? 

* Identify one of the conflicts for your protagonist(s)?

Is it man vs. self, man vs. man, or man vs. nature? Use evidence from the text to support your thinking?

• If you finish work on the Daily Language Practice

 

#3 Word Work

• Use your independent reading book and a dictionary to complete the Frayer model for 5 of your vocabulary words.

#4 Computer

• Log on to the ELA blog and Create a new post. Respond to the following Prompt.
• (Copy & Past the Prompt into your blog post to help you)

Prompt: 
What is the title of the book & the name of the protagonist(s)?
What kind of person is the protagonist? How do you know?
Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.

What is the inciting incident that starts the rising action? 
What is one of the conflicts for your protagonist(s)?
Is it man vs. self, man vs. man, or man vs. nature? Use evidence from the text to support your thinking?

When you are done with your post, read other students post and leave them a comment or question.

#5 Guided Reading

• Reading Attitude Inventory
• Choosing a book for small group

Activity #2

9/29   Literary Elements: Figurative Language

• Figurative language is when words go beyond their literal meaning!
• Describing something by comparing it with something else

• Simile

A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare 

one object or idea with another 

Example: busy as a bee, You played like a beast.

• Metaphor

The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use

of comparison. A simile would say you are like something; 

a metaphor is more positive - it says you are something. 

Example: You are a beast.

• Personification

A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given 

to an animal or an object.

Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug. 

• Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group

 of sounds in a series of words. Alliteration includes 

tongue twisters.

Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.

• Onomatopoeia

The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or 

the sound made by an object or an action.

Example: snap crackle pop

• Hyperbole

An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe

the statement is true. Often used to make a point. Tall tales are hyperboles.

Example: He was so hungry, he ate that whole

cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.

• Clichés

A cliché is an expression that has been used so often that it

has become trite and sometimes boring.

Example: Many hands make light work.

Homework:

Read 20 minutes each day

Day #15 - 9/28/15 -Unit 1 - Writing, Literary Element: Figurative Language, Read-Aloud Chapter 10 - Predicting & Questioning

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
          I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We will continue Learning Stations this week as well as reading Freak the Mighty. Please make sure you have all your materials for the morning. Then work on the point to ponder. When you finish you may work on a madlib with a friend. IF YOUR SOCIAL STUDIES MINI RESEARCH WAS NOT HANDED IN YOU MAY NOT WORK ON A MADLIB!!!

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder:  On a piece of loose leaf make a list of everything you know about our 2 Protagonists in Freak the Mighty. Make 2 separate lists. One for Kevin & one for Max. 

Activity #1

Writing

Activity #2

9/28   Literary Elements: Figurative Language

• Figurative language is when words go beyond their literal meaning!
• Describing something by comparing it with something else

• Simile

A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare 

one object or idea with another 

Example: busy as a bee, You played like a beast.

• Metaphor

The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use

of comparison. A simile would say you are like something; 

a metaphor is more positive - it says you are something. 

Example: You are a beast.

• Personification

A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given 

to an animal or an object.

Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug. 

• Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group

 of sounds in a series of words. Alliteration includes 

tongue twisters.

Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.

• Onomatopoeia

The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or 

the sound made by an object or an action.

Example: snap crackle pop

• Hyperbole

An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe

the statement is true. Often used to make a point. Tall tales are hyperboles.

Example: He was so hungry, he ate that whole

cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.

• Clichés

A cliché is an expression that has been used so often that it

has become trite and sometimes boring.

Example: Many hands make light work.

Activity #3

Following Plot - Rising Action

Reading Strategy - Questioning

Read - Aloud: Chapter 10 "Rats or Worse"

• Make a Prediction about Chapter 10
• As we read aloud chapter 10 I want you to write down questions you have about the chapter.

1. Would you go with kevin on this adventure?
2. What are Max's questions about this quest on page 57?
3. What other questions would you have for Kevin before you Would be willing to go in this adventure?
4. What if they get caught?
5. Who might catch them?
6. What's the mood?
7. Can you find two similes on page 59?
8. How do the events on page 61 add to the theme of trust?

Fill in:

Title - Freak the Mighty

Author - Rodman Philbrick

Setting

Main Characters

Inciting Incident

Homework:

Read 20 minutes each day
Make sure your notebook is filled in completely. There will be a notebook check on Friday October 2.

Day #14 - 9/25/15 -Unit 1 - Literary Element - Style & Tone, Learning Stations, Making Inferences, & Using the Frayer Model

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
          Happy Friday! Today is a very busy day, so please enter the room quietly and get started right away. We will get our pictures taken at 11:20 and participate in the Fun Run at 2:00. We will continue working through Learning Stations today, as well as organizing the plot line of Freak the Mighty. In your Reading Strategies Tab I want you to make a prediction about what will happen in chapter 9, Life is Dangerous. Be sure to include a reason for your prediction. You may use a book to help you. Then work on the Point to Ponder. When you finish you may read quietly.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your reading log with the students at your table. Have an academic discussion about #2, 3, & 4.

Activity #1

Learning Stations

#1 Independent Reading

• Annotate about any of the literary elements we have already learned about.

Characterization

Setting

Theme

Conflict

Plot

Tone

Style

#2 Work on Writing

• Practice identifying Style, Tone, & Conflict

#3 Word Work

• Use your independent reading book and a dictionary to complete the Frayer model for 5 of your vocabulary words.

#4 Computer

• Log on to the ELA blog and Create a new post. Respond to the following Prompt.

Prompt: What is the title of your book and the name of the protagonist(s)? What is the inciting incident that starts the rising action? What is one of the conflicts for your protagonist(s)?

When you are done with your post, read other students post and leave them a comment or question.

#5 Guided Reading

• Making Inferences

Is Max a Hero?

Activity #2

Following the plot

Read - Aloud: Chapter 9 Life is Dangerous

Make a Prediction about Chapter 9

Page 48

***Visualize the opening scene***

How does the second paragraph contribute to the theme of trust and friendship?

Pg 49

How does Kevin use his imagination to create worlds for the himself and Max?

What does this say about Kevin?

Pg 50

How does Kevin help Max?

How does Max help Kevin?

Pg 52

What does the last paragraph reveal?

Pg 53

How does Max show he cares about Kevin?

How does Kevin taking Max to the bionics lab demonstrate trust? 

Fill in:

Title - Freak the Mighty

Author - Rodman Philbrick

Setting

Main Characters

Inciting Incident

Homework:

Read 20 minutes each day

Day #13 - 9/24/15 - Unit 1 - The Writing Process, Literary Element - Style & Tone, Learning Stations

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
        Today is a ‘C’ Day so we will go to Gym. Please enter the room quietly and make sure you have all your materials. We will continue to learn about the writing process, and begin doing Learning Stations today.  
To Do List:

• Cut out the Frayer Model Diagram. 
• Glue it on 1st page of the VOCABULARY tab of your Notebook 
• Work on the Point to Ponder. 
• When you finish you may read quietly.

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Create a list of new or challenging vocabulary words from your independent reading book. (at least 5-7 words)

Activity #1
Writing

Activity #2
Reading Notes
Reading Is Thinking - Before, During & After

Literary Elements - Style and Tone

Style 

• The way the writer chooses to arrange his sentence structure
• The words the author chooses. 
• Style helps to contribute to the author's message

Tone - 

• Author's attitude toward what they are writing 
• Shapes your own attitude toward the text
• Affects the mood & the feelings you get while reading.

Reading Strategies - Predicting vs. Inferencing

Learning Stations

#1 Independent Reading

• Annotate about any of the literary elements we have already learned about.

Characterization

Setting

Theme

Conflict

Plot

Tone

Style

#2 Work on Writing

• Practice identifying Style, Tone, & Conflict

#3 Word Work

• Use your independent reading book and a dictionary to complete the Frayer model for 5 of your vocabulary words.

#4 Computer

• Log on to the ELA blog and Create a new post. Respond to the following Prompt.

Prompt: What is the title of your book and the name of the protagonist(s)? What is the inciting incident that starts the rising action? What is one of the conflicts for your protagonist(s)?

When you are done with your post, read other students post and leave them a comment or question.

#5 Guided Reading

• Making Inferences

Is Max a Hero?

Homework:

Reading Log - Due Friday 9/25/15

Day #12 - 9/23/15 - Unit 1 - STAR Assessment, Literary Elements - Style & Tone, Making Predictions & Inferences

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
        Today is a ‘B’ Day so we will go to Art. Please enter the room quietly and make sure you have all your materials. First, please answer the Point to Ponder. Next, I want you to pick up a Madlibs from the music stand and work on it with a neighbor at your table. Be sure to communicate in a voice that is appropriate for the classroom. When you finish you may read quietly at your seat.

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Today we will read chapter 8 of Freak the Mighty. It is titled, Dinosaur Brain. Use what you know about the characters, setting, conflict, theme, and Plot to make a prediction about what might happen in Chapter 8. (Reading Response Section of your Notebook)

Activity #1
STAR Assessment

Login:

Initial of your first name, Last name

Example: rtrumble

Password:

month day year of birth(followed by your initials.)

Example: 06101974rt

Activity #2
Literary Elements - Style and Tone

Style - The way the writer chooses to arrange his sentence structure as well as the words he chooses. Style helps to contribute to the author's message?

Tone - The author's attitude toward what they are writing that translates into your own attitude. Tone affects the mood and the feelings you get while reading.

Activity #3
Read - ALoud
Reading Strategies: Making Predictions & Inferences

What's the difference between making predictions and inferences?

Academic Questions for Chapter 8:

• On page 41 is Max a hero? Explain your thinking.
• How is the way Gram and Grim treat Max different from what he is used to?
• On page 43 Gram tells Max to "run away" from Tony D. but Grim says he's not running away, he's taking "evasive action." How do the different word choices affect the feeling of how do handle Tony.
• How does Kevin change Max's daily routine? 
• What is an archetype?
• Does anyone else feel like Max on page 46 when he is looking up a word in the dictionary?

Now you do.... Is Max a Hero?

Homework:

Reading Log - Due Friday 9/25/15

Day #11 - 9/22/15 - Unit 1: Writing, Making Predictions, & Plot

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
        Today is an ‘A’ Day so we will go to Gym. Please enter the room quietly and make sure you have all your materials. Next, I want you to participate in what I like to call "Trivia Tuesday." Simply pick up a trivia card from the music stand. Then take turns asking and answering trivia questions with the other students at your table. Be sure to communicate in a voice that is appropriate for the classroom. 

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Enjoy Trivia Tuesday. If you find a really good question you may try to stump the teacher. 

Activity #1
Work on Writing
The Writing Process


Activity #2
Plot Structure

Directions:

****Glue in Plot Line****

****Fill in notes on the Plot Ladder****

1. Watch the video of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

2. Think about each element of the Plot structure and which part of the story goes in each element of the plot structure.

3. Engage in an academic discussion with your table group about the plot structure of Goldilocks.

4. Fill in any parts of the graphic organizer you feel confident about

5. Watch the video a second time. Fill in all remaining elements of the plot structure.

Activity #3

Independent Reading

Reading Strategies: Making Predictions & Questioning

Pre-reading: Think about your books plot, characters, setting, and conflict and make a prediction about what you think will happen in today's reading?

During Reading: What questions do you have about your plot, characters, conflict, or setting?
***annotate as you read****

Homework:
Reading Log - Due Friday 9/25/15
If you have not yet gone on to the ELA Blog and created your post for character and setting you need to get that done by Wednesday.

Day #10 - 9/21/15 - Engaging in Academic Discussions, Literary Element - Plot, & Making Predictions

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
          I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today is an ‘E’ Day so we will go to Music. Please enter the room quietly with all make sure you have all your materials. Next, place your pennant in a neat pile on the blue table. If you are not done I want you to finish it during homeroom.
          Once you have handed in your college pennant please pick up a copy of Freak the Mighty and engage in an academic discussion with the people at your table about which character you would most like to invite to eat lunch with you. Be sure to support your thinking with evidence from the text. 

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Use Safari to go to our classroom web site. Then answer the poll question. You can find it on the right side of the morning message. 
www.roytrumble.blogspot.com

Activity #1
How do we engage in an academic Discussion?

Activity #2

Reading Notes

9/21 
Plot - The Main events, or story sequence, in a literary work, movie, or play

Plot is made up of 6 distinct elements:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Directions: 

With your group member please create a poster for the plot element on your slip of paper.

See my Example:
Element         Symbol             Notes               

• Then as a whole group we will work together to put the elements in the proper order.
• Choose a spokesperson for your group to share with the rest of the class.

Activity #3

Read-aloud Chapter 7

Reading Strategy: Making Predictions

In chapter 6 Max and Kevin encounter their first big conflict when the have a run in with Tony D, alias Blade. Chapter 7 is titled "Walking High Above the World?

Make a prediction about what might happen in chapter 7. (Turn and Talk)

Academic Discussion Questions:

• At this point in their friendship who is the brains?
• How do the events on pages 36 & 37 add to the theme of trust?
• What character trait is Freak showing on page 39 when he refuses to let go of Max? 
• What does this action tell you about their friendship?
• Who gave Kevin and Max the name "Freak the Mighty"?

Directions to access

Mr. Trumble’s Student Blog Site

  

1. From any computer or smart device go to:

www.roytrumble.blogspot.com

2. Under LINKS click on ELA Blog:

(This will bring you to the Rebel Pride KidBlog site)

3. In the top right corner of the screen click on Log In

4. Click on the ‘Select a name’ tab and scroll down to find your name. The names are alphabetical by first name.

5. Type in your password: last name (all lower case)

6. Click on Create New Post or leave a comment for an existing post.

7. *****Be sure you title each of your posts*****

8. Insert your text into the body of the blog entry

9. When you are finished writing your entry click on Publish

Publish entries to Classmates only!!!

Homework:

Begin working on this week's Independent Reading Log.
Due Friday 9/25
Access Kidblog and write a response to the  Literary Elements: Setting and Characterization post.

Day #9 - 9/18/15 - Unit 1: Procedural Writing Pre-Assessment & What it takes to be successful in College

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
        I hope you have all had a wonderful week here in 6th grade. I am very pleased and impressed with how well each of you has been working. Today is a ‘D’ Day so we will go to Library. Be sure you enter the room quietly and make sure you have all your materials. Then, sharpen your pencils and order your lunch. Next, on a piece of lined paper work on the point to ponder. When you are done you may work on a Madlib with a neighbor at your table.

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: What do you think it takes to be successful in school and college? (you may create a list of character traits, or write a paragraph about your thoughts)

Activity #1
Writing Pre-Assessment

Activity #2

Share and Collect Independent Weekly Reading Logs

Directions:

With your table group take turns sharing the answers to number 2 & 3 on your weekly reading log. 

Activity #3

How to Log onto the computer

Activity #4

College Pennants
www.roytrumble.blogspot.com

Homework:

Read 20 minutes each day