Day #18 - 10/1/15 - Unit 1 - Learning Stations, Annotating a text, Frayer Models, Responding to literature, Blogging, & Questioning

Good Morning Sixth Graders,
    Today is an ‘C’ 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. Be sure to communicate in a quiet voice. 

                                    Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder:  Please finish your Frayer Model Poster. Be sure to write large and neat. Don't forget an illustration to go with it. Use lots of color!

                          

Activity #1 (Block 2 Only)

Reading Notes

Literary Element: Figurative Language

• 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 #2

#1 Independent Reading

• Continue to work on questioning techniques
• Write down questions you have while reading.
• Annotate about any of the literary elements we have already learned about.

*Characterization  *Setting  *Theme  *Conflict  

*Tone  *Style * Plot  *Figurative Language

#2 Work on Writing

• Practice identifying Simile and Metaphor (Block 2)

• In your Reading Response section, continue to draft a response to the writing prompt. 
• If you finish please work on the Daily Language Practice.

Writing Prompt: 

1. What is the title of the book & the name of the protagonist(s)?
2. What kind of person is the protagonist? How do you know? Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.
3. What is the inciting incident that starts the rising action? 
4. 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?
5. What figurative language does the author use in your book? Give specific examples and evidence from the text.

#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 in complete sentences. Your answer should be in the form a paragraph!
• (Copy & Past the Prompt into your blog post to help you)

Prompts: 
1. What is the title of the book & the name of the protagonist(s)?

2. What kind of person is the protagonist? How do you know?
Use evidence from the text to support your thinking.

3. What is the inciting incident that starts the rising action? 

4. 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?

5. What figurative language does the author use in your book? Give specific examples and evidence from the text.

When you are done with your post, read other students post and leave them a comment or question. Comments may not be the types of comments I am seeing. No more, "Nice Job" or "Good Job." See the Blogging sentence starters for proper ways to respond to other people's posts.

#5 Guided Reading

• Book Preview Day
• Choosing a book for small group

Homework:

Read 20 minutes each day