Day #54 - 11/30/15 - Unit 2: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving. Today is a D day. We will go to Library. Please:

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Use Scrap paper to make a sign about what you are Thankful for this year. Include a large, but simple illustration. Use this sentence starter: "I am thankful for..."

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your guided reading book with the hero's journey.

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Build Vocabulary: Add words from your Guided Reading book to your list of vocabulary words

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Use the "World" textbook and lined paper to complete the 'Thinking about Vocabulary' #1-10, on page 60.
• If you finish you may start a Frayer Model Poster for one of the words in your guided reading book

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Read Pages 128 - 133 in the "World" Textbook
• Answer "Think about It" Questions pg 133 (#2, 3, & 5)

#5 Computer - Open Ed
Go to Mr. T's Social Studies site
Scroll down to play the video titled, "The Indus Valley Civilization"
Complete the guided notes

Homework: Use your cornell notes to write a summary for todays reading from your Guided Reading Book. Be sure you focus on aligning your book with the hero's journey. Use evidence from both texts!!!

Day #53 - 11/24/15 - Unit 2: Comparing and Contrast a Narrative to a Movie Adaptation

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a C day. We we will be using the early dismissal schedule again today. 
9:00 - 9:25 Special Area  
9:30 - 10:45  ELA and Social Studies
10:50 - 12:05 Math and Science
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:50 Dismissal

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your Summaries of Chapter 9 with the people at your table group. Have each person give it a score from 1 - 4.

Activity #1

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Compare and Contrast a Novel with a Movie

Homework: Find a good book and read!!!!

Eat lots of Turkey & be Thankful for all that you have!!!

Day # 52 - 11/23/15 - Unit 2: STAR Assessment & Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a B day. We have special are first thing this morning, and we will be using the early dismissal schedule.
9:00 - 9:25 Special Area  
9:30 - 10:45  ELA and Social Studies
10:50 - 12:05 Math and Science
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:50 Dismissal

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your Summaries of Chapter 8 with the people at your table group. Have each person give it a score from 1 - 4, and include one piece of constructive feedback.

Activity #1
STAR Reading Assessment


Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 9
Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey. 
• Focus on details that will help you answer the essential question.
• Write down any additional questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: Finish writing a summary of Chapter 9

Day #51 - 11/20/15 - Unit 2: Aligning Chapter 8 of Harry Potter with the Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an A day. We have a special Character Ed assembly and we have an early dismissal so our schedule will be a bit different.

9:00 - 9:30  Assembly
9:30 - 10:45  ELA and Social Studies
10:50 - 12:05 Math and Science
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:50 Dismissal

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: While you are waiting to go to the assembly please take turns asking and answering trivia questions with the people at your table.

Activity #1
Ring of Horses

Step 1: Discuss your responses with a partner. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. Share your evidence and see if it matches.

Step 2: Discuss your responses with your table group. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. Share your evidence and see if it matches.

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 8
Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey. 
• Focus on details that will help you answer the essential question.
• Write down any additional questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: No Homework

Day #50 - 11/19/15 - Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an E day. We will go to Music. Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Make sure you have all your materials
• Check your mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: 
1. Take out your homework and share your reading log with the people at your table. Get a friend to write a question on your reading log.

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your guided reading book with the hero's journey.

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Build Vocabulary: Add words from your Guided Reading book to your list of vocabulary words
• Finish the Cornell notes, including a well organized summary of your reading. 

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Work on a frayer model poster for one of the vocabulary words from your guided reading book

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Read Pages 42-49 in the "World" Textbook
• Answer "Think about It" Questions on pg 49 (#1-4)
• Read Pages 52-57 in the "World" Textbook
• Answer "Think about It" Questions on pg 57 (#1-3, 5)

#5 Computer - Open Ed
You will need to bring your agenda with you to computers so you can log in to your open ed account.

• Step 1: Under the LINKS tab, click on the open ed link
• Step 2: Choose one of the activities to try or one of the videos to watch. 
• Step 3: Be sure you complete each assignment to the best of your ability.

Homework: Read Ring of Horses. Answer questions # 1 - 6 

Day #49 - 11/18/15 - Unit 2: Writing, Aligning Ch 7 of Harry Potter with the Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a D day. We will go to Library.

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your World Religions Graphic Organizer with the people at your table group. If your answers are different, collaborate to try to come up with the correct response. Use your World Religions packet to help you.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham
Author Celebration

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 7 - 

• How doe the story of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets fit with the pattern of the Hero's Journey?

Pre - Reading

• Think about the Hero's Journey and what we've read so far in chapters 1 - 6. Use the Depth of knowledge hand out to help you write 2 - 3 questions. 

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey.
• Write down any questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: Read for 20 minutes. Complete the reading log entry for predicting

Day #48 - 11/17/15 - Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a C day. We will go to Gym. Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Make sure you have all your materials
• Check your mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: 
1. Take out your homework and share your Summaries from chapter 6 with the people at your table group. 
2. Trivia Tuesday - Pick up a trivia card and take turns asking and answering questions with the people at your table. 

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your guided reading book with the hero's journey.

• Write an essential question
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question about today's reading.
• What events in today's reading align with the hero's journey, and which part of the hero's journey?

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Build Vocabulary: Add words from your Guided Reading book to your list of vocabulary words
• Finish the Cornell notes, including a summary of your reading

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Use your World Textbook
• On loose leaf paper, Complete the Thinking about vocabulary #1-10 in the Chapter 3 Review on Page 60
• Be sure to put a heading on your paper.

• If you finish Work on frayer models for vocabulary words from your guided reading book

#4 Work on Writing (You do)
Use the links below, or your World Religions packet, to help you fill in the Major World religion graphic organizers.
https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/home
https://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm

• Read Pages 42-49
• Answer "Think about It" Questions on pg 49 (#1-4)
• Read Pages 52-57
• Answer "Think about It" Questions on pg 57 (#1-3, 5)

#5 Computer - Open Ed
You will need to bring your agenda with you to computers so you can log in to your open ed account.

• Step 1: Under the LINKS tab, click on the open ed link
• Step 2: Choose one of the activities to try or one of the videos to watch. 
• Step 3: Be sure you complete each assignment to the best of your ability.

Homework: Finish your graphic organizers for the Major World Religions and Belief Systems

Day #47 - 11/16/15 - Unit 2: Writing, The Sea Turtles Built-In Compass, & Ch. 6 of HP & the Chamber of Secrets

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a B day. We will go to Art.

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: How did the reading strategy of visualizing help you? Share your Homework Reading Logs with the people at your table group. Have a friend write a comment or question on your entry.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham
Final Stage: Publishing

Activity #2 (You Do)

The Sea Turtles Built in Compass

Step 1: Read the article titled "The Sea Turtles Built-In Compass" to yourself

Step 2: Answer questions 15 - 21 independently. Underline the evidence from the text that supports your answer.

Step 3: Discuss your responses with a partner. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. Share your evidence and see if it matches.

Step 4: Discuss your responses with your table group. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. Share your evidence and see if it matches.

**Responses will be handed in for a classwork grade**

Activity #3

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 6 - Reading Strategy: Questioning & Summarizing

• What stages of the Hero's Journey has Harry already gone through?
• How do you know?

Essential Question: 

1. In what ways is Harry Potter on the Hero's Journey?
2. How does the story of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets fit the pattern of the Hero's Journey?

Pre - Reading

• Think about the Hero's Journey and what we've read so far in chapters 1 - 5. Use the Depth of knowledge hand out to help you write a question. 
• Evaluate yourself. Did you ask a level 1, 2, or 3 question?

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey.

Post - Reading (You Do)

• Use your notes and your depth of knowledge chart to try and write a level 1, 2, and 3 question.
• Discuss your questions with the people at your group.
• Pick the best level 1, level 2, and level 3 question to share with the class.

Homework: Use your Cornell Notes to Write a summary of Chapter 6

Day #46 - 11/13/15 - Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an A day. We will go to Gym

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: How did the reading strategy of clarrifying/summarizing to help you? Share your Homework Reading Logs with the people at your table group. Have one person write a question or comment about your entry.

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your guided reading book with the hero's journey.

• Write an essential question
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question about today's reading.
• What events in today's reading align with the hero's journey, and which part of the hero's journey?

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Build Vocabulary: Add words from your Guided Reading book to your list of vocabulary words
• Finish the Cornell notes ans before you begin Your Postcard

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Work on the Neolithic/Paleolithic Postcard project

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Finish your Neolithic/Paleolithic postcard
• If you finish please work on a frayer model poster.

#5 Computer - Open Ed
You will need to bring your agenda with you to computers so you can log in to your open ed account.

• Step 1: Under the LINKS tab, click on the open ed link.

• Step 2: Choose one of the activities to try or one of the videos to watch.
• Step 3: Be sure you complete each assignment to the best of your ability.

Homework: Read for 20 minutes. Complete the reading log for visualizing.

Day #45 - 11/12/15 - Unit 2: Writing, Questioning Strategies & Ch. 5 of HP & the Chamber of Secrets

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a D day. We will go to Library.

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: How did the reading strategy of Questioning help you? Share your Homework Reading Logs with the people at your table group. Have a friend write a comment or question about your entry.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham
Final Stage: Publishing

Activity #2 (You Do)

Step 1: Read the Poem "Pit Ponies" to yourself

Step 2: Answer questions 8 - 14 independently

Step 3: Discuss your responses with a partner. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. 

Step 4: Discuss your responses with your table group. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer.

**Responses will be handed in for a classwork grade**

Activity #3
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Chapter 5 - Reading Strategy: Questioning

Pre - Reading

• What was the prediction you wrote for chapter 5: The Whomping Willow? What made you think that? Share your predictions with your table group.
• Think about the Hero's Journey and what we've read so far in chapters 1 - 4. Use the Depth of knowledge hand out to help you write a question. 
• Evaluate yourself. Did you ask a level 1, 2, or 3 question?

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey he is on.

Post - Reading (You Do)

• Use your notes and your depth of knowledge chart to try and write a level 1, 2, and 3 question.
• Share your questions with the students at your table group. 
• Discuss your thoughts about each question.
• Pick the best level 1, level 2, and level 3 question to write down and share with the class.

**Hand in 1 set of questions for your group**

Homework: Read 20 minutes. Complete Reading Log for Clarifying/Summarizing

Work Hard and Never Give Up!!!