Day #42 - 11/6/15 - Unit 2: Stations - Summarizing, & Aligning the main character with the Hero's Journey

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. 

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Reading Strategies: 

Summarizing & Following Plot Structure

What events did you add to your chronology of events from your last reading?

#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
• Summarize: Add 2 - 3 events to your Chronology of events

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Use the dictionary and the Word Central Link to create Frayer Models of words on your Word List

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Read the article titled "Snow Way"
• Answer questions #1-7
• If you finish early you may begin working on the Homework assignment.

#5 Computer - Open Ed
You will need to bring your agenda with you to computers so you can write down your name and password for your open ed account.

Step 1: Click on the link below and follow the directions to create your open ed account.

www.opened.com

• Step 2: Follow the prompts to complete your account signup.
• Step 3: Begin by choosing one of the activities to try or one of the videos to watch.
• Step 4: Be sure you complete each assignment to the best of your ability.

Homework: Read the Neolithic vs Paleolithic article. If you could choose one of these ages to visit, which one would it be? Explain why using as much evidence as you can.