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!!!