Day #70 - 12/22/15 - Twas the day before Christmas Vacation

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is the last day of school before Christmas vacation. It is also an E day, so we will go to Music. We will be using our Early Dismissal schedule. Please order your lunch, then work on the point to ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Trivia Tuesday! Pick up a Harry Potter Trivia Card and take turns asking and answering questions with the people at  your table.

Schedule
9:00 - 9:25     Special Area
9:30 - 10:00  D.E.A.R.
10:00 - 11:10 Scrabble & Potter Trivia
11:20 - 12:00 Harry Potter Movie-Part 1
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12 45 - 1:50    Harry Potter Movie-Part 2
2:00 - 2:45     The Polar Express
2:45 - 3:15      Treats & Christmas Carols

Day #69 - 12/21/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets & 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
• Pick up your reading folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Mad Lib Monday. Pick up a Christmas themed Mad Lib and work on it with the people at your table.

Activity #1
STAR Assessment

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Share your chapter 17 summaries. 

Chapter 18
Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.

During - Reading

Evaluating and Analyzing

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: Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary of Chapter 18. Due Tomorrow. This must be completed to participate in tomorrow's Christmas festivities.

Have a nice day!

Day #68 - 12/18/15 - Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is a C day. We will go to Gym. 
Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast
• Get your Writing folder today instead of your Reading Folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Fun Fact Friday. Pick up a trivia card and take turns asking and answering questions.

Learning Stations

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 17

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

Evaluating and Analyzing

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)

Analyzing and Evaluating Harry Potter as a model of the Hero's Journey

Step 1: Use the graphic Organizer to begin planning your Essay

Fill in each column.

1 - Describe each stage of the Hero's Journey

2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage

3 - Select Evidence from the Text that proves your point

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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: Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary of Chapter 17. Due Monday

Day #66 - 12/16/15 - Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is an A day. We will go to Gym. 
Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast
• Get your Reading Folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: It's a Word Work Wednesday. Please work on a Frayer Model Poster for one of your vocabulary words.

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
• 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)

• Frayer Model Posters

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• 1 - The Epic of Gilgamesh:
• First read the the Epic of Gilgamesh. Then complete #1-8. Be sure you write the paragraph number where you found your answer. Each question is worth 2 points, 1 - correct answer, 2 - for the correct paragraph.

• 2 - Work on the Graphic Organizer for aligning your guided Reading Book with the Hero's Journey
• You may use the Book and your Cornell Notes to help you.

• Write a summary for today's reading from your guided reading book. Focus on aligning two texts. Use evidence and details from both texts.

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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 summary for your guided reading book

Day #65 - 12/15/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an E day. We will go to Music. We will also go to the dress rehearsal for the Chorus and Band concert at 10:00 this morning.

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast
• Pick up your Writing folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Today is a Trivia Tuesday. Pick up a trivia card and take turns asking and answering questions with the people at your table. 

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Using the Rubric as a guide to edit and revise your chapter 14 summaries. 

Make sure you have:

• an Introduction
• details from both texts
• evidence from both texts
• sentences that Weave the two texts together
• a conclusion
• Be prepared to answer the question: What did you do to improve your writing?

Chapter 15
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

Evaluating and Analyzing

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)

Analyzing and Evaluating Harry Potter as a model of the Hero's Journey

Step 1: Use the graphic Organizer to begin planning your Essay

Fill in each column.

1 - Describe each stage of the Hero's Journey

2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage

3 - Select Evidence from the Text that proves your point

Homework: Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary of Chapter 15. 

Day #64 - 12/14/15 - Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is a D day. We will go to Library. 
Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast
• Get your Reading Folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: It's a Mad Lib Monday. Work on a mad lib 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.

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• 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)

• Frayer Models

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Complete the Graphic Organizer for aligning your guided Reading Book with the Hero's Journey
• You may use the Book and your Cornell Notes to help you.

• Write a summary for today's reading from your guided reading book. Focus on aligning two texts. Use evidence and details from both texts.

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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 summary for your guided reading book

Day #63 - 12/11/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

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

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast
• Pick up your Writing folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your summaries from chapter 13 with a partner from your table. 

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Using the Rubric as a guide to edit and revise your chapter 13 summaries. 
Make sure you have:

• an Introduction
• details from both texts
• evidence from both texts
• sentences that Weave the two texts together
• a conclusion

Chapter 14
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

Evaluating and Analyzing

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: Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary of Chapter 14. 

Day #62 - 12/10/15 - Unit 2: Stations - Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. 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: Please get your reading Folder, and then work on the Two rivers activity that is on the black stool.

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
• 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)

• Work on Mapping the Fertile Crescent Activity. 
• Go to the SS Blog to see the directions.

• If you finish, Work on Frayer Models in your Reading Response notebooks for vocabulary words from your guided reading book.

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Write a summary for today's reading from your guided reading book. Focus on aligning two texts. Use evidence and details from both texts.

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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: 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 #61 - 12/9/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a 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: Today is a Word Work Wednesday. Work on a poster for one of your Frayer Models.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)
Share your summaries from chapter 12.
Use the rubric to evaluate your writing. 

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 13


Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.

During - Reading

Evaluating and Analyzing

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, and main ideas from the reading. 
• Focus on details that will help you answer the essential question.
• Write down any additional questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary of Chapter 13.  

Day #60 - 12/8/15 - Unit 2: Stations - Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is a E day. We will go to Music. 
Please...

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Today is a Trivia Tuesday. Pick up a trivia card and take turns asking and answering trivia questions. 

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
• 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)

• Work on Frayer Models in your Reading Response notebooks for vocabulary words from your guided reading book.

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Write a summary for today's reading from your guided reading book. Focus on aligning two texts. Use evidence and details from both texts.

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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: 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!!!