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.