Day #73 - 1/6/16 - Aligning Two Texts & Writing to Persuade

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

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

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Get your Writing folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Use your Social Studies textbook and work on your Sumer and Babylon Notes

Activity #1
Persuasive Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Analyzing and Evaluating Harry Potter as a model of the Hero's Journey

Preparing to write an analytical essay

How does Harry Potter fit the pattern of the Hero's Journey.
(Refer to your Cornell Notes & summaries.)

***Today I will use the graphic organizer to finish planning my 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

***Today I will use the graphic organizer to finish planning my essay, so that I can write an analytical persuasive essay proving that Harry Potter is an example of a character who is on the hero's journey. ***

How will your writing be evaluated?

Base Writing (5 - 7 paragraphs)

• Introduction paragraph
• 1-2 paragraphs per Act
• Conclusion paragraph

Advanced Writing (8 - 11 paragraphs)

• Introduction Paragraph
• 2 - 3 paragraphs per Act
• Conclusion Paragraph

Expert Writing (12 Paragraphs)

• Introduction
• 1 paragraph per stage of the Hero's Journey
• Conclusion

Activity #3

Asteroids, Meteoroids, Comets

  

Step 1: Read the article "Asteroids, Meteoroids, Comets"

Step 2: Answer questions #1 - 7. Underline evidence in the text to support your answer. 

Homework: Finish Asteroids, Meteoroids, Comets