Day #102 - 2/29/16 - Unit 3: Stations - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today is a B day so we will go to Art.  We will also be working in Stations.  

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Make sure you have all materials
• Reread the Station Expectations

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Please select a word from chapters 9 - 11. Sign up for your word on the chart paper.

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

• Today we will critically analyze an Informational text...
• So we can identify the Topic Sentence, Supporting Details,  & Main Idea.
• I'll know I've got it when I ________________ .

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Today we will Read for Fluency & Comprehension...
• so we can understand of Steve Jobs experiences with love and loss and compare them to Bud's experiences.
• I'll know I've got it when ________________ .

1. Reread Part 2 of Steve Jobs' Commencement Address
2. Complete the Text Dependent Questions
3. Fill in the Graphic Organizer comparing Bud & Steve Jobs

 #3 Word Work/Writing (You do)

Building Vocabulary

• Create a Frayer Model for a vocabulary word from chapters 9 - 11
• Be sure to include the sentence from the text.

#4 Social Studies (You do)

• Today we will begin creating a Timeline of important events in ancient Egypt...
• so we can see how events unfold and connect to each other.
• I'll know I've got it when ________ .

Directions:

Step 1: Read the events that you will be using on your timeline, cut them out & match the pictures that go with the events.

Step 2: Place them in chronological order and Number the events, along with their pictures.

******Peer Check Point******

Step 3: Get 4 sheets of paper (same color) ***See Teacher example****

Step 4: Glue them or staple them together end to end, overlapping them about 1 inch. Be sure that your 4 sheets measure at least 1 meter, (100cm)

Step 5: Use a ruler to draw a straight line across your paper.

Step 6: Create a Scale. You need to have the years 5000BC - 0 on your timeline. I used 10cm = 500years. (see my example)

Step 7: Mark the scale and write it on your timeline in pencil.

******Peer Check Point******

Step 8: Go over your pencil lines on your number line with marker.

Step 9: Cut out your events and pictures

Step 110: Match your pictures with the proper event.

*****Peer Check Point*****

Step 11: Glue your events to your timeline being sure to draw your picture and event are aligned, connected somehow. 

Step 12: Title your Timeline

#5 Computers (You do)

Open Ed (Groups 1, 2, & 3)

or

KidBlog (Groups 4 & 5)

Key Questions for Blog:

• How do Bud's Rules help him? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.
• How do Steve Jobs rules help him? Support your thinking with evidence from the text.
• How are Bud's experiences with love and loss similar to Steve Jobs' experiences, and how are they different?

Homework:

1. Finish Frayer Model

2. Finish Independent Reading Work: Text Dependent Questions & Graphic Organizer

Day #101 - 2/26/16 - Unit 3: Ch 11 Bud, Not Buddy - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all got your homework done because  today we will discuss chapter 10, and read chapter 11 of Bud, Not Buddy. We will also take a quiz and continue analyzing the commencement speech by Steve Jobs.  Today is an A day. There will be an evacuation drill and a character education assembly!

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox
• Get your Writing Folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 

1. Engage in an academic discussion about the Seed HW from ch. 9.
2. Discuss the 5 annotations you wrote for ch. 10 and why you thought they were important

Activity #1
Writing

Activity #2
Read - Aloud Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 11 
Learning Targets

Today we will:

1. record unknown words and use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words, so we can better understand a piece of literature & build vocabulary. 
2. respond to multiple choice literal comprehension questions so that we can recall details from a text

I will know I got it when______________________________ .

Quiz on Chapter 9 - 11

Activity #3

Steve Jobs Commencement Address Part 3

Learning Targets

As we listen we will:

• Evaluate how Steve Job's experiences are similar to Bud's
• Analyze Steve Jobs' rules to live by
• Identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from the context.

Video -  8:45 - End

Through his speech, Steve Jobs gives us three rules to live by. In your Reading Notes Section record each of his rules in your own words.

Homework: 

1.Bring in an Independent Reading Book.

Day #100 - 2/25/16 - Unit 3: Learning Stations: Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all ready to have a very productive day. We will be doing Learning Stations.  Today is an E day, so we will go to Music. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox
• Reread the Station Expectations

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Complete the graphic organizer comparing Steve Jobs experiences to Bud's experiences

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

1. Critical analysis of Informational texts 

Practice identifying: 

1. Topic Sentence 
2. Supporting Details
3. Main Idea
4. Transitional Sentences
5. Introduction & Conclusion

Go Over Graphic Organizer

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

Reread the 1st and 2nd parts of Steve Jobs Commencement speech 

• Write the gist of each paragraph in the margin. 
• Complete the Venn Diagram comparing Bud's experiences and Steve Jobs experiences. Use the novel & the Speech to find evidence.

#3 Word Word/Writing (You do)

• In your Social Studies notebook complete the chapter 4 Review 
• Vocabulary: page 100 (#1 - 10)
• Know your Facts: page 100 (#1-4)

#4 Social Studies (You do)

• Read about Queen Hatshepsut
• Complete Packet

#5 Computers (You do)

• Brain Pop Video

• Open Ed - complete main idea and supporting details assessment

Homework: 

1. Finish Venn Diagram
2. Finish Queen Hatshepsut Packet

Day #99 - 2/24/16 - Unit 3: Chapter 9 - Bud, Not Buddy & Steve Jobs Commencement Address Part 2: Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all got your homework done. Let's make today a wonderful Wednesday.  Today we will discuss chapter 8, and read chapter 9 of Bud, Not Buddy. We will also continue analyzing the commencement speech by Steve Jobs.  Today is a D day, so we will go  to Library. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 

1. Share your Visualization homework with the people at your table.
2. Discuss the 5 annotations you created for chapter 8.

Activity #1
Writing

Activity #2
Share annotations from Chapter 8
&
Discuss our Hooverville illustrations 

Key Questions:

• What did Bud and Bugs have to do in order to get dinner?
• What happened down at the river between Bud and Deza Malone?
• Describe the events of the morning when the train arrived.

Read chapter 9

Learning Targets

Today we will:

• record unknown words in our word catcher and use context clues to determine the meaning of those unknown words so we can better understand a piece of literature and build vocabulary. 
• evaluate how Bud's experiences of Love and Loss are similar and different to Steve Job's experiences, so we can compare and contrast people from two separate texts.

I will know I got it when______________________________ .

Activity #3

Steve Jobs Commencement Address Part 2

**Go over graphic organizer analyzing Steve Job's experiences in paragraphs 6 - 8

Learning Targets

As we listen we will:

• Evaluate how Steve Job's experiences are similar to Bud's experiences 
• identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from the context.

Video - Stop at 8:45

In small groups of 3: 

• Write the Gist of each paragraph in the margin
• complete the graphic organizer comparing Steve's and Bud's experiences.

Homework: 

1. Finish reading chapter  9 of Bud, Not Buddy 2. Add new and challenging words to your word catcher. 

3. Complete Chapter 9 Homework - Answering Text Dependent Questions

Day #98 - 2/23/16 - Unit 3: Chapter 8 - Bud, Not Buddy & Steve Jobs Commencement Address Part 1: Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a wonderful start to your day. We will be getting new guided reading groups and completing Learning Stations today. Let's make today a terrific Tuesday.  Today is a C day, so we will go to Gym. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Please select a word from chapter 6 - 8 that you can use to make a Frayer poster. Sign up for your word on the chart paper. 

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

1. Critical analysis of Informational texts 

Practice identifying:

1. The Topic 
2. Topic Sentence 
3. Supporting Details
4. Main Idea
5. Transitional Sentences

Hurricane Katrina

#2 Independent Reading (You do)
Reread the first part of Steve Jobs Commencement speech 

• Write the gist of each paragraph in the margin. 
• Complete the text dependent questions graphic organizer.
• If you finish you may go on to read the 2nd part of his speech, or read Bud, Not Buddy *** You may only read pages that we have already completed! You may not read ahead!!!! 

#3 Word Word/Work on Writing (Youdo)

• Complete a Frayer Model Poster for a word from ch. 6 - 8

#4 Social Studies (You do)

• Read pages 84 - 91 of your World Textbook. 
• Complete questions 1, 2, & 3 on pg 86
• Complete questions 1 & 3 on page 91

#5 Computers

• Open Ed
• Kid Blog - Respond to the following questions from chapter 8 of Bud, Not Buddy in complete sentences. 
• Describe “Hooperville.” 
• What did Bugs and Bud have to do in order to get dinner? 
• Why was the white family sitting away from the rest of the group? Explain. 

Homework: Read the article about Healthy Eating.

Complete the Main Idea and supporting Details graphic organizer

Day #97 - 2/22/16 - Unit 3: Chapter 8 - Bud, Not Buddy & Steve Jobs Commencement Address Part 1: Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all enjoyed your winter break. Let's make today a marvelous Monday.  Today we will be reading chapter 8 of Bud, Not Buddy. We will also begin analyzing a commencement speech by Steve Jobs, the creator of Apple and Pixar. Today is a B day, so we will go to Art. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 

1. What is the meaning of the word commencement?
2. Create a list of anything you know about Steve Jobs, Apple Computers, and PIXAR Studios?

Activity #1
Writing

Activity #2
Chapter 8 of Bud, Not Buddy

Learning Targets

Today we will:

• use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words so we can better understand a piece of literature. 
• record unknown words in our word catcher as we read aloud Chapter 8 so that we can build vocabulary, and determine if our predictions using context clues are correct.
• visualize a scene from chapter 8 so that we can better understand Bud's situation as the plot evolves. 

After reading Bud's description of the Hooverville, create an illustration of what you think it looks like. Be sure to use the text as a reference for your illustration.

Activity #3

Steve Jobs Commencement Address Part 1

Learning Targets

As we listen we will:

• think about why people have rules to live by.
• Examine how Steve’s experiences in paragraph 6 - 8 are connected to Bud’s experiences. 
• identify the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary from the context.

Small Group Work: Analyzing a non-fiction text/Responding to Text Dependent Questions

In small groups of 3 discuss your thoughts about the following question.

Homework: 

1. Finish read chapter 8 of Bud, Not Buddy & add new and challenging words to your word catcher. 
2. After reading Bud's description of the Hooverville in chapter 8, create an illustration of what you think it looks like. Be sure to use the text as the main reference for your illustration.