Day #89 - 2/2/16 - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a wonderful day. Today is a D day, so we will go to Library. 
Please...

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Trivia Tuesday

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

How do I write a strong conclusion to my persuasive essay?

Activity #2

STAR Assessment

Activity #3

Bud, Not Buddy
What inferences did you make about Bud after reading chapter 1?

Read-aloud Chapter 2

Directions:

• As we read continue to use your Vocabulary Word Catcher to record challenging or unknown words.
• Pay attention to where the author uses figurative language.

• What figurative language did you see in chapter 2? (refer to your notes)
• How does figurative language help you understand the tone of the character?

Activity #3

What were Bud’s Rule’s in chapter 2?

Can you determine the meaning of the figurative language?

Homework:

Finish Selected Response questions on Figurative Language