Day #160 - 5/31/16 - Unit 4: Ch 16 Lit Circle Discussion, Independent Reading & Research Projects

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an E day so we will go to Music.  We will participate in literature circle discussions, and finish our Learning Fair projects. In Social Studies you will read and take notes on Feudalism. After you order you lunch & sharpen your pencils, please clean your locker, and work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble
P2P: Literary Trivia - Pick up a ring of trivia words from the white bin. Take turns asking people in your group to define the literary term. Then try to discuss that term in regards to Frightful's Mountain. 

Activity #1 

(You do)
9:15 - 9:45
12:45 - 1:15

Literature Circle Discussions

• What is the purpose of engaging in lit circle discussions?
• What does it mean to make an inference?
• What are some of the inferences you made while reading chapter 16?

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Kaden K.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Clarke F. 

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

*****Choose Ch 17 Lit Circle Jobs*****

Activity #2

(We do)
10:00 - 10:45

1:15 - 2:00

Independent Reading, or Research

• Independent Reading - Work on Literature Circle job for chapter 17
• Research - Work on your research project and get it set up for the learning Fair

Homework: Read chapter 17 and complete your lit circle job (Due Thursday 6/2)

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KILLING HARAMBE, Was It Necessary?

Day #159 - 5/26/16 - Unit 4: Research, Chapter 16, & Learning Fair Projects

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a D day so we will go to Library & Technology. You will also finish your Learning Fair projects. After you order your lunch & sharpen your pencils, please work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Literary Trivia - Pick up a ring of trivia words from the white bin. Take turns asking people in your group to define the literary term. Then try to discuss that term in regards to Frightful's Mountain. 
Ex1: Plot - What is the definition of the word "Plot"?
Can you describe the plot of Frightful's Mountain?
Ex2: Genre - That is the definition of the word Genre? What genre is Frightful's Mountain, and how do you know?

Activity #1
9:00 - 10:00
Puberty Presentation

Activity #2

(We do)
10:00 - 11:20

12:30 - 1:35

Guided Reading, Independent Reading, or Research

• Guided Reading - Share research writing in small group to to get feedback
• Independent Reading - Work on Literature Circle job
• Research - work on your research project

Activity #3

Robotics Presentation

1:40 - 2:40

Homework: Read chapter 16 and complete your lit circle job (Due Tuesday 5/31)

Day #158 - 5/25/16 - Unit 4: Ch 15 - Lit Circle Discussion, Guided Reading, Independent Reading & Research Projects

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a C day so we will go to Gym.  We will make new Word Work Frayer Posters, participate in literature circle discussions, and work on our Learning Fair projects. After you order your lunch and sharpen your pencils, please work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble
P2P: Choose one of the vocabulary words you learned about in Frightful's Mountain, and make a Frayer model poster. Include a brief illustration and the sentence from the text that contains your chosen vocabulary word. ***Be sure to sign up on the chart paper so we don't have any repeat words. 

Activity #1 
9:00 - 9:20
12:30 - 12:50
Word Work Wednesday
Choose one of the vocabulary words you learned about in Frightful's Mountain, and make a Frayer model poster. Include a brief illustration and the sentence from the text that contains your chosen vocabulary word. ***Be sure to sign up on the chart paper so we don't have any repeat words. 

Activity #2

(You do)
9:20 - 9:45
12:50 - 1:15

Literature Circle Discussions

• What is the purpose of engaging in lit circle discussions?
• What strategies and techniques can you use to be a good leader?

1. Make an Inference about the way Sam interacts with nature. 
1. You might think about:
• Does he have a positive or negative impact on the environment?
• Is nature left in a better or worse condition after Sam gets involved with it?
• How does Sam compare to most people and the way they interact with nature?
• etc...

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Kaden K.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Clarke F. 

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

*****Choose Ch 16 Lit Circle Jobs*****

Activity #3

(We do)
9:45 - 10:45

1:15 - 2:15

Guided Reading, Independent Reading, or Research

• Guided Reading - Share research writing in small group to to get feedback
• Independent Reading - Work on Literature Circle job
• Research - work on your research project

Homework: Read chapter 16 and complete your lit circle job (Due Tuesday 5/31)

Justin Timberlake - Make a Difference (Inspirational Speech)

Day #157 - 5/24/16 - Unit 4: Research - Editing & Revising Research Essays, Chapter 15, & Learning Fair Projects

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is a B day so we will go to Art. You will revise and edit your research essays, and work on your Learning Fair projects. After you order your lunch and sharpen your pencils, please work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Trivia Tuesday

Activity #1
Writing w/ Mrs. Isham
Editing & Revising
your Research Essay
9:00 - 9:30
12:30 - 1:00

Key Questions:

• How do you address the people that think differently than you? What do you say to the people with opposing viewpoints?
• How do you write a conclusion? 

Example for the following thesis: 
Eating Organic food is better for you than eating traditionally grown food that uses pesticides and chemicals or Genetically modified Organisms.

Example of Paragraph addressing people who think differently

          I know that many people don't mind eating GMO's, and don't believe eating organic food has any benefits. Many people trust that the food they are buying that is grown using pesticides and chemicals is perfectly safe. Through my research I have discovered that there is in fact many benefits to eating organic food and we should avoid eating genetically modified foods treated with chemicals and pesticides. According to my research the chemical aspartame can cause seizures and brain tumors. Eating GMO's has been linked to infertility and high infant mortality rates. In addition, many of the allergies that children develop may be linked to the chemicals and pesticides that food manufactures put in their products. On the contrary, there are greater antioxident values in organic foods, which helps to keep you healthy. Similarly, organic foods have been proven to be more nutritionally dense than non-organic foods, meaning that you can get more nutrition out of eating an organic apple as opposed to a non-organic apple. In my opinion the people that believe that there are no benefits to eating organic food are simply wrong.
Example of Conclusion

          It is my belief that eating organic food is healthier than eating non-organic and genetically modified foods. The environmental reasons for eating organic foods are great, but the health reasons are even greater. I recommend that when you go to the supermarket you should look for organic food options. I further suggest buying foods that are GMO free. Try going to your local farmers market. I hope that you will give organic foods a try.

Activity #2
Vocabulary root word pre-test

Activity #3

(You do)
9:30 - 10:30

1:00 - 2:00

Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Writing, or Research

• Independent Reading - Work on Literature Circle for chapter 15
• Writing - Work on editing and revising your research essay 
• Research - Work on Learning Fair Project

Homework: Finish Reading chapter 15 & complete lit circle job (Due Wednesday 5/25)

Day #156 - 5/23/16 - Unit 4: Ch 14 - Lit Circle Discussion, Guided Reading, Independent Reading & Research Projects

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an A day so we will go to Gym.  We will look at examples of paragraphs for research essays, participate in literature circle discussions, and work on our Learning Fair projects. After you order your lunch and sharpen your pencils, please work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble
P2P: Think about your research topic.  What would you say to people who think differently than you? What would you recommend I do in regards to your topic? Make a list of recommendations.

Activity #1 
9:00 - 9:20
12:30 - 12:50
Look at exemplars for editing and revising on Tuesday 5/24

Key Questions:

• How do you address the people that think differently than you? What do you say to the people with opposing viewpoints?
• How do you write a conclusion? 

Example for the following thesis: 
Eating Organic food is better for you than eating traditionally grown food that uses pesticides and chemicals or Genetically modified Organisms.

Example of Paragraph addressing people who think differently

          I know that many people don't mind eating GMO's, and don't believe eating organic food has any benefits. Many people trust that the food they are buying that is grown using pesticides and chemicals is perfectly safe. Through my research I have discovered that there is in fact many benefits to eating organic food and we should avoid eating genetically modified foods treated with chemicals and pesticides. According to my research the chemical aspartame can cause seizures and brain tumors. Eating GMO's has been linked to infertility and high infant mortality rates. In addition, many of the allergies that children develop may be linked to the chemicals and pesticides that food manufactures put in their products. On the contrary, there are greater antioxident values in organic foods, which helps to keep you healthy. Similarly, organic foods have been proven to be more nutritionally dense than non-organic foods, meaning that you can get more nutrition out of eating an organic apple as opposed to a non-organic apple. In my opinion the people that believe that there are no benefits to eating organic food are simply wrong.
Example of Conclusion

          It is my belief that eating organic food is healthier than eating non-organic and genetically modified foods. The environmental reasons for eating organic foods are great, but the health reasons are even greater. I recommend that when you go to the supermarket you should look for organic food options. I further suggest buying foods that are GMO free. Try going to your local farmers market. I hope that you will give organic foods a try.

Activity #2

(You do)
9:20 - 9:45
12:50 - 1:15

Literature Circle Discussions

• What is the purpose of engaging in lit circle discussions?
• What strategies and techniques can you use to be a good leader?

1. Make an Inference about one of the main characters.
2. Make a Prediction about Frightful or Sam.

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Kaden K.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Clarke F. 

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

*****Choose Ch 15 Lit Circle Jobs*****

Activity #3

(We do)
9:45 - 10:45

1:15 - 2:15

Guided Reading, Independent Reading, or Research

• Guided Reading - Share research writing in small group to to get feedback
• Independent Reading - Work on Literature Circle job
• Research - work on your research project

Homework: Read chapter 15 and complete your lit circle job (Due Wednesday 5/25)

A day in the life of a sixth-grader: working on research learning fair projects