Day #143 - 5/4/16 - Unit 4: Research - Writing an Intro, Chapter 8, & Previewing Research Projects

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Welcome to another beautiful day here at APW. Today is a C day so we will go to Gym.  We will also work with Mrs. Isham to write introduction paragraphs to our research essays, and continue learning about ancient Rome.

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Make sure you have all your materials

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Make a sign telling people how they should treat nature. This could be about animals, trees, global warming, or any other topic that has to do with environmental issues.
Examples:
Be Kind, Hug a Tree                    Save our Earth, Plant a Tree
Use Alternative Energy                                Recycle!
JUST SAY NO TO HYRDROFRACKING!
Save the Peregrines                                 Don’t Pollute!
Ride your Bike instead of Driving your car or 4 wheeler

Activity #1
Writing w/ Mrs. Isham
Small group: Writing Introductions to a Research Essay
9:00 - 9:30
12:30 - 1:00

Activity #2

Research Projects
(We do)
9:30 - 10:00
1:00 - 1:30

Key Questions: 

• What are your options for research projects?
• What kind of project are you thinking about doing?

Directions:

• 1. Preview projects from last year.
• 2. Collect Learning Fair Permission Slips
• 3. Finish Environmental issue Signs
• 4. Take Pictures

Activity #3

Guided Reading/Independent Reading

(We do)

10:00 - 10:30

1:30 - 2:00

Directions: Today some of you will be reading chapter 8 independently, while some of you will read with me. You should work on your literature circle job as you read.

Key Questions: 

• What inferences can you make about Frightful?
• What inferences can you make about the story? Why do you think that way?

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.

Clarke F.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Kaden K.

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.

Homework: Finish reading chapter 8 and complete your lit circle job (Due Tuesday 5/5)