Day 31: 10/20/16 - A Day: Vocabulary Frayer Models & Making Inferences about Ch 21 & 22

Good Morning 6th Graders,      

          Today we will share our Frayer models and discuss chapters 19 & 20. Please make sure you have:

• Freak the Mighty
• ELA Folder & Notebook
• Red Folder & Agenda

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

Activity #1

Vocabulary Development - Frayer Models

• RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words as they are used in context 
• SL6.4 Present findings using pertinent descriptions, using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation 

Expectation:

You will stand up in front of the class and TEACH your vocabulary word to the rest of the students. You will be evaluated in the Standard RL6.4 & SL6.4 on a scale from 1-4.
1 - Does not meet grade level standards
2 - Progressing toward meeting grade level standards
3 - Meets grade level standards
4 - Excels at grade level standards

You must include:

1. the vocabulary word
2. the sentence from the text
3. the definition (including the part of speech)
4. synonyms & examples
5. antonyms & opposites
6. an explanation of your illustration
7. Finish by getting 2 students in the audience to use the vocabulary word correctly in an original sentence.

Activity #2

Collaborative Discussion ch 19 - 20: 

Small Group

• ***RL6.1 Making Inferences and supporting your analysis with evidence
• SL6.1 Engaging Effectively in Collaborative Discussions

Directions:

• Use your Cornell Notes to discuss ch. 19 & 20, and the inferences you made while reading. Be sure to discuss the evidence you used to make your inference.
• Then discuss in detail the assigned Questions. 
• Take turns asking your group the questions you wrote.

• What do you expect from your group members during the discussion?

Key Questions:

• What inferences did you make in chapter 19 & 20?
• What evidence did you use to support your thinking?

Ch 19: Never Into the Black Down Under

• P. 123 What does Max think about the place his father takes him to on Christmas morning? How do you know?
• P. 126 What do Loretta's words and actions tell you?
• P. 127 What part of the plot structure begins at the end of chapter 19 and will continue into chapter 20? 
• What would you want the author Rodman Philbrick do next with the plot?

Ch 20: Freak the Mighty Strikes Again

• P. 129 How do Max's words affect his dad? bHow do Max's words give him power? 
• P. 130 What are some of the details Max remembers about his mother's murder? Infer how carrying all this knowledge around inside of him and not saying anything would affect him. 
• P. 132 How do Freak and Max empower each other? How does this add to the thematic topics of friendship, trust, and acceptance?
• P. 133 How do you feel about Loretta? Why?

Written Response - To be completed at the technology station this week (Making an inference about characters)

• On page 134 who is the hero? Is ONE of them the hero, or are both Max and Kevin Heroes? What's your evidence?
• Write a 1 paragraph response answering the question.

Include:

• Introduction (A sentence about heroes/your thought or opinion)
• Claim (Your Inference - The Bold statement answering the question directly)
• Evidence (details and quotes from the text to support your thinking - Should be several sentences)
• Reflect (Your own thoughts about Max/Kevin/heroes)

Homework - Due Monday 10/24

• RL6.1 Making Inferences and supporting your analysis with evidence
• RL6.3 Describe how the plot unfolds in a series of events

Read Chapter 21 & 22. Complete Cornell notes. Include:

• 6 - 8 annotations
• 3 - 4 questions using DOK Stems (Depth of Knowledge)
• Include a level 1, 2, & 3 Question
• and a summary

Essential Question: What inferences can you make about the text in chapter 21 & 22?