Day 38: 10/31/16 - C Day: Happy Halloween - Finish Frayer Models & Ch 23 - 25 Discussion

Happy Halloween 6th Graders,      

          Today we will go to an assembly and celebrate Halloween. Be sure to stay in control of yourself and behave in a responsible manner. During ELA we will finish our Frayer models and discuss the ending to Freak the Mighty. Please make sure you have:

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

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble
Schedule:
8:45 - 9:45  Assembly
9:45 - 10:04    Block 1
10:06 - 10:28  Block 2
10:30 - 10:54  Block 3
10:56 - 11:20  Block 4
11:20 - 11:45  Specials
11:45 - 12:15  Lunch (In the Classroom with a movie)
12:15 - 1:30  Movie/Halloween Snacks & Treats
1:30 - 3:00  The Monster Mash Dash Performance

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
Small Group Discussion ch 23 -25: 

• ***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. 23 -25
• Share the inferences you made while reading. 
• Discuss the evidence you used to make your inference.
• Then discuss the Key Questions 
• Take turns asking your group the questions you wrote

What do you expect from your group members during the discussion? (See the 4 c's of 21st century skills)

Key Questions:

Ch 23: The Empty Book
1. On the bottom of page 149 Kevin tells Max that he is not coming home in his present manifestation. What does this mean? Make a prediction.
2. Infer who should be more scared of the "Operation" Max or Kevin? Explain your thinking.
3. What kind of pain is Gwen in?
Ch 24: The Return of Kicker

1. How does Max react to Kevin's death? What are the specific details?
2. Do you think what happened to Kevin is fair? Explain your thinking.

3. What's going to happen to Freak the Mighty?

4. How has Max changed?

Synthesis: Debate - What should the author have done with Kevin's character at the end of the story?

Homework:

No Homework - Enjoy your Halloween Night and bring me lots of candy!!!

RTI/AIS - C Day 10/31/16

There will be no RTI/AIS today due to the holiday celebration

Step 1 - Choose a new partner & a new article.

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about. Take turns reading. You may alternate paragraphs, or alternate sections.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time and write your inferences in the margin after each paragraph or two. You may write the same inference, or you can write different inferences. 

Step 4 - Underling the evidence from the text that supports your inference.

*** I will come around to each group during the last 10 minutes and ask:

1. What is your article about?

2. What is an inferences you made?

3. What evidence led you to make that inference?

• Next time we meet we will work on looking at the small inferences we made for each section, and see how they come together so we can make a big global inference regarding the article.