Day 89: 1/31/18 - A Day: Setting, Visualizing & Harry Potter Ch 3

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
Homework:

• Finish reading Ch 3 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Complete the Venn Diagram Comparing & Contrasting the Dursley's House & the Weasley's House

Agenda

1. Quick write - Describe the Setting of APW
2. Lit Element: Setting of Harry Potter
3. Reading Strategy: Visualizing
4. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 3

Activity #1

Think-Pair-Share with someone who used the same note taking strategy as you. 
Think-Pair-Share with someone who used a different note taking strategy as you.
Questions to think about:
-What notes did you take on chapter one?
-What out of those notes did you find to be the most important?
-Did you like the note taking strategy that you used?
-What about the note taking strategy did you like or dislike?

Activity #2

Literary Element: Setting

Flip to your interactive notebook page about setting (Unit 1).


What do we know about the setting so far in HP & the C.O.S.?
How does the setting affect Harry's mood and feelings?

Activity #3

QUICKWRITE: APW Elementary School

You will have 10-15 minutes to do a quick write assignment about the setting you are in right now. Make sure you are using descriptive words and explaining the time of the setting and the place.

Questions to think about:

-What do I see around me?

-When do I find myself in this particular setting?

-What descriptive words can I used to really describe APW Elementary?

Activity #4

Begin reading HP & the C.O.S. Chapter 3

While reading have your VENN Diagram out so you can start to fill it in. Remember we are comparing The Dursley's and The Weasley's as far as setting.

Questions to think about:

-What is similar about the two settings?
-What is different about the two settings?
-What are Harry's feeling and emotions in the different settings?

RTI - A Day 1/31/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 88: 1/30/18 - D Day: The Hero's Journey & Harry Potter Ch 2

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Hand in your Grade Report to ME!!!!!!
3. Write your homework down in your agenda
4. Pick up a Copy of the Hero's Journey Diagram
Homework:

• Finish reading Ch 2 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Choose a new note taking strategy & use it to take notes on Ch 2

Agenda

1. Think, Pair, Share - Note Taking Strategies
2. Intro Hero's Journey Diagram
3. Differences between a "Hero" & a Literary Hero
4. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 2

Activity #1

Think-Pair-Share with someone who used the same note taking strategy as you. 
Think-Pair-Share with someone who used a different note taking strategy as you.
Questions to think about:
-What notes did you take on chapter one?
-What out of those notes did you find to be the most important?
-Did you like the note taking strategy that you used?
-What about the note taking strategy did you like or dislike?

Activity #2

The Hero's Journey

In your interactive notebook we will be completing a diagram of The Hero's Journey. Please get out your interactive notebook and flip to the next clean page.

 

Activity #3

Does anyone know the difference between a 

Literary Hero and a Hero?

Everyone will be getting out their copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We will then begin reading Chapter 2 out-loud and you will be using a new note taking strategy on your next notebook page for Chapter 1.

RTI - D Day 1/30/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 87: 1/29/18 - C Day: Note Taking Strategies & Harry Potter Ch 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will begin unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will be reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, and Miss W. will begin taking over the classroom instruction. I hope you all show her what wonderful, respectful, responsible, hard working students you are.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
Homework:

• Finish reading ch 1 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Choose 1 note taking strategy & use it to take notes on ch 1
• Get Grade Report Signed (This will be counted as a HW Grade)

Agenda

1. Video & Discussion about Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Note Taking Strategies
3. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 1

Activity #1

Discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
-What do you know about the first book?
-What do you think is important to know about the first book in order to understand the second book?
-What would you like to know about the first book?
-What predictions could you make about the second book?

Activity #2

What are some different ways we can take notes?

Please take out your Interactive Notebook and flip to the next available page. 

1. Make a title page for Unit 3 and put a new sticky tab in.

2. On the next page we will be taking notes on how to take notes.

3. You will use these notes for your homework assignment.

Activity #3

Everyone will be getting a copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We will then begin reading Chapter 1 out-loud and you will be using a new note taking strategy on your next notebook page for Chapter 1. 

RTI - C Day 1/29/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 86: 1/25/18 - B Day: Reciting Persuasive Speeches

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will finish presenting our persuasive speeches.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Pick up a copy of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
3. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• No Homework - unless you would like to start reading HP & the C.O.S. over the weekend

Activity #1
Reciting your Persuasive Speech

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

SL6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions facts and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Start by introducing your speech. Begin by saying:
Today I want to speak to you about _______________________ . The title of my speech is ____________________ .

RTI - B Day 1/25/17

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 85: 1/24/18 - A Day: Reciting Persuasive Speeches

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be presenting our persuasive speeches to a group of our peers. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Practice reciting your essay (If you have not yet presented)

Activity #1
Reciting your Persuasive Speech

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

SL6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions facts and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Start by introducing your speech. Begin by saying:
Today I want to speak to you about _______________________ . The title of my speech is ____________________ .

RTI - A Day 1/24/17

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 84: 1/23/18 - D Day: Editing & Revising Persuasive Essays

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will finish editing and revising our persuasive speeches. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
2. Pick up the 3 question personality evaluation from the brown table. Answer each question by circling the response that applies to you. Place your finished evaluation in the red bin
*****MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR NAME ON IT*****

Homework:

• Practice reciting your essay

Activity#1

Editing & Revising Your Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Your Task: Edit and Revise your persuasive essay

Use the checklist to evaluate your own writing.

Part 1 - Edit & Revise your essay by yourself. 
Part 2 - Edit & Revise your essay with a writing partner
Part 3 - Edit & Revise your essay with a 2nd writing partner

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU PRINT 2 COPIES OF YOUR ESSAY TODAY!!!! PLEASE HAND IN ONE TO ME, AND KEEP ONE SO YOU CAN PRESENT YOUR SPEECH TO THE CLASS.

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Once you have printed your final essay you have one last job to do. You must evaluate your own persuasive essay. Use the Informational Writing Rubric to score your own writing. 

General areas to Edit & Revise:

• Check spelling
• Check Grammar
• Did you vary your sentence structure? (Short, medium, long)
• Did you use conjunctions to make compound sentences? (And, but, or)
• Elaboration - Have you elaborated on all your ideas to be specific about your ideas?

Intro:

• Does your introduction have a hook, background info, and a strong specific thesis statement with 2 parts?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Body Paragraph 1 - 3:

• Do your body paragraphs clearly state your reasons?
• Do they have Evidence?
• Have you elaborated and explained your evidence in detail?
• Have you included your sources? 
• Is there a link connecting your evidence to your reason?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Body Paragraph 4:

• Did you present the opposing side of the issue?
• Did you use language like: I know, I understand, I am aware...
• Have you elaborated and explained the opposing side of the issue in detail?
• Did you refute or Rebut? 
• Did you explain in detail why the opposing side of the issue should think like you?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Conclusion:

• Does your conclusion include a reflection, Connection, and recommendations?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Who did you make recommendations too?
• What did you recommend?
• Did you include a "bow" on top?

RTI - D Day 1/23/17

Obama's Speech

or 

Begin Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers.

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Day 83: 1/22/18 - C Day: Editing & Revising Persuasive Esssays

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be editing and revising our persuasive speeches. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish Editing & Revising your persuasive essay

Activity#1

Editing & Revising Your Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Your Task: Edit and Revise your persuasive essay

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GLUE IN EDITING CHECKLIST 

& REVISING CHECKLIST

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Use the checklist to evaluate your own writing.

Part 1 - Edit & Revise your essay by yourself. 
Part 2 - Edit & Revise your essay with a writing partner
Part 3 - Edit & Revise your essay with a 2nd writing partner

General areas to Edit & Revise:

• Check spelling
• Check Grammar
• Did you vary your sentence structure? (Short, medium, long)
• Did you use conjunctions to make compound sentences? (And, but, or)
• Elaboration - Have you elaborated on all your ideas to be specific about your ideas?

Intro:

• Does your introduction have a hook, background info, and a strong specific thesis statement with 2 parts?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Body Paragraph 1 - 3:

• Do your body paragraphs clearly state your reasons?
• Do they have Evidence?
• Have you elaborated and explained your evidence in detail?
• Have you included your sources? 
• Is there a link connecting your evidence to your reason?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Body Paragraph 4:

• Did you present the opposing side of the issue?
• Did you use language like: I know, I understand, I am aware...
• Have you elaborated and explained the opposing side of the issue in detail?
• Did you refute or Rebut? 
• Did you explain in detail why the opposing side of the issue should think like you?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Conclusion:

• Does your conclusion include a reflection, Connection, and recommendations?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Who did you make recommendations too?
• What did you recommend?
• Did you include a "bow" on top?

RTI - C Day 1/22/17

Obama's Speech

or 

Begin Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers.

Step 1: Choosing novels

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting