Day 159: 5/31/18 - C Day: Work on Research Projects Day 5

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be continue working on our research projects for the Learning Fair. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 12 & 13 (Due 6/8)
• ****Work on your Learning Fair Project

Activity #1

Working on Research Projects

Standards:

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

SL6.5 - Include Multimedia components (graphics, images etc) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

RI 6.8 - Trace & evaluate arguments and claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

W6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate

W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information
• Work on making printed materials for your research project.
  That may include:
  • Headings (large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Subheadings (Large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Enlarging paragraphs
  • Making bulleted lists
  • Printing picture, images, graphs, & diagrams

RTI - C Day 5/31/18

Independent:

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information

Day 158: 5/30/18 - B Day: Work on Research Projects Day 4

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be continue working on our research projects for the Learning Fair. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 12 & 13 (Due 6/8)
• ****Work on your Learning Fair Project

Activity #1

Working on Research Projects

Standards:

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

SL6.5 - Include Multimedia components (graphics, images etc) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

RI 6.8 - Trace & evaluate arguments and claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

W6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate

W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information
• Work on making printed materials for your research project.
  That may include:
  • Headings (large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Subheadings (Large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Enlarging paragraphs
  • Making bulleted lists
  • Printing picture, images, graphs, & diagrams

RTI - B Day 5/30/18

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: 

• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting 

Literary Elements:

• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts can you identify?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What inferences can you make?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write an inference about today's reading.
• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.

OR...

Independent:

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information

Day 157: 5/29/18 - A Day: Work on Research Projects Day 3

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be continue working on our research projects for the Learning Fair. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 12 & 13 (Due 6/8)
• ****Work on your Learning Fair Project

Activity #1

Working on Research Projects

Standards:

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

SL6.5 - Include Multimedia components (graphics, images etc) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

RI 6.8 - Trace & evaluate arguments and claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

W6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate

W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information
• Work on making printed materials for your research project.
  That may include:
  • Headings (large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Subheadings (Large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Enlarging paragraphs
  • Making bulleted lists
  • Printing picture, images, graphs, & diagrams

RTI - A Day 5/29/18

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: 

• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting 

Literary Elements:

• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts can you identify?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What inferences can you make?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write an inference about today's reading.
• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.

OR...

Independent:

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information

Day 156: 5/24/18 - D Day: Work on Research Projects Day 2

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be continue working on our research projects for the Learning Fair. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 12 & 13 (Due 6/8)
• ****Work on Learning Fair Project

Activity #1

Working on Research Projects

Standards:

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

SL6.5 - Include Multimedia components (graphics, images etc) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

RI 6.8 - Trace & evaluate arguments and claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

W6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate

W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information
• Work on making printed materials for your research project.
  That may include:
  • Headings (large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Subheadings (Large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Enlarging paragraphs
  • Making bulleted lists
  • Printing picture, images, graphs, & diagrams

RTI - D Day 5/24/18

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: 

• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting 

Literary Elements:

• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts can you identify?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What inferences can you make?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write an inference about today's reading.
• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.

OR...

Independent:

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information

Day 155: 5/23/18 - C Day: Work on Research Projects Day 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be start working on our research projects for the Learning Fair. We will start by looking at some videos of projects from previous years, and by looking at the projects themselves.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
2. Pick up a copy of the Judges Evaluation Form from the Music Stand

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 12 & 13 (Due 6/8)
• ****Work on Research Project

Activity #1

Working on Research Projects

***Pass Out the Judges Evaluation Form***

Standards:

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

SL6.5 - Include Multimedia components (graphics, images etc) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

RI 6.8 - Trace & evaluate arguments and claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

W6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate

W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

Key Questions:

What do you need to include in your project?

How will your project be evaluated?

Part 1: Preview Videos of Last Years Projects

Part 2: Preview Projects from last year

Key Questions:
What parts of the project were done well?

What parts of the project need to be improved?

Activity #2

Research Projects

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information
• Work on making printed materials for your research project.
  That may include:
  • Headings (large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Subheadings (Large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Enlarging paragraphs
  • Making bulleted lists
  • Printing picture, images, graphs, & diagrams

RTI - C Day 5/23/18

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: 

• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting 

Literary Elements:

• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts can you identify?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What inferences can you make?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write an inference about today's reading.
• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.

OR...

Independent:

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information

Day 154: 5/22/18 - B Day: Chapter 10 & 11 Lit Circle Discussion & Read aloud Chapter 12 & 13

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will participate in literature circle discussions about Frightful's Mountain, by Jean Craighead George. We will also continue to read the next chapter.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your homework for chapter 10 & 11
2. Write down tonight's homework

Homework:

• Finish Reading Chapter 12 & 13 Complete your Literature Circle Job (Due 6/8)
• Bring in materials for your Learning Fair Project (Tri-fold Poster Boards, Craft Sticks, glue, etc.)

Activity #1

Ch. 10 & 11 Lit Circle Discussion
but first... a quick comprehension check

Standards

RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes
RL6.4 Determine the meaning of unknown words & phrases

Rules for Lit Circle Discussions:
The Discussion Director is in charge. They facilitate the conversation.
Sharing goes in this order:
1. The summarizer
2. The Character Captain
3. The Passage Picker
4. The Connector
5. The Vocabulary Enricher
6. The Discussion Director
* Be sure to use the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning
* Each member is expected to contribute to the discussion
* When you share, REMEMBER TO USE QUESTIONS TO ENGAGE THE REST OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS! When you share it is your job to get the rest of the group involved. The best way to do this is to ask questions, like: what do you think, how did this make you feel, etc. Use open ended questions.

*We will now begin to read Chapter 12 & 13 aloud*

RTI - B Day 5/22/18

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: 

• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting 

Literary Elements:

• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts can you identify?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What inferences can you make?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write an inference about today's reading.
• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.

Day 153: 5/21/18 - A Day: Publishing Research Essays

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be going to the computer lab to finish the editing and revising stage of writing, and to publish our essays. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 10 & 11 (Due Tues. 5/22)
• ****Bring in materials for your Learning Fair Project (Tri-fold Poster Boards, Craft Sticks, glue, etc.)

Activity #1
Writing a Research Essay

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 2 copy of your essay, and hand one in to me. We will be using your copy to edit and revise.

***When you finish please go back and insert your sources now.

***Once you have done that you may work on the next chapter of Harry Potter

Activity #2

Editing & Revising

Standards

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts

W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing

W 6.5 - With guidance and support from peers & adults, develop and strengthen writing

W6.6 - Use technology to publish writing

Your Task: Use the Editing & Revising Checklist and work with a writing partner to improve your writing.

Step 1: Choose partner #1

Step 2: Use the revising checklist to evaluate your writing and make improvements (work with your partner to do this) ***Make sure you have used facts/evidence, and cited your source, at least 8 times. (2 sentences per paragraph)

Step 3: Use the editing checklist to fix spelling, punctuation, grammar errors, Etc. (Work with your partner to do this)

Step 4: Choose a new partner and repeat this process
****Print two copies. One for me & one for you.
When you have printed I want you to publish your essay to Kidblog. Use 'Copy & Paste' to do this. 

 

RTI - A Day 5/21/18

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: 

• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting 

Literary Elements:

• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts can you identify?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What inferences can you make?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write an inference about today's reading.
• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.