Day 55: 11/30/18 - C Day:Description Text Structure & Ch 12 Course of Action

Good day 6th Graders,      

         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

Schedule

HR 8:40 – 8:53

Block 1 8:56 – 9:55

Block 2 9:58 – 10:54

Block 3 10:57 – 11:54

Specials 11:55 – 12:20

Lunch 12:20 – 12:50

Block 4 12:53 – 1:53

HR 1:53 until Assembly…..Plan for those not attending the assembly 

Rebel Ready Names:

Kendall Wheeler

Collin Hallock

Evan Young

Alexis Wheeler

Cali Eipp

Leilani Hillabrandt

Kathryn Ward

Braeden Wheeler

Tristan Trevett

Alexis Allen

Remington Brockway

Josie Forkhamer

William Francisco

Ava Gerszewski

Lauren Goodberry

Riley Halstead

Samantha Holcomb

Claude Smith

Gavin Walter

Louisa Butterworth

Maynard Christiansen

Breeana Phillips

Kayleigh Rolon

Annaleah Wejko

Mckayla Clark

Keegan Daniels

Gary DuPont

Katelynn Ingersoll

Adrianna Lopez

Jayden Revette

Austin Robinson

Kassidy Wilksinson

Steven Webb

ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Description text structure graphic organizer
• Take out 5 colored pencils

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 12 & Complete the Course of Action Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Text Structure - Description

Standards:

RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Directions:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.

Step 2: Review the Definition for Description text structure - The author provides several details of something to give the reader a mental picture

Step 3: Read the Descriptive article about Labrador Retrievers.

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details 

Step 5: Write the topic and details in the graphic organizer

Step 6: Color Code, Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 12 - Comparing Characters

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how characters respond and change as the plot moves forward'

Part 1

Essential Questions for Chapter 11:

How are these characters alike?

How are these characters different?

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 12:

What course of action would you take if you were Bud?

Directions:

As we read ch 12 think about what Bud course of action Bud takes in various situations. Then describe what course of action you would have taken if you were him.

RTI

Enrichment Project

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor
• Entertainment & Music
• etc...

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

You will be expected to present your information and teach the rest of the 6^th graders about what you learned. I will be recording your presentations and they will be posted to our youtube channel.

Step 1: Decide if you want to work independently, with a partner, or in a small group

Step 2: Select a topic

Step 3: Decide on what type of presentation you want to do for the class.

****At this point you need to report to Mr. Trumble to give him your:

Group Members

Topic

Presentation Format

Step 4: Do your research. Use the internet to research your topic.

Step 5: Organize your information. Identify the Main Idea, or Message, you want to teach your classmates about your topic.

Step 6: Chose what details you will use to help teach the other students about your topic.

Step 6: Prepare your presentation

Step 7: Rehearse

Step 8: Present

How will I be evaluated?

(See Rubric)

Happy researching.

Day 54: 11/29/18 - B Day: Overview of Text Structure & Ch 11 Comparing Characters

Good day 6th Graders,      

         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a Text Structure Graphic Organizer

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 11 & Complete the Comparing Characters Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Overview of Text Structure

Standards:

RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Direction:

It is important that you can identify the author's purpose for writing a text, but it is just as important that you can identify the way the author structures their text. There are several different structures authors use to write texts. Today we will be learning about the 5 most common structures used in nonfiction writing. 

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 11 - Comparing Characters

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how characters respond and change as the plot moves forward'

Part 1

Essential Question for chapter 10:

What important events did you include in a summary of chapter 10?

Use - Mix & Mingle 5 minutes

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 11:

How are these characters alike?

How are these characters different?

Directions:

As we read think about the three different families Bud has encountered. Record information in the graphic organizer to describe each family. Then write a paragraph about how they are alike and how they are different. Use the back of the worksheet or lined paper to draft your response.

RTI - B Day

Enrichment Project

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor
• Entertainment & Music
• etc...

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

You will be expected to present your information and teach the rest of the 6^th graders about what you learned. I will be recording your presentations and they will be posted to our youtube channel.

Step 1: Decide if you want to work independently, with a partner, or in a small group

Step 2: Select a topic

Step 3: Decide on what type of presentation you want to do for the class.

****At this point you need to report to Mr. Trumble to give him your:

Group Members

Topic

Presentation Format

Step 4: Do your research. Use the internet to research your topic.

Step 5: Organize your information. Identify the Main Idea, or Message, you want to teach your classmates about your topic.

Step 6: Chose what details you will use to help teach the other students about your topic.

Step 6: Prepare your presentation

Step 7: Rehearse

Step 8: Present

How will I be evaluated?

(See Rubric)

Happy researching.

11/28/18 - SNOW DAY #2

Happy Snow Day!

Day 53: 11/27/17 - A Day: Author's Purpose Quiz & Ch 10 Summarizing

Good day 6th Graders,      

         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 10 & Complete the Summarizing Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Author's Purpose Assessment

Standards:

RI6.6 Determine an author's point of view, or purpose, in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text

Direction:

Step 1 - Review Homework using the Mix and Mingle Protocol that we learned yesterday to share responses to your Author's purpose practice

Step 2 - Independently read each passage and circle author's purpose that corresponds with that passage

Activity #2

 Review of Chapters 8 & 9

• RL6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

Directions for part 1: You do - (8 min)

Mix & Mingle (Also Know as Give One to Get One)

• Get up out of your seat and find a partner to share your homework responses with.
• Give your partner 1 of the answers on your graphic organizer.
• Get one answer from your partner. 
• You may fill in empty boxes, change answers, or add to the answers you already have.
• When the whistle blows find a new partner
• Repeat the process of Giving one response, and getting one response. 
• Bring your book with you to support your thinking. You must be able to support your your thinking with evidence from the text!!!

Activity #3

Read-a-loud Chapter 10 - Summarizing

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events'

Essential Question:

What important events would you include in a summary of chapter 10?

Directions:

List 5 events that happened in chapter 10 in the order that they happened.

Be sure to write them in your own words.

Be sure to write in complete sentences.

RTI - A Day

Enrichment Project

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor
• Entertainment & Music
• etc...

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

You will be expected to present your information and teach the rest of the 6^th graders about what you learned. I will be recording your presentations and they will be posted to our youtube channel.

Step 1: Decide if you want to work independently, with a partner, or in a small group

Step 2: Select a topic

Step 3: Decide on what type of presentation you want to do for the class.

****At this point you need to report to Mr. Trumble to give him your:

Group Members

Topic

Presentation Format

Step 4: Do your research. Use the internet to research your topic.

Step 5: Organize your information. Identify the Main Idea, or Message, you want to teach your classmates about your topic.

Step 6: Chose what details you will use to help teach the other students about your topic.

Step 6: Prepare your presentation

Step 7: Rehearse

Step 8: Present

How will I be evaluated?

(See Rubric)

Happy researching.

Day 52: 11/26/18 - D Day: Mid-book Test & Author's Purpose

Good day 6th Graders,      

         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Homeroom only - Hand in your Report Card Envelope
• Write down tonight's homework 
• Pick up a Midbook Test

Homework: 

• Complete the Identifying Author's Purpose Practice

Activity #1

Mid-Book Test

Standards:

RI6.1 - 6.6

Directions:

• Multiple Choice
• Answer the 15 multiple choice questions by circling your answer
• Short Answer
• Pick 1
• Respond in complete sentences
• *****When you are done, use colored pencils to color code your notes. Then Cut out your note taking organizer. DO NOT GLUE it into your notes yet!****

Activity #2

Author's Purpose

Standards:

RI6.6 Determine an author's point of view, or purpose, in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text

Directions:

Author's have a variety of reasons, or purposes, for writing a text. As a reader it is your job to determine what that purpose is! It will help you to analyze their writing, and will allow you to make more informed inferences and conclusions about what you have read.

Your Turn:

Read each passage and answer the questions that follow.

RTI - A Day

Enrichment Project

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor
• Entertainment & Music
• etc...

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

You will be expected to present your information and teach the rest of the 6^th graders about what you learned. I will be recording your presentations and they will be posted to our youtube channel.

Step 1: Decide if you want to work independently, with a partner, or in a small group

Step 2: Select a topic

Step 3: Decide on what type of presentation you want to do for the class.

****At this point you need to report to Mr. Trumble to give him your:

Group Members

Topic

Presentation Format

Step 4: Do your research. Use the internet to research your topic.

Step 5: Organize your information. Identify the Main Idea, or Message, you want to teach your classmates about your topic.

Step 6: Chose what details you will use to help teach the other students about your topic.

Step 6: Prepare your presentation

Step 7: Rehearse

Step 8: Present

How will I be evaluated?

(See Rubric)

Happy researching.

Day 51: 11/20/18 - C Day: Bud, Not Buddy Chapter 8 & 9

Good day 6th Graders,      

         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.

                        Thank you

                       Mr. Trumble

Schedule:

	Start	End
Homeroom	8:40	8:53
Block 1	8:55	9:22
Specials	9:25	9:50
Block 2	9:53	10:24
Block 3	10:27	10:58
Block 4	11:01	11:33
Lunch	11:33	12:05
Homeroom	12:05

ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down your homework
• Find a partner & begin reading Chapter 8 & 9
• Think about this question: what are you thankful for this year? I will be coming around to film your responses. 

Homework: 

• Finish reading to the end of Ch 9 & complete the Sequence of events Graphic Organizer
• *Bonus = Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer: if you choose to do it*
•  Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break

Activity #1

Mid-Book Test

Due to the Snow Day the Mid Book Test

Will be moved to the Monday after Thanksgiving Break

Standards:

RI6.1 - 6.6

Directions:

• Multiple Choice
• Answer the 15 multiple choice questions by circling your answer
• Short Answer
• Pick 1
• Respond in complete sentences

So Instead today....

You will partner read chapter 8 & 9 and complete the Sequence of events graphic organizer.

While you work I will be having conferences with you to give you your STAR scores.