Day 88: 1/30/19 - D Day: The Hero's Journey & Harry Potter Chapter 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
3. Pick up a copy of the Hero's Journey Notes from the music stand
4. Pick up an orange, green, & yellow highlighter
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. House Discussion Chapter 2
2. Hero's Journey
3. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 3

Activity #1

House Discussion

Questions to think about:
-What Happened in chapter 2?
-What notes did you take on chapter 2?
-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

We are continuing to build our understanding of the Hero's Journey

Questions to think about:

1. How is Harry an example of a Literary Hero?
2. What stages of the Hero's Journey has Harry already gone through?
3. How do you know?

Activity #3

 Harry Potter Chapter 3

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

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: 1/29/19 - C 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. Write your homework down in your agenda
3. 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

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: 1/28/19 -B 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.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
3. Pick up a copy of Harry Potter
4. Make a Cover for Unit 3 - See my example

Title =

Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Literary Texts

Homework:

• Finish reading ch 1 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Choose 1 note taking strategy & use it to take notes on ch 1

Agenda

1. Note Taking Strategies
2. Video & Discussion about Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
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

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: 1/25/19 - A Day: Sharing Persuasive Speeches

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be presenting our persuasive speeches to a small group of our peers. For this one day only you may sit where ever you would like. On Monday you will be sitting at your Hogwarts tables

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

No HW

Schedule

HR 8:40 – 8:50

B1 8:50 – 9:48

B2 9:51 – 10:48

B3 10:51 – 11:52

Specials 11:55 – 12:20

Lunch 12:20 – 12:50

B4 12:53 – 1:50

HR 1:50 – 2:00

Rebel Rally/Conversations from 2:00 – 3:10ish?

Activity #1
Debate Circles

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 ____________________ .

Then give your speech to the small group. 

At the end the people in your group should respond with questions, and/or comments. This is a debate. A debate is an argument. Remember you are arguing for what you want, think, or believe. Audience, it is your job to argue against the speaker, or support the speaker. It is not your job to say things like, "Good Speech." You should be talking, debating, and yes, arguing, about the 2 sides of the issue. This is a persuasive argument. It does not include shouting, or getting angry. It involves people making a claim, presenting their reasons, while their audience presents the other side. 

RTI 

Day 84: 1/24/19 - D Day: Editing & Revising Persuasive Speeches

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
2. Pick up a copy of each of the editing & revising checklists

Homework:

• Work on 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:
1. the Introduction & the Conclusion
2. Body Paragraphs that support your thinking
3. Body paragraph that addresses the people who think differently

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, or finish with a strong statement?

RTI

Working on Persuasive Essays

Snow Day Day 84: 1/23/19 - D Day: Editing & Revising Persuasive Essays

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be editing and revising our persuasive speeches. Homeroom students please hand in your permission slips for the bowling field trip.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Work on 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:
1. the Introduction & the Conclusion
2. Body Paragraphs that support your thinking
3. Body paragraph that addresses the people who think differently

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, or finish with a strong statement?

RTI

Working on Persuasive Essays

Day 83: 1/22/19 - C Day: Finish Typing Persuasive Essay

Good day 6th Graders,      

       As we wrap up unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be going to the computer lab to type our persuasive speeches in preparation of the editing and revising stage of writing. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• IF you are not done typing, you can begin editing and revising your essay

Activity #1

Writing a 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: 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 - Persuasive 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 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.

****If you are not yet done with your first draft you need to finish it before you can begin typing.

Activity#2

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 the:
1. Introduction & the Conclusion
2. Body Paragraphs that support your thinking
3. The Body Paragraph that addresses people who think differently

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, or finish with a strong statement?

RTI

Writing a Persuasive Essay
or 
Obama's Speech

Today we will be working on drafting our persuasive essay. You cannot type your essay until you have a first draft written. 

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.