Day 19: 9/30/19 - C Day: Quiz on Ch 11 - 15, Freak the Mighty Ch 17, & Using DOK Questions

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Place your HW in the Red Bin
• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 17
• Complete Cornell Notes Using DOK Questions to write a level 1, 2 & 3 question

Activity #1

Quick Comprehension Check
AKA: a Quiz

Standards: 

• RL6.4
• W6.4
• RL6.3

Directions:
Vocabulary: Questions 1 - 4: Be sure to write the letter of your answer choice on the line provided (1 point each)


Short Answer:  Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. (4 Points each)

Matching:  Be sure to write the letter of your answer choice on the line provided (1 point each)

*If you finish you may pick up a set of Cornell Notes and begin working on Chapter 17

Essential Question: What important plot events happen in this chapter and what inferences can you make?

Activity #2
Small Group Discussion 
Using your D.O.K. Stems

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

RL6.2 - Determine a theme of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details, provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions.

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 resolution. 

You Do:
In your Small groups...
1. Start by sharing the bullets you wrote down for chapter 16.
2. Share your summaries, and discuss what events were most important to include. 
3. Share your questions? and engage in a discussion. Remember you were all asked to write a level 1, 2, & 3 Question.
4. Pick 1 - 2 of your groups best questions to share with the whole class.

Whole Group:
Share your groups best question with the whole class. (Determine if it is a level 1, 2, or 3 question)
Then discuss as a group your response. 

Remember:

• Level 1 questions have 1 answer and that answer can be found in the book
• Level 2 questions put you into the book and ask how you think/feel.
• Level 3 questions take an aspect of the book and ask you to apply that to your own life.

Ch16

1. Can you summarize the events of Ch. 16
1. What questions did you write down?
2. What level was that question?

Activity #3 & RTI

Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 17

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategies - Annotating a Text, Summarizing & Questioning

1. What questions can you write down?
2. What level question did you write?

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Day 18: 9/27/19 - B Day: Freak the Mighty Movie - Compare/Contrast the book & the Movie Part 2

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'B' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up a Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer

Homework: 

• Complete the Compare/Contrast Book & Movie Questions. Each answer should be a short paragraph.

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 2)
Play from Min 37:20 - 1 hour & 12 min

Standards:
RL6.7 - Compare & Contrast the experience of reading a story to viewing a video, including contrasting what you "see" or "hear" when reading the text to what you perceive when you view the movie.

Directions:
As you watch the 2nd part of the movie record information in the graphic organizer to track the similarities and differences. You will use this information to help you create written responses comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between the book and the movie.

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

an Introduction

     Details

     Evidence

     Reflection/Conclusion

RTI

Standards

W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

an Introduction

     Details

     Evidence

     Reflection/Conclusion

Directions: 

Day 17: 9/26/19 - A Day: Depth of Knowledge Stems & Freak the Mighty Ch 16

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up the DOK Stems and glue them into your notebook - Be sure to leave room for a few notes

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 16
• Complete the Cornell Notes

Activity #1

DOK = Depth of Knowledge

Reading Strategy: Questioning
Helps you think about what you've read

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvTols_px_E

Standards:
RL 6.2 - Determine a theme of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details, provide a summary of the text distinct from your personal opinion
RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• DOK Questions are broken up into 4 levels.
• Each level helps you think more deeply about the text. 
• You want to use all levels to help you gain a full understanding of the text.

Activity #2

Blogging
(Skip)

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


***Homework Check
Use Cornell Notes to discuss Ch 14 & 15


Part 1: Analyzing the Rising Action
Directions:
Think about the obstacles that Max and Kevin have overcome together on the Rising action. Pick one and write a brief summary of the event on Kidblog. 


Part 2: Use the D.O.K. Stems to ask a question about something you read this week in Freak the Mighty.

Part 3: Answer 3 - 4 of your classmates questions, or respond to what they wrote about the rising action event. Be sure to write in full & complete sentences.

Fill in:

• Exposition
• Inciting Incident
• Begin Rising action (Chapter by Chapter) 
• 12 events/obstacles total (Ch 4 - 15)

Activity #3
Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 16

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Questioning

Directions:
As I read  aloud your goal is to think about what I am reading and generate questions to help you understand what has been read.

Record your questions on your Cornell notes
Write 4 - 5 questions (At least 1 from each level)

Ch16

1. Pg 101 - What is your opinion of Max's father's words?"I know what they told ya. It's all a big lie, you understand. I never killed anybody, and that's the truth, so help me god."Do you believe Max's father? 
2. Pg 103 - How does the narrators word choice and description of Christmas Eve on page 103 affect the mood and tone?
3. Pgs 104 - 106 How does the point of view influence the readers experiences as Max describes his Christmas Eve with his father? What kind of picture does the narrator create? Can you describe the people in this scene? How does the narrator describe them? How does this affect you as the reader?
4.  Pg 107 - How would you react to the events of the evening?

Essential Question: What inferences can I make about the Characters & the important Plot events of Freak the Mighty?

Focus: What questions do you have while reading?

Fill in your plot line.

Add 1 event to the rising action list

RTI

Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 16

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategies- Annotating, Summarizing, & Questioning

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Day 16: 9/25/19 - D Day: Plot Line & Freak the Mighty Ch 14 & 15

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'D' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up a Plot line and glue it into your notebook on the very next page

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 14 & 15 
• Complete the Cornell Notes

Activity #1

Elements of Plot

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

Directions:
Work with your small group to fill in the plot line with the appropriate information from Freak the Mighty. Use pencil so we can make corrections.

Fill in:

• Title & Author
• Point of view
• Exposition
• Inciting Incident

Activity #2
Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 14 & 15

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot

Ch 12

• p. 73 How does Max feel about his father? What's your evidence?
• p. 76 Analyze the events on page 76 when Max's classmates are calling him Names. Is this an example of Bullying? How do the students' actions and words demonstrate intolerance?
• p. 77 What does Kevin mean by his response to his teacher's question, "You must be Kevin, is that right?"
• p. 78 What does Max's posture tell you about his thoughts?

Ch13

• p. 81 Evaluate: Why do you think Max doesn't talk in class?
• *Analyze Kevin's words about reading and writing on pg 82.*
• p. Do you think Max's plan to run away if they put him in the learning disabled class is a good one? Why or Why not?
• p. 86 How does the author build suspense on top of page 86?
• p. 86 How do you think Max feels when Kevin has his incident in the cafeteria. Support your thinking with evidence.
• p. 87 What action on page 87 contributes to the theme of trust and friendship? How?

Ch14

• pg 88 - Evaluate: Why do you think Kevin uses his imagination so much regarding his disability?
• pg 89 - Evaluate: How does Kevin sharing the news about growing on the inside but not on the outside add to the theme of trust and friendship?
• What conflicts have you identified for Max and Kevin?
  What evidence can you use to support your thinking?

• pg 90 - Assess Grim's plan to protect Max from Killer Kane? Do you think it's a good plan? What could go wrong? What are Grim's other options? 
• Pg 91-92 - Analyze Max's feelings when he finds out his dad is up for parole. How do you know? What is your evidence?
• What conflicts have you identified for Max and Kevin?
  What evidence can you use to support your thinking?

Ch 15 - What Came Down the Chimney

Pg 95 - Critique: What does Grim say the difference is between telling tales and telling lies? Do you agree with him?

Evaluate: How do Gram's actions help you understand the kind of person she is?

Pg 96-98 - Critique: How does Max feel about Kevin's Christmas gift? What's your evidence? 

pg 99 - Assess: Why do you think Max's dad came back?

How would you feel if you were in Max's position?

What would you do?

Essential Question: What inferences can I make about the Characters & the important Plot events of Freak the Mighty?

Focus: What are the most important plot events?

RTI

Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 14 & 15

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Day 15 : 9/24/19 - C Day: Elements of Plot & Freak the Mighty Ch 12 & 13

Good day 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

1. Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
2. Hand in your Vocabulary Homework to the red bin
3. Pick up a copy of "The Elements of Plot" and Cut and glue it in to your notebook. (See my example)

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 12 & 13 
• Complete the Cornell Notes - You must complete all sections of the Cornell Notes. 

(Tuesday, September 24^th)

8:55 – 9:35 Specials

9:38 – 10:15ish Block 1 and to chat with our homeroom about proper etiquette at a performance etc.

10:15 – 10:20 Travel to HS

10:30 – 11:30ish Performance at HS

11:30 – 11:40ish Travel back from HS

11:45ish – 12:21ish Lunch for our kids (If the cafeteria has Mullin, Faulkner, Holmes, and Trumble will be bringing their kids back to our homerooms to eat so as to not overcrowd the cafeteria)

12:24 – 12:50 Block 2

12:53 – 1:19 Block 3

1:22 – 1:48 Block 4

1:51 – 2:21 RTI 1

2:24 – 2:54 RTI 2

2:57 – 3:17 DIRT/HR/CT

Activity #1

Elements of Plot

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

Notes:
Cut the Elements of Plot Ladder (See Example)
Glue in the Plot Ladder ( See Example)

9/26                    The Elements of Plot

• The main events, or story sequence, in a literary work, book, movie, or play.

Exposition

• Introduces the main characters (Protagonist) setting, & basic situations
• Vocabulary: Protagonist = the main character

Inciting Incident (Starting Event)

• The event that sets the story in motion- makes the rest of the story possible
• Vocabulary: Incite = to start

Rising Action

• Largest part of the story
• Complications & obstacles arise that move the plot along

Climax

• The most intense & exciting part of the story between the protagonist & the antagonist
• Vocabulary: Antagonist = the person, or force, in conflict with the protagonist

Falling Action

• Events that follow the climax which start to resolve conflicts

Resolution

• The End of the story when conflicts are resolved for the protagonist
• Vocabulary: Resolve = to find a solution, to bring to an end

Tomorrow we will use this information to see how Rodman Philbrick uses these elements of plot to craft the story, Freak the Mighty

Activity #2
Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 12 & 13

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Essential Question: What inferences can I make about the Characters & the important Plot events of Freak the Mighty?

Focus: What are the most important plot events?

Ch 12

• p. 73 How does Max feel about his father? What's your evidence?
• p. 76 Analyze the events on page 76 when Max's classmates are calling him Names. Is this an example of Bullying? How do the students' actions and words demonstrate intolerance?
• p. 77 What does Kevin mean by his response to his teacher's question, "You must be Kevin, is that right?"
• p. 78 What does Max's posture tell you about his thoughts?

Ch13

• p. 81 Evaluate: Why do you think Max doesn't talk in class?
• *Analyze Kevin's words about reading and writing on pg 82.*
• p. Do you think Max's plan to run away if they put him in the learning disabled class is a good one? Why or Why not?
• p. 86 How does the author build suspense on top of page 86?
• What conflicts have you identified for Max and Kevin?
  What evidence can you use to support your thinking?
• p. 86 How do you think Max feels when Kevin has his incident in the cafeteria. Support your thinking with evidence.
• p. 87 What action on page 87 contributes to the theme of trust and friendship? How?
• What conflicts have you identified for Max and Kevin?
  What evidence can you use to support your thinking?

RTI - C day

Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 12 & 13

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Themes
6. Conflicts

Day 14: 9/23/19 - B Day: Ch 6 - 10 Comprehension Check & Evaluating Written Responses

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'B' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Place your compare/contrast HW on your desk so I can check it
• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up a quiz from the music stand

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 11 & Complete Cornell Notes
• Take Home Vocabulary Assessment 

Activity #1

Quick Comprehension Check
AKA: a Quiz

Directions:
Multiple Choice: Questions 1 - 5: Be sure to write the letter of your answer choice on the line provided (1 point each)

Fill in the blank: Questions 6 - 10:  Identify which character is speaking in each quote. (1 point each)

Short Answer: Pick just 1. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. (4 Points)

When you finish hand in your quiz to the red bin, and pick up the vocabulary matching activity. You may use your phone or a dictionary to help you figure out each vocabulary word.

Activity #2
Evaluating Written responses

Standards:

SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 6 topics.

W6.5 - With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying new approaches.

Purpose:

Today you will not be handing in your written responses to the compare contrast questions. Instead you will be working in a small group to evaluate your written responses. You should compare your responses to the examples given to you by the teacher. 

Directions:

• Work with the members of your small group.
• Take turns reading your responses
• Use the scoring guide below to evaluate each answer. 
• Each response is worth 8 points. 

Scoring should be:

1. Intro - 1 point
2. Details - 1 point
3. Evidence - 1 point
4. Reflection - 1 point
5. Elaboration - 1 point
6. Spelling - 1 point
7. Grammar - 1 point
8. Mechanics/Conventions - 1 point

Total score = __/8

Next week  you will be handing in your written responses to be scored by me. This is your opportunity to evaluate your own writing, see what you do well, see what you need to improve, and make the necessary improvements. 

Example:

          There are many similarities between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first similarity worth noting is the way the characters are portrayed and developed throughout the story. In the book and in the movie Max feels like he does not have a brain until Freak comes along.  Kevin is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. He is also still battling a physical disability and has to use crutches. Another similarity is the plot event where the boys go to the fireworks and millpond. In both the story and the movie Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. I think the movie does a good job of recreating the novel for movie goers. If you like the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

          There are many differences between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first major difference between the book and the movie is the way Max and Kevin’s friendship begins. In the book their friendship begins when Max helps Kevin get a toy ornithopter out of a tree.  It is this small act of kindness that starts their friendship in the novel, but in the movie their friendship starts when Kevin becomes Max’s tutor. Kevin then gives Max money to take him to the fireworks. Another difference between the two is the setting. When reading the book I picture a small run down town, and in the movie the setting is a large heavy populated city. In my opinion the book does a better job telling the story of Max and Kevin becoming Freak the Mighty, so I recommend reading the book before watching the movie. 

Activity #3
&
RTI

Read Aloud
Freak the Mighty: Chapters 11

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text & Summarizing

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use Cornell Notes to record important information or questions you have while reading. Notes could be about:

1. Figurative Language
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Plot
5. Conflicts