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
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?
The 60-Second Summary Challenge
- Work in small groups to discuss the events of chapter 10.
- Write a topic sentence.
- Tip: Think about the mood that was created.
- Example: Chapter 10 of Bud, Not Buddy was very suspenseful.
- Include the 5 most important details and write them in your summary.
- Choose a representative from your group to read your summary out loud.
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
Chapter 11
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