Day 56: 11/25/19 - D Day: Compare/Contrast Text Structure & Ch 13 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 copy of the compare/contrast text structure graphic organizer
• Pick up 3 different colored pencils

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 13 & Complete the comparing characters Graphic Organizer

Early Dismissal

	Start	End
Homeroom	8:40	8:52
Block 1	8:52	9:22
Specials	9:25	9:50
Block 2	9:53	10:23
Block 3	10:26	10:56
Block 4	10:59	11:32
Lunch	11:35	12:05
Homeroom	12:08

Activity #1

Text Structure: Compare & Contrast

Standards

• RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 

Directions:

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

Step 2: Review the Definition for Compare/Contrast structure - The author discusses similarities & differences between people, things, concepts, or ideas.

Step 3: Read the compare/contrast article about Chihuahuas and Collies.

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details pertaining to each

Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer

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

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 13 - 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 from Chapter 12:

What course of action would you have taken if you were Bud?

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 13:

• How does Herman E. Calloway react to Bud?
• How does Steady Eddie react to Bud?
• How does Jimmy react to Bud?
• How does Doug the Thug react to Bud?

RTI