Day 102: 2/27/20 - B Day: Best Question & Harry Potter Ch. 16

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts by 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. Take out your homework from chapter 15

Homework:

• Finish Reading Ch 16
• Complete the written response questions
• Write in complete sentences. 
• This will be your last quiz grade for Harry Potter

Activity #1

House Discussion Summarizing Plot 

Standards
SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

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

Directions for House Discussions:

1. Collaborate & work with the members of your house to discuss the events of Chapter 11. Talk about the plot, and what you think is most important details.
2. Instead of writing summaries, I just want you to think about what events & details you would include in a summary.
3. Write a level 2 & a level 3 question.

Activity #2

Best Question
&
Types of Characters

Standards

SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

Which House was able to write the best question on their Cornell Notes from last night?

The house with the best question will earn 25 points.

• Remember:
• Level 1 - Has 1 answer & the answer comes right out of the book
• Level 2 - Has multiple answers and puts you, the reader, into the book.
• Level 3 - Has multiple answers and pulls a situation/event from the book and asks you to apply it to your life

Activity #3
Read Aloud Chapter 16
& 
Written Response Questions

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

Directions:

• As I read aloud Chapter 16 you will complete thw written response questions
• Make sure that your answers are written in complete sentences using words from the question
• Avoid using pronouns like, (They, He, She, Etc.) when you should be using proper nouns
• Be sure to use proper capitalization & punctuation

RTI

Guided Reading Book Club

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: 

• Inferencing & Questioning

Key Questions:

• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• What Predictions can you make?
• What notes/inferences did you make based on today's reading?
• What questions do you have? (Use D.O.K.)

Day 101: 2/26/20 - A Day: Summarizing, Analyzing Characters & Harry Potter Ch. 15

Good day 6th Graders,      

     Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. This week we will be reading chapters 13 - 16. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Write down your Homework
2. Take out your Homework from chapter 14 & begin your house discussion about the most important events

Homework:

• Read Chapter 15
• Complete a note taking strategy of your choice & the Types of Characters Graphic Organizer

Agenda

1. Chapter 14 House Discussion
2. 45 Summary Challenge
3. Read aloud Chapter 15 - Types of Characters Graphic Organizer

Activity # 1

Chapter 14 House Discussion

& 
the 45 Second Summarizing Challenge

Standards:

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

RL6.3 Describe how a particular story, or plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the character responds or changes as the plot moves toward resolution.

Directions:

Collaborate with the members of your house about the events in chapter 14. Focus on the most important events that drive the story forward, as well as the events that show Harry is a Literary Hero. You will each then INDEPENDENTLY draft a summary for the 45 Second Summary Challenge. You will pick a representative to compete against the other houses. 

Time:
8-10 Minutes for your House Discussion
10 - 12 Minutes for Writing your Summary

Key Questions:

• What plot events from chapter 14 did you record in your notes? And why?
• How do the plot events that you recorded show that Harry Potter is a literary hero?

Remember:

**This is the criteria I am looking for in your summary**

Summaries - Should have 3 parts

1. Main Idea or Topic Sentence

2. Details - should focus on only the most important details that drive the story forward

3. Reflection - finish with a reflective statement or question.

Scoring:

1st Place = 50 Points

2nd Place = 30 Points 

3rd Place = 20 Points

4th Place = 10 Points

Activity # 2

Read aloud Chapter 15
& 
a Note Taking Strategy of your Choice

Standards:

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 
RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes (Sequence of events) as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Directions:

Listen to chapter 15 as I read aloud. Think about the character in this chapter, as well as other character we have read about. Use your notes from October 11 about the different types of characters to analyze the what types of character each is. Fill in the "Analyzing Character Graphic Organizer

Key Questions

• What type of character is _______?
• Why do you think that way?
• What events from this chapter are most important to include in a summary of the chapter? Why?
• What evidence from the text can you use to prove that Harry is a literary hero?

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: 
• Inferencing, Questioning, & Predicting
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What do you know about the main character?
• What types of Conflicts is the main character dealing with?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?

Day 100: 2/25/20 - D Day: Summary Challenge & Harry Potter Ch. 14

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts by 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. Take out your homework from chapter 13

Homework:

• Finish Reading Ch 14
• Complete a note taking strategy of your choice

Activity #1

Summarizing Plot 

&

 The 45 second Summary Challenge

Standards
SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

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

Directions for House Discussions:

1. Collaborate & work with the members of your house to discuss the events of Chapter 11. Talk about the plot, and what you think is most important details.
2. Share your questions with each other. During this time no one should worry about writing.
3. You will have the first 8- 10 minutes for your discussion. I will check your homework during this time. When I am done I will let you know when you should begin writing your summaries.
4. Your summaries should include:

• the main idea or topic sentence (think 'mood')
• the most important details from the chapter
• your reflection (Opinion or thoughts)

5. You will then choose 1 person from your house to read their summary out loud. The winning house will receive 25 points for their house!

Good Luck!!!

Activity #2

Read Aloud Chapter 14
& 
A Note taking strategy of your choice

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

Directions:

• As I read aloud Chapter 12 you will complete a note taking strategy of your choice

1. Which Note taking strategy did you choose?

2. Why? What do you like about that note taking strategy?

RTI

Guided Reading Book Club

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: 

• Inferencing & Questioning

Key Questions:

• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• What Predictions can you make?
• What notes/inferences did you make based on today's reading?
• What questions do you have? (Use D.O.K.)

Day 99: 2/24/20 - C Day: Sharing Frayer Models & Harry Potter Ch. 13

Good day 6th Graders,      

     Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. This week we will be reading chapters 13 - 16. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Write down your Homework
2. Take out your Frayer Model

Homework:

• Read Chapter 13
• Choose a note taking strategy of your choice to take notes

Agenda

1. Small Group work to evaluate & improve your Mini essay about Similarities & Differences
2. Inter-house Collaboration - Share Frayer Models
3. Read aloud Chapter 13

Activity #1

(15 Minutes)
Share Frayer Models

Standards:

R6.4 Determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text

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

Directions:

For this activity you will be paired up with another House. 

House Pairings 
Gryffindor & Ravenclaw
Slytherin & Hufflepuff

Present your Frayer model to your peers. Be sure to include:

1 - the word

2 - the sentence from the text where you found it

3 - the definition (in your own words)

4 - any synonyms 

5 - any antonyms

6 - an explanation of your illustration

7 - finish by asking if someone in your group can use your word in a sentence

Key Questions:

• What is one new word that you learned today?
• What is the definition of that word?
• What does that word mean?
• Do you think you could use that new word in your every day life?

Activity # 2

Read aloud Chapter 13

Standards:

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 
RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes (Sequence of events) as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Directions:

Listen to chapter 13 as I read aloud. Record important plot events using a note taking strategy of your own choosing. Focus on events that you think will help you prove that Harry Potter is in fact a literary hero. 

Key Questions

• What events from this chapter are most important to include in a summary of the chapter? Why?
• What evidence from the text can you use to prove that Harry is a literary hero?

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: 
• Inferencing, Questioning, & Predicting
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What do you know about the main character?
• What types of Conflicts is the main character dealing with?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?

Day 98: 2/14/20 - B Day: Harry Potter Ch. 12 & Frayer Models

Good day 6th Graders,      

       This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your HW from last night
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
3. Begin collaborating with your house about ch 12

Homework:

• Finish Frayer Model

Agenda

1. Frayer Models (30 Minutes)
1. Find a word & sign up for it on the chart paper (Include the Page #)

   

Day 97: 2/13/20 - A Day: Summary Challenge, Best Question & Harry Potter Ch. 12

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts by reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Today we will be doing the 45 Second Summary Challenge, Best Question, and we will begin reading chapter 12.

                        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. Take out your homework from chapter 11

Homework:

• Finish Reading Ch 12
• Complete a note taking strategy of your choice

Activity #1

Summarizing Plot 

&

 The 45 second Summary Challenge

Standards
SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

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

Directions for House Discussions:

1. Collaborate & work with the members of your house to discuss the events of Chapter 11. Talk about the plot, and what you think is most important details.
2. Share your questions with each other. During this time no one should worry about writing.
3. You will have the first 8- 10 minutes for your discussion. I will check your homework during this time. When I am done I will let you know when you should begin writing your summaries.
4. Your summaries should include:

• the main idea or topic sentence (think 'mood')
• the most important details from the chapter
• your reflection (Opinion or thoughts)

5. You will then choose 1 person from your house to read their summary out loud. The winning house will receive 25 points for their house!

Good Luck!!!

Activity #2

Best Question

Standards

SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

Which House was able to write the best question on their Cornell Notes from last night?

But First...let's review.

1. Who steals the ingredients to make the Polyjuice Potion? Why?
2. What kind of club does Lockhart start?
3. What do we learn about Harry at the clubs first meeting?
4. What do all the students at Hogwarts now think about Harry?
5. Who does Harry find Petrified in this chapter?

***What level are all of these question?***


The house with the best question will earn 25 points.

• Remember:
• Level 1 - Has 1 answer & the answer comes right out of the book
• Level 2 - Has multiple answers and puts you, the reader, into the book.
• Level 3 - Has multiple answers and pulls a situation/event from the book and asks you to apply it to your life

Activity #3
Read Aloud Chapter 12
& 
A Note taking strategy of your choice

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

Directions:

• As I read aloud Chapter 12 you will complete a note taking strategy of your choice

1. Which Note taking strategy did you choose?

2. Why? What do you like about that note taking strategy?

RTI

Guided Reading Book Club

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: 

• Inferencing & Questioning

Key Questions:

• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• What Predictions can you make?
• What notes/inferences did you make based on today's reading?
• What questions do you have? (Use D.O.K.)

Day 96: 2/12/20 - D Day: Mix & Mingle, 45 Second Summary Challenge & Harry Potter Ch. 11

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts by reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Today we will be doing Mix & Mingle, the 45 Second Summary Challenge, and we will begin reading chapter 11 & preparing for "Best Question".

                        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. Take out your homework from chapter 10

Homework:

• Finish Reading Ch 11
• Complete Cornell Notes
• Be sure to write a minimum of 3 questions (a Level 1, 2, & 3 Questions) 
• We will be playing 'Best Question' tomorrow for House Points. Points will be awarded to the house that has the question that generates the best discussion.

Picture of the Day

Schedule
8:40 – 8:50 Homeroom

8:50 – 9:36 Block 1

9:39 – 10:22 Block 2

10:25 – 11:08 Block 3

11:11 – 11:54 Block 4

11:55 – 12:20 Specials

12:20 – 12:50 Lunch

12:50 Return to HR to get their Outdoor Clothes on

1:00 – 1:45 Out Back to Play in the Snow

1:45 – 2:00 Cafeteria for snacks

2:00 – 3:30 HR for a movie

Activity #1

Mix & Mingle

Standards

SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

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

Directions: 

• We will do 5 rounds of Mix & Mingle (You know how it's done)
• Each round you will have an opportunity to share, discuss, and review your answers
• Make any improvements or changes you want.
• At the end of Mix & Mingle you will be handing in your work for a grade.

Activity #2

Summarizing Plot 

&

 The 45 second Summary Challenge

Standards
SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

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

Directions:

1. Collaborate & work with the members of your house.
2. Then, in your notebook, you will each write a summary of the events in chapter 10. 
3. Your summaries should include:

• The main idea or topic sentence (think 'mood')
• The most important details from the chapter
• Your reflection (Opinion or thoughts)

4. You will then choose 1 person from your house to read their summary out loud as part of the 45 second summary challenge. The winning house will receive 25 points for their house!

Activity #3
Read Aloud Chapter 11

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

Directions to Complete Cornell Notes

Essential Question: How do the events in chapter 11 prove that Harry is a character on the hero's journey?

• 8-10 bullets (Minimum)
• 3-4 Questions: write a level 1, 2, & 3 question
• 4-5 sentence summary
• Remember:
• Level 1 - Has 1 answer & the answer comes right out of the book
• Level 2 - Has multiple answers and puts you, the reader, into the book.
• Level 3 - Has multiple answers and pulls a situation/event from the book and asks you to apply it to your life

RTI

Guided Reading Book Club

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: 

• Inferencing & Questioning

Key Questions:

• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• What Predictions can you make?
• What notes/inferences did you make based on today's reading?
• What questions do you have? (Use D.O.K.)