Day 123: 3/31/20 - C Day: Preparing to Write a Research Essay

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be looking at the research project timeline, & the outline for writing our research essay. We will also begin thinking about our topics for our projects. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

Homework:
1. Write down 2 - 3 topics that you might be interested in researching for your Learning Fair Project

What happens when humans and nature interact? 
Who wins? 
Do they Really?

Why should we care about Environmental Issues?
To save our own futures

Why do we research? 
To find the truth

What does that lead to?
change

Agenda:

• Glue in Research Project Timeline
• Review Timeline
• Glue in the 'Writing a Research Essay" Outline
• Review Outline
• Glue in Research Graphic Organizer
• Finish Quick List for Research Project Topics

RTI 

Day 122: 3/30/20 - B Day: Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will begin learning about non-fiction text features, and Primary & Secondary Sources. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
2. Pick up a Primary & Secondary Sources Handout

Homework:

Primary vs Secondary Sources Take Home Assessment

Activity #1

• Make Unit 4 tab in your ELA Notebook
• Label Unit 4: Critical Analysis of Informational Texts & Research

Activity #2

Primary vs Secondary Sources

Standards

RI6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claim in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, & assess the credibility of each source.

• For your research essay you will be needing 4 - 6 sources. You should get both Primary & Secondary Sources. 
• 1 to 2 sources should be from a primary source. 2 - 4 sources can be secondary sources.

Essential Question: 

So...
What is a primary source & what is a secondary source?

Primary Source - Actual records that provide firsthand accounts of events

Examples: Letters, Diary Entrees, Journals, Photographs, Interviews, Autobiographies, & Artifacts

Secondary Sources - Secondhand accounts of primary sources. They comment on, summarize, explain, report, or draw conclusions from primary sources, or other secondary sources

Examples: textbooks, encyclopedias, articles, essays, biographies, & summaries

So now......

Can you determine the difference between a primary source & a secondary source?

Directions:
Read the description of each source and determine if it is a primary or secondary source. Complete 1 - 15.

RTI 

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Day 121: 3/27/30 - A Day: Preview Videos about Environmental Issues & Quick list

Good day 6th Graders,      

       It is already time to start preparing for the Learning Fair. Today we will be previewing videos to familiarize our selves with some of the environmental issues effecting the planet.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

Write down your homework

Homework:

No Homework 

Day 120 - 3/26/20 - D Day: Preview Videos about Environmental Issues & Quick list

Good day 6th Graders,      

       It is already time to start preparing for the Learning Fair. Today we will be previewing videos to familiarize our selves with some of the environmental issues effecting the planet.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

Write down your homework

Homework:

No Homework 

Environmental Issues mentioned in the Video

The Climate Crisis

Deforestation

Clean Water

Animal Preservation

Maintaining Ecosystems

Destruction of natural support systems

Tropical Forests

Burning Fossil Fuels

The Logging Industry

Animal Extinction

Clean Air

Coastal Erosion

Climate Change

Global Warming

Protecting the Rain Forests

Ocean Life

Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Save the Polar Bears

Stop the Glaciers from Melting

Save the Environment

Save our own Future (Felix)

You can Change the Future

Day 119: 3/25/20 - C Day: State Test Day #2

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be taking Day 2 of the New York State Common Core test. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS SAFELY STORED IN YOUR LOCKER!!!
2. YOU MUST NOT HAVE ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YOU DURING THE TEST
3. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS INFRACTION IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THIS RULE
4. Use the bathroom

Homework:

• No Homework

Schedule
Test 9:00 - 11:15
Lunch 11:15 - 11:45
11:45 - ? Finish Test
2:50 - 3:15 Special Area

Day 118: 3/24/20 - B Day: State Test Day #1

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be taking Day 1 of the New York State Common Core test. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS SAFELY STORED IN YOUR LOCKER!!!
2. YOU MUST NOT HAVE ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH YOU DURING THE TEST
3. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS INFRACTION IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THIS RULE
4. Use the bathroom

Homework:

• Get a Good Night's Sleep
• Eat a Good Breakfast

Schedule
Test 9:00 - 11:15
Lunch 11:15 - 11:45
11:45 - ? Finish Test
2:50 - 3:15 Special Area

Day 117: 3/23/20 - A Day: Online Practice Test

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Believe it or not the Common Core State tests begin tomorrow. Today we will try an online practice state test. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Get a good Night's Sleep
• Eat a healthy breakfast

Activity #1
Online Practice Test

Directions: Read the passage and answer the extended response questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best

• Practice using the Online tools
• Read closely
• Reread
• Work Carefully
• Take your time
• Go back into the text
• Use the Highlighter tool
• Preview questions
• Type in complete sentences
• Include your evidence when necessary
• always use capitals and punctuation

RTI

Online Practice Test

Day 116: 3/20/20 - D Day: Finish Extended Response Questions & Intro to Online Practice Test

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Believe it or not the Common Core State tests are right around the corner. Today we will finish our extended written response questions and get an introduction to an online practice state test. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• No Homework

Activity #1
Preparing for the NY State Common Core Test

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 or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text & contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Practice Test - Extended Response
Go Over your Responses to:

• Home Afloat
• Living at the Bottom of the World

Online Practice Test

Directions: Read the passage and answer the extended response questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best

• Practice using the Online tools
• Read closely
• Reread
• Work Carefully
• Take your time
• Go back into the text
• Use the Highlighter tool
• Preview questions
• Type in complete sentences
• Include your evidence when necessary
• always use capitals and punctuation

RTI

Online Practice Test

Day 115: 3/19/20 - C Day: Extended Response Questions

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Believe it or not the Common Core State tests are right around the corner. Today we will practice answering Extended response state test questions. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Pick up a copy of Home Afloat

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish Extended Responses for Home Afloat and Living at the Bottom of the World

Activity #1
Preparing for the NY State Common Core Test

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 or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text & contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Practice Test - Extended Response

• Home Afloat
• Living at the Bottom of the World

Directions: Read the passage and answer the extended response questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best

• Read closely
• Reread
• Work Carefully
• Take your time
• Go back into the text
• Highlight evidence
• Preview questions
• Write in complete sentences
• Include your evidence when necessary
• always use capitals and punctuation

RTI

Work on:

Home Afloat

& Living at the Bottom of the World

Day 114: 3/18/20 - B Day: Extended Response Questions

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Believe it or not the Common Core State tests are right around the corner. Today we will practice answering Extended response state test questions. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Pick up a copy of Gold Fever

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish Gold Fever & A gold Miners Tale Practice Test

Activity #1
Preparing for the NY State Common Core Test

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 or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text & contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Writing Rubrics

Key Question: How will my writing be evaluated on the New York State Common Core Test?

The 2 Point Rubric: 

Used on all short answer written responses

The 4 Point Rubric: 

Used on all essay written responses

Practice Test - Extended Response

• Gold Fever
• A Gold Miner's Tale

Directions: Read the passage and answer the extended response questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best

• Read closely
• Reread
• Work Carefully
• Take your time
• Go back into the text
• Highlight evidence
• Preview questions
• Write in complete sentences
• Include your evidence when necessary
• always use capitals and punctuation

RTI

Work on Gold Fever

&

A Gold Miner's Tale