Day 139: 4/30/20 - C Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 5 & 6

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue our last novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen, and engage in our Lit Circle discussions.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your lit circle homework from ch 5 & 6
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Read Ch. 7 & 8
• Complete your Lit Circle Job (Due Tues 5/5)

Activity #1

Ch 5&6 Lit Circle Discussion

Standards

RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes
RL6.4 Determine the meaning of unknown words & phrases

Review Expectations

Rules for Lit Circle Discussions:

The Discussion Director is in charge. They facilitate the conversation.

Sharing goes in this order:

1. The summarizer - Begin by sharing your summary. Take time to discuss what what included in the summary, and if anything needed to be added or removed. Be sure to focus on all the important information

2. The Character Captain - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the characters. Ask your group member what their thoughts are on the characters.

3. The Vocab Enricher - do not just tell your group member what the word means. Take them to that page in the text. Ask them what they think it means. Discuss. Then reveal what the word means

4. The Conflict Evaluator - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the conflicts. Ask your group member what their thoughts are, and if they were able to identify any other conflicts.

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Engage your group in a discussion, maybe with a question. Ask your group member what their thoughts are.

6. The Illustrator (If your Group has 7 People) Don't just show your illustration. Explain it to your group, and tell them about the scene(s) that you thought were important to illustrate.

7. The Discussion Director - You are last because you can only engage everyone in a discussion about the questions once everyone is on the same page. Pick your best questions and allow everyone to share, and discuss.

* Be sure to use the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning

* Each member is expected to contribute to the discussion

• When you share, REMEMBER TO USE QUESTIONS TO ENGAGE THE REST OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS! 
• When you share it is your job to get the rest of the group involved. 
• The best way to do this is to ask questions, like: what do you think, how did this make you feel, etc. Use open ended questions.

Job Order:

1. The Summarizer
2. Character Captain

3. The Vocab Enricher

4. The Conflict Evaluator

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer

6. The Discussion Director

When you are done with your small group Lit Circle Discussions we will have a whole group discussion.

*We will now begin to read Chapter 7 & 8 aloud*

Day 138: 4/29/20 - B Day: Drafting Day 1 - The Intro & the Problem

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will begin drafting our research essays.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your Outline
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Finish drafting the intro & the problem

Activity #1

Research - Drafting Day: 
The Introduction & The Problem

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task - (You Do)

• Use the outline to help you draft the first two paragraphs of your research essay.
• Use lined paper to draft, or Kidblog, and be sure to include a proper heading at the top of your paper. (**Pass out lined paper and/or computer)
• You may skip lines if you want, but you don't have to
• Don't forget to include linking words and phrases. 
• Be sure to include your source

*In case you were wondering what you should be doing...

*If you happen to finish writing the first two paragraphs of your essay you may do any of the following:

1. Start drafting paragraphs 3 & 4

At the end of class I want you to take your outline and your draft home with you to finish the first two paragraphs.

RTI 

Day 137: 4/28/20 - A Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch 3 & 4

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue our last novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen, and engage in our Lit Circle discussions.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your lit circle homework from ch 3 & 4
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Read Ch. 5 & 6
• Complete your Lit Circle Job (Due Thur 4/30)

Activity #1

Ch 3&4 Lit Circle Discussion

Standards

RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes
RL6.4 Determine the meaning of unknown words & phrases

Review Expectations

Rules for Lit Circle Discussions:

The Discussion Director is in charge. They facilitate the conversation.

Sharing goes in this order:

1. The summarizer - Begin by sharing your summary. Take time to discuss what what included in the summary, and if anything needed to be added or removed. Be sure to focus on all the important information

2. The Character Captain - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the characters. Ask your group member what their thoughts are on the characters.

3. The Vocab Enricher - do not just tell your group member what the word means. Take them to that page in the text. Ask them what they think it means. Discuss. Then reveal what the word means

4. The Conflict Evaluator - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the conflicts. Ask your group member what their thoughts are, and if they were able to identify any other conflicts.

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Engage your group in a discussion, maybe with a question. Ask your group member what their thoughts are.

6. The Illustrator (If your Group has 7 People) Don't just show your illustration. Explain it to your group, and tell them about the scene(s) that you thought were important to illustrate.

7. The Discussion Director - You are last because you can only engage everyone in a discussion about the questions once everyone is on the same page. Pick your best questions and allow everyone to share, and discuss.

* Be sure to use the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning

* Each member is expected to contribute to the discussion

• When you share, REMEMBER TO USE QUESTIONS TO ENGAGE THE REST OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS! 
• When you share it is your job to get the rest of the group involved. 
• The best way to do this is to ask questions, like: what do you think, how did this make you feel, etc. Use open ended questions.

Job Order:

1. The Summarizer
2. Character Captain

3. The Vocab Enricher

4. The Conflict Evaluator

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer

6. The Discussion Director

When you are done with your small group Lit Circle Discussions we will have a whole group discussion.

*We will now begin to read Chapter 5 & 6 aloud*

Day 135: 4/27/20 - D Day: Outlining Research Essay Day 3

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be outlining our research essays.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Work on the last 2 paragraphs of your outline for your research essay

Activity #1

Outlining Your Research Essay

Goal:

You will have met today's goal when you have completed the last 2 paragraphs of your outline for your research essay

Standards:

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Directions:

First...Glue in the "Writing a Research Essay" organizer into your notebooks.

Use your graphic organizers along with the outline template to begin outlining your research essay. 

Task - You Do 

Complete the outline in preparation of drafting.

RTI

Options:

• Reading Chomp & Completing your Lit Circle Job
• Outlining Your Research Essay

Day 134: 4/24/20 - C Day: Outlining Research Essay Day 2

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be outlining our research essays.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Work on the next 2 paragraphs of your outline for your research essay

Activity #1

Outlining Your Research Essay

Goal:

You will have met today's goal when you have completed the next 2 paragraphs of your outline for your research essay

Standards:

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Directions:

First...Glue in the "Writing a Research Essay" organizer into your notebooks.

Use your graphic organizers along with the outline template to begin outlining your research essay. 

Task - You Do 

Complete the outline in preparation of drafting.

RTI

Options:

• Reading Chomp & Completing your Lit Circle Job
• Outlining Your Research Essay