Day 174: 6/19/20 - B Day: Scrabble Tournament Finale

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be playing Scrabble. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find a table and scrabble board, and have a seat.

Homework:

Activity #1

Scrabble

Now that you know the basics of playing Scrabble we will be moving into a Tournament Format, where you will be keeping score, and winners will be advancing to play at the Final Table where they will be able to win prizes

Basic Rules

Here is a brief overview of Scrabble rules. For more precise rules, seek an official Scrabble rulebook.

• For each Scrabble game, there must be at least two-players and no more than four.
• The person who draws the earliest letter in the alphabet plays first.
• Once the order of turns is established, each person draws six (We will draw 9) more tiles in that order.
• The game progresses as each player lays down tiles on the board that make up words that connect to already played words, like making one big crossword puzzle.
• Tiles can only be placed from left to right or from top to bottom. Words placed diagonally or backwards are not allowed.
• After each turn, the tile values are added up and placed on the score sheet, and the person draws the number of tiles they used for their last play, always having seven (We will have 10) tiles until all tiles run out.
• The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Day 173: 6/18/20 - A Day: Scrabble Tournament Day 3

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be playing Scrabble. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find a table and scrabble board, and have a seat.

Homework:

Activity #1

Scrabble

Now that you know the basics of playing Scrabble we will be moving into a Tournament Format, where you will be keeping score, and winners will be advancing to play at the Final Table where they will be able to win prizes

Basic Rules

Here is a brief overview of Scrabble rules. For more precise rules, seek an official Scrabble rulebook.

• For each Scrabble game, there must be at least two-players and no more than four.
• The person who draws the earliest letter in the alphabet plays first.
• Once the order of turns is established, each person draws six (We will draw 9) more tiles in that order.
• The game progresses as each player lays down tiles on the board that make up words that connect to already played words, like making one big crossword puzzle.
• Tiles can only be placed from left to right or from top to bottom. Words placed diagonally or backwards are not allowed.
• After each turn, the tile values are added up and placed on the score sheet, and the person draws the number of tiles they used for their last play, always having seven (We will have 10) tiles until all tiles run out.
• The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Day 172: 6/17/20 - D Day: Scrabble Tournament Day 2

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be playing Scrabble. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find a table and scrabble board, and have a seat.

Homework:

Activity #1

Scrabble

Now that you know the basics of playing Scrabble we will be moving into a Tournament Format, where you will be keeping score, and winners will be advancing to play at the Final Table where they will be able to win prizes

Basic Rules

Here is a brief overview of Scrabble rules. For more precise rules, seek an official Scrabble rulebook.

• For each Scrabble game, there must be at least two-players and no more than four.
• The person who draws the earliest letter in the alphabet plays first.
• Once the order of turns is established, each person draws six (We will draw 9) more tiles in that order.
• The game progresses as each player lays down tiles on the board that make up words that connect to already played words, like making one big crossword puzzle.
• Tiles can only be placed from left to right or from top to bottom. Words placed diagonally or backwards are not allowed.
• After each turn, the tile values are added up and placed on the score sheet, and the person draws the number of tiles they used for their last play, always having seven (We will have 10) tiles until all tiles run out.
• The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Day 171: 6/16/20 - C Day: Scrabble Tournament Day 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be playing Scrabble. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find a table and scrabble board, and have a seat.

Homework:

Activity #1

Scrabble

Now that you know the basics of playing Scrabble we will be moving into a Tournament Format, where you will be keeping score, and winners will be advancing to play at the Final Table where they will be able to win prizes

Basic Rules

Here is a brief overview of Scrabble rules. For more precise rules, seek an official Scrabble rulebook.

• For each Scrabble game, there must be at least two-players and no more than four.
• The person who draws the earliest letter in the alphabet plays first.
• Once the order of turns is established, each person draws six (We will draw 9) more tiles in that order.
• The game progresses as each player lays down tiles on the board that make up words that connect to already played words, like making one big crossword puzzle.
• Tiles can only be placed from left to right or from top to bottom. Words placed diagonally or backwards are not allowed.
• After each turn, the tile values are added up and placed on the score sheet, and the person draws the number of tiles they used for their last play, always having seven (We will have 10) tiles until all tiles run out.
• The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Day 170: 6/15/20 - B Day: Scrabble Practice

Good day 6th Graders,      

        Today we will be playing Scrabble. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find a table and scrabble board, and have a seat.

Homework:

Activity #1

Scrabble

Basic Rules

Here is a brief overview of Scrabble rules. For more precise rules, seek an official Scrabble rulebook.

• For each Scrabble game, there must be at least two-players and no more than four.
• The person who draws the earliest letter in the alphabet plays first.
• Once the order of turns is established, each person draws six (We will draw 9) more tiles in that order.
• The game progresses as each player lays down tiles on the board that make up words that connect to already played words, like making one big crossword puzzle.
• Tiles can only be placed from left to right or from top to bottom. Words placed diagonally or backwards are not allowed.
• After each turn, the tile values are added up and placed on the score sheet, and the person draws the number of tiles they used for their last play, always having seven (We will have 10) tiles until all tiles run out.
• The person with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Day 169: 6/12/20 - A Day: Final STAR Assessment

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue reading the novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen. We will engage in our literature circles discussions, and begin reading the next chapters in the book

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1.Sign into your computer

Homework:

• No Homework

Activity #1
STAR Reading Assessment

This will be our final STAR Assessment. This is your last chance to show how much progress you have made this year. Don't forget to:

1. Read Carefully

2. Reread

3. Take your time

4. Use Process of elimination

Day 168: 6/11/20 - D Day: Chomp Final Exam

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue reading the novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen. We will engage in our literature circles discussions, and begin reading the next chapters in the book

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Make sure you have a sharp Number 2 Pencil

Homework:

• No Homework

Activity #1

Final Exam - Chomp

Standards

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

Directions:

1. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
2. When you are done  you will hand your test in the red bin and bring me your copy of Chomp.

RTI

Scrabble 

Day 167: 6/10/20 - C Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 26 & Epilogue

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 26 & the Epilogue
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• No Homework

Activity #1

Ch 26 & Epilogue 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.

Day 166: 6/9/20 - B Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 25

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 25
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Read Ch. 26 & the Epilogue
• Complete your Lit Circle Job

Activity #1

Ch 25 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 26 & the Epilogue aloud*

Day 165: 6/8/20 - A Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 23 & 24

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 23 & 24
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Read Ch. 25
• Complete your Lit Circle Job

Activity #1

Ch 23&24 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 25 aloud*