Day 37: 10/29/21 - Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween 6th Graders,

          Today we will not have any regular classes. See the schedule below.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Put on your Halloween costume
• Stay in control 

Schedule:

8:50 – 9:00 Homeroom
9:00 – 9:25 Specials – Dress Rehearsal for the Dance
9:28 – 9:50ish – Classroom Hangout and start Movie
9:50ish – Prepare for the parade and dance
10:00 Parade and Dance until 10:30/:45ish
10:30/:45ish – 11:35 – Go back to Homeroom and Hang out and watch a little bit more of the movie
11:35 – 12:05 lunch finish up movie and snacks
12:05 dismissal

Day 36: 10/28/21 - Read-a-Loud Chapters 23 - 25

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will finish reading Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Read Chapter 23 - 25
• Complete Reading Guide

Activity #1

Read Aloud Chapter 23 - 25

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you can
• Plot - 8 specific Bullets Minimum
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

What part of the plot are we in?

What conflicts, or situations, still need to be resolved?

Have a great Day!

Day 35: 10/27/21 - Mood & Tone

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today you will learn about Mood & Tone, and review  chapters 21 & 22.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out your homework
• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Complete the Mood & Tone Quiz

Activity #1

Review Chapter 21 & 22

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you can
• Plot - 8 specific Bullets Minimum
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

Complete the Quiz on Google Classroom.

Activity #2

Mood & Tone

Now go to google classroom and complete the mood & tone quiz.

Day 34: 10/26/21 - FTM Chapters 21 & 22

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will discuss the climax and read chapters 21 & 22 of Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out last nights homework
• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Read Chapter 21 & 22
• Complete Reading Guide
• Complete the Quiz on Google Classroom

Activity #1

Review Chapters 19 & 20

&

Read Chapter 21 & 22

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you can
• Plot - 8 specific Bullets Minimum
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

Complete the Quiz on Google Classroom.

Have a great Day!

Day 33: 10/25/21 - Review Theme & FTM Chapter 19 & 20

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will do go over the theme quiz, and then you will read chapters 19 & 20

                                Thank you

                                Mr. Trumble

Do Now: Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Read Chapters 19 & 20
• Complete Reading Guide
• Complete the Quiz

Interactive Notebook
Table of Contents

Page 1 - Username & Passwords

Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 

Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page

Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes

Page 5 - Figurative language Notes

Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts

Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems

Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning

Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning

Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature

Page 11 - Using Transitions

Page 12 - Setting

Page 13 - Characterization

Page 14 - Characterization Words

Page 15 - Characterization (of Max)

Page 16 - Point of View

Page 17 - Internal vs. External Conflict

Page 18 - The 4 Types of Conflicts

Page 19 - Elements of Plot

Page 20 - Plot line

Page 21 - Theme

Page 22 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)

Page 23 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)

Activity #1

Go over Theme Quiz

Directions:

• Read each passage carefully
• Think about the topics within each. 
• Think about what the lesson is. Do not tell me about the characters. Tell me what you learned, and do NOT use the words I learned.
• Determine what you think the theme is and record your response on the line provided.
• Remember theme is a complete sentence, and it does not include character's names
• Theme is NOT one word.
• This will count as a quiz grade. 

• 2 points for each valid theme written correctly in a complete sentence.

Activity #2

Partner Read Chapter 19 & 20

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you can
• Plot - 8 specific Bullets Minimum
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

Complete the Quiz on Google Classroom.

Have a great Day!

Day 32: 10/22/21 - Theme Quiz

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will do Mix & Mingle to review our work on theme, and then you will be taking a quiz on theme.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your homework. 
• Cut out the theme tree and glue it on to the next page in your notebook

Homework:

• Complete Theme Quiz

Memo: After music class today please go to your lockers and get everything you need for your afternoon classes. Place those materials in a neat pile by your desk. I will then dismiss you to the cafeteria to get your lunch.

Interactive Notebook
Table of Contents

Page 1 - Username & Passwords

Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking 

Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page

Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes

Page 5 - Figurative language Notes

Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts

Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems

Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning

Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning

Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature

Page 11 - Using Transitions

Page 12 - Setting

Page 13 - Characterization

Page 14 - Characterization Words

Page 15 - Characterization (of Max)

Page 16 - Point of View

Page 17 - Internal vs. External Conflict

Page 18 - The 4 Types of Conflicts

Page 19 - Elements of Plot

Page 20 - Plot line

Page 21 - Theme

Page 22 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)

Page 23 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)

Activity #1

Mix & Mingle

Directions:

1. Find a partner

2. Share the thematic topics from your theme tree

3. Share the "Text Evidence" you included

4. Share the Theme that you wrote

5. Discuss

6. On my whistle you will find a new partner and repeat steps 1 - 5

Questions:

• What thematic topics kept coming up in your discussions?
• Who did you work with that you think wrote a good theme?
• Is anyone willing to share their theme with the whole class?
• What was challenging about this assignment?
• Do you think this will be easier after we have finished reading the end of the story?

Activity #2

Theme Quiz

Directions:

• Read each passage carefully
• Think about the topics within each. 
• Think about what the lesson is. Do not tell me about the characters. Tell me what you learned, and do NOT use the words I learned.
• Determine what you think the theme is and record your response on the line provided.
• Remember theme is a complete sentence, and it does not include character's names
• Theme is NOT one word.
• This will count as a homework/classwork grade. 

• 2 points for each valid theme written correctly in a complete sentence.

This is a paper copy of your quiz. You can find the quiz under the classwork tab on our google classroom site.

Have a great day!

Day 31: 10/21/21 - Theme (Christian the Lion) & FTM Chapter 17 & 18

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will learn about the literary element of theme, and reach chapters 17 & 18 of Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Read chapter 17 & 18
• Complete Theme Tree and Quiz

Activity #1

Theme

(Christian the Lion)

vicar - a representative that can make decisions for a church

flat - a flat is what the people in England call an apartment

undaunted - not discouraged by difficulty or danger

Activity #2

Read Chapter 17 & 18

& 

Complete the Quiz on Google classroom

Directions for Theme Tree:

*Remember Theme is like the message, or lesson, of the story?

Step 1: Think about the story of Freak the Mighty and list some theme topics on the trunk of the theme tree (Use page 21 in your notebook)

Step 2: Pick the topic that you think is the strongest, best, or most interesting.

Step 3: Find, and record in your graphic organizer, four pieces of text evidence from Freak the Mighty. (Like we did with Christian the Lion) Think - what happened in the story that made me think about this theme/topic. 

Step 4: Analyze your text evidence and think about the message, or lesson, you learn. Ask yourself, "What can I learn about ____________ ?"

Step 5: Write your "Theme Statement" on the lines provided.

***You May work with a partner

***Be sure to WRITE NEATLY

***Color it if you'd like, but make sure we can see your writing

Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)

Have a great day.

Day 30: 10/20/21 - Evaluate Writing & Analyze Plot

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will evaluate our writing and then we will continue to analyze plot.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out last night's Homework
• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Get Caught up on any missing quizzes

Activity #1
Evaluate Writing 

Remember:

• Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied when thinking about the similarities and differences.
• Characterization - Are the characters developed in the movie the same as the book?
• Setting - How do the settings compare? Include the way you envisioned the setting in the book to what you see in the movie.
• Point of View - Does the movie use the same point of view as the book?
• Plot - How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? Focus on the larger more important events and not the small insignificant details.

Each paragraph should have:

1. 1 point - Introduction
2. 1 point - Claim (about both the book and movie)
3. 1 point - Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. 1 point - Reflection
5. 1 point - Mechanics = Capitals, punctuation, sentence structure

• Each paragraph is worth 5 points total. 
• Write your score for each question in the margin.
• I will collect them and score them using the same scale.

What did you do well in your writing?

What do you still need to work on to improve your writing?

Example:

          There are many similarities between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first similarity worth noting is the way the characters are portrayed and developed throughout the story. In the book and in the movie Max feels like he is stupid and does not have a brain.  He lives with his grandparents because is mom is dead and his dad is in prison. In a like manner, Kevin believes he is a freak because of his physical disability. He is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. Another similarity between the book and the movie is the plot, specifically the event where Max and Kevin go to the fireworks. In both the story and the movie the boys have an encounter with a character named Tony D. which leads to them being chased down. In this scene Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. They have to work together to save each other from Tony.  Overall, I think the movie does a good job of recreating the plot from the novel for movie goers. If you like the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

          There are many differences between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first major difference between the book and the movie is the way Max and Kevin’s friendship begins. In the book their friendship begins when Max helps Kevin get a toy ornithopter out of a tree.  It is this small act of kindness that starts their friendship in the novel, but in the movie their friendship starts when Kevin becomes Max’s tutor. Kevin then gives Max money to take him to the fireworks. Another difference between the two is the setting. When reading the book I picture a small run down town, and in the movie the setting is a large heavy populated city. In my opinion the book does a better job telling the story of Max and Kevin becoming Freak the Mighty. I recommend reading the book before watching the movie. 

Activity #2

Analyzing the Plot's Rising Action

Directions:

Complete the following parts of the plotline.

• Rising Action - Write 3 - 4 challenge Max faces

• Conflict - Write 3 - 4 Conflicts in the book. Focus on the conflicts you think are central to the plot

Day 29: 10/19/21 - Compare/Contrast Mini - Essay (Take 2)

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will compare & contrast the second part of the movie with the book.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out your compare/contrast graphic organizer
• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Complete the Compare/Contrast mini essay. 

Activity #1
Compare/Contrast Mini-Essay

Standards:
RL6.7 - Compare & Contrast the experience of reading a story to viewing a video, including contrasting what you "see" or "hear" when reading the text to what you perceive when you view the movie.

Directions: 

• While you are watching you will be required to analyze the movie, and Compare/Contrast it with the book. 
• You should be able to find a minimum of 5 similarities, and 5 differences. 
• You will record the similarities and differences on the graphic organizer using the Literary Elements vocabulary, such as: Setting, character, conflict, & plot - (Omit, Insert, Change) 
• You will be required to write in complete sentences, using specific details.

Important:

• Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied when thinking about the similarities and differences.
• Characterization - Are the characters developed in the movie the same as the book?
• Setting - How do the settings compare? Include the way you envisioned the setting in the book to what you see in the movie.
• Point of View - Does the movie use the same point of view as the book?
• Plot - How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? Focus on the larger more important events and not the small insignificant details.

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

1. Introduction
2. Claim (about both the book and movie)
3. Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. Reflection/Conclusion

Analysis of Similarities & Differences
Drafting paragraphs to write about similarities & Differences between the book & the Movie

Example:

          There are many similarities between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first similarity worth noting is the way the characters are portrayed and developed throughout the story. In the book and in the movie Max feels like he is stupid and does not have a brain.  He lives with his grandparents because is mom is dead and his dad is in prison. In a like manner, Kevin believes he is a freak because of his physical disability. He is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. Another similarity between the book nd the movie is the plot, specifically the event where Max and Kevin go to the fireworks. In both the story and the movie the boys have an encounter with a character named Tony D. which leads to them being chased down. In this scene Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. They have to work together to save each other from Tony.  Overall, I think the movie does a good job of recreating the plot from the novel for movie goers. If you like the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

          There are many differences between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first major difference between the book and the movie is the way Max and Kevin’s friendship begins. In the book their friendship begins when Max helps Kevin get a toy ornithopter out of a tree.  It is this small act of kindness that starts their friendship in the novel, but in the movie their friendship starts when Kevin becomes Max’s tutor. Kevin then gives Max money to take him to the fireworks. Another difference between the two is the setting. When reading the book I picture a small run down town, and in the movie the setting is a large heavy populated city. In my opinion the book does a better job telling the story of Max and Kevin becoming Freak the Mighty. I recommend reading the book before watching the movie. 

Directions: 

Have a great day!

Day 28: 10/18/21 - Compare & Contrast the Book with the Movie (Part 2)

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will watch the second part of the movie so we can compare & contrast it with the book.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Complete the Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer. 

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 2)

37 Min 20 Seconds - 1 Hour 5 min

Directions: 

• While you are watching you should be able to find a minimum of 5 similarities, and 5 differences. 
• You will record the similarities and differences on the graphic organizer using the Literary Elements vocabulary, such as: Setting, character, point of view, & plot - (Omit, Insert, Change) 

Important: Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied.

• Characterization - Are the characters developed in the movie the same as the book? 
• Setting - How do the settings compare? Include the way you envisioned the setting in the book to what you see in the movie.
• Point of View - Does the movie use the same point of view as the book?
• Plot - How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? Focus on the larger more important events and not the small details. Ask yourself, "Did the movie omit, insert, or change any of the plot events?"
• Conflict - What struggles are Max and Kevin facing?

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

1. Introduction
2. Claim (about both the book and movie)
3. Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. Reflection/Conclusion

Analysis of Similarities & Differences
Drafting paragraphs to write about similarities & Differences between the book & the Movie

Example:

          There are many similarities between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first similarity worth noting is the way the characters are portrayed and developed throughout the story. In the book and in the movie Max feels like he is stupid and does not have a brain.  HE lives with his grandparents because is mom is dead and his dad is in prison. In a like manner, Kevin believes he is a freak because of his physical disability. He is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. Another similarity between the book nd the movie is the plot, specifically the event where Max and Kevin go to the fireworks. In both the story and the movie the boys have an encounter with a character named Tony D. which leads to them being chased down. In this scene Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. They have to work together to save each other from Tony.  Overall, I think the movie does a good job of recreating the plot from the novel for movie goers. If you like the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

          There are many differences between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first major difference between the book and the movie is the way Max and Kevin’s friendship begins. In the book their friendship begins when Max helps Kevin get a toy ornithopter out of a tree.  It is this small act of kindness that starts their friendship in the novel, but in the movie their friendship starts when Kevin becomes Max’s tutor. Kevin then gives Max money to take him to the fireworks. Another difference between the two is the setting. When reading the book I picture a small run down town, and in the movie the setting is a large heavy populated city. In my opinion the book does a better job telling the story of Max and Kevin becoming Freak the Mighty. I recommend reading the book before watching the movie. 

Directions: 

Have a great day!

Day 27: 10/15/21 - Plot Lines & FTM Chapter 16

 Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will learn about plot lines and read chapter 16 of Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Get a Red, Blue, Orange, Purple, Green, and Yellow Marker (You may need to share)

Homework:

• Read Chapter 16 of FTM
• Complete Reading Guide
• Complete Quiz on Google Classroom

Activity #1

Analyzing Plot

Directions:

Complete the following parts of the plotline.

• Exposition (Setting & Main Characters)
• Inciting Incident
• Point of View

Activity #2

Read Chapter 16

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting
• Characters
• Plot
• Questions
• Conflict

Have a great Day!

Day 26: 10/14/21 - Elements of Plot

  Good Day 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need and sharpen your pencils. Today we will review chapters 14 & 15, and learn about the literary element of PLOT.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Get out 6 colored pencils (Red, blue, orange, purple, green, & Yellow)
• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Get caught up on any missing assignments

Activity #1

Review Chapter 14 & 15

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting
• Characters
• Plot
• Questions
• Conflict

Activity 2

Elements of Plot

• The Plot is the sequence in a literary work, book, movie, or play

Have a great day.