Day 60: 12/8/22 - Text Structure Quiz & Intro to Frayer Models

Homeroom:

          Good Morning, I hope you are all having a thunderous Thursday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will take a quiz to assess your ability to identify text structure, and you will make a Frayer Vocabulary model. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Open today's quiz on google classroom

Homework:

• Finish Frayer model (FULLY COLORED)
• Bring your computer to class tomorrow

*****Past Due Assignments******

As of

Activity #1

Text Structure Quiz

Standards

• RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 

Directions:

- You will complete this Quiz on google classroom.

1. Read each passage
2. Use your knowledge of text structure, along with your notebook to determine what text structure was used to craft each.
3. Pick the text structure used to organize the passage
4. Take the time to review your work before hitting the "Submit" button
5. Each question is worth 2 points. There are 5 in all, and each text structure will be used only once.

***When you are done you may take out your independent reading book and quietly read at your desk. Make sure you have selected a challenging word to use on your Frayer model.

Activity #2

Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Frayer models are a fun simple way to learn new vocabulary.

Directions:

• Find a fun, interesting, new, or challenging word

Frayer Models have 6 sections

1. The word goes in the middle (Big and Bold)
2. Sentence from the text goes in the top left. Include the page number.
• Copy the whole sentence. Properly!
3. The definition of the word goes in the top right. Include the part of speech (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
6. An Illustration of your word goes at the very bottom 

Tips:

• Write big and bold. Fill the space
• Make sure everything is spelled correctly
• Write using bold, dark colors. 
• Color and decorate using light colors, or light shading
• Be aware of the time and work diligently
• Do not just copy the definition from the dictionary. Try to fully understand the definition and put it in your own words if you can
• Be sure you include the part of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)
• You might want to complete the model in pencil first, then go over your work in pen, markers, or colored pencil.

Examples