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Friday, December 20, 2024

Day 71: 12/20/24 - T'was the Day Before Christmas Vacation

Homeroom:

          Good Morning & Merry Christmas. I hope you are all having a great day. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils

Schedule

Homeroom 8:55 – 9:12

Block 1 9:15 – 9:49

Block 2 9:52 – 10:26

Block 3 10:29 – 11:03

Block 4 11:06 – 11:42

Music Block 11:45 – 12:25

Lunch 12:28 – 12:58

Party 12:58 – 2:43

Specials 2:45 – 3:25


ELA:

Merry Christmas 6th Graders,

          Today you will have the opportunity to make a  Christmas card for your family.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Pick up a snowman card, Santa Claus Card, or a blank piece of cardstock (Choose just 1)
Independent Work:
  • Have a very Merry Christmas

Activity #1
Christmas Cards
  1. Directions for Christmas Cards
    • Choose a Christmas card
    • Color it or draw your own design
    • Cut it out (See my examples)
    • Write your message on the inside
Merry Christmas!!!


Ho Ho Ho!!!

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Day 70: 12/19/24 - What are you Reading & Scrabble

 Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will share our independent reading books, and then play scrabble. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Take out your Independent Reading Logs
  • No HW
Activity #1
What are you reading?
What's it about?
Question Time?

Activity #2
Scrabble
or 
Name that Tune
  1. Name that Tune
    • Number a piece of loose leaf 1 - 25.
    • Try to write the name of as many of the Christmas carols as you can

Merry Christmas!!!

Basic Rules for Scrabble

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.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Day 69: 12/18/24 - Cause & Effect Text Structure

  Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about the "Cause & Effect" text structure, and continue with our independent reading.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Pick up a copy of the Cause & Effect Text Structure Notes
  • Pick up scissors, a glue stick, colored Pencils & a Yellow Highlighter
  • Hand in your Independent Reading Log
Independent Work:
  • Complete week 3 Reading Log (If not done)

Activity #1
Text Structure: Cause & Effect
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:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the definition for Cause & Effect Text Structure
Step 3: Read the paragraph about unwanted dogs
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details pertaining to the cause and those that pertain to the effect. (See Image Below)
Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer
Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook






Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
    • This is a quiet reading time. You may spread out but it is expected for you to read for the entire 20 minutes. 
  • Complete your reading log 
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. Focus on Characters, Setting, Plot, & Conflict
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log 
    • Remember to use the Word central link from my blog to help you

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Day 68: 12/17/24 - Problem & Solution Text Structure

   Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
Schedule:
8:45 - 9:12     Homeroom
9:15 - 9:49     Block #1
9:52 - 10:26     Block #2
10:29 - 11:03     Block #3
11:06 - 11:42     W.I.N.
11:45 - 12:15     Lunch
12:18 - 12:52     Block #4
12:55 - 1:15     W.I.N.
1:15 - 1:45     Special Area
1:45 - 2:00     Homeroom (Get ready to go to the Assembly)
2:00 - 2:15     Travel To High School
2:15 - 3:15     Christmas Chorus & Band Concert
3:15 - 3:25     Travel back to Elementary Building
3:25 - 3:35     Pack up to go home


ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about the "Problem & Solution" text structure, and continue with our independent reading.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Pick up a copy of the Problem & Solution Text Structure Notes & a Reading Log
  • Pick up scissors and a glue stick
  • Pick up colored Pencils
Independent Work:
  • Complete Week #3 Reading Log (Due Wed 12/18) 

Activity #1
Text Structure: Problem & Solution

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:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the Definition for Problem & Solution Text Structure
Step 3: Read the paragraph about leash pulling
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details pertaining to the problem and those that pertain to the solution (See Image Below)
Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer
Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook



Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
    • This is a quiet reading time. You may spread out but it is expected for you to read for the entire 20 minutes. 
  • Complete your reading log 
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. Focus on Characters, Setting, Plot, & Conflict
    • Go back & make sure your reading log has been filled in for each day this week. (Characters, setting, plot, & conflict)
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log 
    • Remember to use the Word central link from my blog to help you

Monday, December 16, 2024

Day 67: 12/16/24 - Compare & Contrast Text Structure

 Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about the "Compare & Contrast" text structure, and continue with our independent reading.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Pick up a copy of the Compare & Contrast Text Structure Notes
  • Pick up a yellow highlighter
  • Pick up colored Pencils, scissors, and a glue stick
Independent Work:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
  • Complete Week 3 Day #5 of your Independent Reading Log

Activity #1
Text Structure: Compare & Contrast

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:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the Definition for Compare/Contrast structure - The author discusses similarities & differences between 2 topics.
Step 3: Read the compare/contrast article about Chihuahuas and Collies. Highlight the topics yellow.
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details pertaining to each topic. (See Venn Diagram)
Step 5: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer and passage into your ELA Notebook
Step 6: Complete the Venn Diagram



Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
    • This is a quiet reading time. You may spread out but it is expected for you to read for the entire 20 minutes. 
  • Complete your reading log 
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. Focus on Characters, Setting, Plot, & Conflict
    • Go back & make sure your reading log has been filled in for each day this week. (Characters, setting, plot, & conflict)
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log 
    • Remember to use the Word central link from my blog to help you
Have a great day!

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Day 65: 12/12/24 - Order & Sequence Text Structure

  Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about the "Order & Sequence" text structure, and continue with our independent reading.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Pick up a copy of the Order & Sequence Text Structure Notes
  • Pick up scissors and a glue stick
  • Pick up colored Pencils
Independent Work:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
  • Complete Week 4 Day #1 of your reading log

Activity #1
Text Structure: Order & Sequence
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:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the Definition for Order & Sequence Text Structure
Step 3: Read the paragraph about getting a Black Lab puppy
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the sequence  of events and record them in order on the graphic organizer. (See Images Below)
Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer 
Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook





Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
    • This is a quiet reading time. You may spread out but it is expected for you to read for the entire 20 minutes. 
  • Complete your reading log 
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. Focus on Characters, Setting, Plot, & Conflict
    • Go back & make sure your reading log has been filled in for each day this week. (Characters, setting, plot, & conflict)
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log 
    • Remember to use the Word central link from my blog to help you

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Day 64: 12/10/24 - Description Text Structure

   Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about the "Description" text structure, and continue our Independent reading logs.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Pick up a copy of the Description Text Structure Notes
  • Pick up a yellow highlighter
  • Pick up colored Pencils
  • Get out a glue stick and a pair of scissors
Independent Work:
  • Read for 20 minutes 
  • Complete Week 3 Day #2 of your reading log

Activity #1
Text Structure - Description
Standards:
RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Directions:
Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the Definition for Description text structure - The author provides many descriptive details about 1 topic
Step 3: Read the Descriptive article about Labrador Retrievers.
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details 
Step 5: Write the topic and details in the graphic organizer
Step 6: Color Code, Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook




Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes
  • Complete your reading log each day
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. 
  • Choose one word to be your "Word of the Week"
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log
  • You will hand in your reading log next Monday
Have a great day!

Monday, December 9, 2024

Day 63: 12/9/24 - What are you Reading & Text Structure Overview

 Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will share our independent reading books, and then get an overview of text structure.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Take out your Independent Reading Logs
  • Pick up a copy of the new independent reading log
  • Pick up a copy of the Text Structure notes
  • Pick up scissors and a glue stick
Independent Work:
  • Read for 20 minutes
  • Complete Week 3 Day #1 of your reading log
Activity #1
Review Author's Purpose Quiz
Those that still need to take the quiz will go take it now.


Activity #2
What are you reading?
What's it about?
Question Time?

Activity #3
Overview of Text Structure
Standards:
RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Direction:

There are several different structures authors use to write texts. Today we will be learning about the 5 most common structures. 

Complete the graphic organizer using the notes below.

Notes:

Text structure is the way an author organizes, or puts together, a text






Activity #4
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes
  • Complete your reading log each day
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. 
  • Choose one word to be your "Word of the Week"
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log
  • You will hand in your reading log next Monday

Friday, December 6, 2024

Day 62: 12/6/24 - Identifying Author's Purpose Quiz

  Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will take a short quiz identifying author's purpose and have some more time for independent reading.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Open your notebook to your notes on Author's Purpose
  • Log in to your computer and go to my google classroom
Independent Work:
  • Read for 20 minutes & Complete day 5 of your reading log
Activity #1
Author's Purpose Quiz
Standards:
RI6.6 Determine an author's point of view, or purpose, in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text

Directions:
Go to google classroom and complete the Author's Purpose Quiz under the classwork tab. Be sure you use your notes. 

When you are done you may take out your independent reading book and read quietly at your seat.

Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes
  • Complete your reading log each day
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. 
  • Choose one word to be your "Word of the Week"
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log
  • You will hand in your reading log next Monday

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Day 61: 12/5/24 - Author's Purpose Notes & Practice

   Homeroom:

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

Do Now:

  1. Check that your homework is done
  2. Check to see if you have all your materials
  3. Sharpen pencils
ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about author's purpose and take some time for independent reading.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
  • Pick up a copy of the Author's Purpose notes
  • Pick up a glue stuck & a pair of scissors
Independent Work:
  • Read for 20 minute & Complete day 4 of your reading log
Activity #1
Author's Purpose
Standards:
RI6.6 Determine an author's point of view, or purpose, in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text

Notes:
Author's have a variety of reasons, or purposes, for writing. As a reader it is your job to determine what that purpose is! 

Step 1 - Color Code your Graphic organizer to match mine. (See my example)
Step 2 - Glue in the Graphic Organizers (See pictures below)
Step 3 - Write the definition (from the table) of each Authors purpose in the graphic organizer

*** We will use these notes tomorrow. We are going to read a variety of passages and practice identifying what the author's purpose was for writing. There will also be a quiz on Author's Purpose on Wednesday.





NOW... I am going to put you in a random group and you will complete the practice. 


Activity #2
Independent Reading
Directions:
  • Read for 20 minutes
  • Complete your reading log each day
    • Be sure to write down what happened in that day's reading. 
  • Choose one word to be your "Word of the Week"
  • Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log
  • You will hand in your reading log on Monday
Have a great day!