Homeroom:
Good Morning, I hope you are all having a great day. Please use this time to get ready for your day.
Do Now:
- Check that your homework is done
- Check to see if you have all your materials
- 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!
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