Day 61: 12/5/25 - Text Structure: Description

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:

Today we will learn about the "Description" text structure, and continue our Independent reading.

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 (Purple, green, orange, Light blue, & Red)
• Get out a glue stick and a pair of scissors

Independent Work:

• Read for 20 minutes 
• Complete Week #3 Day 5 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!

Day 60: 12/3/25 - 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:

Today we will get an overview of text structure, and read our independent reading books.

Do Now:

• Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
• Pick up a copy of the Text Structure notes
• Pick up a glue stick

Independent Work:

• Read for 20 minutes
• Complete Week #3 Day 3 of your reading log

Activity #1

Review Author's Purpose Quiz (Block 1 only)

Those that still need to take the quiz will go take it now.

Activity #2

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 #3

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

Day 59: 12/2/25 - 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

HR - 8:50 - 9:00

Rebel Rally 9:00 - 10:00

SEL 10:00 - 10:15

Block 1 10:15 - 10:54 (39 min)

Block 2 10:57 - 11:36 (39 min)

Block 3 11:39 - 12:18 (39 min)

WIN/SEL 12:21 - 12:48 (27 min)

Lunch 12:50 - 1:20 (30 min)

WIN/SEL/Extended Lunch 1:23 - 1:35 (12 min)

Block 4 1:38 - 2:16 (39 min)

WIN/SEL/Recess 2:19 - 2:32 (13 min)

Specials 2:35 - 3:05 (30 min)

Get your things to go home.....

Heads Up Seven Up/Board Games 3:05 - 3:35 (30 min)

ELA:

Today we will take a short quiz identifying author's purpose and have some more time for independent reading.

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 Week #3 Day 2 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

Day 58: 12/1/25 - Author's Purpose Overview & 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:

Today we will learn about author's purpose and take some time for independent reading.

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

Independent Work:

• Read for 20 minute & Complete Week #3 Day #1 of your reading log

Activity #1

Author's Purpose

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)

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

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

Day 57: 11/25/25 - Twas the day before Thanksgiving Break

 Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. Please check out the schedule below.

Schedule:

8:50 - 8:58 Homeroom

9:00 - 9:30 Make Ornaments in Homeroom

9:30 - 11:00 Movie & Missing Assignments

11:00 - 11:33 Lunch

11:36 - 12:01 Specials

Get everything to go home.

12:10 Dismissal

Day 56: 11/24/25 - What are you Reading?

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. 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
4. Bring me your report card envelope

Schedule:

8:50 - 8:58 Homeroom

9:00 - 9:27 Block 1

9:30 - 9:57 Block 2

10:00 - 10:27 Block 3

10:30 - 11:00 Block 4

11:00 - 11:33 Lunch

11:36 - 12:01 Specials

Get everything to go home.

12:10 Dismissal

ELA:

Today we will share our independent reading books.
                             

Do Now:

• Take out your independent reading book and your Reading Log

Independent work:

• Go home and tell your family what you are thankful for

Activity #1

Share your Independent Reading Books

Directions:

• In small groups
• Share: 
• What are you reading?
• What is it about? 
• End with "Question Time"
• In Whole group (Choose 3 - 4 people to share)
• Share: 
• What are you reading?
• What is it about? 
• End with "Question Time"
• Finish by handing your reading log into the Red Bin 

Question of the day: How will you celebrate Thanksgiving?

Activity #2

Madlibs

Noun - Person, Place, or Thing (Boy, city, book)

Proper Noun - A specific Person, Place, or Thing (Micah, Syracuse, Freak the Mighty)

Adjective - Describes a noun (Small, large, interesting)

Verb - Action Word (Run, Jump, think,)

If you can do it, it's a verb.

Adverb - Describes a verb (Quickly, far, fast)

Plural = more than 1 (Add an 's' or 'es')

Day 55: 11/21/25 - Writing a Summary of an Informational Article

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. 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:

Today we will be writing a summary of the Halloween article. 

Do Now:

• Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
• Take out your Copy of the Halloween Article 
• Take out your copy of the Main Idea and details Graphic Organizer
• Open your chromebook to my google classroom

Independent work:

• Read for 20 minutes & Complete week #2, Day #5 of your Independent Reading Log

Activity #1

Reading, Annotating & Organizing an Informational Article

RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Halloween Candy Advertisements

Halloween themed Comic Strips

Halloween Themed Animated Movie

Direction

Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:

1. What is each paragraph about? 

2. What Questions do I have?

3. What parts do I not understand?

4. How many sections of information does this article have?

5. What is the Topic, Topic Sentence, and Main Idea?

6. What supporting details makes me think that?

Step 1 - Read the Article

Step 2 - Reread the article. As we read Write small inferences, thoughts, and questions you have in the margin.

Step 3 - Underline evidence & important details

Step 4 - Highlight the topic sentence (Pink) and the most important supporting detail (Orange) in each category

Step 5 - Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• How many categories of information are there?
• What is the most important details/information in each category?
• Write down the most important detail/information from each category.
• Write the main idea. (Don't overlook the importance of the title in determining the main idea)

Have a great day!

Day 54: 11/20/25 - Identifying Topic Sentence and Key Supporting Details of an Informational Article

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. 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:

Today we will evaluate the article about Halloween to identify the topic sentence and key supporting details.

Do Now:

• Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
• Take out your Copy of the Halloween Article 
• Pick up a copy of the Main Idea and details Graphic Organizer
• Pick up a yellow, pink and orange highlighter

Independent work:

• Read for 20 minutes & Complete week #2, Day #4 of your Independent Reading Log

Activity #1

Reading, Annotating & Organizing an Informational Article

RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Halloween Candy Advertisements

Halloween themed Comic Strips

Halloween Themed Animated Movie

Direction

Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:

1. What is each paragraph about? 

2. What Questions do I have?

3. What parts do I not understand?

4. How many sections of information does this article have?

5. What is the Topic, Topic Sentence, and Main Idea?

6. What supporting details makes me think that?

Step 1 - Read the Article

Step 2 - Reread the article. As we read Write small inferences, thoughts, and questions you have in the margin.

Step 3 - Underline evidence & important details

Step 4 - Highlight the topic sentence (Pink) and the most important supporting detail (Orange) in each category

Step 5 - Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• How many categories of information are there?
• What is the most important details/information in each category?
• Write down the most important detail/information from each category.
• Write the main idea. (Don't overlook the importance of the title in determining the main idea)

Have a great day!

Day 53: 11/19/25 - Reading & Annotating an Informational Article

 Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. 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:

Today we will read an article about Halloween, and learn how to annotate. 

Do Now:

• Write tonight's Independent work in your agenda
• Pick up a Copy of the Halloween Article 

Independent work:

• Read for 20 minutes & Complete week #2, Day #3 of your Independent Reading Log
• Finish annotating the Halloween Article (If not done in class)

Activity #1

Reading, Annotating & Organizing an Informational Article

Halloween Candy Advertisements

Halloween themed Comic Strips

Halloween Themed Animated Movie

Direction

Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:

1. What is each paragraph about? 

2. What Questions do I have?

3. What parts do I not understand?

4. How many sections of information does this article have?

5. What is the Topic, Topic Sentence, and Main Idea?

6. What supporting details makes me think that?

Step 1 - Read the Article

Step 2 - Reread the article. As we read Write small inferences, thoughts, and questions you have in the margin.

Step 3 - Underline evidence & important details

Step 4 - Highlight the topic sentence (Pink) and the most important supporting detail (Orange) in each category

Step 5 - Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.

• How many categories of information are there?
• What is the most important details/information in each category?
• Write down the most important detail/information from each category.
• Write the main idea. (Don't overlook the importance of the title in determining the main idea)

Have a great day!

Day 52: 11/18/25 - Identifying Main Idea Practice

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. 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:

Today you will practice identifying the main idea of informational texts, and have extra time for independent reading

Do Now:

• Open your notebook to page 26
• On your chromebook go to my google classroom.
• Write down your independent work

Independent work:

• Read for 20 minutes & Complete week #2, Day #2 of your Independent Reading Log

Activity #1

Main Idea Practice

Directions: 

In random groups of  3, go to Google Classroom and complete the practice on Identifying Main Idea.

Steps:

1. Read the passage

2. Discuss: What is the topic?

3. Discuss: What is the topic sentence?

4. Consider the details.

5. Identify the main idea

Activity #2

Independent Reading

Directions: 

• Find a quiet place to read independently.
• At the end of 20 minutes, Record the pages that you read
• Then write down what happened in today's reading on your reading log.
• Don't forget to complete your word of the week
• Due Monday

Day 51: 11/17/25 - Outlining & Summarizing an Informational Article

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a terrific morning. 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:

Today you will get your second independent reading log, examine an outline of an informational article, and learn how to write a summary. 

Do Now:

• Open your Notebook to the Hurricane Katrina article 
• Pick up a copy of the outline & a copy of the summary
• Write down your independent work
• Hand in the Week #1 Independent Reading Log

Independent work:

• Read for 20 minutes & Complete week #2, Day #1 of your Independent Reading Log

Activity #1
Outlining an Informational Article

Activity #2

How to Write a Summary for an Informational Article

• RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text
• RI6.2 Determine the main idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions.

Step 1 - Summaries only contain the most important information, so look at the outline and pick the most important piece of information from each category.

Step 2 - Follow the steps on the graphic organizer to write your summary.

• Start with the main idea.
• Write one detail from each category

Step 3 - Use your transitions words and phrases from page ____ in your notebook to add a transitional word, or phrase, in between your details. 

Activity #3

Independent Reading Logs

Directions:

• Read for 20 minutes (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 (5 - 10 Minutes)
• 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.
• Complete the "Word of the Week" portion of your reading log 
• Remember to use the Word central link from my blog to help you
• Share: 
• What are you reading?
• What is it about? 
• End with "Question Time"
• You will hand in your reading log next Monday