Day #96 - 2/11/16 - Unit 3: Stations - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all enjoyed your snow day yesterday. Let's make today a fabulous Friday.  Today is an A day, so we will go to Gym. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Share the answers to your Social Studies Homework with the people at your table. 

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

1. Critical analysis of Informational texts - Identifying the Topic, Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Main Idea, and Transitional Sentences

Topic: Hurricane Katrina

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

1st
Begin Reading Steve Jobs Commencement speech that he gave at the Stanford Graduation in 2005. Write the gist of each paragraph in the margin. Save this speech! We will be using it often as we analyze informational texts.

2nd
Read an Independent Book
or
Reread Bud, Not Buddy *** You may only read pages that we have already completed! You may not read ahead!!!! 

#2 - London Calling   Pg 270 - 289

#3 Word Word/Work on Writing (Youdo)
Topic: The Rosetta Stone

1. Read the informational article about the Rosetta Stone
2. Respond in complete sentences to the literal comprehension questions #1 - 5

#4 Social Studies (You do)

• Read the informational articles about the different kingdoms of Ancient Egypt:
• the Old kingdom (2649 - 2143 BC)
• the Middle Kingdom (2040 - 1786 BC)
• the New Kingdom (1500 - 1070 BC)

#5 Computer - Main Idea & Supporting Details
Finish Videos or Open Ed

Record information about:

1. The topic (Write the topic in the center circle)

2. Main Ideas (Write them in the Squares)

3. Supporting Details (record them in the rectangles)

Crash Course -  Ancient Egypt

Homework: Finish any center work that you did not have time to complete during class

Day #95 - 2/10/16 - Unit 3 - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a half-day so we will use our early dismissal schedule. Let's make it a wonderful Wednesday.  Today is also an E day, so we will go to Music. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Make a prediction: What do you think Bud will do now that he is on the lam. 
If you were Bud, what would you do?

Activity #1

Go over Review from chapter 1 - 4
  Read aloud Chapter 6 & 7
Analyze this image
People waiting on a bread line during the Great Depression

As we read we will be:

1. recording unfamiliar words in our word catcher
2. tracking Bud’s Rules

Activity #2
Record Bud's Rules

If you were Bud, what rules would you use to help you survive living through the Great Depression.

Write your own rules for having a funner life and surviving the Great Depression.

Activity #3

Share your Word Work Posters

Homework: 

What were the Pyramids

&

 Egypt: The Gift of the Nile

Day #94 - 2/9/16 - Unit 3: Stations - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Let's make today a terrific Tuesday.  Today is a D day, so we will go to Library. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Share the answers to your E.L.A. and S.S. homework with the people at your table. Be sure to leave it out so I can check it. Then pick up a trivia card and participate in Trivia Tuesday. YOU MAY NOT PICK UP A TRIVIA CARD UNTIL YOU SHARE YOUR HW!!!!

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

1. Get STAR results

2. Critical analysis of Informational texts - Identifying the Topic, Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Main Idea, and Transitional Sentences

Did Youtube change the way we access entertainment?

#2 Independent Reading (You do)
Your choose

1. Finish your Guided Reading book - Use Cornell Notes to align the main character with the hero's journey.
2. Begin Reading pages 74 - 81 in you "World" text book
3. Read an Independent Book - Set up your Cornell Notes with this essential question: Is the protagonist of my story on the Hero's Journey?
4. Reread Bud, Not Buddy *** You may only read pages that we have already completed! You may not read ahead!!!!

Block #2

#1 - Loot Pg  Pg 241 - 266

#5 - Taken  

#4 - Taken  Pg 233 - 247

#3 - Taken  Pg 233 - 247

#2 - London Calling  Pg 249 - 269, Pg 270 - 289

#3 Word Word/Work on Writing (Youdo)
It's a word work Wednesday!!!

• Select one of the words between Chapter 3 - 5 from the Bud, Not Buddy word Catcher. 
• Sign your name and your word on the chart paper
• Create a Frayer Model Poster!!

#4 Social Studies (You do)

• Read pages 74 - 81 in you "World" text book
• Complete Think About It # 1 - 4 (On loose leaf)

#5 Computer - Main Idea & Supporting Details
Video: Crash Course -  The Great Depression

Complete the graphic Organizer

Record information about:

1. The topic (Write the topic in the center circle)

2. Main Ideas (Write them in the Squares)

3. Supporting Details (record them in the rectangles)

Homework: Finish annotating Main Idea and Supporting details from Hurricane Katrina article. 

Day #93 - 2/8/16 - Unit 3 - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Today is a C day, so we will go to Gym. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Check your Mailbox
• Pick up your writing folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: What do you know about Bud? In your Reading Notes Section write Bud's name on top of a blank sheet. Then create a list of everything you know about Bud!

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Editing & Revising

Activity #2
Review Chapters 1 - 4

Directions:

Work with a partner to answer questions 1 - 20. 

***Answers do not need to be written in complete sentences, but they must be written neatly and spelled correctly.

Activity #3

Read aloud Chapter 5

As we read we will be:

1. recording unfamiliar words in our word catcher
2. Paying attention to Bud's Rules

Homework: Bud Caldwell memorized many "Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself." Look back through Chapters 1, 2, and 3 and decide which of his rules relates to your life. Write down the rule and then explain why it has meaning to you.

Day #92 - 2/5/16 - Bowling Field Trip

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Happy bowling Day!  We will be leaving right after announcement. Please make sure you are on your best behavior. You wouldn't want to have to sit out of all the fun. Today is a B day, so when we get back we will go to Gym. 
Please...

• Order your lunch
• Use the bathroom
• Bring in your homework
• Keep your coat on

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Take out your both of your homework assignments, and share them with your neighbor. I will be coming around to check that they are done!!!

Day #91 - 2/4/16 - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Only 1 more day until the bowling trip.  Make sure you are on your best behavior. You wouldn't want to miss out on this special day. Today is an A day, so we will go to Gym. 
Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Get your Writing folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Think about what you do for fun, then try to write a rule for having a “Funner” life. Use this template:
 If _______________ , then ____________ .

Examples:
If you want to have a funner life, then you should treat others with kindness and they will become your friend.
If you want to make friends, then you should be yourself, don’t try to be something that you are not.
If you want to have a funner life, then you should find a job doing what you love, then you won’t ever to have to “work” a day in your life!
If you want to succeed in school, then you should listen to the teacher and do all your homework.
If you want to be happy, then you should get a dog.
If you want to have a funner life, then you should find a sport you like and play it every day!

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

How do I write a strong conclusion to my persuasive essay?

Activity #2

• Go over figurative language in chapter 2?
• Block 1 - 4 examples
• Block 2 - 8 examples

*Collect Frayer Posters*

What was Bud’s Rule in chapter 2?

(Add his rule to your tracking sheet in your Reading Response Journal)

Activity #3

Read aloud Chapter 3 & 4

As we read:

1. record unfamiliar words in your word catcher

Activity #4

Analyze how the author's word choice affects tone and meaning in Chapter 3

• What feeling does the word convey?
• How would you describe the tone? Why?

(Works in groups of 3)

Analyze how the author's word choice affects tone and meaning in Chapter 4

Figurative Language from chapters 3 & 4

Directions:

• Read each quote
• Read the quote in its context on the page in the novel
• Share your thoughts and discuss your responses to the following questions.

1. What type of figurative language is it?
 (Use your notes)

2. What’s the actual meaning?

3. How does it affect the tone?

Quote 1

Quote 2

Quote 3

Quote 4

Quote 5

Homework: 
1. Finish Figurative Language activities from chapter 3 & 4. 
2. Complete chapter 4 short answer response - What did Bud do to Todd?  Why did he do this?

Have a great evening and don't forget to wear your bowling shoes tomorrow!!!!

Day #90 - 2/3/16 - Unit 3: Stations - Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts & Poetry

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Only 3 more day until the bowling trip.  Make sure you are on your best behavior. You wouldn't want to miss out on this special day. Today is an E day, so we will go to Music. 
Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Get your Reading folder

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: First, clean out your Locker. Then clean up your Reading Folder. Take out all your Harry Potter stuff. Leave in your guided reading Cornell notes.

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Critical analysis of Informational texts

Did Youtube change the way we access entertainment?

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your reading book with the hero's journey.

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question about how the protagonist is on the Hero's Journey
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write notes about the main idea and key details proving your character is a literary hero 

Block #1

#1 - Loot - See Mrs. Sargent for assignment

#5 - Independent Reading Book or Bud, Not Buddy

#4 - Independent Reading Book or Bud, Not Buddy

#3 - Taken  Pg 233 - 247

#2 - Taken  Pg 233 - 247

*** You may only read assigned pages from Bud, Not Buddy! You may not read ahead!!!!

Block #2

#1 - Loot Pg  Pg 241 - 266

#5 - Taken  Pg 233 - 247

#4 - Taken  Pg 215 - 232, Pg 233 - 247

#3 - Taken  Pg 215 - 232, Pg 233 - 247

#2 - London Calling  Pg 233 - 248, Pg 249 - 269, Pg 270 - 289

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Analyze: Record info about Main Idea & Key details in your Cornell Notes
• **If you are reading an Independent book, Set up your Cornell Notes with this essential question: Is the protagonist of my story on the Hero's Journey?

#3 Social Studies (You do)

• When most people think of Egypt they always think of King Tut!! Even if people don't know much about ancient Egypt, most of them still have heard of King Tut.

Who was King Tut & why does everybody know who he was?

Key Questions:

1. Why is King Tut one of the best known Kings/Pharaohs of ancient Egypt?
2. Who discovered King Tut's tomb?
3. What did the archeologist find inside the tomb?
4. What do you think the archeologists learned from King Tut's tomb?

Now consider this...

Did Howard Carter unleash an ancient curse when he opened the tomb of King Tut?

(Reading for information)

#4 Work on Writing/Word Work (You do)

• It's a word work Wednesday!!!
  
  • Select one of the words from the Bud, Not Buddy word Catcher. 
  • Create a Frayer Model Poster!!

#5 Computer - Main Idea & Supporting Details
Video: Crash Course -  The Great Depression

Complete the graphic Organizer

Record information about:

1. The topic (Write the topic in the center circle)

2. Main Ideas (Write them in the Squares)

3. Supporting Details (record them in the rectangles)

Homework: Finish "Curse or Coincidence"