Day #136 - 4/18/16 - Unit 4: Ch 4 - Quiz, Lit Circle Discussion, & Guided Reading Check-In

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an A day so we will go to Gym. We will also take some time to interact with nature, and to help make our school beautiful. We will take a quiz on chapter 4 and participate in literature circle discussions. 

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Make sure you have all your materials

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 
1. Look at the research you have found already. Share it with a neighbor and and allow them to ask you questions.
2. Write down at least 2 - 3 new questions that you can research about your topic

Rotation #1
(You do)
9:00 - 9:20
12:25 - 12:45
Quiz on chapter 4

Rotation #2
(You do)
9:20 - 9:40
12:45 - 1:05
Literature Circle Discussions

• What types of questions might I over hear as I check in with your groups?
• What kinds of language might I hear from the presenter as they share their lit circle job with the rest of the group?
• What is the purpose of engaging in lit circle discussions?

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Clarke F.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Kaden K.

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

Pick New Jobs & Assign New Reading

Rotation #3

(We do)
9:40 - 10:00

1:05 - 1:30

Guided Reading Check-up

Key Questions:

• What have you found so far in your research?
• What new questions do you have based on this new information?
• What key words can you add to your list to research?

 

Rotation #4

10:00 - 10:30

1:30 - 2:00

Help the Environment

by

Raking Soil at School

Homework: Read chapter 5 and complete your lit circle job (Due Wednesday 4/20)

Day #135 - 4/15/16/ - Day 3 Common Core Math Test & Unit 4: Ch 3 Quiz & Lit Circle Discussions

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an E day so we will go to Music. We will also take Day 3 of the New York State Common Core Math Test.

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Make sure you have a free read book

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 
1. Eat your breakfast.
2. Trivia

Activity #1
(You do)
Day #1 Common Core State Test

9:00 - 11:00

Activity #2
Quiz for chapter 3

Activity #3

Literature Circle for Chapter 3

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Clarke F.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Kaden K.

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

Homework: 

• Read chapter 4 and completing your lit circle job. (Due Friday 4/18)
• Work on your research. 

Day #134 - 4/14/16/ - Day 2 Common Core Math Test & Unit 4: Ch 3 LIt Circle Work

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a D day so we will go to Library & Technology. We will also take Day 2 of the New York State Common Core Math Test.

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Make sure you have a free read book

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 
1. Eat your breakfast.
2. Trivia

Activity #1
(You do)
Day #1 Common Core State Test

9:00 - 11:00

Activity #2

Literature Circle work time for Chapter 3

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Clarke F.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Kaden K.

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

Homework: 

• Read chapter 3 and completing your lit circle job. (Due Friday 4/15)
• Work on your research. 

Day #133 - 4/13/16/ - Day 1 - Common Core Math Test & Unit 4: Ch 2 LIt Circles & Quiz

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a C day so we will go to Gym. We will also take Day 1 of the New York State Common Core Math Test, therefore we will use the 2 hour delay schedule. After the test you will participate in literature circle discussions and we will continue to learn about life in ancient Greece.

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils 
• Make sure you have a free read book

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: 
1. Eat your breakfast.
2. Trivia

Activity #1
(You do)
Day #1 Common Core State Test

9:00 - 11:00

Activity #2
Chapter 2 Quiz

Activity #3

Literature Circle Discussions for Chapter 2

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.
***** When you are done with your literature circle discussion each group member will need to pick a new job for chapter 3.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Clarke F.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Kaden K.

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

***** When you are done with your literature circle discussion each group member will need to pick a new job for chapter 3.

Homework: 

Begin Reading chapter 3 and completing your lit circle job.

Work on your research.  

Day #132 - 4/12/16 - Unit 4: Writing Key Words & Questions, Tracing an Argument, Conducting Research

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a B day so we will go to Art. We will also go to the lab to start researching and tracing arguments for both sides of our environmental issue. We will learn about education in ancient Greece.

Please...

• Order your lunch
• Sharpen your pencils
• Make sure you have all your materials

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Finish your Research Graphic Organizer. Then participate in Trivia Tuesday

Activity #1
9:00 - 9:20
Writing Key Words and Questions to help you through your research

Once your Thesis Statement and Research Question has been written you can begin generating a list of Key Words and Questions you will use to gather information throughout the research process!

Develop a list of keywords & Key questions to search

Example:

key words
Nuclear energy, solar energy, wind energy, alternative energy, nuclear power plants, pros and cons of nuclear energy, for kids

Questions:

• What is nuclear energy?
• What is good about nuclear energy? How does nuclear energy help people?
• What is bad about nuclear energy? How is nuclear energy harmful to the environment?
• What happens when there is an accident at a nuclear power plant?
• If I want to have a career as a nuclear engineer what exactly does the job entail?
• Where does my energy and electricity in my own house come from? What kind of power plant is in my own community?

Activity #2
9:30 - 10:30
12:30 - 1:20
Research - Tracing an argument

Directions: 

• Use the graphic organizer below to begin tracing the arguments about the environmental issue that you have selected to research.
• You will use one graphic organizer for each resource.
• Be sure to record the:
• Title of the article
• Name of the resource:
• Important Information
• Author's argument & Claim
• Author's evidence
• Be sure to evaluate the source at the bottom of each graphic organizer.

Activity #3

Review Literature Circle Jobs and reading groups for Chapter 2  

Block 1
Group 1                            Group 2

Abby B.                            Creed B. 

Grasea C.                         Olivia C.

Steven F.                          Anna F.

Mckenzie G.                    Dominic H.

Conner H.                        Tristan H. 

Michael K.                       Bryce K.

Group 3                            Group 4

Jeremiah L.                     Allison L.

Reid M.                            Robert M.

Lexie P.                            Savannah R. 

Alyssa S.                          Isaac T. 

Benjamin W.                   Landon Z.
Shane C.                          Liam D.

Block 2

Group 1                            Group 2

Carolyn B.                      Evelyn B. 

Ryan C.                          Gabrielle C.

Clarke F.                        Alexandra G.

Trevor J.                         Kaden K.

Jasmine M.                     Daimyan P. 

Rachel S.                         Wyatt S.

Group 3                            Group 4

Christian C.                     Aida C.

Bailey D.                           Diana D.

Isabelle H.                        Brayden H. 

Jesse K.                            Kylee M. 

Dominick R.                    Justin R.
Emily V.                           Tommy W.

Homework: Finish Reading chapter 2 and complete your lit circle job