Day 151: 5/20/19 - C Day: Final Publication of Research Essays

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will finish editing & revising our research essays so we can publish them, and begin our Learning Fair Projects.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Bring in the rest of your materials for your learning fair project
• Make sure your lit circle job is done for chapter 16

Activity #1
Editing & Revising
&
Final Publication

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 2 copy of your essay, and hand one in to me. We will be using your copy to edit and revise.

***When you finish please go back and insert your sources now.

Activity #2

Editing & Revising

Standards

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts

W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing

W 6.5 - With guidance and support from peers & adults, develop and strengthen writing

W6.6 - Use technology to publish writing

Your Task: Use the Editing & Revising Checklist, along with your Research Essay Outline, to work with a writing partner to improve your writing.

***All Editing & Revising should be done on your printed copy. Then you will go back on to the computer and make the changes.

Step 1: Choose partner #1

Step 2: Use the checklists to evaluate your writing and make improvements (work with your partner to do this) ***Make sure you have used facts/evidence, and cited your source, at least 8 times. (2 sources per paragraph)

Step 3: Use the editing checklist to fix spelling, punctuation, grammar errors, Etc. (Work with your partner to do this)

Step 4: Choose a new partner and repeat this process

 

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Options:

• Read Chomp & Work on Lit. Circle Job
• Learning Fair Project

Day 150: 5/17/19 - B Day: Editing & Revising Research Essays

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be editing & revising our research essays so we can publish them next week, and begin our Learning Fair Projects.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish editing & Revising

Activity #1
Typing a Research Essay
&
Editing & Revising

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 2 copy of your essay, and hand one in to me. We will be using your copy to edit and revise.

***When you finish please go back and insert your sources now.

Activity #2

Editing & Revising

Standards

W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts

W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing

W 6.5 - With guidance and support from peers & adults, develop and strengthen writing

W6.6 - Use technology to publish writing

Your Task: Use the Editing & Revising Checklist, along with your Research Essay Outline, to work with a writing partner to improve your writing.

***All Editing & Revising should be done on your printed copy. Then you will go back on to the computer and make the changes.

Step 1: Choose partner #1

Step 2: Use the checklists to evaluate your writing and make improvements (work with your partner to do this) ***Make sure you have used facts/evidence, and cited your source, at least 8 times. (2 sources per paragraph)

Step 3: Use the editing checklist to fix spelling, punctuation, grammar errors, Etc. (Work with your partner to do this)

Step 4: Choose a new partner and repeat this process

 

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Day 149: 5/16/19 - A Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 13

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue reading the novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen. We will engage in our literature circles discussions, and begin reading the next chapters in the book

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your Homework
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Finish Reading Chapter 14 & 15
• Complete your Literature Circle Job
• Bring in materials for Learning Fair Project
• Tri-fold board
• Decorative tape
• Boxes
• Craft Sticks
• Etc.

Activity #1

Ch 13 Lit Circle Discussion
& Comprehension Quiz

Standards

RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes
RL6.4 Determine the meaning of unknown words & phrases

Rules for Lit Circle Discussions:

The Discussion Director is in charge. They facilitate the conversation.

Sharing goes in this order:

1. The summarizer - Begin by sharing your summary. Take time to discuss what what included in the summary, and if anything needed to be added or removed. Be sure to focus on all the important information

2. The Character Captain - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the characters. Ask your group member what their thoughts are on the characters.

3. The Vocab Enricher - do not just tell your group member what the word means. Take them to that page in the text. Ask them what they think it means. Discuss. Then reveal what the word means

4. The Conflict Evaluator - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the conflicts. Ask your group member what their thoughts are, and if they were able to identify any other conflicts.

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Engage your group in a discussion, maybe with a question. Ask your group member what their thoughts are.

6. The Illustrator (If your Group has 7 People) Don't just show your illustration. Explain it to your group, and tell them about the scene(s) that you thought were important to illustrate.

7. The Discussion Director - You are last because you can only engage everyone in a discussion about the questions once everyone is on the same page. Pick your best questions and allow everyone to share, and discuss.

* Be sure to use the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning

* Each member is expected to contribute to the discussion

• When you share, REMEMBER TO USE QUESTIONS TO ENGAGE THE REST OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS! 
• When you share it is your job to get the rest of the group involved. 
• The best way to do this is to ask questions, like: what do you think, how did this make you feel, etc. Use open ended questions.

Job Order:

1. The Summarizer
2. Character Captain

3. The Vocab Enricher

4. The Conflict Evaluator

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer

6. The Illustrator (Only if your group has 7)
7. The Discussion Director

*We will now begin to read Chapter 14 & 15 aloud*

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Options:

• Reading Chomp & Completing your Lit Circle Job
• Work on your draft if it is not done
• Typing

Day 148: 5/15/19 - D Day: STAR & Finish Typing

Good day 6th Graders,      

     This week we will take the May STAR Assessment and you will have the opportunity to finish typing your research or begin editing and revising.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

• Write down tonight's homework
• Get out your Agenda and Log onto your computer

Homework: 

• Make sure your Lit Circle Job for Ch 13 is done for tomorrow
• Bring in materials for Learning Fair Project
• Tri-fold board
• Decorative tape
• Boxes
• Craft Sticks
• Etc.

Agenda

1. STAR Reading Assessment
2. Finish Typing or Begin Editing/Revising

Activity #1

STAR Reading Assessment

Username: rtrumble 

Password: 06101974RT

                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best

• Read carefully
• Take your time
• Read ALL answers before choosing one
• Use process of elimination

**You will get your STAR score tomorrow to see how much growth you have made. 

Activity #2

Typing Your Research Essay

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

**Before typing - You should make sure you have cited your sources in your research essay the same way you did in your persuasive essay. In your rough draft please underline the sentences where you included your resources. You should have used language like:

“According to ___________"

"research from ______________ shows”

1. Open a Microsoft word document

2. Begin by changing your font size to 14

3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******

Title your document - Research Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.

5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.

6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.

7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.

8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation

9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder

10. When you are done typing print 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.

***We will be printing these essays, but if you want to work on your essay from home, you may want to copy/paste it into a Kidblog post. 

RTI

Options:

Typing

Reading Chomp & working on your Lit Circle Job

Day 147: 5/14/19 - C Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 11 & 12

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue reading the novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen. We will engage in our literature circles discussions, and begin reading the next chapters in the book

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your Homework
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Finish Reading Chapter 13
• Complete your Literature Circle Job
• Bring in materials for Learning Fair Project
• Tri-fold board
• Decorative tape
• Boxes
• Craft Sticks
• Etc.

Activity #1

Ch 11 &12 Lit Circle Discussion

Standards

RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes
RL6.4 Determine the meaning of unknown words & phrases

Rules for Lit Circle Discussions:

The Discussion Director is in charge. They facilitate the conversation.

Sharing goes in this order:

1. The summarizer - Begin by sharing your summary. Take time to discuss what what included in the summary, and if anything needed to be added or removed. Be sure to focus on all the important information

2. The Character Captain - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the characters. Ask your group member what their thoughts are on the characters.

3. The Vocab Enricher - do not just tell your group member what the word means. Take them to that page in the text. Ask them what they think it means. Discuss. Then reveal what the word means

4. The Conflict Evaluator - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Share about the conflicts. Ask your group member what their thoughts are, and if they were able to identify any other conflicts.

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer - Don't just read from your graphic organizer. Engage your group in a discussion, maybe with a question. Ask your group member what their thoughts are.

6. The Illustrator (If your Group has 7 People) Don't just show your illustration. Explain it to your group, and tell them about the scene(s) that you thought were important to illustrate.

7. The Discussion Director - You are last because you can only engage everyone in a discussion about the questions once everyone is on the same page. Pick your best questions and allow everyone to share, and discuss.

* Be sure to use the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning

* Each member is expected to contribute to the discussion

• When you share, REMEMBER TO USE QUESTIONS TO ENGAGE THE REST OF YOUR GROUP MEMBERS! 
• When you share it is your job to get the rest of the group involved. 
• The best way to do this is to ask questions, like: what do you think, how did this make you feel, etc. Use open ended questions.

Job Order:

1. The Summarizer
2. Character Captain

3. The Vocab Enricher

4. The Conflict Evaluator

5. The Mood & Tone Analyzer

6. The Illustrator (Only if your group has 7)
7. The Discussion Director

*We will now begin to read Chapter 13 aloud*

RTI

Options:

• Reading Chomp & Completing your Lit Circle Job
• Work on your draft if it is not done
• Typing

Day 146: 5/13/19 - B Day: Typing Research Essays Day 3

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be using the computers to type our research essays in preparation of the editing and revising stage of writing. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 11 & 12 (Due Tues. 5/14)
• Work on your research essay
• Bring in materials for Learning Fair Project
• Tri-fold board
• Decorative tape
• Boxes
• Craft Sticks
• Etc.

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Activity #1
Typing Your Research Essay

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

**Before typing - You should make sure you have cited your sources in your research essay the same way you did in your persuasive essay. In your rough draft please underline the sentences where you included your resources. You should have used language like:
“According to ___________"
"research from ______________ shows”

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.

***We will be printing these essays, but if you want to work on your essay from home, you may want to copy/paste it into a Kidblog post. 

RTI

Options:

Typing

Reading Chomp & working on your Lit Circle Job

Day 145: 5/10/19 - A Day: Typing Research Essays Day 2

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be using the computers to type our research essays in preparation of the editing and revising stage of writing. 

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Make sure your lit circle job is done
• Work on your research essay
• Bring in materials for Learning Fair Project
• Tri-fold board
• Decorative tape
• Boxes
• Craft Sticks
• Etc.

Activity #1
Finish Drafting (If not done)
&
Typing Your Research Essay

Standards:
RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI6.8 - Trace & Evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by evidence from claims that are not.
W6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

**Before typing - You should make sure you have cited your sources in your research essay the same way you did in your persuasive essay. In your rough draft please underline the sentences where you included your resources. You should have used language like:
“According to ___________"
"research from ______________ shows”

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.

***We will be printing these essays, but if you want to work on your essay from home, you may want to copy/paste it into a Kidblog post. 

RTI

Options:

Drafting (If not Done)

Typing

Reading Chomp & working on your Lit Circle Job