Day 13: 9/20/19 - A Day: Freak the Mighty Movie - Compare/Contrast the book & the Movie

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Pick up a Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer
• Pick up the compare/contrast mini essay HW sheet

Homework: 

• Complete the 2 paragraph Compare/Contrast Mini-essay

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 1)

Standards:
RL6.7 - Compare & Contrast the experience of reading a story to viewing a video, including contrasting what you "see" or "hear" when reading the text to what you perceive when you view the movie.

Directions:
As you watch the first part of the movie record information in the graphic organizer to track the similarities and differences. You will use this information to help you create written responses comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between the book and the movie.

Important:

• Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied when thinking about the similarities and differences.
• Characterization - Are the characters developed in the movie the same as the book?
• Setting - How do the settings compare? Include the way you envisioned the setting in the book to what you see in the movie.
• Point of View - Does the movie use the same point of view as the book?
• Plot - How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? Focus on the larger more important events and not the small insignificant details.

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

an 

1. Introduction
2. Details (about both the book and movie)
3. Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. Reflection/Conclusion

Many times you will need additional Details & Evidence so the format of your essay might look like this:

I                                    I

D                                   D

E                                   D

D          Or                     D

E         This                   E

D                                   E

E                                   E

R                                   R

RTI
Analysis of Similarities & Differences
Drafting paragraphs to write about similarities & Differences between the book & the Movie

Standards

W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

an

Introduction

Details

Evidence

Reflection/Conclusion

Example:

          There are many similarities between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first similarity worth noting is the way the characters are portrayed and developed throughout the story. In the book and in the movie Max feels like he does not have a brain until Freak comes along.  Kevin is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. He is also still battling a physical disability and has to use crutches. Another similarity is the plot event where the boys go to the fireworks and millpond. In both the story and the movie Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. I think the movie does a good job of recreating the novel for movie goers. If you like the book, you will probably enjoy the film.

          There are many differences between the book, “Freak the Mighty” and the movie, “The Mighty”. The first major difference between the book and the movie is the way Max and Kevin’s friendship begins. In the book their friendship begins when Max helps Kevin get a toy ornithopter out of a tree.  It is this small act of kindness that starts their friendship in the novel, but in the movie their friendship starts when Kevin becomes Max’s tutor. Kevin then gives Max money to take him to the fireworks. Another difference between the two is the setting. When reading the book I picture a small run down town, and in the movie the setting is a large heavy populated city. In my opinion the book does a better job telling the story of Max and Kevin becoming Freak the Mighty. I recommend reading the book before watching the movie. 

Directions: 

Day 12: 9/19/19 - D Day: Kidblog - How to Create a Written Response Using Technology

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'D' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Hand in the Point of View HW in the Red Bin 
• Write tonight's homework down in your agenda
• Login to your computer. 

Homework: 

• Finish any past due assignments

Activity #1

Kidblog

How to Become a Blogger

Today you will learn to use Technology 

to Create a Written Response to a Text 

*******************

While you are blogging I will be calling you out into the hallway to have you put your shield above your locker, and I will give out any last STAR scores to people who do not have them yet.

Standards:

W6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W6.6 - Use technology including the internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills

Part 1: Logging in to Kidblog
1. Log into the computer using your login and password
2. Use Chrome & go to our classroom website
www.roytrumble.blogspot.com
3. Click on the link for ELA Kidblog
3. In the upper right hand corner click on the Log in icon.
4. Scroll down to find your name. They are listed by your first name and the first initial in your last name.
5. Your password is 6 characters long. It is your last name. 

• If your last name is only 5 characters long, then it is followed by a number 1
• If it is 4 characters long it is followed by the numbers 12

6. Once you enter your password, it will ask you to create a new password. Create a password that is easy to remember. You will need to write your password down in your agenda for safe keeping.
7. Finish logging in to gain full access to kidblog

Part 2: Creating Your First Blog Post
1. To create a new post click on the blue icon for New Post+ in the upper right corner.
2. Give your post a title: "Prompt # _______ "
10. In the text box type your post, answering the question,  Provide evidence from the text to support your thinking.
11. Be sure to use proper grammar and mechanics, including capitals and punctuation.
12. When you are done responding to the prompt, click on the blue Publish icon.
13. When prompted you may publish your response to the "Class"
14. If you finish you may go back to the homepage of kidblog and you may respond to other student's posts with a question or a comment. or post one of the questions you wrote on your Cornell Notes last night.


Pick a Prompt:
1. Summarize the events of the 4th of July and how Max & Kevin got the name, Freak the Mighty. What inferences can you make about Max & Kevin based on this event?

2. Summarize the Quest for Treasure. What inferences can you make about Max & Kevin based on this event?

***You should use your notes from the readings to help you write your response.

RTI

Kidblog Continued

Day 11: 9/18/19 - C Day: Point of View & Freak the Mighty Ch 10

Good Day 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Glue in the Point of View worksheet into your Interactive Notebook (Leave room at the top of the page for a few notes)
• Write your homework down in your agenda

Homework: 

1. Finish reading Ch  10 
2. Complete the Point of View Activity & Cornell Notes

Activity #1
Mix & Mingle

• Today you will learn a new protocol for collaborating with your peers.
• To begin you will find a partner (1 partner)
• You will share your response to the first question, and your partner will share their response.
• You have about 60 seconds to collaborate about your answers and make improvements that you need to.
• I will blow the train whistle to signal that times it up.
• When you hear the whistle you will find a new partner and collaborate about the second question.
• You will continue in this manner through all of the questions.
• When you are done discussions each question you will be handing your responses in.

Activity #2

How does an Author Develop Point of View?

Standards:

RL6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator in a text

Notes:

Point of View

• The perspective (or window) of the person telling the story
• Tells the reader who the narrator is

Activity #3

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 10
Applying the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning & Accountable Talk Stems to our Small Group Discussions

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

RL6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator in a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

Before Reading: (Whole Group)

Review expectations for small group work

Directions for Reading: (Small group)

• Complete the point of View activities
• Read chapter  10 with the members of your small group
• Annotate the text as you read (6-7 annotations) Using the Cornell Note taking structure 
• Write 3- 4 questions

Essential Question: What inferences can you make about the characters, setting, and plot event?

Key Questions:

1. Kevin tells Max he that the treasure, hidden in the storm drain, "has been confirmed by visual observation." What is visual observation? 
2. What does the way Kevin speaks tell you about his personality? Rewrite the sentence as Max would say it. How would you say it?
3. Can you summarize the events of the "Quest for Treasure" in this chapter?

RTI
Small group Reading & Reading Closely
Determining the Point of View

Standards

RL6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator in a text

Day 10: 9/17/19 - B Day: The 4 C's of 21st Century Learning, Accountable Talk & Freak Mighty Ch 8 & 9

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'B' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble

Do Now:

• Glue in the 4 C's, Discussion Sentence Starters, & Accountable talk printables on the next blank page in your Interactive Notebook
• Write your homework down in your agenda

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 8 & 9 
• Complete the Comprehension questions for ch 8 & 9

Activity #1

How do we work together in small group?

Standards:

SL6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, & issues, building on others' ideas and expressing my own ideas clearly

I-Chart for small group & Infependent work
What are the classroom expectations when you work independently, or in a small group.

Make I chart

Student
Start Right away
Sit Quietly
Stay in 1 spot
Remain on task
Work the whole time
Do not interrupt others
Build stamina

Teacher
Monitor students
Provide feedback
Hold student/teacher conferences
Meet with small groups
Work 1 on 1 w/a student

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 8 & 9
Applying the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning & Accountable Talk Stems to our Small Group Discussions

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Before Reading: (Whole Group)

Review expectations for small group work

Directions for Reading: (Small group)

• Read chapter 8 & 9 with the members of your small group
• Complete the comprehension questions for chapters 8 & 9

Key Questions:

Ch 8.

1. Why does Max think Kevin rescued him, rather than the other way around?

2. Who rescued who? Why do you think that way?

3. Analyze how Grim & Gram treat Max after the rescue on the 4th of July? What inferences can you make?

Ch 9

1. Pick 3 passages that help develop the motif of quests, knights, and the legends of King Arthur.

2. How does Kevin sharing information about the Medical research facility build the theme of trust and friendship?

3. How does Kevin react when Max says he is worried about the pain Kevin will go through getting a new body?

4. Foreshadowing is a clue or hint about what will happen in later in the story. What do you think is being foreshadowed in ch 9? Explain your thinking.

RTI
Small group Reading & Reading Closely to answer Comprehension Questions using Complete Sentences

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use sticky notes to record important information or questions you have while reading.

Day 9: 9/16/19 - A Day: Analyzing Setting & Freak the Mighty Ch 6 & 7

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A' Day. Make sure you use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Put your Characterization HW on your table so I can check it
• Glue in the 'Setting Graphic Organizer' on to the next page in your Interactive Notebook
• Write your homework down in your agenda

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 6 & 7 
• Complete the Reading Guide & Setting Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Quick Comprehension Check
AKA: a Quiz

Standards:

RL6.3 Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Directions:
Multiple Choice Questions 1 - 6: Be sure to write the letter of your answer choice on the line provided ( 1 point each)

Short Answer Questions 7 - 11:  Select any 3 questions. Answer in complete sentences. Be sure to answer all parts of the question (2 points each)

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 6 & 7
analyzing Setting

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Characterization:

• What do you know about Max? What Inferences did you make?
• How do you know it? What is your evidence?

Legend of King Arthur

• Can you summarize the legend of King Arthur?
• Can you explain the "Love Triangle between Arthur, Lancelot, & Guinevere?
• How did the round table promote equality?
• What was the message  of this legend? otherwise, why was this legend important to the people of Medieval Times?

Directions for Reading: (Small group)

• Read chapter 6 & 7 with the members of your small group
• Annotate the text as you read & Complete One Reading Guide for chapters 6 & 7
• Fill in the Setting Graphic Organizer

Key Questions:

Ch 6

1. Why do you think Max is allowed to go to the fireworks this year without his grandparents for the first time?

2. What type of person is Tony D? How do you know?

3. How does Max carrying Kevin begin? Explain.

Ch 7

1. Why do you think Tony D. and his gang wont let up on Max & Kevin?

2. What might have happened to Max and Kevin in the mill pond if the cops hadn't driven by?

3. What effect does it have when the author gives only hints about Max's mom and dad? Why does he do this instead of giving all the information up front?

4. Where does the name "Freak the Mighty" come from? How does this new name effect Max & Kevin?

Homework: 

• Finish reading and annotating Ch 6&7
• Complete the Reading Guide

RTI

Small group Reading & Reading Closely

Literary Element: Characterization

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use sticky notes to record important information or questions you have while reading.

    

Day 8: 9/13/19 - D Day: Characterization & Freak the Mighty Ch 5

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'D' Day. Please use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Make sure you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Put your HW in the Red Bin
• Write down tonight's homework in your agenda
• Glue in the List of Descriptive Words for Characters on the next page of your notbook

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 5
• Complete the Characterization Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Interactive Notebook Notes
Topic: Characterization

Standards:

RL6.3 Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

There are many ways an author develops characters.

1. the character's thoughts
2. the character's words
3. the character's feelings
4. the character's choices
5. the character's actions

• What others say about the character
• Physical description of the character

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 5

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Directions:

• Read chapter 5 with the members of your small group
• Complete the Characterization graphic organizer for Max using any of the information from ch 1 - 5
• While you are reading I will pass out your STAR Scores

Key Questions:

1. Why does Max pretend he doesn't remember day care with Kevin? Justify your answer with evidence from the text.

2. Why do you think Gwen calls to apologize

3. Why do you think Max feels so uncomfortable about having dinner with Kevin and Gwen

4. What does Freak mean when he says, "What she means is, you're a spitting image of your old man"?

5. Why does Max begin to cry when he lies down on his bed that night?

6. There are many reasons why a person might talk fast, like Gwen does when Max first comes over. Why do you think Gwen speaks so fast when Max first arrives?

RTI
Small group Reading & Reading Closely

Literary Element: Characterization

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use the back of your reading guide to record important information or questions you have while reading. Notes could be about:

1. Characterization
2. Setting
3. Plot
4. Themes
5. Conflicts
6. Figurative Language

Key Questions:

1. Why does Max pretend he doesn't remember day care with Kevin? Justify your answer with evidence from the text.

2. Why do you think Gwen calls to apologize

3. Why do you think Max feels so uncomfortable about having dinner with Kevin and Gwen

4. What does Freak mean when he says, "What she means is, you're a spitting image of your old man"?

5. Why does Max begin to cry when he lies down on his bed that night?

6. There are many reasons why a person might talk fast, like Gwen does when Max first comes over. Why do you think Gwen speaks so fast when Max first arrives?

Day 7: 9/12/19 - C Day: STAR & The Legend of King Arthur

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C' Day. Please use the bathroom & sharpen your pencils. Make sure you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Hand in your Figurative Language Homework into the red bin
• Pick up your Computer Log-in & Password from my desk and write it on the inside of your agenda

Homework:

• Finish reading The Legend of King Arthur & answer comprehension questions 1 - 4 in complete sentences

Activity #1

STAR Reading Assessment

Login Ex:

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 be tracking your STAR score all year to see how much growth you are making. I will give you your score tomorrow.

Activity #2
Shield

• Pick up & Cut out your shield
• select a piece of card stock
• Glue your shield to the card stock & hand it back in to the red bin

Activity #3
The Legend of King Arthur

Standard

RI6.1 Making inferences about an Informational text and supporting it with relevant evidence

Directions:

Read the Legend of King Arthur, which will be referenced throughout the novel Freak the Mighty, and answer the comprehension questions.

Key Questions:

1. What significance do you think the legend of King Arthur had for medieval England?

2. How is Merlin responsible for making Arthur King?

3. Infer: How does seating the knights at a round table promote equality within their groups?

4. Explain the relationship between King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot.

RTI

Small Group Work
How to Respond to short written response comprehension Questions


The Legend of King Arthur
Standard
RI6.1 Making inferences about an Informational text and supporting it with relevant evidence



Directions:
Read the Legend of King Arthur, which will be referenced throughout the novel Freak the Mighty, and answer the comprehension questions.