Day 151: 5/18/20 - C Day: Learning Fair Projects Day 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be start working on our research projects for the Learning Fair. We will start by looking at some videos of projects from previous years, and by looking at the projects themselves.

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework
2. Pick up a copy of the Judges Evaluation Form from the Music Stand

Homework:

• Finish your lit circle job for chapter 15 & 16 (Due 5/19)
• ****Work on Research Project

Activity #1

Working on Research Projects

***Pass Out the Judges Evaluation Form***

Standards:

SL6.4 - Present claims & findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions. facts, and details to accentuate main ideas; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation

SL6.5 - Include Multimedia components (graphics, images etc) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information

RI6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats, as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue

RI 6.8 - Trace & evaluate arguments and 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

W6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate

W6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources

Key Questions:

What do you need to include in your project?

How will your project be evaluated?
(Review Judges Evaluation Form)

*Preview project boards from previous years

Key Questions:
What did they do well?
What could they have done better?

Activity #2

Research Projects

• Work on Research Project
• Planning
• Headings & Sub-headings
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects
• Pros & Cons
• Images w/captions
• Graphics like: Charts, Graphs, & Diagrams
• Information - Use the paragraphs from your essay
• Enlarge them and use backing paper to make them stand out.
• You might want to create a list of bullets to display your information
• Work on making printed materials for your research project.
  That may include:
  • Headings (large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Subheadings (Large, Bold, Various Fonts)
  • Enlarging paragraphs
  • Making bulleted lists
  • Printing picture, images, graphs, & diagrams

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Learning Fair Projects

Day 150: 5/15/20 - B Day: Final Publication of 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:

• Bring in materials for the Learning Fair Project

Activity #1
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.

If you wrote your essay by hand on loose leaf1. 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.

If you wrote your essay on Kidblog
1. Open Kidblog and copy your first draft
2. Open a Word Document & past your essay
3. Type in a proper heading
4. Highlight your essay & change your font size to 14
5. Select an academic font like: helvetica, times new roman, etc.
****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay
6. Format your essay 
7. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder.

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 or on the digital copy on your computer. 

Focus: 
The Effects (or Cons)
The Solutions
The Conclusion

Part 1: Independent
Step 1: Use the checklist in your notebook to read through your essay. Make sure you have written each part of your essay

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)

Part 2: Partner

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: 5/14/20 - A Day: Lit Circle Discusion Ch. 13 & 14

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue our last novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen, and engage in our Lit Circle discussions.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your lit circle homework from ch 13 & 14
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Read Ch. 15 & 16
• Complete your Lit Circle Job (Due Tues 5/19)

Activity #1

Ch 13&14 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

Review Expectations

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 Discussion Director

When you are done with your small group Lit Circle Discussions we will have a whole group discussion.

*We will now begin to read Chapter 15 & 16 aloud*

Day 148: 5/13/20 - D Day: STAR Assessment & Reference Page

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

References

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

Directions:

When you do research and you cite sources in an essay you need to provide a reference page. 

(See Example on the Ladybug)

Day 147: 5/12/20 - C Day: Lit Circle Discussion Ch. 11 & 12

Good day 6th Graders,

          Today we will continue our last novel, Chomp, by Carl Hiaasen, and engage in our Lit Circle discussions.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Take out your lit circle homework from ch 11 & 12
2. Write down your homework

Homework:

• Read Ch. 13 & 14
• Complete your Lit Circle Job (Due Thur 5/14)

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

Review Expectations

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 Discussion Director

When you are done with your small group Lit Circle Discussions we will have a whole group discussion.

*We will now begin to read Chapter 13 & 14 aloud*

Day 146: 5/11/20 - B Day: Editing & Revising Day 2

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:

• Work on 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.

If you wrote your essay by hand on loose leaf1. 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.

If you wrote your essay on Kidblog
1. Open Kidblog and copy your first draft
2. Open a Word Document & past your essay
3. Type in a proper heading
4. Highlight your essay & change your font size to 14
5. Select an academic font like: helvetica, times new roman, etc.
****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay
6. Format your essay 
7. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder.

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 or on the digital copy on your computer. 

Focus: 
The Effects (or Cons)
The Solutions
The Conclusion

Part 1: Independent
Step 1: Use the checklist in your notebook to read through your essay. Make sure you have written each part of your essay

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)

Part 2: Partner

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 145: 5/8/20 - A Day: Editing & Revising Day 1

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:

• Work on 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.

If you wrote your essay by hand on loose leaf1. 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.

If you wrote your essay on Kidblog
1. Open Kidblog and copy your first draft
2. Open a Word Document & past your essay
3. Type in a proper heading
4. Highlight your essay & change your font size to 14
5. Select an academic font like: helvetica, times new roman, etc.
****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Research Essay
6. Format your essay 
7. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder.

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 or on the digital copy on your computer. 

Focus: 
The Intro
The Problem
The Causes (or Pros)

Part 1: Independent
Step 1: Use the checklist in your notebook to read through your essay. Make sure you have written each part of your essay

Step 2: Use the checklists to evaluate your writing and make improvements ***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)

Part 2: Partner

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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