Day 19: 10/13/20 - Freak the Mighty Ch. 11

Good Morning 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need for your classes. Today we will read aloud chapter 11 of Freak the Mighty and we will continue to work on the reading strategy of questioning.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook
• Go to kidblog and pull up your question

Homework:

• Read Chapter 11 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 11 Quiz on Google classroom
• Blog - Write a Question & Answer 2-3 Questions

Activity #1

Reading Strategy - Questioning?

Before we begin, we need to take a moment and look at how we answer a question in a paragraph. I am getting tired of seeing your 1 sentence answers to questions that ask you to write in a paragraph. You are losing points on your quizzes, and as of right now, I am assuming that most of you don't know how to write a paragraph.

Here is a question from your ch. 7 quiz.

9. Max and Kevin face one of their first conflicts together on the 4th of July? What do you think of the way Max & Kevin handled Tony D. & his gang? How would you deal with Tony D. if you were in Max's shoes?

Here is an example of a properly written response. You can use I, D, E, R as a way to organize your writing. 

I - Intro (This is where you turn the question into a statement using proper nouns)

D - Details (This is where you answer the question using specific details. You will usually need multiple sentences)

E - Evidence (This is where you support your answer with specific evidence from the text)

R - Reflect (This is where you reflect, or share your own thoughts, about the question/topic)

*always use words from the question in your intro, and never use pronouns, before you use proper nouns.

*Some times your answer might look like this: I, D, E, D, E, R or I, D, D, E, E, R or I, D, E, D, E, D, E, R

*Every paragraph needs an intro & a reflection. The number of details, and evidence you use will vary.

(I) On the 4th of July Max and Kevin have a conflict with Tony D. and his gang. (D) I think that Max and Kevin handled it as well as they could. (D) I probably would have done the same thing they did, except for calling Tony names. (E) Even though Max is bigger than Tony, he knew that if he got into a fight with him that he would have to fight his entire gang. (E) Kevin stood up for themselves by calling Tony a cretin, which I always encourage people to do, however it could have turned out very bad for him if the cops hadn't driven by. (R) I am not sure that calling Tony a name was a good idea, and I think they were very lucky that the cops made Tony and his gang run off.

Level 1 - Has only 1 correct answer, and the answer can be found in the book.

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it puts you in the book and asks you what you think the characters should do, think, feel, etc. or what you would do, think, feel. etc. 

In a level two question we are talking about the book, it's characters, setting, plot, etc, and putting ourselves in the book

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it pulls something that happens in the book, and asks you to apply it to your own life?

In a level 3 question we are no longer talking about the book or the characters. We leave the book behind and talk about situations from our own lives, that are similar to those in the book?

Level 4 - Require research & additional resources to dig deep into a question. 

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapter 11

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 11
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom. Be sure to answer in complete sentences when needed

Key Questions:

Ch. 11 

1. What is the primary setting?
2. What type of place are the tenements?
3. Can you describe Loretta Lee?
4. How would describe Iggy?
5. What do we learn about Freak's dad?

Have a great day!

Day 18: 10/9/20 - Freak the Mighty Ch. 10

Good Morning 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will read aloud chapter 10 of Freak the Mighty and we will continue to work on the reading strategy of questioning.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook

Homework:

• Read Chapter 10 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 10 Quiz on Google classroom
• Use Kidblog & write your own level 2 or 3 question. Then answer, at least two of your classmates questions. You may write more than 1, & you may answer as many questions as you like.

Activity #1

Reading Strategy - Questioning?

Good readers are actively thinking as they read. Questioning is one strategy we can use to think about a text. Below is one way to categorize questions. 

It is called: The Depth of Knowledge, or D. O. K.

The deeper you can go with your thinking the better you will be able to truly understand a text. The depth of knowledge has 4 levels. 

Level 1 - Has only 1 correct answer, and the answer can be found in the book.

Ex: What is Freak's mom's name?

Ex: What does Max get out of the tree for Kevin?

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it puts you in the book and asks you what you think the characters should do, think, feel, etc. or what you would do, think, feel. etc. 

Ex: What do you think Max & Kevin should have done when they had their run-in with Tony D. and his gang? 

Ex: How would you react to Tony D.

Ex: If you were Max, how would you feel about being in an "LD class"

Ex: I wonder if we will ever find out why Max's dad is in prison.

In a level two question we are talking about the book, it's characters, setting, plot, etc, and putting ourselves in the book

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it pulls something that happens in the book, and asks you to apply it to your own life?

Ex: Have you ever had an encounter with a bully? If so, how did you handle it?

Ex: When was the first time you got to go somewhere alone with just a friend, and no parents to watch you? Where was it, and how did it go?

Ex: 

In a level 3 question we are no longer talking about the book or the characters. We leave the book behind and talk about situations from our own lives, that are similar to those in the book?

Level 4 - Require research & additional resources to dig deep into a question. 

Ex: Can you identify the name of the disease Kevin has, along with describing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment?

Ex: How is Kevin from Freak the Mighty similar to Wahoo from the book Chomp?

Ex: How does bullying affect typical American children?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapter 10

Rats or Worse

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 10 with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom

Key Questions:

Ch. 10 

1. Kevin tells Max he that the treasure, hidden in the storm drain, "has been confirmed by visual observation." What is visual observation? 
2. Do you think it was a good idea for Max & Kevin to go on this "Quest"? Explain your thinking.
3. Can you summarize the events of the "Quest for Treasure" in this chapter?

Day 17: 10/8/20 - Freak the Mighty Ch. 9 & the Reading Strategy of Questioning

Good Morning 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will read aloud chapter 8 of Freak the Mighty and we will continue to work on the reading strategy of questioning.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook
• Open your ELA notebook to your STAR Tracking page so I can give you your score

Homework:

• Read Chapter 9 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 9 Quiz
• Use Kidblog & write your own level 2 or 3 question. Then answer, at least two of your classmates questions. You may write more than 1, & you may answer as many questions as you like.

Activity #1

Reading Strategy - Questioning?

Good readers are actively thinking as they read. Questioning is one strategy we can use to think about a text. Below is one way to categorize questions. 

It is called: The Depth of Knowledge, or D. O. K.

The deeper you can go with your thinking the better you will be able to truly understand a text. The depth of knowledge has 4 levels. 

Level 1 - Has only 1 correct answer, and the answer can be found in the book.

Ex: What is Freak's mom's name?

Ex: What does Max get out of the tree for Kevin?

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it puts you in the book and asks you what you think the characters should do, think, feel, etc. or what you would do, think, feel. etc. 

Ex: What do you think Max & Kevin should have done when they had their run-in with Tony D. and his gang? 

Ex: How would you react to Tony D.

Ex: If you were Max, how would you feel about being in an "LD class"

Ex: I wonder if we will ever find out why Max's dad is in prison.

In a level two question we are talking about the book, it's characters, setting, plot, etc, and putting ourselves in the book

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it pulls something that happens in the book, and asks you to apply it to your own life?

Ex: Have you ever had an encounter with a bully? If so, how did you handle it?

Ex: When was the first time you got to go somewhere alone with just a friend, and no parents to watch you? Where was it, and how did it go?

Ex: 

In a level 3 question we are no longer talking about the book or the characters. We leave the book behind and talk about situations from our own lives, that are similar to those in the book?

Level 4 - Require research & additional resources to dig deep into a question. 

Ex: Can you identify the name of the disease Kevin has, along with describing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment?

Ex: How is Kevin from Freak the Mighty similar to Wahoo from the book Chomp?

Ex: How does bullying affect typical American children?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapter 9

Life is Dangerous

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 9 with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom

Key Questions:

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.

Day 16: 10/6/20- Freak the Mighty Ch. 8 & D.O.K. Questions

Good Morning 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will read aloud chapter 8 of Freak the Mighty and we will continue to work on the reading strategy of questioning.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook
• Open your ELA notebook to your STAR Tracking page so I can give you your score

Homework:

• Read Chapter 8 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 8 Quiz on Google classroom
• Use Kidblog & write your own level 2 or 3 question. Then answer, at least two of your classmates questions. You may write more than 1, & you may answer as many questions as you like.

Activity #1

Reading Strategy - Questioning?

Good readers are actively thinking as they read. Questioning is one strategy we can use to think about a text. Below is one way to categorize questions. 

It is called: The Depth of Knowledge, or D. O. K.

The deeper you can go with your thinking the better you will be able to truly understand a text. The depth of knowledge has 4 levels. 

Level 1 - Has only 1 correct answer, and the answer can be found in the book.

Ex: What is Freak's mom's name?

Ex: What does Max get out of the tree for Kevin?

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it puts you in the book and asks you what you think the characters should do, think, feel, etc. or what you would do, think, feel. etc. 

Ex: What do you think Max & Kevin should have done when they had their run-in with Tony D. and his gang? 

Ex: How would you react to Tony D.

Ex: If you were Max, how would you feel about being in an "LD class"

Ex: I wonder if we will ever find out why Max's dad is in prison.

In a level two question we are talking about the book, it's characters, setting, plot, etc, and putting ourselves in the book

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it pulls something that happens in the book, and asks you to apply it to your own life?

Ex: Have you ever had an encounter with a bully? If so, how did you handle it?

Ex: When was the first time you got to go somewhere alone with just a friend, and no parents to watch you? Where was it, and how did it go?

Ex: 

In a level 3 question we are no longer talking about the book or the characters. We leave the book behind and talk about situations from our own lives, that are similar to those in the book?

Level 4 - Require research & additional resources to dig deep into a question. 

Ex: Can you identify the name of the disease Kevin has, along with describing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment?

Ex: How is Kevin from Freak the Mighty similar to Wahoo from the book Chomp?

Ex: How does bullying affect typical American children?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapter 8

Walking High Above the World

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 8 with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom

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?

Day 15: 10/5/20 - Freak the Mighty Ch. 7 & Intro to Questioning

Good Morning 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will read aloud chapter 7 of Freak the Mighty and I will introduce you to the reading strategy of questioning.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook

Homework:

• Read Chapter 7 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 7 Quiz on Google classroom
• Use Kidblog & write your own level 2 or 3 question. Then answer, at least two of your classmates questions. You may write more than 1, & you may answer as many questions as you like.

Activity #1

Reading Strategy - Questioning?

Good readers are actively thinking as they read. Questioning is one strategy we can use to think about a text. Below is one way to categorize questions. 

It is called: The Depth of Knowledge, or D. O. K.

The deeper you can go with your thinking the better you will be able to truly understand a text. The depth of knowledge has 4 levels. 

Level 1 - Has only 1 correct answer, and the answer can be found in the book.

Ex: What is Freak's mom's name?

Ex: What does Max get out of the tree for Kevin?

Level 2 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it puts you in the book and asks you what you think the characters should do, think, feel, etc. or what you would do, think, feel. etc. 

Ex: What do you think Max & Kevin should have done when they had their run-in with Tony D. and his gang? 

Ex: How would you react to Tony D.

Ex: If you were Max, how would you feel about being in an "LD class"

Ex: I wonder if we will ever find out why Max's dad is in prison.

In a level two question we are talking about the book, it's characters, setting, plot, etc, and putting ourselves in the book

Level 3 - Has an infinite number of answers, and it pulls something that happens in the book, and asks you to apply it to your own life?

Ex: Have you ever had an encounter with a bully? If so, how did you handle it?

Ex: When was the first time you got to go somewhere alone with just a friend, and no parents to watch you? Where was it, and how did it go?

Ex: 

In a level 3 question we are no longer talking about the book or the characters. We leave the book behind and talk about situations from our own lives, that are similar to those in the book?

Level 4 - Require research & additional resources to dig deep into a question. 

Ex: Can you identify the name of the disease Kevin has, along with describing the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment?

Ex: How is Kevin from Freak the Mighty similar to Wahoo from the book Chomp?

Ex: How does bullying affect typical American children?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapter 7

Walking High Above the World

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 7 with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom

Key Questions: Ch 7 - (to think about as you read)

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?

Day 14: 10/2/20 - STAR Math & Freak the Mighty Ch. 6

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will take the STAR Math test & we will read aloud chapter 4 of Freak the Mighty
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook

Homework:

• Read Chapter 6 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 6 Quiz on Google classroom

Activity #1

STAR Reading Assessment

Login Ex:

Username: rtrumble 

Password: 06101974RT

                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best

• Read carefully
• Reread when needed
• Take your time
• Read ALL answers before choosing one
• Use context clues
• Use process of elimination

**You will be tracking your STAR score all year to see how much growth you are making. 

To get to STAR:

1. Go to www.apwschools.org
2. Click on the 'Staff' tab
3. Scroll down and click on 'STAR Assessments'
4. Click on "I'm a Student"
5. Type in your user name & password
6. Write down your username & password on your log in sheet
7. Click on Take a Reading Test
8. Make sure you select ELA Mr. Trumble
9. ***If your computer asks for the monitor password, it is "admin"

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 6

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 6 with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom

Day 13: 10/1/20 - STAR ELA & Freak the Mighty Ch. 5

 Good Morning 6th Graders,

          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will take the STAR Reading test & we will read aloud chapter 3 of Freak the Mighty
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Log in to your Chromebook

Homework:

• Read Chapter 5 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 5 Quiz on Google classroom

Activity #1

STAR Reading Assessment

Login Ex:

Username: rtrumble 

Password: 06101974RT

                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best

• Read carefully
• Reread when needed
• Take your time
• Read ALL answers before choosing one
• Use context clues
• Use process of elimination

**You will be tracking your STAR score all year to see how much growth you are making. 

To get to STAR:

1. Go to www.apwschools.org
2. Click on the 'Staff' tab
3. Scroll down and click on 'STAR Assessments'
4. Click on "I'm a Student"
5. Type in your user name & password
6. Write down your username & password on your log in sheet
7. Click on Take a Reading Test
8. Make sure you select ELA Mr. Trumble
9. ***If your computer asks for the monitor password, it is "admin"

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 the chapter with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom