Good Morning Rebels
Today we will continue unit 2 and write a summary for an informational article.
Thank you
Mr. Trumble
Do Now:
- Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework:
- Use the Main Idea & Details graphic organizer for the article titled: How Donald Duck and "Peanuts" Saved Trick or Treating to write a summary
Interactive Notebook
Table of Contents
Page 1 - Username & Passwords
Page 2 - STAR Assessment Data Tracking
Page 3 - Unit 1 Title Page
Page 4 - The Literary Elements Notes
Page 5 - Figurative language Notes
Page 6 - Chromebook Shortcuts
Page 7 - The 4 C's & Discussion Sentence Stems
Page 8 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 9 - Reading Strategy Questioning
Page 10 - How to Respond to Literature
Page 11 - Using Transitions
Page 12 - Setting
Page 13 - Characterization
Page 14 - Characterization Words
Page 15 - Point of View
Page 16 - Internal vs. External Conflict
Page 17 - The 4 Types of Conflicts
Page 18 - Elements of Plot
Page 19 - Plot line
Page 20 - Theme
Page 21 - Theme Tree (Christian the Lion)
Page 22 - Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)
Page 23 - Mood & Tone
Page 24 - Types of Characters
Page 25 - Character Analysis
Page 26 - Unit 2 Title Page
Page 27 - Informational Vocab.
Page 28 - Articles with Multiple Categories
Page 29 - Outlining an Informational Article
Page 30 - How to Write a Summary
***Be sure:
- You do not skip any pages
- Use the front & the back of each page
- Every Page Needs a Title
- Every Page Needs a Date
- Every Page Needs a Page Number
Activity #1
Writing a Summary
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements
Direction
Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"
*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. What is each paragraph about?
2. What Questions do I have?
3. What parts do I not understand?
How many sections of information does this article have?
4. What is the Topic, or Main Idea?
5. What evidence makes me think that?
Step 1 - Read the Article
Step 2 - Reread the article. As we read Write small inferences, thoughts, and questions you have in the margin.
Step 3 - Underline evidence & important details
Step 4 - Complete the Main Idea & Details Graphic Organizer.
- How many categories of information are there?
- What is the most important details/information in each category?
- Write down the most important detail/information from each category.
- Write the main idea. (Don't overlook the importance of the title in determining the main idea)
Step 5 - Use the Main Idea & Graphic Organizer to write a summary. Remember the directions for how to write a summary on page 30 in your notebook. Include transitional words and phrases to make your writing flow smoothly from one detail to another.
Have a great day!
