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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Day 78: 2/9/21 - Identifying Text Structure Quiz

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will continue unit 2 about analyzing informational articles by taking a quiz to see how good we are at identifying which text structure was used to organize information in a selection of passages.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Bring me your copy of Freak the Mighty
  • Pass out Copies of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Homework:
  • Complete Text Structure Quiz

Schedule:

Block 1 9:30 – 10:03

Block 2 10:08 – 10:41

Block 3 10:46 – 11:16

Block 4 11:21 – 11:55




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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Page 36 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution
Page 37 - Text Structure: Cause & Effect

***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
Text Structure Quiz

Standards
  • RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 

Directions:
- You will complete this Quiz on google classroom.
- I will be calling you up to give you your STAR score while you are taking the quiz
  1. Read each passage
  2. Use your knowledge of text structure, along with your notebook to determine what text structure was used to craft each.
  3. Pick the text structure used to organize the passage
  4. Take the time to review your work before hitting the "Submit" button

Monday, February 8, 2021

Day 77: 2/8/21 - Identifying Text Structure Practice

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will continue unit 2 about analyzing informational articles by reading short paragraphs and identifying which text structure was used to organize the information.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework:
  • Complete Text Structure Practice
  • Make sure you bring in your Freak the Mighty Book (I will be collecting them tomorrow and I will be giving you your copy of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets)
  • Complete the Hogwarts Sorting Survey



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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Page 36 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution
Page 37 - Text Structure: Cause & Effect

***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
Review of Text Structure
&
Practice Identifying Text Structure

Standards
  • RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 
First:
What text structure would you use if you wanted to write about each of the following scenarios? 

  • Campfires vs wild fires
  • Wildfires and ways we can prevent them
  • A time that I got burned by a fire & had to go to the hospital
  • Campfires
  • A time that I built a campfire

  • Snowboarding
  • The time I went Snowboarding at Holiday Valley
  • Snowboarding vs. Skiing
  •  Lack of snow during the winter & the use of snow-making machines
  • The time I broke my snowboard doing a 360 backflip and what happened as a result  

Directions:
- You will complete this practice on google classroom.
- You were given a paper copy which might help you to annotate each passage so you can better understand it
  1. Read each passage
  2. Use your knowledge of text structure, along with your notebook to determine what text structure was used to craft each.
  3. Pick the text structure used to organize the passage
  4. You may underline or annotate the paper copy of the passages to help you
We will do the first 1 together.

Level 1
Level 2




Friday, February 5, 2021

Day 76: 2/5/21 - STAR Assessment (B Day Students)

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will take a break from unit 2 so that we can complete our winter STAR assessment.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework:
  • Make sure that you have completed Notebook Page 37. Be sure to upload a picture
  • Complete the Hogwarts Sorting Survey


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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Page 36 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution

***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
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"

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Day 75: 2/4/21 - Text Structure: Cause & Effect

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will continue unit 2 about analyzing informational articles by learning about the Cause & Effect Text Structure.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Get 2 contrasting colored pencils
  • Get a yellow high lighter
Homework:
  • Complete Notebook Page 37. Be sure to upload a picture
  • Make sure you bring in your Freak the Mighty Book
  • Complete the Hogwarts Sorting Survey


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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Page 36 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution
Page 37 - Text Structure: Cause & Effect

***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
Text Structure: Cause & Effect
Standards
  • RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 
Directions:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the definition for Cause & Effect Text Structure
Step 3: Read the paragraph about unwanted dogs
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details
Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer
Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook












Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Day 74: 2/2/21 - STAR Assessment (A Day Students)

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will take a break from unit 2 so that we can complete our winter STAR assessment.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
Homework:
  • Make sure that you have completed Notebook Page 36. Be sure to upload a picture


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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Page 36 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution

***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
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"

Monday, February 1, 2021

Day 73: 2/1/21 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will continue unit 2 about analyzing informational articles by learning about the Problem & Solution Text Structure.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Get 2 contrasting colored pencils
  • Get a yellow high lighter
Homework:
  • Complete Notebook Page 36. Be sure to upload a picture


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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Page 36 - Text Structure: Problem & Solution

***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
Text Structure: Problem & Solution

Standards
  • RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 
Directions:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the Definition for Problem & Solution Text Structure
Step 3: Read the paragraph about leash pulling
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details to determine the details pertaining to the problem and those that pertain to the solution
Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer
Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook




Friday, January 29, 2021

Day 72: 1/29/21 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence

Good Morning Rebels

         Today we will continue unit 2 about analyzing informational articles by learning about the Order & Sequence Text Structure.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

  • Write tonight's homework in your agenda
  • Get 7 colored pencils
Homework:
  • Complete Notebook Page 35. Be sure to upload a picture


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
Page 31 - Author's Purpose
Page 32 - Text Structure
Page 33 - Text Structure: Description
Page 34 - Text Structure: Compare & Contrast
Page 35 - Text Structure: Order & Sequence

***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
Text Structure: Order & Sequence
Standards
  • RI6.5 - Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fit into the overall structure of a text and how it contributes to the development of ideas. 
Directions:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.
Step 2: Review the Definition for Order & Sequence Text Structure
Step 3: Read the paragraph about getting a Black Lab puppy
Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details in sequential order
Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer
Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook