Day 44: 11/8/23 - Theme & Christian the Lion

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning, I hope you are all having a wonderfully wonderful Wednesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will learn about theme, and try to identify some of the themes within the book, Freak the Mighty.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write the independent work in your agenda
• Open your chromebooks to your mini-essay

Independent work:

• Past due assignments

Activity #1

Evaluate Writing 

(10 - 15 minutes)

Directions:

• Use Name sticks to set up writing partners. 
• With your writing partner evaluate each part of your mini essay
• At the bottom of your writing set up your answer like this:
• I =
• C =
• E =
• R =
• M =
• Total =

Each paragraph should have

1. 1 point - Introduction
2. 1 point - Claim
3. 1 point - Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. 1 point - Reflection
5. 1 point - Mechanics = Capitals, punctuation, sentence structure

• Each paragraph is worth 5 points total. 
• Include your score, so I can see how you evaluated your own writing before I grade it.
• Submit your writing. 

Activity #2

Intro to Theme

(25 - 30 minutes)

Christian the Lion 

Step 1 - Pass out & Glue in the list of topics on the next page of your notebook (Be sure to write the date, title, and page number) Review the definition of theme.

Step 2 - Pass out & Glue in the Theme tree for Christian the Lion.  (Be sure to write the date, title, and page number)

Step 3 - Review a few of the vocabulary words from the video

Vocabulary:

• vicar - a representative that makes decisions for a church
• flat - a flat is what the people in England call an apartment
• undaunted - not discouraged by difficulty or danger

Step 4 - Watch the Video

Step 5 - Start with the trunk of the tree. The trunk has a list of thematic topics listed on it. Choose the strongest topic. The strongest topics are LOVE & FRIENDSHIP

Step 6 - Discuss the evidence from the video, which is listed on the branches. The evidence describes what happened in the video

Step 7 - Discuss the theme. The theme is the lesson. In this case you should ask yourself, "What can I learn about love and friendship from watching this video?"

Activity #3

(Save this for Thursday)

Identifying Themes in Freak the Mighty

Directions:

Step 1: Think about the story of Freak the Mighty and list some theme topics on the trunk of the theme tree (Use your notebook)

Step 2: Pick the topic that you think is the strongest, best, or most interesting.

Step 3: Find, and record in your graphic organizer, four pieces of text evidence from Freak the Mighty. (Like we did with Christian the Lion) Think - what happened in the story that made me think about this theme/topic. 

Step 4: Analyze your text evidence and think about the message, or lesson, you learn. Ask yourself, "What can I learn about ____________ ?"

Step 5: Write your "Theme Statement" on the lines provided.

***You will work in random groups of 3

***Be sure to WRITE NEATLY

Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)

Have a great Day!

Day 43: 11/7/23 - Compare & Contrast Mini Essay (Take 3)

Homeroom:

          Good Morning, I hope you are all having a totally tubular Tuesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will finish our final compare & contrast essay for Freak the Mighty. Remember this essay will count as part of your final test grade for the first unit.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Finish your Compare/Contrast Mini-essay

Activity #1
Compare & Contrast Essay (Part 3)

Directions: 

• Work with the people at your table to complete the compare & contrast graphic organizer. (10 - 15 minutes) 
• Go to google classroom to find the assignment
• Open the compare & contrast mini-essay
• Write 1 paragraph describing how part 3 of the book and the movie are the same.
• Write 1 paragraph describing how part 3 of the book and the movie are different
• Use I, C, E, R format
• Remember you should include as much as evidence as you can
• You will be required to write in complete sentences, using specific details.
• You have the entire class period to work, so DO NOT RUSH! Take your time and do your best!

Important: (for part 3)

• Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied
• 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.
• ****Plot**** - This is the big one you should focus on for part 3. How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? You should write about the following parts of plot.
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Conflicts - Do the conflicts get resolved the same way in the movie as they do in the book?

Remember to use this format:

1. Introduction
2. Claim 
3. Evidence 
4. Reflection

Activity #2

Evaluate Writing

(If you are finished) 

Directions:

• Use Name sticks to set up writing partners. 
• With your writing partner evaluate each part of your mini essay
• At the bottom of your writing set up your answer like this:
• I =
• C =
• E =
• R =
• M =
• Total =

Each paragraph should have

1. 1 point - Introduction
2. 1 point - Claim
3. 1 point - Evidence (from both the book and movie)
4. 1 point - Reflection
5. 1 point - Mechanics = Capitals, punctuation, sentence structure

Each paragraph is worth 5 points total. 

What did you do well in your writing?

What do you still need to fix before submitting it?

You will be submitting your essay tomorrow

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, and he worries that people will think he is a butthead. 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 between the book and the movie is the plot event where the boys go to the fireworks and millpond. In both the story and the movie Max and Kevin have a run-in with Tony D. In order to escape 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 book and the movie 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. 

Day 42: 11/6/23 - Compare & Contrast Mini Essay (Take 3)

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning, I hope you are all having a magnificently marvelous Monday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will work on our final compare & contrast essay for Freak the Mighty. Remember this essay will count as part of your final test grade for the first unit.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Pick up a copy of the Compare/Contrast graphic Organizer

Homework:

• Work on the Compare/Contrast Mini-Essay (You will have class time to work on this assignment tomorrow. It will be due by the end of class tomorrow)

Activity #1
Compare & Contrast Essay (Part 3)

Directions: 

• Work with the people at your table to complete the compare & contrast graphic organizer. (10 - 15 minutes) 
• Go to google classroom to find the assignment
• Open the compare & contrast mini-essay
• Write 1 paragraph describing how part 3 of the book and the movie are the same.
• Write 1 paragraph describing how part 3 of the book and the movie are different
• Use I, C, E, R format
• Remember you should include as much as evidence as you can
• You will be required to write in complete sentences, using specific details.
• You have the entire class period to work, so DO NOT RUSH! Take your time and do your best!

Important: (for part 3)

• Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied
• 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.
• ****Plot**** - This is the big one you should focus on for part 3. How do the events in the movie compare to the events in the book? You should write about the following parts of plot.
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Conflicts - Do the conflicts get resolved the same way in the movie as they do in the book?

Remember to use this format:

1. Introduction
2. Claim 
3. Evidence 
4. Reflection

Here is my Example from the 1st part of the book/movie:

          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 is stupid and does not have a brain.  HE lives with his grandparents because is mom is dead and his dad is in prison. In a like manner, Kevin believes he is a freak because of his physical disability. He is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. Another similarity between the book nd the movie is the plot, specifically the event where Max and Kevin go to the fireworks. In both the story and the movie the boys have an encounter with a character named Tony D. which leads to them being chased down. In this scene Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. They have to work together to save each other from Tony.  Overall, I think the movie does a good job of recreating the plot from 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. 

Day 41: 11/3/23 - Freak the Mighty Movie Part 3

 Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a super fabulous Friday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will finish watching the movie
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of the movie graphic organizer from the black table
• Write your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Past Due Assignments

Activity #1
Movie - Freak the Mighty (Part 3)

1 Hour 5 min - The End

Directions: 

• While you are watching the movie you should record information about the plot, characters, and setting. You will use this information next week to write your compare/contrast mini essay, so make sure you take good notes.
  

Important: Focus on the Literary Elements we have studied.

• 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.
• 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 details. Ask yourself, "Did the movie omit, insert, or change any of the plot events?" Focus on the following parts of plot.
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Conflict - What struggles are Max and Kevin facing?

Writing Strategy - Constructing a written response with:

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

Writing Example from Part 1:

          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 is stupid and does not have a brain.  HE lives with his grandparents because is mom is dead and his dad is in prison. In a like manner, Kevin believes he is a freak because of his physical disability. He is super smart and he talks like a dictionary in the film and in the novel. Another similarity between the book nd the movie is the plot, specifically the event where Max and Kevin go to the fireworks. In both the story and the movie the boys have an encounter with a character named Tony D. which leads to them being chased down. In this scene Kevin acts as the brain telling Max what to do, and Max acts as the body carrying Kevin. They have to work together to save each other from Tony.  Overall, I think the movie does a good job of recreating the plot from 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. 

Have a great day!

Day 40: 11/2/23 - Freak the Mighty Chapters 23 - 25

 Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a super Thursday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will take the chapter 21 - 22 quiz and read chapters 23 - 25.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out your notes on chapter 21 - 22. Then open your chromebook and complete your chapter 21 & 22 quiz independently.
• Write your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Past Due Assignments

Activity #1

Review Ch. 21 - 22 & Best Question 

Topics for Small Group Discussion

1. Setting - Where? When? Description
2. Characters - Which character would you rather be?
3. Plot events - What were the most important events?
4. Conflicts - Were there any conflicts?
5. Questions - Best Questions (Whole Group)

Activity #2

Read Chapter 23 - 25

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you can
• Plot - 8 specific Bullets Minimum
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

Have a great Day!

Day 39: 11/1/23 - Freak the Mighty Chapter 21 & 22

 Homeroom:

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all having a wonderful Wednesday. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA:

Good Day 6th Graders,

          Today we will take the chapter 19 - 20 quiz and read chapters 21 & 22.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Take out your notes on chapter 19 - 20. Then open your chromebook and complete your chapter 19 & 20 quiz independently.
• Write your Independent work in your agenda

Independent work:

• Finish Reading Chapter 21 & 22
• Complete the Reading Guide

Activity #1

Review Ch. 19 - 20 & Best Question 

Topics for Small Group Discussion

1. Setting - Where? When? Description
2. Characters - Which character would you rather be?
3. Plot events - What were the most important events?
4. Conflicts - Were there any conflicts?
5. Questions - Best Questions (Whole Group)

Activity #2

Read Chapter 21 & 22

Directions:

Complete each section of the graphic organizer

• Setting - Be sure to describe in detail
• Characters - Write as much as you can
• Plot - 8 specific Bullets Minimum
• Questions - 2 to 3 questions
• Conflict - Write down any conflicts that you see.

Have a great Day!

Day 38: Happy Halloween

 Happy Halloween 6th Graders,

          Today we will not have any of our regular classes. Please make sure that you stay in control today and behave responsibly. You can see the schedule below.
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble

Schedule:

9:00 – 9:25  Special Area

9:25 – 9:50  Start Movie

9:50 - 10:00   Costumes & Prepare for Parade

10:00 – 10:30 Parade

10:30 – 11:35 Party & Finish Movie

11:35 – 12:05 Lunch

12:10 Dismissal