Day #55 - 12/1/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an E day. We will go to Music.

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: It is a Trivia tuesday. Please pick up a trivia card and take turns asking and answering questions with people at your table.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 10
Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey. 
• Focus on details that will help you answer the essential question.
• Write down any additional questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: Use your Cornell Notes to write a summary of Chapter 10.  

Day #54 - 11/30/15 - Unit 2: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving. Today is a D day. We will go to Library. Please:

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Use Scrap paper to make a sign about what you are Thankful for this year. Include a large, but simple illustration. Use this sentence starter: "I am thankful for..."

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your guided reading book with the hero's journey.

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Build Vocabulary: Add words from your Guided Reading book to your list of vocabulary words

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Use the "World" textbook and lined paper to complete the 'Thinking about Vocabulary' #1-10, on page 60.
• If you finish you may start a Frayer Model Poster for one of the words in your guided reading book

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Read Pages 128 - 133 in the "World" Textbook
• Answer "Think about It" Questions pg 133 (#2, 3, & 5)

#5 Computer - Open Ed
Go to Mr. T's Social Studies site
Scroll down to play the video titled, "The Indus Valley Civilization"
Complete the guided notes

Homework: Use your cornell notes to write a summary for todays reading from your Guided Reading Book. Be sure you focus on aligning your book with the hero's journey. Use evidence from both texts!!!

Day #53 - 11/24/15 - Unit 2: Comparing and Contrast a Narrative to a Movie Adaptation

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a C day. We we will be using the early dismissal schedule again today. 
9:00 - 9:25 Special Area  
9:30 - 10:45  ELA and Social Studies
10:50 - 12:05 Math and Science
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:50 Dismissal

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your Summaries of Chapter 9 with the people at your table group. Have each person give it a score from 1 - 4.

Activity #1

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
Compare and Contrast a Novel with a Movie

Homework: Find a good book and read!!!!

Eat lots of Turkey & be Thankful for all that you have!!!

Day # 52 - 11/23/15 - Unit 2: STAR Assessment & Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a B day. We have special are first thing this morning, and we will be using the early dismissal schedule.
9:00 - 9:25 Special Area  
9:30 - 10:45  ELA and Social Studies
10:50 - 12:05 Math and Science
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:50 Dismissal

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your Summaries of Chapter 8 with the people at your table group. Have each person give it a score from 1 - 4, and include one piece of constructive feedback.

Activity #1
STAR Reading Assessment


Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 9
Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey. 
• Focus on details that will help you answer the essential question.
• Write down any additional questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: Finish writing a summary of Chapter 9

Day #51 - 11/20/15 - Unit 2: Aligning Chapter 8 of Harry Potter with the Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an A day. We have a special Character Ed assembly and we have an early dismissal so our schedule will be a bit different.

9:00 - 9:30  Assembly
9:30 - 10:45  ELA and Social Studies
10:50 - 12:05 Math and Science
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
12:50 Dismissal

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: While you are waiting to go to the assembly please take turns asking and answering trivia questions with the people at your table.

Activity #1
Ring of Horses

Step 1: Discuss your responses with a partner. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. Share your evidence and see if it matches.

Step 2: Discuss your responses with your table group. If you have different answers, collaborate and try to come to an agreement about the correct answer. Share your evidence and see if it matches.

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 8
Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey. 
• Focus on details that will help you answer the essential question.
• Write down any additional questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: No Homework

Day #50 - 11/19/15 - Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is an E day. We will go to Music. Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Make sure you have all your materials
• Check your mailbox

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: 
1. Take out your homework and share your reading log with the people at your table. Get a friend to write a question on your reading log.

Learning Stations

#1 Guided Reading (We do)

Using Cornell Notes to align the main character from your guided reading book with the hero's journey.

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• How does _________________ fit the pattern of the hero's journey, and what part of the hero's journey?
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.
• Write  notes while reading about main events and big ideas.
• Focus on events that will help you answer the essential question.

#2 Independent Reading (You do)

• Read: Finish reading the assigned pages 
• Build Vocabulary: Add words from your Guided Reading book to your list of vocabulary words
• Finish the Cornell notes, including a well organized summary of your reading. 

#3 Word Work (You do)

• Work on a frayer model poster for one of the vocabulary words from your guided reading book

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Read Pages 42-49 in the "World" Textbook
• Answer "Think about It" Questions on pg 49 (#1-4)
• Read Pages 52-57 in the "World" Textbook
• Answer "Think about It" Questions on pg 57 (#1-3, 5)

#5 Computer - Open Ed
You will need to bring your agenda with you to computers so you can log in to your open ed account.

• Step 1: Under the LINKS tab, click on the open ed link
• Step 2: Choose one of the activities to try or one of the videos to watch. 
• Step 3: Be sure you complete each assignment to the best of your ability.

Homework: Read Ring of Horses. Answer questions # 1 - 6 

Day #49 - 11/18/15 - Unit 2: Writing, Aligning Ch 7 of Harry Potter with the Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a D day. We will go to Library.

Please...

• Sharpen your pencils
• Order your lunch
• Check your mailbox
• Eat your breakfast

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your World Religions Graphic Organizer with the people at your table group. If your answers are different, collaborate to try to come up with the correct response. Use your World Religions packet to help you.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham
Author Celebration

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 7 - 

• How doe the story of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets fit with the pattern of the Hero's Journey?

Pre - Reading

• Think about the Hero's Journey and what we've read so far in chapters 1 - 6. Use the Depth of knowledge hand out to help you write 2 - 3 questions. 

During - Reading

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, main ideas, or other details you think are important to Harry Potter and the Hero's Journey.
• Write down any questions you have.

Post - Reading (You Do)

Homework: Read for 20 minutes. Complete the reading log entry for predicting