Day #62 - 12/10/15 - Unit 2: Stations - Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is a B day. We will go to Art. 
Please...

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Please get your reading Folder, and then work on the Two rivers activity that is on the black stool.

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
• 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)

• Work on Mapping the Fertile Crescent Activity. 
• Go to the SS Blog to see the directions.

• If you finish, Work on Frayer Models in your Reading Response notebooks for vocabulary words from your guided reading book.

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Write a summary for today's reading from your guided reading book. Focus on aligning two texts. Use evidence and details from both texts.

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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: 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 #61 - 12/9/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a A day. We will go to Gym.

Please...

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Today is a Word Work Wednesday. Work on a poster for one of your Frayer Models.

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)
Share your summaries from chapter 12.
Use the rubric to evaluate your writing. 

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 13


Pre - Reading

• Objective = Aligning Two Texts
• Write an essential question
• Use the depth of knowledge stems to write a level 1, 2, & 3 question before reading.

During - Reading

Evaluating and Analyzing

• Use the Cornell Notes to record important events, and main ideas from the reading. 
• 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 13.  

Day #60 - 12/8/15 - Unit 2: Stations - Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is a 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: Today is a Trivia Tuesday. Pick up a trivia card and take turns asking and answering trivia questions. 

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
• 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)

• Work on Frayer Models in your Reading Response notebooks for vocabulary words from your guided reading book.

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Write a summary for today's reading from your guided reading book. Focus on aligning two texts. Use evidence and details from both texts.

#5 Computer - Open Ed

• 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: 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 #59 - 12/7/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & 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: Please collect all your Cornell notes for your guided reading book, and for Harry Potter. Organize them in chronological order in 2 piles. 

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 12
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

Evaluating and Analyzing

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 12.  

Day #58 - 12/4/15 -Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good morning. Today is a C day. We will go to Gym. Please:

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your summaries from chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with the people at your table. Rate each others writing on a scale from 1 - 4.

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
• 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)

• Read Chapter 5, pages 108 - 115 in your 'World' Text book
• ***If you finish you may begin working on your summary for your guided reading book

#4 Work on Writing (You do)
Answer the Think About It Questions on Page 115.
Complete # 1, 3, & 5 only
Write in complete sentence and use details in your responses

***Hand it in for a classwork grade***

• ***If you finish you may begin working on your summary for your guided reading book

#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: 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 #57 - 12/3/15 - Unit 2: Aligning 2 Texts, HP and the Chamber of Secrets & The Hero's Journey

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Today is a B day. We will go to Art.

Please...

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Share your summaries from your guided reading book with the people at your table.

Have each person rate it on a scale from 1 - 4

Activity #1
Writing with Mrs. Isham

Activity #2 (You Do)

Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets

Chapter 11
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 11.  

Day #56 - 12/2/15 -Unit 2: Stations: Using Depth of Knowledge Stems & Cornell Notes to align two texts

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          I hope you are all having a very good day. Today is an A day. We will go to Gym. Please:

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

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

Point to Ponder: Today is a Word Work Wednesday. Please create a Frayer Model Poster 

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 dictionary or the word central link to find the location of challenging words from your guided reading book.
• Use colored pencils and markers to create a Frayer Model Poster for the 'Word Hall'

#4 Work on Writing (You do)

• Step 1 Read the article title "BMX Racing"

 




Step 2 - Answer questions #1 - 7
Step 3 - Complete the Short Response
***Hand it in for a classwork grade***

#5 Computer

• Go to Mr. T's Social Studies site
• Scroll down to play the video titled, "Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History
• Answer the Key Questions that are directly below the video on Loose leaf. Hand in what you completed at the end of class time.

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!!!