Day 109: 3/8/17 - C Day: Editing & Revising Persuasive Essay Body Paragraphs, and State Test Practice

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue to practice answering multiple choice state test questions. We will also be editing and revising our persuasive speeches. Please make sure you have:

• Red Folder & Agenda
• ELA Notebook
• Independent Reading book

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Sharpen Your Pencils

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Edit & Revise the 3 main body paragraphs of your persuasive essay

Activity #1
Preparing for the NY State Common Core Test

Standards

RL6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text & contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Day 1 - Multiple Choice

Day 2 - Multiple Choice & Short Written Response

Day 3 - Short Written Response & Essay

Writing Rubrics

Key Question: How will my writing be evaluated on the New York State Common Core Test?

The 2 Point Rubric: 

Used on all short answer written responses

The 4 Point Rubric: 

Used on all essay written responses

Practice Test - Day 1: Multiple choice - Ring of Horses

Directions: Read the passage and answer the multiple choice questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best

• Work Carefully
• Take your time
• Check your answers
• Go back into the text
• Highlight evidence
• Preview questions

Activity #2
Editing & Revising Your Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Your Task: Edit and Revise the 3 Main Body Paragraphs

Use the checklist to evaluate your own writing.

General areas to Edit & Revise:

• Check spelling
• Check Grammar
• Did you vary your sentence structure? (Short, medium, long)
• Did you use conjunctions to make compound sentences? (And, but, or)
• Elaboration - Have you elaborated on all your information to be specific about your ideas?

Body Paragraph 1 - 3:

• Do your body paragraphs clearly state your reasons?
• Do they have Evidence?
• Have you elaborated and explained your evidence in detail?
• Have you included your sources? 
• Is there a link connecting your evidence to your reason?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Homework:

• Edit & Revise the 3 main body paragraphs of your persuasive essay

RTI - C Day 3/8/17

Day 108: 3/7/17 - B Day: Editing & Revising Persuasive Essay Introduction & Conclusion, and State Test Practice

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will practice answering multiple choice state test questions. We will also be editing and revising our persuasive speeches. Please make sure you have:

• Red Folder & Agenda
• ELA Notebook
• Independent Reading book

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Sharpen Your Pencils

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Finish Editing & Revising the Intro & Conclusion

Activity #1
Preparing for the NY State Common Core Test

Standards

RL6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings

RL6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text & contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Day 1 - Multiple Choice

Day 2 - Multiple Choice & Short Written Response

Day 3 - Short Written Response & Essay

Writing Rubrics

Key Question: How will my writing be evaluated on the New York State Common Core Test?

The 2 Point Rubric: 

Used on all short answer written responses

The 4 Point Rubric: 

Used on all essay written responses

Practice Test - Day 1: Multiple choice - Pit Ponies

Directions: Read the passage and answer the multiple choice questions that follow. 

Tips to do your best

• Work Carefully
• Take your time
• Check your answers
• Go back into the text
• Highlight evidence
• Preview questions

Activity #2
Editing & Revising Your Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Your Task: Edit and Revise the Introduction & the Conclusion

Use the checklist to evaluate your own writing.

General areas to Edit & Revise:

• Check spelling
• Check Grammar
• Did you vary your sentence structure? (Short, medium, long)
• Did you use conjunctions to make compound sentences? (And, but, or)
• Elaboration - Have you elaborated on all your ideas to be specific about your ideas?

Intro:

• Does your introduction have a hook, background info, and a strong specific thesis statement with 2 parts?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Did you clarify vocabulary words?

Conclusion:

• Does your conclusion include a reflection, Connection, and recommendations?
• What transition words did you use?
• Where can you add transition words?
• Who did you make recommendations too?
• What did you recommend?
• Did you include a "bow" on top?

Homework:

• Edit & Revise the Intro & Conclusion

RTI - B Day 3/7/17

Day 107: 3/6/17 - A Day: Drafting a Persuasive Essay - Typing drafts to Prepare them for Editing & Revising

Good day 6th Graders,      

       As we wrap up our Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be going to the computer lab to finish typing our persuasive speeches in preparation of the editing and revising stage of writing. Please make sure you have:

• Red Folder
• Agenda
• ELA Notebook
• Independent Reading book

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Sharpen Your Pencils

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Read 20 - 30  minutes each day

Writing a Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Persuasive Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.

***If you finish early, please proof read your essay.***

You may then read from your independent reading book. 

Homework: 

RTI - A Day 3/6/17

Day 106: 3/3/17 - E Day: Drafting a Persuasive Essay - Typing drafts to Prepare them for Editing & Revising

Good day 6th Graders,      

       As we wrap up unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be going to the computer lab to type our persuasive speeches in preparation of the editing adn revising stage of writing. Please make sure you have:

• Red Folder
• Agenda
• ELA Notebook
• Independent Reading book

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Sharpen Your Pencils

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Read 20 - 30  minutes each day

Writing a Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Your Task: Type the first draft of your essay as a Microsoft word document.

1. Open a Microsoft word document
2. Begin by changing your font size to 14
3. Type in your proper heading

****Take a moment to 'Save As" *******
Title your document - Persuasive Essay

4. Use the tab key to indent for the first paragraph.
5. Type your essay beginning with your introduction and ending with your conclusion.
6. Be sure to use the 'Tab' key to indent each paragraph.
7. Only use the 'enter key when you get to the end of a paragraph.
8. Be sure to use proper capitals, and punctuation
9. Save your document periodically and make sure you have saved it into your own folder
10. When you are done typing print 1 copy of your essay. We will be using this copy to edit and revise.

Homework: Read 20 - 30 minutes each day

RTI - E Day 3/3/17

Day 105: 3/2/17 - D Day: Field trip to Howes Caverns

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be going on our field trip to Howes Caverns. Remember we are going out in public and you are representing your community and your school. Make sure you are on your best behavior. Be respectful and responsible at all times. We will be leaving right at 9:00. 

Before we leave please:
1. Use the bathroom
2. Make sure you have any snacks and/or lunch items with you

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Homework: Read a good book for 20 - 30 minutes

Day 104: 3/1/17 - C Day: Drafting a Persuasive Essay - Body Paragraph 4 & Conclusion

Good day 6th Graders,      

       As we wrap up unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts we will be continue using our outlines to begin drafting our persuasive speeches. Please make sure you have:

• Red Folder
• Agenda
• ELA Notebook
• Independent Reading book

                        Thank you ,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Sharpen Your Pencils

2. Fill out your Agenda with tonights Homework

Homework:

• Finish writing body paragraph 4 & Conclusion
• Bring in your independent reading book
• Get Howes Cavern Permission Slip Signed

Writing a Persuasive Essay

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce a claim & organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

b. Support your claim using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic.

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claims and reasons.

d. establish and maintain a formal style.

e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.

Now...

USE YOR OUTLINE TO WRITE WELL STRUCTURED PARAGRAPHS. LET THE CHECKLIST BE YOUR GUIDE. YOU CAN SEE THAT YOU WILL NEED 6 PARAGRAPHS!

• USE LINED PAPER
• INCLUDE A PROPER HEADING
• SKIP LINES SO WE CAN EDIT/REVISE

Homework:

• Finish writing body paragraph 4 & Conclusion
• Bring in your independent reading book
• Get Howes Cavern Permission Slip Signed

RTI - C Day 3/1/17