Day 61: 12/7/17 - A Day: Analyzing Text Structure Practice & Ch 17 Questioning

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A" day. Make sure you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Text Structure practice

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 17 & write 6 questions using your D.O.K. Stems to write 2 level 1, 2 level 2, & 2 level 3 questions.

Activity #1

Review of Text Structure

&

Practice Identifying the Text Structure of a Variety of Passages

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:

1. Read each passage
2. Use your notebook to determine what text structure was used to craft each.
3. Record your answer on the line.
4. You may underline or annotate your article to show your thinking.

We will do the first 2 together.

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 17 - Use the Reading Strategy of Questioning to Achieve a Deeper Level of Comprehension

Standards:

RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Part 1

Essential Question for Chapter 16:

• What do the members of the band do to make Bud feel like he belongs?

Part 2

Essential Question for Chapter 17:

• Can you use your D.O.K. Stems to write 2 questions for each level 1 - 3?

RTI - A Day 12/7/17

FACT VS OPINION

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.

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article titled, "Opinion: When teaching history, you must include the bad with the good"

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time to identify facts that are supported by evidence and opinions that are not supported by evidence.

Opinion = Green

Facts = Pink 

Supporting Evidence = Orange

Step 4 - Create a T-Chart separating the details in the article in two categories.

1. Details supported by evidence

2. Details that are opinions

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

Day 60: 12/6/17 - D Day: Cause & Effect Text Structure & Ch 16 Analyzing Characters' Actions

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'D" day. Make sure you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Cause & Effect graphic organizer
• Get 3 different colors of colored pencil or crayon

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 16 & Complete the Characters' Actions Graphic Organizer

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

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 16 - Analyzing Characters' Actions

Standards:

RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Part 1

Essential Questions for Chapter 15:

• Where does this part of the story take place?
• What time does this part of the story take place?
• How and why is the setting important to the story?
• What is the mood, and atmosphere created?

Part 2

Essential Question for Chapter 16:

• What do the members of the band do to make Bud feel like he belongs?

RTI - D Day 12/6/17

FACT VS OPINION

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.

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article titled, "Opinion: When teaching history, you must include the bad with the good"

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time to identify facts that are supported by evidence and opinions that are not supported by evidence.

Opinion = Green

Facts = Pink 

Supporting Evidence = Orange

Step 4 - Create a T-Chart separating the details in the article in two categories.

1. Details supported by evidence

2. Details that are opinions

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

Day 59: 12/5/17 - C Day: Problem & solution Text Structure & Ch 15 Analyzing Setting

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C" day. Make sure you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Problem & Solution graphic organizer
• Get 2 different colors of colored pencil or crayon

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 15 & Complete the Graphic Organizer analyzing setting

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

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 15 - Analyzing Setting

Standards:

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Part 1

Essential Question for Chapter 14:

• What type of figurative language was used in each of the passages?
  
  

Part 2

Essential Question for Chapter 15:

• Where does this part of the story take place?
• What time does this part of the story take place?
• How and why is the setting important to the story?
• What is the mood, and atmosphere created?

RTI - C Day 12/5/17

FACT VS OPINION

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.

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article titled, "Opinion: When teaching history, you must include the bad with the good"

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time to identify facts that are supported by evidence and opinions that are not supported by evidence.

Opinion = Green

Facts = Pink 

Supporting Evidence = Orange

Step 4 - Create a T-Chart separating the details in the article in two categories.

1. Details supported by evidence

2. Details that are opinions

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

Day 58: 12/4/17 - B Day: Order & Sequence Text Structure & Ch 14 Figurative Language

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'B" day. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Order & Sequence text structure graphic organizer
• Get 7 different colors of colored pencil or crayon
• Pick up a December Book Order

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 14 & Complete the Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

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

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 14 - Analyzing Figurative Language

Standards:

RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Part 1

Essential Questions from Chapter 13:

• How does Herman E. Calloway react to Bud?
• How does Steady Eddie react to Bud?
• How does Jimmy react to Bud?
• How does Doug the Thug react to Bud?

Part 2

Essential Question for Chapter 14:

• What type of figurative language is used in each of the passages?
  
  

RTI - B Day 12/4/17

FACT VS OPINION

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.

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article titled, "Opinion: When teaching history, you must include the bad with the good"

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time to identify facts that are supported by evidence and opinions that are not supported by evidence.

Opinion = Green

Facts = Pink 

Supporting Evidence = Orange

Step 4 - Create a T-Chart separating the details in the article in two categories.

1. Details supported by evidence

2. Details that are opinions

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

Day 57: 12/1/17 - A Day: Compare/Contrast Text Structure & Ch 13 Comparing Characters

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is an 'A" day. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the compare/contrast text structure graphic organizer

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 13 & Complete the comparing characters Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Text Structure: Compare & Contrast

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 Compare/Contrast structure - The author discusses similarities & differences between people, things, concepts, or ideas.

Step 3: Read the compare/contrast article about Chihuahuas and Collies.

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details pertaining to each

Step 5: Complete the graphic organizer

Step 6: Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 13 - Comparing Characters

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how characters respond and change as the plot moves forward'

Part 1

Essential Questions from Chapter 12:

What course of action would you have taken if you were Bud?

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 13:

• How does Herman E. Calloway react to Bud?
• How does Steady Eddie react to Bud?
• How does Jimmy react to Bud?
• How does Doug the Thug react to Bud?

RTI - A Day 12/1/17

FACT VS OPINION

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.

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article titled, "Opinion: When teaching history, you must include the bad with the good"

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time to identify facts that are supported by evidence and opinions that are not supported by evidence.

Opinion = Green

Facts = Pink 

Supporting Evidence = Orange

Step 4 - Create a T-Chart separating the details in the article in two categories.

1. Details supported by evidence

2. Details that are opinions

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

Day 56: 11/30/17 - D Day: Description Text Structure & Ch 12 Course of Action

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'D" day. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a copy of the Description text structure graphic organizer

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 12 & Complete the Course of Action Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Text Structure - Description

Standards:

RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Directions:

Step 1: Review the 5 different forms of text structure.

Step 2: Review the Definition for Description text structure - The author provides several details of something to give the reader a mental picture

Step 3: Read the Descriptive article about Labrador Retrievers.

Step 4: Reread the article and underline the details 

Step 5: Write the topic and details in the graphic organizer

Step 6: Color Code, Cut, & Glue in the graphic organizer into your ELA Interactive Notebook

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 12 - Comparing Characters

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how characters respond and change as the plot moves forward'

Part 1

Essential Questions for Chapter 11:

How are these characters alike?

How are these characters different?

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 12:

What course of action would you take if you were Bud?

Directions:

As we read ch 12 think about what Bud course of action Bud takes in various situations. Then describe what course of action you would have taken if you were him.

RTI - D Day 11/30/17

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article about Healthy Eating 

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time and use the Highlighting Strategy to identify the:

• Topic
• Topic Sentence
• Supporting Details
• Main Idea

Step 4 - Complete the Main Idea Graphic Organizer

Step 5 - Draft a summary

***When you are done you will bring your work to me and we will conference about your article. I will be asking:

1. What is the topic of your article?

2. What is the topic sentence?

3. What is the Main Idea?

4. What supporting details led you to think that?

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.

Day 55: 11/29/17 - C Day: Overview of Text Structure & Ch 11 Comparing Characters

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Today is a 'C" day. Check to see that you have everything you need for your morning classes. 
                         Thank you,
                          Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:

• Write down tonight's homework
• Pick up a Text Structure Graphic Organizer
• Take out your colored pencils

Homework: 

• Read Chapter 11 & Complete the Comparing Characters Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Overview of Text Structure

Standards:

RI6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Direction:

It is important that you can identify the author's purpose for writing a text, but it is just as important that you can identify the way the author structures their text. There are several different structures authors use to write texts. Today we will be learning about the 5 most common structures used in nonfiction writing. 

Activity #2

Read-a-loud Ch. 11 - Comparing Characters

Standards:

RL6.2 'Provide a summary of a text distinct from personal opinions'

RL6.3 'Describe how characters respond and change as the plot moves forward'

Part 1

Essential Question for chapter 10:

What important events did you include in a summary of chapter 10?

Use - Mix & Mingle 5 minutes

Part 2

Essential Questions for Chapter 11:

How are these characters alike?

How are these characters different?

Directions:

As we read think about the three different families Bud has encountered. Record information in the graphic organizer to describe each family. Then write a paragraph about how they are alike and how they are different. Use the back of the worksheet or lined paper to draft your response.

RTI - C Day 11/29/17

Step 1 - Pick up a copy of the article about Healthy Eating 

Step 2 - Read through your article to get a basic understanding of what the article is about.

Step 3 - Reread the article a 2nd time and use the Highlighting Strategy to identify the:

• Topic
• Topic Sentence
• Supporting Details
• Main Idea

Step 4 - Complete the Main Idea Graphic Organizer

Step 5 - Draft a summary

***When you are done you will bring your work to me and we will conference about your article. I will be asking:

1. What is the topic of your article?

2. What is the topic sentence?

3. What is the Main Idea?

4. What supporting details led you to think that?

Enrichment Group:

Select an aspect of the Great depression to research. 

Some examples include:

• Bank Runs
• Unemployment
• Discrimination
• Breadlines & Soup Kitchens
• Stock Market Crash
• The Dust Bowl
• The Drought
• Hoovervilles
• Hobos
• Orphans
• Herbert Hoover
• The New Deal
• How the Depression effected the rich
• How the Depression effected the poor

Create a visual presentation regarding the information you learned.

Some examples include:

• PowerPoint Presentation
• Poster
• Video
• Song
• Brochure
• Skit
• etc.