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Friday, November 15, 2019

Day 50: 11/15/19 - B Day: Bud, Not Buddy Ch 9

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:
  • Write your homework down in your agenda
  • Take out your homework from chapter 8
Homework: 
  • Read Ch 9 of Bud, Not Buddy
  • Complete the Sequence of Events Graphic Organizer
  • ***MID-BOOK TEST ON MONDAY!!!*** 

Schedule
HR 8:40 – 8:55
Block 1 8:55 – 9:50
Block 2 9:53 – 10:48
Block 3 10:51 – 11:52
Specials 11:55 – 12:20
Lunch 12:20 – 12:50
Block 4 12:53 – 1:50
HR 1:53 – send kids to the “rethinking room” 
Rebel Rally 2 - 3


Activity #1
STAR Makeup Test
Remember to bring your agenda so you have your Login Info:

Username: rtrumble 
Password: 06101974RT
                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best

  • Read carefully
  • Take your time
  • Read ALL answers before choosing one
  • Use process of elimination

Activity 2
Review Ch 8 Sequence of events 
Graphic Organizer
Standards:
  • RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how characters respond or change as the plot moves forward
  • RL6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions



Activity #3
Directions: Read Ch 9 - Complete the Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer
  • Complete the cause and effect chart to explain the facts in chapter 9. 
  • If you complete this assignment I will give you credit and replace a zero (if you have any)


Thursday, November 14, 2019

Day 49: 11/14/19 - A Day: Main Idea Quiz & Bud, Not Buddy Ch. 8 Chronology of Events

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble

ELA:
Do Now:
  • Write your homework down in your agenda
  • Take out your Ch 7 Homework
Homework: 
  • Read Ch 8 of Bud, Not Buddy
  • Complete the Chronology of Events Graphic Organizer
No Distractions List for E.L.A.

Ch. 4
Julia H.
Victoria L.

Michael L.
Grace O.

Katelynn S.

Chris B.
Tamara G.
Keegan K.
Sarabeth S.
Joseph S.
Nia S.

Great Depression Main Idea Quiz
Skylina Bacon
Joseph Stevens
Activity #1
Identifying Main Idea Quiz

Standards:
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence(details) to support analysis of what the text says
RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinion
RI6.3 Analyze in detail how a key idea is introduced, illustrated and elaborated in a text




Activity #2
Review Ch 7
  • RL6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions



Activity #3
Partner Reading Chapter 8
Complete the Chronology of Events
  • RL6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions
Directions:
  • Read Chapter 8 
  • Make a Timeline of Events in chapter 8.
  • Select the 10 most important events and record them on your timeline. 
  • Use specific details
  • Put the events in your own words.
  • Write in complete sentences.
* While you are reading I will be handing out your STAR scores


RTI
Chronology of Events

RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Whole Group: Read Aloud
*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. What events are the most important
2. How can I 'sum up' each event in simple terms

Partner work: Evaluation & Analysis
  • Compare the events you wrote down on your graphic organizer with a partner.
  • Complete all 10 events

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Day 48: 11/13/19 - D Day: STAR Assessment & Bud, Not Buddy Ch 7

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble
ELA:
Do Now:
  • Write your homework down in your agenda
  • Login to your computer
  • Homework: 
  • Read Ch 7 of Bud, Not Buddy
  • Complete the Setting Graphic Organizer
Activity #1
STAR Reading Assessment
Remember to bring your agenda so you have your Login Info:

Username: rtrumble 
Password: 06101974RT
                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best
  • Read carefully
  • Take your time
  • Read ALL answers before choosing one
  • Use process of elimination
**You will get your STAR score tomorrow to see how much growth you have made already. 

Activity #2
Kidblog
Bud Experiences two completely different types of people in chapter 6 as he goes to get breakfast. 
Can you describe each of them?

Use last night's homework to create a written responses.
  1. Can you describe the 2 types of people Bud encounters when he goes to breakfast? 
  2. What positive effects does the 'pretend family' have on Bud?
  3. What negative effects does the man cutting off the line have on Bud?
  4. What do you think Bud should do now?



Activity #3
Read Chapter 7
Analyze How Setting affects Mood
  • RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text.
  • RL6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RTI
Analyzing Setting
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Whole Group: Read Aloud
*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. Where does the story take place?
2. What 'time' does the story take place?
(you should no longer respond with "During the Great Depression" Think about words like: after, while, During & when)
3. Why is the setting important?
4. What is the mood of the setting? Why?


Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Day 47: 11/12/19 - C Day: Writing a Summary of an Informational Text & Bud, Not Buddy Ch 6

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble
Do Now
  • Write Down your homework
  • Pick up a copy of "How to Write a Summary for a Nonfiction Passage
Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 6 and complete the Graphic Organizer Comparing Characters

Activity #1
Writing a Summary for an Informational Article with Multiple categories of Ideas
  • RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text
  • RI6.2 Determine the main idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions.
Your task: Complete the graphic organizer about the Hurricane Katrina Article. Then Write a summary about the main Idea, and the most important information.
30 - 35 min (You do)

Now that you have the graphic organizer filled out, you are ready to select the most important information to include in a summary of the article.


Activity #2
Read - Aloud Chapter 6
Analyzing Characters in a Narrative
  • RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text.
  • RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes, as well as how the characters respond, or change as the plot moves toward resolution
Bud Experiences two completely different types of people in chapter 6 as he goes to get breakfast. 
Can you describe each of them?


RTI
NEW Article

Main Idea & Details
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Whole Group:
Read the article

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. What is the Main (or central) Idea?
2. What evidence makes me think that?

Partner work:
Step 1 - Get together with a partner 
Step 2 - Reread through the article so you can figure out the main idea and the details. You may alternate paragraphs, or alternate sections as you read. Write small inferences and questions you have in the margin.
Step 3 Underline the evidence from the text that supports your inference.
Step 4 - Look at the inferences you wrote about each section. At the end of your article write a global inference, or MAIN IDEA based on all your smaller inferences you already wrote. 
Step 5 - Complete the Quiz that goes with your article & Complete the Main Idea Graphic organizer. (Always write in complete sentences)

*** I will come around to each group during the last 10 minutes and ask:
1. What is the article about?
2. What is an inference you made?
3. What evidence led you to make that inference?
4. What is the main idea?

Friday, November 8, 2019

Day 46: 11/8/19 - B Day: Organizing & Outlining Information in an Informational Text & Bud, Not Buddy Ch 5

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please say thank you to Mrs. Lyng for all of her hard work, and for filling in for me while I was home. I look forward to seeing you all next week when I return. 
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble
Do Now
  • Hand in your Homework from Ch 4
  • Write Down your homework for tonight
  • Pick up a worksheet for organizing and outlining an informational article & glue it into your notebook

Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 5 and complete the Point of View Graphic Organizer



Activity #1
Preparing to Write a Summary for an Informational Article with Multiple categories of Ideas
  • RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text
  • RI6.2 Determine the main idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions.
Your task: Complete the graphic organizer about the Hurricane Katrina Article. Then Write a summary about the main Idea, and the most important information.
30 - 35 min (You do)


Activity #2
Chapter 5 of Bud, Not Buddy
Point of View

Answer the following questions about point of view.
Use the information from unit 1 in your notebook to help you


Standards
  • RL6.6 - Explain how the author develops the point of view of the narrator in a text
RTI
Main Idea & Details
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Whole Group:
Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. What is the Main (or central) Idea?
2. What evidence makes me think that?

Partner work:
Step 1 - Get together with a partner 
Step 2 - Reread through the article so you can figure out the main idea and the details. You may alternate paragraphs, or alternate sections as you read. Write small inferences and questions you have in the margin.
Step 3 Underline the evidence from the text that supports your inference.
Step 4 - Look at the inferences you wrote about each section. At the end of your article write a global inference, or MAIN IDEA based on all your smaller inferences you already wrote. 
Step 5 - Complete the Quiz that goes with your article & Complete the Main Idea Graphic organizer. (Always write in complete sentences)

*** I will come around to each group during the last 10 minutes and ask:
1. What is the article about?
2. What is an inference you made?
3. What evidence led you to make that inference?
4. What is the main idea?

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Day 45: 11/7/19 - A Day: Analyzing Main Idea & Details of an Article with Multiple Ideas & Bud, Not Buddy Ch 4

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble
Do Now
  • Write Down your homework
  • Pick up  a copy of the article about Hurricane Katrina from the brown table
  • Pick up a Yellow, Pink, Orange, & Green Highlighter

Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 4 and complete the constructed response questions



Activity #1
Analyzing Main Idea & Details,  & Identifying Transitional Sentences of an Article with Multiple Ideas

  • RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text
  • RI6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details, provide a summary of the text distinct from your personal opinions

Your task: Read to Identify the Main Idea
30 - 35 min (You do)
First: Glue in the Article & the Transitional Sentence Tab

Transitional Sentences move the reader from one idea to another

Step 1: Read the article titled, "Hurricane Katrina"
Step 2: Use the highlighting strategy for informational articles we learned the other day.



Topic = Yellow
Topic Sentence = Pink
Supporting Details = Orange
Main Idea = Blue (Remember - write the main idea after you have highlighted in a thought bubble at the top of your article next to the picture.)
Highlight the transitional sentences Green.


Activity #2
Chapter 4 of Bud, Not Buddy


Standards
  • RL6.4 Analyze how an authors's word choice affects tone and meaning in a literary text


RTI
Main Idea & Details
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Whole Group:
Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. What is the Main (or central) Idea?
2. What evidence makes me think that?

Partner work:
Step 1 - Get together with a partner 
Step 2 - Reread through the article so you can figure out the main idea and the details. You may alternate paragraphs, or alternate sections as you read. Write small inferences and questions you have in the margin.
Step 3 Underline the evidence from the text that supports your inference.
Step 4 - Look at the inferences you wrote about each section. At the end of your article write a global inference, or MAIN IDEA based on all your smaller inferences you already wrote. 
Step 5 - Complete the Quiz that goes with your article & Complete the Main Idea Graphic organizer. (Always write in complete sentences)

*** I will come around to each group during the last 10 minutes and ask:
1. What is the article about?
2. What is an inference you made?
3. What evidence led you to make that inference?
4. What is the main idea?

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Day 44: 11/6/19 - D Day: Evaluating Details & Bud, Not Buddy Ch 3

Good day 6th Graders,      
         Today we will be continue unit 2 about Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Informational Texts. Please make sure you have all your materials.
                        Thank you
                       Mr. Trumble
Do Now
  • Write Down your homework
  • Pick up a Great Depression Quiz 

Homework:
Finish reading Chapter 3 and complete the Problem/Solution graphic organizer


Activity #1
Analyzing details Quick Comprehension Check
  • Standard
  • RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text

Step 1: Read the article.
Step 2: Answer the following questions based on the reading passage. (On this particular quiz you do NOT need to respond in complete sentences) 




Activity #2
Chapter 3 of Bud, Not Buddy
Analyzing Problem & Solution

Standards
  • RL6.1 Cite textual evidence to support what the text says as well as inferences made from the text

Essential Questions: 
How do the plot events progress through chapter 3?

Complete the Graphic Organizer mapping out the problems Bud encounters in chapter 3 and his solutions.


RTI
Main Idea & Details
RI6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI6.2 - Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions and judgements

Whole Group:
Read the article, "How Donald Duck and Peanuts Saved Trick-or-Treating"

*As we read I want you to think about these questions:
1. What is the Main (or central) Idea?
2. What evidence makes me think that?

Partner work:
Step 1 - Get together with a partner 
Step 2 - Reread through the article so you can figure out the main idea and the details. You may alternate paragraphs, or alternate sections as you read. Write small inferences and questions you have in the margin.
Step 3 Underline the evidence from the text that supports your inference.
Step 4 - Look at the inferences you wrote about each section. At the end of your article write a global inference, or MAIN IDEA based on all your smaller inferences you already wrote. 
Step 5 - Complete the Quiz that goes with your article & Complete the Main Idea Graphic organizer. (Always write in complete sentences)

*** I will come around to each group during the last 10 minutes and ask:
1. What is the article about?
2. What is an inference you made?
3. What evidence led you to make that inference?
4. What is the main idea?