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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Day 109: 3/10/20 - A Day: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Movie Part 3

Good day 6th Graders,      
     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts, and finish the book, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Today we are watching part 3 of the movie.
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Pick up a Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer
  • Write down tonight's homework
Homework: 
  • NO NEW HOMEWORK
Agenda
  1. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Movie
Activity #1
  • RL6.7 Compare & Contrast the experience of reading a story to viewing a video, including contrasting what you "see" or "hear" when reading the text to what you perceive when you view the movie.
Expectations:
While you watch the movie record similarities and differences using the graphic organizer. It is very important that you take good notes. You will use the notes as part of our classroom discussion comparing and contrasting the book and the movie

Movie - Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets 
Now... Instead of writing an essay about the similarities and differences I want you to hang on to your graphic organizer and we will use them to have a discussion as a whole group.

RTI
Analyzing Harry as a Hero
on the Hero's Journey 

Standards:
RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
W6.4 Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.


Directions & Purpose:
Prepare to write an analytical essay by evaluating how Harry Potter fit the pattern of the Hero's Journey. Refer to any and all of your notes that you took as you read.

***Use the graphic organizer to finish planning your essay.***

Fill in each column.
1 - Describe each stage of the Hero's Journey
2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage
3 - Select Evidence from the text that proves your point

Monday, March 9, 2020

Day 108: 3/9/20 - D Day: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Movie Part 2

Good day 6th Graders,      
     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts, and finish the book, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Today we are watching part 2 of the movie.
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Pick up a Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer
  • Write down tonight's homework
Homework: 
  • NO NEW HOMEWORK
Agenda
  1. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Movie
Activity #1
  • RL6.7 Compare & Contrast the experience of reading a story to viewing a video, including contrasting what you "see" or "hear" when reading the text to what you perceive when you view the movie.
Expectations:
While you watch the movie record similarities and differences using the graphic organizer. It is very important that you take good notes. You will use the notes as part of our classroom discussion comparing and contrasting the book and the movie

Movie - Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets 
Now... Instead of writing an essay about the similarities and differences I want you to hang on to your graphic organizer and we will use them to have a discussion as a whole group.

RTI
Analyzing Harry as a Hero
on the Hero's Journey 




Standards:
RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
W6.4 Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.


Directions & Purpose:
Prepare to write an analytical essay by evaluating how Harry Potter fit the pattern of the Hero's Journey. Refer to any and all of your notes that you took as you read.

***Use the graphic organizer to finish planning your essay.***

Fill in each column.
1 - Describe each stage of the Hero's Journey
2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage
3 - Select Evidence from the text that proves your point

Friday, March 6, 2020

Day 107: 3/6/20 - C Day: Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets Movie Part 1

Good day 6th Graders,      
     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts, and finish the book, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Today we are watching part 1 of the movie.
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Pick up a Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer
  • Write down tonight's homework
Homework: 
  • NO NEW HOMEWORK
Agenda
  1. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Movie
Activity #1
  • RL6.7 Compare & Contrast the experience of reading a story to viewing a video, including contrasting what you "see" or "hear" when reading the text to what you perceive when you view the movie.
Expectations:
While you watch the movie record similarities and differences using the graphic organizer. It is very important that you take good notes. You will use the notes as part of our classroom discussion comparing and contrasting the book and the movie

Movie - Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets 
Now... Instead of writing an essay about the similarities and differences I want you to hang on to your graphic organizer and we will use them to have a discussion as a whole group.

RTI
Analyzing Harry as a Hero
on the Hero's Journey 


Standards:
RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
W6.4 Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.


Directions & Purpose:
Prepare to write an analytical essay by evaluating how Harry Potter fit the pattern of the Hero's Journey. Refer to any and all of your notes that you took as you read.

***Use the graphic organizer to finish planning your essay.***

Fill in each column.
1 - Describe each stage of the Hero's Journey
2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage
3 - Select Evidence from the text that proves your point

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Day 106: 3/5/20 - B Day: End of Book Test & The Hero's Journey

Good day 6th Graders,      
     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts, and finish the book, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. This week we will be reading chapters 17 - 18. 
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Hand in your Vocabulary assessment
  • Write down tonight's homework
  • Bring me your unused Train Tickets!!! 25 pts
Homework: 
  • Complete at least 3 - 4 sections of the Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer. Do one section from each ACT (Due 3/12)

Agenda
  1. End of Book Assessment
  2. Work on Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer

Activity # 1
End of Book Assessment
Standards:
RL6.3 Describe how a particular story, or plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the character responds or changes as the plot moves toward resolution.

Directions:
Read each question carefully.
Circle the correct multiple choice answer.


Activity # 2 
Analyzing Harry as a Hero
on the Hero's Journey 
Standards:
RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
W6.4 Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.


Directions & Purpose:
Prepare to write an analytical mini essay by evaluating how Harry Potter fits the pattern of the Hero's Journey. Refer to any and all of your notes that you took as you read.

***This graphic organizer below is your planning document for your analytical essay.*** You may refer to any and all of your notes that you took as we read. 
Directions:
Fill in each column.
1 - Describe each (3-4) stage of the Hero's Journey
2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage
3 - Select Evidence from the text that proves your point
* You do not need to complete every stage. Some stages are harder than others. You need to complete the stages you plan to use in your essay.

RTI
Analyzing Harry as a Hero
on the Hero's Journey 
Standards:
RL6.3 Describe how a story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
W6.4 Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, & audience.


Directions & Purpose:
Prepare to write an analytical mini essay by evaluating how Harry Potter fits the pattern of the Hero's Journey. Refer to any and all of your notes that you took as you read.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Day 105: 3/4/20 - A Day: STAR Assessment & Vocabulary

Good day 6th Graders,      
     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts, and finish the book, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. This week we will be reading chapters 17 - 18. 
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
  • Write down tonight's homework
  • Get out your Agenda and Log onto your computer
Homework: 
  • Complete Take Home Vocabulary Assessment
Agenda
  1. STAR Reading Assessment
  2. Vocabulary Assessment
Activity #1
STAR Reading Assessment


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

Tips to do your best
  • Read & ReRead 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. 

Activity #2
Vocabulary Assessment

Standards:
RL6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

Directions:
Work individually to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. You can use Word Central, or any other online dictionary you like to help you.

RTI
Guided Reading Book Clubs
Vocabulary

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension.

Standards:
RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution
  • Reading Strategies: 
    • Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting, & Summarizing
  • Literary Elements: 
    • Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Day 104: 3/3/20 - D Day: House Discussion on Conflicts & Harry Potter Ch. 18

Good day 6th Graders,      
     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts, and finish the book, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. This week we will be reading chapters 17 - 18. 
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
1. Write down your Homework
2. Take out your Homework from chapter 17

Homework:
  • Finish reading Chapter 18
  • Complete Ch. 18 Dobby's Reward Activity
Agenda
  1. Chapter 17 House Discussion - Conflicts
  2. Read aloud Chapter 18 - Complete Dobby's Reward Activity 
Activity # 1
Chapter 17 House Discussion
&
Analyzing Conflicts

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 of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text 
RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes (Sequence of events) as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Directions:
Collaborate with your house and discuss the events from chapter 17. Then share your analysis of the types of conflicts Harry experiences throughout the book.


Key Questions
  • Can you identify one example of each type of conflict?
  • What evidence or details can you use from the text to support your thinking?
    • Man vs. Man
    • Man vs. Nature
    • Man vs. Society
    • Man vs. Self


Activity # 2 
Read aloud Chapter 18
Falling Action & Resolution

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 of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text 
RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes (Sequence of events) as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Directions:
Listen to chapter 18 as I read aloud. You will then answer the Chapter 18 Dobby's Reward Questions.

Key Questions
  • How is Dobby freed from serving his master?
  • What does Lucius Malfoy give to Dobby that set's him free?
  • How many points do Harry & Ron receive as a reward for defeating the heir of Slytherin?
  • How do the events in the last chapter align with the Hero's Journey?

RTI
Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:
RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution
  • Reading Strategies: 
    • Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting, & Summarizing
  • Literary Elements: 
    • Characterization, Plot, & Conflict
Key Questions:
  • What types of Conflicts is the main character dealing with?
  • What important plot events help to push the story forward?
  • What question(s) do you have about today's reading?
  • How would you summarize the events of today's reading?

Monday, March 2, 2020

Day 103: 3/2/20 - C Day: Mix & Mingle, Analyzing Conflicts, & Harry Potter Ch. 17

Good day 6th Graders,      
       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts by reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Today we will be doing Mix & Mingle, the 45 Second Summary Challenge, and we will begin reading chapter 17.
                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 
1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
3. Take out your homework from chapter 16
Homework:
  • Finish Reading Ch 17
  • Complete the Analyzing Conflicts Graphic Organizer


Activity #1
Mix & Mingle
Standards
SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

W6.4 - Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Directions: 
  • We will do 5 rounds of Mix & Mingle (You know how it's done)
  • Each round you will have an opportunity to share, discuss, and review your answers
  • Make any improvements or changes you want.
  • At the end of Mix & Mingle you will be handing in your work for a grade.

Activity #2
Summarizing Plot 
&
 The 45 second Summary Challenge

Standards
SL6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners.

W6.4 - Produce clear & coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Directions:
1. Collaborate & work with the members of your house.
2. Then, in your notebook, you will each write a summary of the events in chapter 10. 
3. Your summaries should include:
  • The main idea or topic sentence (think 'mood')
  • The most important details from the chapter
  • Your reflection (Opinion or thoughts)

4. You will then choose 1 person from your house to read their summary out loud as part of the 45 second summary challenge. The winning house will receive 25 points for their house!


Activity #3
Read aloud Chapter 17
&
Analyzing Conflicts

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 of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text 
RL6.3 Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of episodes (Sequence of events) as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

Directions:
Listen to chapter 17 as I read aloud. You will then use the graphic Organizer to analyze the types of conflicts Harry experiences throughout the book.


Key Questions
  • Can you identify one example of each type of conflict?
  • What evidence or details can you use from the text to support your thinking?
    • Man vs. Man
    • Man vs. Nature
    • Man vs. Society
    • Man vs. Self

RTI
Guided Reading Book Club

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension.

Standards:
RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

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

Reading Strategies: 
  • Inferencing & Questioning

    Key Questions:
    • What do you know about the main character? How? 
    • What Predictions can you make?
    • What notes/inferences did you make based on today's reading?
    • What questions do you have? (Use D.O.K.)