Day 8 - 9/22/20 - What is Figurative Language and FTM Ch. 2 & 3

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will learn about figurative language, and we will continue reading Freak the Mighty.  
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Put your HW from ch. 1 on your desk so I can check to see that you got it done

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 2 & 3
• Complete the Figurative Language Reading Guide

Activity #1

Interactive Notebook
What is Figurative Language?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 2 & 3
Before we read...review Ch 1 Reading guide

 

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use the back of your reading guide to record important information or questions you have while reading. Notes could be about:

1. Characters
2. Setting
3. Plot
4. Themes
5. Conflicts
6. symbolism
7. etc.

Key Questions:

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What inferences can you make about the characters?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• Describe Max's bedroom.
• How does Max describe himself in this chapter?
• Why is Max convinced he does not have a brain? Evidence!
• List 3 inferences you can make about Kevin. What in your evidence?

Day 7 - 9/21/20 - What are the Literary Elements and FTM Ch. 1

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will learn what the literary elements are, and we will begin reading Freak the Mighty 

                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

1. Write your homework in your agenda

2. Take out your permission slips so I an collect them

3. Take out your "Who are You" activity & cut out the shield.

4. Raise your hand so I can give you a piece of colored paper for your shield

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 1
• Complete the Reading Guide for Ch 1

Activity #1

Setting up Notebook for Unit 1

Page 1 - Login page (Should be in notebook already)

Page 2 - STAR Data Tracking Sheet

Page 3 - Title Page & Tab

Title for Unit 1: 

Literary Response and the Literary Elements

Activity #2

Sooo...What are the Literary Elements?

(Notes go on the next page in your interactive notebook)

Activity #3

And Now... Freak the Mighty Chapter 1

Prompt #1 - What does it mean to be a good friend? Explain in detail.

Prompt #2 - How should you treat people who are different from you? Explain your thinking.

Directions: 

Read chapter 1 of Freak the Mighty & complete the Reading Guide. Be sure to:

• Write as detailed a response as you can on each part of the guide. 
• Write neatly. 
• Write in an appropriate size. 
• Summary should be 4-5 sentences minimum.
• Omit References to King Arthur section

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences

• Use the back of your reading guide to record important information or questions you have while reading. 
• As you take notes begin to think about the literary elements especially figurative language, characterization, and setting.

Day 6 - 9/18/20 - 3 Min Test & How to Blog

Good Morning 6th Graders,

            Please make sure you have everything you need for class. Materials you will need are: spiral notebook, folder, agenda, scissors, a glue stick, & pencil.   

                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble

DO NOW:
1. Write your homework in your agenda
2. Login to your chromebook

3. Bring me your permission slips (if you haven't already)

Homework: 
1. Go on to kidblog and answer the writing prompt.

Activity #1

The 3 Minute Test

Directions - This is a test. You have 3 minutes on the timer to complete the test. Good luck.

Follow up: What did you learn from taking this test?

Activity #2

How to Blog

Standards:

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

W6.6 - Use technology including the internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills

Part 1: Logging in to Kidblog

1. Log into the computer using your login and password

2. Use Chrome & go to our classroom website www.roytrumble.blogspot.com

3. Click on the link for ELA Kidblog

4. In the upper right hand corner click on the Log in icon.

5. Scroll down to find your name. They are listed by your first name and the first initial in your last name.

5. Your password is 6 characters long. It is your last name. 

• If your last name is only 5 characters long, then it is followed by a number 1
• If it is 4 characters long it is followed by the numbers 12

6. Once you enter your password, it will ask you to create a new password. Create a password that is easy to remember. You will need to write your password down in your agenda for safe keeping.
7. Finish logging in to gain full access to kidblog

Part 2: Creating Your First Blog Post
1. To create a new post click on the blue icon for New Post+ in the upper right corner.
2. Give your post a title: "Prompt # _______ "
10. In the text box type your post, answering the question.
11. Be sure to use proper grammar and mechanics, including capitals and punctuation.
12. When you are done responding to the prompt, click on the blue Publish icon.
13. When prompted you may publish your response to the "Class"
14. If you finish you may go back to the homepage of kidblog and you may respond to other student's posts with a question or a comment.

Pick a Prompt:

Prompt #1 - What does it mean to be a good friend? Explain in detail.

Prompt #2 - How should you treat people who are different from you? Explain your thinking.

Day 5: B Day - 9/17/20 - Assemble "Who Are You" & the Reading Attitude Survey

Good Morning 6th Graders,

            Please make sure you have everything you need for class. Materials you will need are: spiral notebook, folder, agenda, scissors, a glue stick, & pencil.

                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble

DO NOW:
1. Write your homework in your agenda
2. Bring me your permission slips& other important papers

3. Take out your 'Who Are You" assignment & cut out the shield carefully

Homework: 
1. Read for 20 minutes each night

2. Bring in an independent reading book

Activity #1

Who Are You

1. Cut out the shield

2. Choose a piece of card stock

3. Glue the shield to the card stock

Activity #2

Reading Attitude Survey

Directions:

Read each statement. Then circle the Garfield that most closely matches your feelings about that statement. We will score them together at the end.

Activity #3

Why we Read 20 Minutes Every Day

Day 4 - 9/15/20 - Getting Ready to Learn

 Dear 6th Graders,

         I hope you all enjoyed your first day back to school. It was a pleasure meeting each of you. Please bring me your student verification forms. 
                                      Thank you,
                                         Mr. Trumble
Do Now: 

1. Write down your Homework in your agenda
2. Put your Name Tents on your desk

3. Make sure you have all your ELA materials

Homework:
1. Finish the "Who are You?" activity

A Group - Due Mon 9/21

B Group - Due Thur 9/17
2. Get Permission slips signed and return tomorrow

Agenda:

1. Introductions & Welcome Letter

2. Mr. T's Blog & Google Classroom

(Log on to your chromebook if you have it with you)

3. Permission Slips

4. Materials for E.L.A.

- Spiral Notebook

- Folder (Specifically for E.L.A.)

- Agenda

- Novel

- Pencil

- Colored Pencils

- Scissors

- Glue Sticks

- High Lighters

5. Who Are You?

Day 3- 9/14/20 - A Day: First Day of School (In Person)

Good Morning ALL New 6th Graders,

          Welcome back to school and welcome to 6^th Grade. I am very excited to see you! I hope you all had a wonderful summer vacation. Each day as you enter the room I want you to read the morning message and complete the "Do Now". I am looking forward to getting to know each and every one of you. It is going to be a very exciting year.

Do Now: 

1. Select a seat. 

2. Leave all of your supplies in your backpacks for now. We will take care of them later.

3. Use the piece of card stock on your desk and work on creating a name tent for yourself. See mine for an example. You should use your own colored pencils or markers, write big & neat, and include 3 pictures that represent you. 
          Take your time on your name tent, but if you finish early please sit quietly. Homeroom is a time to check in, eat breakfast, listen to the announcements, and prepare yourself for the day ahead. It is not a time to goof around.  I have lots of information to give you today, so hold all your questions and I promise I will address each and every one of them.
                                                 Thank you
                                                 Mr. Trumble

Picture of the Day

Agenda:

1. Finish Name Tents

2. Interviews & Introductions

3. Schedules, Live Streaming, & Office Hours

HR 8:50 – 9:30

Block 1 9:30 – 10:10 (Live Stream Every Day 9:10 - 10:10)

Block 2 10:10 – 10:50

Break    10:50 - 11:00

Block 3 11:00 – 11:40

Break    11:40 - 11:50

Block 4 11:50 – 12:30

Lunch  12:30 – 1:00

Special Area  1:00 – 1:30

Closing/Dismissal 1:30 - 2:00

AA

Monday - In School

Tuesday - In School

Wednesday - Small Virtual Groups & Learning Support

Thursday - On Line

Friday - On Line

* When you are learning On Line at home you have 2 options: 

1. Join us for the live stream from 9:10 - 10:10

2. Watch the the recorded lesson video after 3:00 pm

BB

Monday - On Line

Tuesday - On Line

Wednesday - Small Virtual Groups & Learning Support

Thursday - In School

Friday - In School

Office Hours: Mr. Trumble's ELA through Google Meet

• M, T, Th, F  2:25 - 2:50 
• W  11:00 - 12:00

4. Lockers

     *Write your combination on an index card
     *Never lock your Locker card in your locker
     *Color Coded Locker Schedule 

5. Folders & Agendas

6. Materials & Supplies

Every Day Supplies for ELA

• Spiral Notebook
• ELA Folder
• Agenda
• Novel
• Pencil

Occasional Supplies for ELA

• Colored Pencils

• Glue Sticks

• Highlighters

7. Google Accounts

• Login & Password
• Kidblog

Pass out Important Papers

8. Who Are You?

9. Games

• This or That
• Blobs & Lines

Homework:
• Read a book of your choice for 20 minutes.
• Get ALL Important papers signed and returned.
• Work on "Who Are You?"

ALERT

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!!

This is for ALL 6th grade students. I have noticed an alarming trend already this year. Many students are typing on google classroom and they are not following the rules of writing. They are beginning sentences without capitals letters, and they are ending sentences without punctation. Whenever you are writing, or communicating with me, or any other student using google classroom or one of the other online tools we'll be using this year YOU MUST USE proper capitalization and punctuation. By now you all know that sentences start with a capital letter and end with punctuation! Additional, all words must be spelled out. You are not to use texting shorthand. For example: you may not use "u" for the word "you". From here on out this is the expectation. This is language arts, not Instagram, snapchat, facebook, or tiktok. This is school, and as such, your writing is being evaluated, so you need to show me you know how to write properly! I know that there will be some errors from time to time, but you must remember that communicating through google classroom is not the same as text messaging or other forms of social media. This is an academic platform, and therefore all communications with me should done using proper rules of writing, which includes capitals and punctuation.