Day 11: 9/28/20 - STAR ELA & Freak the Mighty Ch. 3

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will take the STAR Reading test & we will read aloud chapter 3 of Freak the Mighty
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda

Homework:

• Read Chapter 3 & complete the reading guide
• Complete the Chapter 3 Quiz on Google classroom

Activity #1

STAR Reading Assessment

Login Ex:

Username: rtrumble 

Password: 06101974RT

                               (Month, day, birth year, initials)

Tips to do your best

• Read carefully
• Reread when needed
• Take your time
• Read ALL answers before choosing one
• Use context clues
• Use process of elimination

**You will be tracking your STAR score all year to see how much growth you are making. 

To get to STAR:

1. Go to www.apwschools.org
2. Click on the 'Staff' tab
3. Scroll down and click on 'STAR Assessments'
4. Click on "I'm a Student"
5. Type in your user name & password
6. Write down your username & password on your log in sheet
7. Click on Take a Reading Test
8. Make sure you select ELA Mr. Trumble
9. ***If your computer asks for the monitor password, it is "admin"

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 3

Standards

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

RL6.3 - Describe how a story, or plot, unfolds in a series of events, including how the characters respond or change

Directions:

• Read chapter 3 with the members of your class (most days we will read out loud)
• Complete the Reading Guide (Can be the paper copy, or it can be the google form in the assignment section of google classroom)
• Take the quiz on google classroom

  

Day 10 - 9/25/20 - The Legend of King Arthur & Review of FTM Ch. 1 - 4

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will review figurative language, and we will learn about the legend of King Arthur.  
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Put your HW from ch.4  on your desk so I can check to see that you got it done

Homework: 

• Finish reading The Legend of King Arthur & answer comprehension questions 1 - 4 in complete sentences

Activity #1

Review Ch 1 - 4

• What happened in chapter 4?
• What have you learned about the characters, setting, & events
• What inferences can you make?
• Make a Claim
• Defend it with Evidence

• The Figurative Language Challenge
• In Class Students vs. Virtual Students (B1)
• Group 1 vs. Group 2 (B2 - B4)

1. Discuss in small group the figurative language you all found in chapter 4

2. Pick the piece of figurative language that you would like to challenge the other group to identify

3. You will then need to share the passage/figurative language with the whole group

4. It is the job of the other group to use their notes and their knowledge of  

Activity #2
The Legend of King Arthur

Standard

RI6.1 Making inferences about an Informational text and supporting it with relevant evidence

Directions:

Read the Legend of King Arthur, which will be referenced throughout the novel Freak the Mighty, and answer the comprehension questions.

Key Questions:

1. What significance do you think the legend of King Arthur had for medieval England?

2. How is Merlin responsible for making Arthur King?

3. Infer: How does seating the knights at a round table promote equality within their groups?

4. Explain the relationship between King Arthur, Guinevere, and Sir Lancelot.

Day 9 9/24/20 - Figurative Language Practice & FTM Ch. 4

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will practice finding 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. 2 & 3 on your desk so I can check to see that you got it done

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 4
• Complete the Figurative Language Reading Guide

Activity #1

The Figurative Language Language

Can you find the figurative language?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 4
Before we read...review Ch 2 & 3 Fig Language Reading guide

• What happened in chapters 2 & 3?
• What did you learn about the characters?
• What do you know about the setting?
• Can you describe the "basic situation" of the story?
• What figurative language did you find?
• What type of figurative language is it?
• What does it mean?

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. Figurative Language

Key Questions:

• Why does Kevin refer to his mom as "the Fair Gwen of Air"?
• Describe the similarities between King Arthur's men and robots.
• Explain what Kevin means when he says, "Books are like truth serum-if you don't read you can't figure out what is real."
• List all the ways Kevin and Max are opposites.
• What other inferences can you make?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)

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