Day 164: 6/10/25 - Work on "How to" Demos

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target:

Today you will work on the final copies of your "How to" Demos.

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. Take out your "How to" demonstration sheets

Homework:

• Complete the final "NEAT" copy of your "How to" demo (Due __?__ )

Activity #1 
"How to" Demonstrations

Directions:

Create a step by step presentation to teach the class "How to do something that is meaningful to you.

Tips to choose a good topic:

• Be sure your demo is something that has steps
• Think about the things that you do on a daily basis
• foods (Ex: PB & J, Pancakes, cookies, Cotton candy, brownies, Grilled cheese, a family favorite treat, etc) 
• Crafts (Friendship bracelets, rubber band bracelets, etc)
• Hobby related things
• Games: Board games, Card Games, etc
• Hair - Braiding, French braid, fishtail bread, etc

Things to avoid:

• playing a sport, or sports moves
• Any complex movements
• Drawing
• Doing something that doesn't have steps
• Tiktok Dances
• Things that are too easy or too hard
• Things that will be too short or too long (demos should be about 5 - 7 minutes)
• Nothing to do with apps or phones

Drafting Steps For "How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Create a list of materials/ingredients you will need

Step 2: Write out the steps for your "How To" Demonstrations. Be specific.

Step 3: Evaluate your draft with the help of a friend. Ask yourself if your steps are precise enough that any person could use the procedures you wrote up to successfully perform your "How To"

While you are working I will be having you sign up for a day to present your "How to" demo. It will be your responsibility to bring in the materials you need on, or before, the day of your demonstration. 

Sign ups for "How to" Demonstrations

Wednesday 6/11                               Thursday 6/12
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

5. _____________________            5. _____________________
         

Friday 6/13                                       Monday 6/16
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

5. _____________________            5. _____________________

Tuesday 6/17

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

3. _____________________

4. _____________________

5. _____________________

Have a great day!

Day 163: 6/9/25 - Fun Days!!!

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Schedule

8:45 – 9:30         HR

9:30 – 9:45ish    Inflatable Race

10:15 – 11:15     6^th Grade Fun Days

11:15 – 11:42     Get changed, have snack from PTSA

11:45 – 12:25     Music Block

12:28 – 12:58     Lunch

1:00 – 2:43         Make up work, Work on "How to" write-ups, WIN, relax, Movies, Go outside

2:45 – 3:25         Specials

3:25 – 3:35         Dismissal

Day 162: 6/6/25 - "How to" Demos

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

Friday, June 6^th  - 6^th Grade Math Field Testing

8:45 – 9:12 Homeroom

9:15 – 10:15 Field Test

10:15 – 10:41 Town Hall/Lockers/Outside

10:44 – 11:11 Block 2

11:14 – 11:42 Block 3

11:45 – 12:25 Music Block

12:28 – 12:58 Lunch

1:00 – 1:28 Block 1

1:31 – 1:47 Block 4

1:50 – 2:15 WIN

2:15 – 2:43 Choice Time

2:45 – 3:25 Specials

3:25 Get your thigs to go home

ELA Learning Target:

Today you will work on your "How to" Demos.

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

2. Grab a copy of the "How to" worksheet from the brown table

Homework:

• Complete your "How to" demo Materials List and Procedures (Due __?__ )

Activity #1 
"How to" Demonstrations

Directions:

Create a step by step presentation to teach the class "How to do something that is meaningful to you.

Tips to choose a good topic:

• Be sure your demo is something that has steps
• Think about the things that you do on a daily basis
• foods (Ex: PB & J, Pancakes, cookies, Cotton candy, brownies, Grilled cheese, a family favorite treat, etc) 
• Crafts (Friendship bracelets, rubber band bracelets, etc)
• Hobby related things
• Hair - Braiding, French braid, fishtail bread, etc

Things to avoid:

• playing a sport, or sports moves
• Any complex movements
• Drawing
• Doing something that doesn't have steps
• Tiktok Dances
• Things that are too easy or too hard
• Things that will be too short or too long (demos should be about 5 - 7 minutes)
• Nothing to do with apps or phones

Drafting Steps For "How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Create a list of materials/ingredients you will need

Step 2: Write out the steps for your "How To" Demonstrations. Be specific.

Step 3: Evaluate your draft with the help of a friend. Ask yourself if your steps are precise enough that any person could use the procedures you wrote up to successfully perform your "How To"

While you are working I will be having you sign up for a day to present your "How to" demo. It will be your responsibility to bring in the materials you need on, or before, the day of your demonstration. 

Sign ups for "How to" Demonstrations

Wednesday 6/11                               Thursday 6/12
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

5. _____________________            5. _____________________
         

Friday 6/13                                       Monday 6/16
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

5. _____________________            5. _____________________

Tuesday 6/17

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

3. _____________________

4. _____________________

5. _____________________

Have a great day!

Day 161: 6/5/25 - Intro to "How to" Demonstrations

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target:

Today I will introduce you to "How to" Demos, and we will talk about the Learning Fair.

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Complete your "How to" demo Materials List and Procedures (Due __?__ )
• Gather the materials you need for your demonstration

Activity #1 
"How to" Demonstrations

Directions:

Create a step by step presentation to teach the class "How to do something that is meaningful to you.

Tips to choose a good topic:

• Be sure your demo is something that has steps
• Think about the things that you do on a daily basis
• foods (Ex: PB & J, Pancakes, cookies, Cotton candy, brownies, Grilled cheese, a family favorite treat, etc) 
• Crafts (Friendship bracelets, rubber band bracelets, etc)
• Hobby related things
• Games - Board games, card games, card tricks
• Hair - Braiding, French braid, fishtail bread, etc

Things to avoid:

• playing a sport, or sports moves
• Any complex movements
• Drawing
• Doing something that doesn't have steps
• Tiktok Dances
• Things that are too easy or too hard
• Things that will be too short or too long (demos should be about 5 - 7 minutes)
• Nothing to do with apps or phones

Drafting Steps For "How To" Demonstrations

Step 1: Create a list of materials/ingredients you will need

Step 2: Write out the steps for your "How To" Demonstrations. Be specific.

Step 3: Evaluate your draft with the help of a friend. Ask yourself if your steps are precise enough that any person could use the procedures you wrote up to successfully perform your "How To"

While you are working I will be having you sign up for a day to present your "How to" demo. It will be your responsibility to bring in the materials you need on, or before, the day of your demonstration. 

Sign ups for "How to" Demonstrations

Wednesday 6/11                               Thursday 6/12
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

5. _____________________            5. _____________________
         

Friday 6/13                                       Monday 6/16
1. _____________________            1. _____________________
2. _____________________            2. _____________________
3. _____________________            3. _____________________
4. _____________________            4. _____________________

5. _____________________            5. _____________________

Tuesday 6/17

1. _____________________

2. _____________________

3. _____________________

4. _____________________

5. _____________________

Have a great day!

Day 160: 6/4/25 - The Learning Fair

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target     

  Today we will be presenting our research projects.

                        

Do Now: 

1. Take out your copy of Learning Fair Protocols

2. Take out your Notecards

3. Take out your Judges Evaluation Forms

Homework:

• Come to the Learning Fair (If you can)
  

Activity #1

The Learning Fair

1. How will things go for the Learning Fair?

2. How should I judge research projects?

3. How should I present my research project?

Schedule for the Learning Fair 6/4/25

*** During each session the students who are not presenting will be judging. ***

• Ø  Each Presenter will present their project 3 times during their 25 minute session
• Ø  Each presenter should have a minimum of 3 judges per presentation
• Ø  I will blow the whistle to indicate that it is time for the presentation to start & end
• Ø  Between Presentations the judges will rotate to a new presenter
• Ø  At the end of each session the judges will return the evaluation forms to the judges box
• Ø  The next presenters will have a 5 minute time period to prepare for their presentation
• Ø  When we are completely finished, each judge should have evaluated 9 projects & each presenter should have been evaluated by a minimum of 9 judges.

Activity #2

How to Present & Judge Research Projects

Presenters:

• Start by Introducing yourself
• Define your topic and tell why you chose it
• Share information about the Problem/Issue
• Explain the Causes (or Pros) 
• Explain the Effects (or Cons)
• Present the Solutions - Include your thoughts on the solutions
• Share the graph, chart, or diagram you included
• Tell the judges about your images, and what you are trying to show
• Share your model and discuss what it is all about
• Be prepared to answer questions from the judges

Judges:

• Listen to the presenter share each part of their project
• As they share score them according to each criteria.
• Give them a score from 1 - 5. Be fair with your judging. You should have a reason for each score you give. (Scores are subjective, meaning that they are based on your opinion)
• Once you have scored each category ask questions to the presenters about their projects.
• Lastly, make any comments you would like.
• Add up your total points and put the score in the space provided.

Now....

• Find a friend and set up your project some place in the room or at the end of the hall. Practice presenting your project.

Day 159: 6/3/25 - How to Present & How to Judge

Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target     

        Today we will learn how to present our research Projects, and how to judge other people's research projects. 

                        

Do Now: 

1. Pick up a copy of the Learning Fair Protocols 

2. Pick up a Copy of The Schedule for the Learning Fair

3. Open your ELA notebook to page 78

Homework:

•  Finish your Research Project (if not done)

Activity #1

The Learning Fair

1. How will things go tomorrow for the Learning Fair?

2. How should I judge research projects?

3. How should I present my research project?

Schedule for the Learning Fair 6/4/25

*** During each session the students who are not presenting will be judging. ***

• Ø  Each Presenter will present their project 3 times during their 25 minute session
• Ø  Each presenter should have a minimum of 3 judges per presentation
• Ø  I will blow the whistle to indicate that it is time for the presentation to start & end
• Ø  Between Presentations the judges will rotate to a new presenter
• Ø  At the end of each session the judges will return the evaluation forms to the judges box
• Ø  The next presenters will have a 5 minute time period to prepare for their presentation
• Ø  When we are completely finished, each judge should have evaluated 9 projects & each presenter should have been evaluated by a minimum of 9 judges.

Activity #2

How to Present & Judge Research Projects

Presenters:

• Start by Introducing yourself
• Define your topic and tell why you chose it
• Share information about the Problem/Issue
• Explain the Causes (or Pros) 
• Explain the Effects (or Cons)
• Present the Solutions - Include your thoughts on the solutions
• Share the graph, chart, or diagram you included
• Tell the judges about your images, and what you are trying to show
• Share your model and discuss what it is all about
• Be prepared to answer questions from the judges

Judges:

• Listen to the presenter share each part of their project
• As they share score them according to each criteria.
• Give them a score from 1 - 5. Be fair with your judging. You should have a reason for each score you give. (Scores are subjective, meaning that they are based on your opinion)
• Once you have scored each category ask questions to the presenters about their projects.
• Lastly, make any comments you would like.
• Add up your total points and put the score in the space provided.

Now....

• Find a friend and set up your project some place in the room or at the end of the hall. Practice presenting your project.

Day 158: 6/2/25 - Research Stage 4: Day #12

 Homeroom:

          Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready for your day.

Do Now:

1. Check that your homework is done
2. Make sure you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencils

ELA Learning Target:  

Today we will continue stage 4 of research.

Do Now: 

1. Write down your homework

2. Go to page 78

Homework:

• Complete the Project (Due Tuesday 6/3)

Activity #1

Research Stage 4

Stage 3: Outlining & Organizing Information

Now that you have gathered information it is time to organize it to make it easier to put together your Learning Fair Presentation.

Your Goal:

Take all of the information you gathered and organize it according to:

• Problem/Issue
• Causes (or Pro's)
• Effects (or Cons)
• Solutions 

Steps:

• Begin with 1 article at a time
• Read each piece of information you gathered
• Write it in the appropriate category
• Repeat
• You should be able to explain each of these categories in your own words
• You should also be able to explain why you care about your topic, or why the topic is important

Stage 4: Preparing Information for Presentation

• Work on Tri-Fold Board
• Planning (White Paper)
• Heading (Largest & Boldest)
• Sub-headings (Large & Bold)
• Definition
• Problem & Solution
• Causes & Effects or Pros & Cons
• Use the Decorative tape to create sections
• Create Bulleted Lists of Information
• Can be typed & printed
• Can be handwritten
• make them big, bold, & colorful
• Images w/captions (Big & colorful)
• Chart, Graph, &/or Diagram
• Model
• Notecards 
• Additional Decorations
• Make things LARGE and use Colored backing paper to make them stand out