Day 39: 10/28/25 - Intro to Theme & The FTM Theme Challenge

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today we will learn about theme and identify themes within Freak the Mighty.

Do Now:

• Pick up a list of theme words
• Pick up a theme tree

Homework: 

• Finish Frayer Model (If not done)
• Work on IXL
• Get an independent reading book

Activity #1

Intro to Theme

(20 minutes)

Christian the Lion 

Step 1 - Cut out & Glue in the list of topics and the theme tree on the next 2 pages of your notebook (Be sure to write the date, title, and page number)

Step 2 - Read the definition of theme

Step 3 - Give the students 60 seconds to circle theme topic words that go with Freak the Mighty. Call on a few students to share.

Review a few of the vocabulary words from the video

Vocabulary:

• vicar - a representative that makes decisions for a church
• flat - a flat is what the people in England call an apartment
• undaunted - not discouraged by difficulty or danger

Step 4 - Watch the Video - I will read the subtitles as we watch

Step 5 - Start with the trunk of the tree. The trunk has a list of thematic topics listed on it. Choose the strongest topic. The strongest topics are LOVE & FRIENDSHIP

Step 6 - Discuss the evidence from the video, which is listed on the branches. The evidence describes what happened in the video

Step 7 - Discuss the theme. The theme is the lesson. In this case you should ask yourself, "What can I learn about love and friendship from watching this video?"

Activity #2

The "Freak the Mighty" Theme Challenge

Directions:

Step 1:  Cut out and glue in the blank theme tree. Think about the story of Freak the Mighty and list some theme topics on the trunk of the theme tree (Use the words that you circled on page 18)

Step 2: Pick the topic that you think is the strongest, best, or most interesting.

Step 3: Use a google search/AI to find a theme about the topic you picked. You might try searching something like this: 

themes about __________ in the book Freak the Mighty

Step 4: Once you find a theme statement that you like, Write your "Theme Statement" on the lines provided.

Step 5: Record in your graphic organizer, four pieces of evidence from Freak the Mighty that support your theme.

Remember the example we spoke about in class.

Theme = Life is not always fair!

How did we know that? (Evidence)

1. Freak was young and had a hard life.
2. He had seizures and had to go to the hospital often.
3. People picked on him and teased him.
4. He died from Morquio Syndrome at the age of 13.

***You will work with the people at your table

***Be sure to WRITE NEATLY

Theme Tree (Freak the Mighty)

Have a great Day!

Day 38: 10/27/25 - Finish Frayer Models

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today you will finish your Frayer models and hand them in to be graded as a classwork grade.

Do Now:

• Take out your Frayer Model

Homework: 

• Finish Frayer Model (If not done)

Activity #1

Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Review Directions and have students open to the blog:

• Pick a vocabulary word from the book to create a Frayer vocabulary Model

Frayer Models have 6 sections

1. The word goes in the middle (Big and Bold)
2. Sentence from the text goes in the top left. Include the page number.
• Copy the whole sentence. Properly!
3. The definition of the word goes in the top right. Include the part of speech (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
6. An Illustration of your word goes at the very bottom 

Tips:

• Write big and bold. Fill the space
• Make sure everything is spelled correctly
• Write using bold, dark colors. 
• Color and decorate using light colors, or light shading
• Be aware of the time and work diligently
• Do not just copy the definition from the dictionary. Try to understand the definition and put it in your own words if you can
• Be sure you include the part of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)
• You might want to complete the model in pencil first, then go over your work in pen, markers, or colored pencil.
• Your Frayer model MUST be completely colored when you are done.

Examples

Have a great day!

Day 37: 10/24/25 - Freak the Mighty (Final Thoughts & Questions) & Frayer Models

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today we will review chapter 23 - 25 of Freak the Mighty and start working on vocabulary models.                          

Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Reading guide from chapter 23 - 25

Homework: 

• Work on IXL

Activity #1

Read Chapter 23 - 25

Questions:

How do you feel about the ending?

Do you think what happened to Kevin is Fair?

If you could change the ending, how would you change it?

Have you ever lost someone like Max did? Do you want to share about it?

How did these Conflicts get resolved:

• Max vs. his dad
• Max vs. feeling stupid
• Kevin vs. Morquio Syndrome 
• Max vs. Feeling like his dad (TBD)

Where is the proof that Max no longer feels stupid?

Activity #2

Frayer (Vocabulary) Models

Frayer models are a fun simple way to learn new vocabulary.

Directions:

• Pick a vocabulary word from the book to create a Frayer vocabulary Model

Frayer Models have 6 sections

1. The word goes in the middle (Big and Bold)
2. Sentence from the text goes in the top left. Include the page number.
• Copy the whole sentence. Properly!
3. The definition of the word goes in the top right. Include the part of speech (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb)
• Use wordcentral.com
4. Synonyms & examples go in the lower left. Synonyms are words that mean the same thing 
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com 
5. Antonyms & Opposites go in the lower right
• Use your own knowledge, along with wordcentral.com
6. An Illustration of your word goes at the very bottom 

Tips:

• Write big and bold. Fill the space
• Make sure everything is spelled correctly
• Write using bold, dark colors. 
• Color and decorate using light colors, or light shading
• Be aware of the time and work diligently
• Try to not copy the definition from the dictionary. Try to fully understand the definition and put it in your own words if you can
• Be sure you include the part of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)
• You might want to complete the model in pencil first, then go over your work in pen, markers, or colored pencil.

Examples

Have a great day!

Day 36: 10/23/25 - Freak the Mighty Chapter 21 & 22 Quiz, and Reading Chapters 23 - 25

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today we will complete a quiz for chapters 21 & 22 and then read chapter 23 - 25 of Freak the Mighty.                          

Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Reading guide from chapter 21 & 22
• Open your chapter 21 & 22 quiz on google classroom

Homework: 

• Work on IXL

Activity #1

Chapter 21 & 22 Quiz

(10 minutes)

1. Log in to your chromebook. 

2. Go to google classroom & Find Mr. Trumble's ELA 

3. Click on the classwork tab

4. Complete the quiz independently. You may use your notes & book, but keep your answers private, and the room should remain silent. When you are done, review your answers, then close your computer.

When everyone is done we will go over the reading guide in small groups.

Activity #2 

Review Chapter 21 & 22 Reading Guide 

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Review HW in Random Groups

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What do you know about them?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• What do you think about them so far?
• What is the setting? When & Where. Include Descriptive details. 
• What are the important plot events? What happened in this chapter?

Best Question: 

• Meet with your small group
• Take turns sharing the level 2 & 3 questions you wrote
• Discuss your answers to the questions
• Pick 1 question that you think is best
• We will then share those questions with the whole class

Activity #3

Read Chapter 23 - 25

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Directions:

• Read chapter 23 -25
• Complete the Reading Guide

Have a Great Day!

Day 35: 10/22/25 - Freak the Mighty Chapter 19 & 20 Quiz, and Reading Chapter 21 & 22

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today we will complete a quiz for chapters 19 & 20 and then read chapter 21 & 22 of Freak the Mighty.                          

Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Reading guide from chapter 19 & 20
• Open your chapter 19 & 20 quiz on google classroom

Homework: 

• Finish Reading Chapter 21 & 22 & complete Reading Guide (Include 2-3 Questions)

Activity #1

Chapter 19 & 20 Quiz

(10 minutes)

1. Log in to your chromebook. 

2. Go to google classroom & Find Mr. Trumble's ELA 

3. Click on the classwork tab

4. Complete the quiz independently. You may use your notes & book, but keep your answers private, and the room should remain silent. When you are done, review your answers, then close your computer.

When everyone is done we will go over the reading guide in small groups.

Activity #2 

Review Chapter 19 & 20 Reading Guide 

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Review HW in Random Groups

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What do you know about them?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• What do you think about them so far?
• What is the setting? When & Where. Include Descriptive details. 
• What are the important plot events? What happened in this chapter?

Best Question: 

• Meet with your small group
• Take turns sharing the level 2 & 3 questions you wrote
• Discuss your answers to the questions
• Pick 1 question that you think is best
• We will then share those questions with the whole class

Activity #3

Read Chapter 21 & 22

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Directions:

• Read chapter 21 & 22
• Complete the Reading Guide

Have a Great Day!

Day 34: 1021/25 - Freak the Mighty Chapter 17 & 18 Quiz and Reading Chapter 19 & 20

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today we will complete a quiz for chapters 17 & 18 and then read chapter 19 & 20 of Freak the Mighty.                          

Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Reading guide from chapter 17 & 18
• Open your chapter 17 & 18 quiz on google classroom

Homework: 

• Finish Reading Chapter 19 & 20 & complete Reading Guide (Include 2-3 Questions)

Activity #1

Chapter 17 & 18 Quiz

(10 minutes)

1. Log in to your chromebook. 

2. Go to google classroom & Find Mr. Trumble's ELA 

3. Click on the classwork tab

4. Complete the quiz independently. You may use your notes & book, but keep your answers private, and the room should remain silent. When you are done, review your answers, then close your computer.

When everyone is done we will go over the reading guide in small groups.

Activity #2 

Review Chapter 17 & 18 Reading Guide 

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Review HW in Random Groups

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What do you know about them?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• What do you think about them so far?
• What is the setting? When & Where. Include Descriptive details. 
• What are the important plot events? What happened in this chapter?

Best Question: 

• Meet with your small group
• Take turns sharing the level 2 & 3 questions you wrote
• Discuss your answers to the questions
• Pick 1 question that you think is best
• We will then share those questions with the whole class

Activity #3

Read Chapter 19 & 20

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Directions:

• Read chapter 19 & 20
• Complete the Reading Guide

Have a Great Day!

Day 33: 10/20/25 - Review Freak the Mighty Chapter 17 & Read Chapter 18

Homeroom:

I hope you are all having a great morning.

Do Now:

1. Please make sure your homework is done
2. Check to see if you have all your materials
3. Sharpen pencil

ELA:

Today we will review the reading guide from chapter 17 and then read chapter 18 of Freak the Mighty.                          

Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Take out your Reading guide from chapter 17
• Put your Grade report in the red bin (If not already done) 

Homework: 

• Finish Reading Chapter 18 & complete Reading Guide

Activity #1

Review Chapter 17 Reading Guide 

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Review HW in Random Groups

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What do you know about them?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• What do you think about them so far?
• What is the setting? When & Where. Include Descriptive details. 
• What are the important plot events? What happened in this chapter?

Best Question: 

• Meet with your small group
• Take turns sharing the level 2 & 3 questions you wrote
• Discuss your answers to the questions
• Pick 1 question that you think is best
• We will then share those questions with the whole class

Activity #2

Read Chapter 18

(10 - 15 Minutes)

Directions:

• Read chapter 18
• Complete the Reading Guide

Have a Great Day!