Day #155 - 5/26/15 - Unit 4: Ch 13 Writing an Introduction & Body Paragraphs

Good Morning Rebels, 

         How was your Memorial Day weekend? I went to a cookout and to the cemetery. Today is an ‘A’ day so we will go to Music. We will also begin drafting our research based persuasive essays. Please order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: 
1. Look through your research and put a star next to 2 - 3 of your most amazing or interesting facts. 
2. Complete the following sentence.
If I had a million dollars I would...
(Use markers and scrap paper to make a sign)

Activity #1

Read Aloud chapter 13 of Frightful’s Mountain

Activity #2

Lit Circle Discussion on Chapter 13

I can present information about my literature circle job for chapter 13 to a group of my peers.

I can respond to information that is presented from chapter 13 with a group of my peers.

Activity #3

Drafting an Introduction & Body Paragraphs

I can use my outlines & research graphic organizers to draft an introduction to my Research Based Persuasive Essay.

Use WriteSource2000 Books as resource.
Pgs _____ to _____

Homework:

1. Read Chapter 14 & complete your Lit Circle Job - Due Thursday 5/28/15

2. Work on your Research Project - Due 6/4/15

Day #153 - 5/21/15 - Unit 4: Ch 12 Lit Circle Discussion & Wrapping up Research

Good Morning Rebels, 

          I hope you all enjoyed the Birds of Prey presentation yesterday.  It is a ‘D’ day so we will go to Gym. This will be your last day of class time to do research. Please remember to order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and then work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Create a Thank you card for Jean Soprano.  

Directions:  

Make a Thank you Card for the Birds of Prey Presenter, Jean Soprano.

Create your own original artwork for the cover. 

Write her a message of thanks on the inside.

Sign your card.

You could ask a question as well.

Work Neatly, but also work quickly! We will be going to the computer lab to finish research at 10:15 

 

Activity #1

Research 

Block 1     10:15 - 11:20

Block 2     1:30 - 2:30

Today is your last day to Gather Information. We will begin drafting the introduction to our Research Based Persuasive Essays on Friday.

Key Question:

Who would be interested in staying after school next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday to work on their research project?

Go to www.roytrumble.blogspot.com

www.google.com

www.yahoo.com

www.yahooligans.com

www.bing.com

www.newsela.com

• Use the Snipping tool to capture images

* You need multiple sources!!! (at least 3-4 & 1 book if possible)

Activity #3
Lit Circle Discussion

I can present information about my literature circle job for chapter 12 to a group of my peers. 

*****SELECT NEW JOBS*****

Homework:

1. Finish Reading Chapter 13 & complete your Lit Circle Job - Due Tuesday 5/26/15

2. Ind. Reading Log - Due Friday 5/22/15

3. Work on your Research Project - Due 6/4/15

A day in the life of a sixth grader

Day #152 - 5/20/15 - Unit 4: Ch 12 Birds of Prey Presentation

Good Morning Rebels, 

          Are you all as excited as I am today!!! It is a ‘C’ day so we will go to Library and Tech. We will also be reading out loud chapter 12 of Frightful’s Mountain, but most importantly we will have a special presentation about Birds of Prey. Please remember to order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and then work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: On a clean piece of loose leaf paper write down questions you have for the Birds of Prey expert? Keep in mind you have been researching the pros and cons that occur when man and nature interact. Additionally, you have been reading a novel about a peregrine falcon that is released to the wild. 

Schedule

10:10 - 11:25     Block 1

11:25 - 12:05     Block 2

12:10 - 12:40     Lunch

12:45 - 12:55     Get ready for presentation

1:00 - 2:00         Birds of Prey Presentation

2:00 - 2:45         Block 2

2:45 - 3:15         AIS

Activity #1

Read-aloud Ch 12

 Complete your Lit Circle Job as we read

Group 1                   Group 2

Ashley A.                 Nick A.

Harley B.                 Matt B.

Jamie C.                  Alyssa C.

Hunter D.                Hanna D.

David K.                  Ben K.

Jeremiah L.             Hannah M.

Eva P.                      Nick R.

Johnny R.                Will S.

John S.                     Hayley S.

Joslyn S.                   Zoey W. 

Damien W.               Sam. W

Activity #2

Research 

Gathering Info & Tracing an Argument

Go to www.roytrumble.blogspot.com 

www.google.com

www.yahoo.com

www.yahooligans.com

www.bing.com

www.newsela.com

• Use the Snipping tool to capture images
• Give the images a name and save images to your folder

Homework:

1. Finish Reading Chapter 12 & complete your Lit Circle Job - Due Thursday 5/21/15

2. Ind. Reading Log - Due Friday 5/22/15

3. Work on your Research Project - Due 6/4/15