Day 91: 2/2/18 - C Day: Bowling Field Trip

Good Morning Sixth Graders,

          Happy bowling Day!  We will be leaving right after announcement. Please make sure you are on your best behavior. You wouldn't want to have to sit out of all the fun. 
Please...

• Use the bathroom
• Keep your coat on

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble
Do Now: Trivia - Pick up a trivia card and take turns asking & answering questions

RTI - C Day 2/2/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 90: 2/1/18 - B Day: Characterization & Word Power

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets. Do not forget that we are going bowling tomorrow!

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
Homework:

• Finish any reading from ch 1- 3 that you have not done yet
• Complete the Word Power Graphic Organizer

Agenda

1. Partner Discussion about Setting from Ch 3
2. Lit Element: Characterization - Harry
3. Vocabulary - Demo Word Power Graphic Organizer
4. Complete Word Power Graphic Organizer

Activity #1

Discuss your VENN Diagram with your housemates. Each house must come up for a bullet to put in each section of the VENN Diagram comparing The Dursley's and The Weasley's.
Questions to think about:
-What type of things do the two settings have in common?
-What feelings does Harry have in the two settings?
-How are these two settings different?

Activity #2

Literary Element: Characterization

In your interactive notebook we will be completing a graphic organizer regarding the character Harry Potter. Please get out your interactive notebook and flip to the next clean page.

Activity #3

Word Power Worksheet

We will be using this Word Power worksheet throughout the unit in order to build our vocabulary and understand the content of our HP & the C.O.S. novel.

 

RTI - B Day 2/1/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 89: 1/31/18 - A Day: Setting, Visualizing & Harry Potter Ch 3

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
Homework:

• Finish reading Ch 3 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Complete the Venn Diagram Comparing & Contrasting the Dursley's House & the Weasley's House

Agenda

1. Quick write - Describe the Setting of APW
2. Lit Element: Setting of Harry Potter
3. Reading Strategy: Visualizing
4. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 3

Activity #1

Think-Pair-Share with someone who used the same note taking strategy as you. 
Think-Pair-Share with someone who used a different note taking strategy as you.
Questions to think about:
-What notes did you take on chapter one?
-What out of those notes did you find to be the most important?
-Did you like the note taking strategy that you used?
-What about the note taking strategy did you like or dislike?

Activity #2

Literary Element: Setting

Flip to your interactive notebook page about setting (Unit 1).


What do we know about the setting so far in HP & the C.O.S.?
How does the setting affect Harry's mood and feelings?

Activity #3

QUICKWRITE: APW Elementary School

You will have 10-15 minutes to do a quick write assignment about the setting you are in right now. Make sure you are using descriptive words and explaining the time of the setting and the place.

Questions to think about:

-What do I see around me?

-When do I find myself in this particular setting?

-What descriptive words can I used to really describe APW Elementary?

Activity #4

Begin reading HP & the C.O.S. Chapter 3

While reading have your VENN Diagram out so you can start to fill it in. Remember we are comparing The Dursley's and The Weasley's as far as setting.

Questions to think about:

-What is similar about the two settings?
-What is different about the two settings?
-What are Harry's feeling and emotions in the different settings?

RTI - A Day 1/31/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 88: 1/30/18 - D Day: The Hero's Journey & Harry Potter Ch 2

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will continue reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Hand in your Grade Report to ME!!!!!!
3. Write your homework down in your agenda
4. Pick up a Copy of the Hero's Journey Diagram
Homework:

• Finish reading Ch 2 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Choose a new note taking strategy & use it to take notes on Ch 2

Agenda

1. Think, Pair, Share - Note Taking Strategies
2. Intro Hero's Journey Diagram
3. Differences between a "Hero" & a Literary Hero
4. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 2

Activity #1

Think-Pair-Share with someone who used the same note taking strategy as you. 
Think-Pair-Share with someone who used a different note taking strategy as you.
Questions to think about:
-What notes did you take on chapter one?
-What out of those notes did you find to be the most important?
-Did you like the note taking strategy that you used?
-What about the note taking strategy did you like or dislike?

Activity #2

The Hero's Journey

In your interactive notebook we will be completing a diagram of The Hero's Journey. Please get out your interactive notebook and flip to the next clean page.

 

Activity #3

Does anyone know the difference between a 

Literary Hero and a Hero?

Everyone will be getting out their copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We will then begin reading Chapter 2 out-loud and you will be using a new note taking strategy on your next notebook page for Chapter 1.

RTI - D Day 1/30/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 87: 1/29/18 - C Day: Note Taking Strategies & Harry Potter Ch 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will begin unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts. We will be reading Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, and Miss W. will begin taking over the classroom instruction. I hope you all show her what wonderful, respectful, responsible, hard working students you are.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Write your homework down in your agenda
Homework:

• Finish reading ch 1 of HP & the C.O.S. 
• Choose 1 note taking strategy & use it to take notes on ch 1
• Get Grade Report Signed (This will be counted as a HW Grade)

Agenda

1. Video & Discussion about Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
2. Note Taking Strategies
3. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets - Ch 1

Activity #1

Discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
-What do you know about the first book?
-What do you think is important to know about the first book in order to understand the second book?
-What would you like to know about the first book?
-What predictions could you make about the second book?

Activity #2

What are some different ways we can take notes?

Please take out your Interactive Notebook and flip to the next available page. 

1. Make a title page for Unit 3 and put a new sticky tab in.

2. On the next page we will be taking notes on how to take notes.

3. You will use these notes for your homework assignment.

Activity #3

Everyone will be getting a copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We will then begin reading Chapter 1 out-loud and you will be using a new note taking strategy on your next notebook page for Chapter 1. 

RTI - C Day 1/29/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 86: 1/25/18 - B Day: Reciting Persuasive Speeches

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will finish presenting our persuasive speeches.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Find your Hogwarts House Table and have a seat
2. Pick up a copy of Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
3. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• No Homework - unless you would like to start reading HP & the C.O.S. over the weekend

Activity #1
Reciting your Persuasive Speech

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

SL6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions facts and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Start by introducing your speech. Begin by saying:
Today I want to speak to you about _______________________ . The title of my speech is ____________________ .

RTI - B Day 1/25/17

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?

Day 85: 1/24/18 - A Day: Reciting Persuasive Speeches

Good day 6th Graders,      

       Today we will be presenting our persuasive speeches to a group of our peers. 

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

1. Fill out your Agenda with tonight's Homework

Homework:

• Practice reciting your essay (If you have not yet presented)

Activity #1
Reciting your Persuasive Speech

Standards

RI6.8 - Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

W6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear and relevant evidence.

SL6.4 Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions facts and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Start by introducing your speech. Begin by saying:
Today I want to speak to you about _______________________ . The title of my speech is ____________________ .

RTI - A Day 1/24/17

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension .

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Predicting & Questioning
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization & Setting

Key Questions:

• Where and when does the story take place? How does the setting influence the story?
• What do you know about the main character? How? 
• Based on what they do
• Based on what they say
• Based on their thoughts
• Based on what others say about the character
• What Predictions can you make?
• What questions do you have?