Today in ELA 12/21

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Quia Review 
Quizlet
WebTeaching Quiz
Character Study Cards


Homework:
Character Study Cards

Today in ELA 12/18

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Type Response
Read Christmas Keys
Mummy Maker


Homework:
Egypt Game Test on Tuesday

Today in ELA 12/17

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Judgement Chart
What is a Hero-Word Map


Homework:
~Read Chapter 22
What changes in April were revealed in this chapter?

Today in ELA 12/16

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Quiz
Identify the Characters

Homework:
~Read Chapter 21 Hero

Today in ELA 12/15

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Curse or Coincidence

Discussion Questions:
What did Toby's conscience cause him to do?
According to his dad, what was Toby's most outstanding talent?What did it mean?
How did the girls plan to help Toby out of his dilemma?

Homework:
~Read Chapter 20

Today in ELA 12/14

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
A Lost Friend
Lit Circles
Read Pages 167-195

Discussion Questions:
Who wrote the oracle answers? Give reasons and evidence for your choice. 
What is the purpose behind the chapter title?  

Homework:
~Read Chap 19 pg. 167-195 

Today in ELA 12/11

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Chapter 15-17 Quiz
To Ask or Not?
Create Pyramid 
Read Where's Security?  

Homework:
~Read Chapter 18 Where's Security

Today in ELA 12/10

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how a particular chapter/scene fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Class Activities:
Reading Response
Parenting Style Chart
Read Pages 142-158

Reading Response:
Explain the last sentence of Ceremony for the Dead.  What is foreshadowing? How is the last sentence an example of foreshadowing?

Homework:
~Read 142-158(The Oracle of Thoth, The Oracle Speaks)

Today in ELA 12/9

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.
~I can describe how a story’s plot unfolds using a series of episodes.

Class Activities:
Discussion Director- Share Questions and Answers 
Flow Map vs Summary
Ceremony for the Dead


Homework:
~Read Ceremony For the Dead (Chapter 15) and create a flow map

Today in ELA 12/4

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.

Class Activities:
Character Analysis- Top Hat
Short Response
Read Egypt Game Chapter 11
Cartouche

Character Analysis:
*Compare and Contrast Melanie and April (Top Hat)



Homework:
~Finish Chapter 11
~Finish Cartouche

Today in ELA 12/3

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.

Class Activities:
Character Analysis- Top Hat
Read Egypt Game Chapter 10
Short Response 

Character Analysis:
*Compare and Contrast Melanie and April (Top Hat)

Short Response:
Why were the members of the Egypt gang friends? What is needed to promote friendship? Answer in a short paragraph on friendship.

Homework:
~Finish Chapter 10
~Finish Friend Paragraph

Today in ELA 12/2

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.

Class Activities:
Egypt Game Quiz Ch 1-8
Read Egypt Game Chapter 9 
Costume for an Egyptian

Homework:
~Finish the Costume for an Egyptian worksheet

Today in ELA 12/1

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.

Class Activities:
Review Connector Role~ Read Role and Identify Connection
Read Egypt Game Chapter 8 

Discussion Questions:
What did Mr. Ross mean when he said, "Melanie! The cruelest month is here"?
Why did April and Melanie decide to let Elizabeth play in the Egypt game?

Homework:
~Finish Prisoners of Fear (pg 67-79) 
~Write 3 connections 
~Quiz tomorrow (Chapters 1-8)

Today in ELA 11/30

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can determine the figurative and literal meaning of words and phrases based on how they are used in a text.
~I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot advances.

Class Activities:
Connector Notes
Read Egypt Game Chapter 7 

Discussion Questions:

Chapter 6:  “Eyelashes and Ceremony”

• Why is April having trouble concentrating the day before school is to begin?

• Why is Melanie having trouble concentrating?

• What does Melanie take from April’s room?  How?

• How do the sixth graders at Wilson respond to April?

• What nickname do Toby and Ken give to April?  Why is it important?

• What do Isis and Nefertiti represent?

• How are the rituals of the Egypt game recorded?

• What is the Crocodile Stone?  What do the girls do with it?

Homework:
~Finish Prisoners of Fear (pg 67-79) 
~Write 3 connections 

Today in ELA 11/24

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can read and comprehend literature at the sixth grade level.

Class Activities:
Artful Artist- Go over
Read Egypt Game Chapter 5 Together (In Group)
What are some challenges that the main characters are facing?  

I am Grateful for:


Homework:
~Chapter 6
~I am grateful for...

Today in ELA 11/23

Learning Goals:
~I can apply strategies to become an active reader.
~I can read and comprehend literature at the sixth grade level.

Class Activities:
Response to Literature
Word Wizard- Go over
Read Egypt Game Chapter 3 Together (In Group)
Explain Artful Artist Role

Response to Literature:
What information about April was revealed in the illustrations on pages 18 and 19? Use evidence from the picture and the text to support your answer.  

Homework:
~Chapter 4
~Artful Artist Role for Ch. 3 or Ch. 4

Today in ELA 11/20

I Can...
~use evidence from the text to support my analysis of what the text says and inferences I make. 
~read literature at the sixth grade level.

Egypt Game
Read Chapter 1 Together
Model Word Wizard
Begin Chapter 2 Together

Vocabulary
enthroned
ornate
cultivated
quavered
reincarnation

Literature Circle Role
Word Wizard
Word, Page, Definition, Drawing/Diagram

Homework
Finish Chapter 2 and Word Wizard Role

Today in ELA 11/17

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings

Writing Workshop
Narrative Prompts
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

2. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Independent Writing
Use story mountain to write narrative
Incorporate sensory details
Make sure the setting and characters are well-developed
Craft a powerful ending
Revise and Edit using Narrative Checklist

Homework:
Type Narrative

Today in ELA 11/16

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings

Writing Workshop
Narrative Prompts
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

2. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Independent Writing
Use story mountain to write narrative
Incorporate sensory details
Make sure the setting and characters are well-developed
Craft a powerful ending

Homework:
Finish writing narrative

Today in ELA 11/12

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings

Writing Workshop
Narrative Prompts
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

2. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Missing Links
Incorporate transition words into narrative

Independent Writing
Use story mountain to write narrative

Homework:
Highlight Transition words in writing piece

Today in ELA 11/10

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings

Writing Workshop
Narrative Prompts
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

2. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Story Mountain
Top- External Events
Bottom- Internal Thoughts/Feelings (Sensory details)
Turn and Tell your story mountain to a friend
Add dialogue to your story mountain

Lead:
Begin your lead/exposition
Use your notes from 10/1

Homework:
Finish lead

Today in ELA 11/9

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings

Writing Workshop
Narrative Prompts
1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.

2. Anne Frank said, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." Use this quote to write about a particularly happy memory.  

3. Booker T. Washington wrote, "Success isn't measured by the position you reach in life. It's measured by the obstacles you overcome." At some time or other, we all face obstacles. Think of a time that you faced an obstacle and overcame it. Explain what happened and what you did to overcome the obstacle. Make sure to use the quote in your response.

Brainstorming
List small moments for each prompt

Story Mountain
Top- External Events
Bottom- Internal Thoughts/Feelings

Homework:
Complete a Story Mountain for your narrative

Today in ELA 11/6

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters
~leave the reader with a powerful ending

Writing Workshop

Story Endings
Notes in MePad

Exit Ticket
Change and identify the new ending

Blackout Poem

Homework:
Blackout Poem

Today in ELA 11/5

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters
~leave the reader with a powerful ending

Writing Workshop

Story Endings
Notes in MePad

Mrs. Gabriel
Read Aloud & Identify Endings

Exit Ticket
Change and identify the new ending

Blackout Poem

Homework:
Blackout Poem

Today in ELA 10/30

Iceman Murder Mystery

Today in ELA 10/29

Learning Goals:

~Write your best personal narrative, or personal story, using memory of a person or place.
~Study the strategies for generating personal narratives.
~Write a variety of exciting leads for narratives. 

Writing Workshop Activities:
Share Details/Changes-
Turn and quietly share with neighbor
Chart Sensory Details/Anchor Words
Blackout Poetry Prezi
Imagery Connection

Homework:
Create black out poem

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/28

Learning Goals:

~Write your best personal narrative, or personal story, using memory of a person or place.
~Study the strategies for generating personal narratives.
~Write a variety of exciting leads for narratives. 

Writing Workshop Activities:
Share Details/Changes-
Turn and quietly share with neighbor
Chart Sensory Details/Anchor Words
Blackout Poetry Prezi
Imagery Connection

Homework:
Create image in pencil 

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/27

Learning Goals:

~Write your best personal narrative, or personal story, using memory of a person or place.
~Study the strategies for generating personal narratives.
~Write a variety of exciting leads for narratives. 

Writing Workshop Activities:

Share Details/Changes-
Turn and quietly share with neighbor

Chart Sensory Details

Narrative Prompt- (Skip Lines)
Weather can affect your life. Think about a time in your life when you have been affected by some kind of weather.  Tell about your experience so that other people can understand what it was like.

Narrative Tools


Homework:
Add sensory details to piece  

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/26

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic.
~use facts, definitions, details and quotations to develop the topic. 

Writing Workshop
Tool Box (Notes)
Writing Prompt (Choose One)
1. Think about the scariest moment of your life.  Describe what happened and why you were so scared.
2. Think back to a time when your fears prevented you from doing something you wanted to do. Describe if your fear helped or hurt you and why?

Homework:
Add Detail to Prompt

Today in ELA 10/23

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic.
~use facts, definitions, details and quotations to develop the topic. 

Writing Workshop
Biome Summary
Finish Typing Summary
 Outline
Letters
Typing Tutor

Resources:
Go to the Classroom

Homework:
Finish Summary if not completed in class

Today in ELA 10/22

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic.
~use facts, definitions, details and quotations to develop the topic. 

Writing Workshop
Biome Summary
Finish Note Cards
Begin Typing Summary
 Outline

Resources:
Go to the Classroom

Homework:
Type

Today in ELA 10/21

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic.
~use facts, definitions, details and quotations to develop the topic. 

Writing Workshop
Biome Summary
Finish Note Cards
Begin Typing Summary
 Outline

Resources:
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/index.html
http://www.tundraanimals.net/
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/

Homework:
Type Summary

Today in ELA 10/20

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic.
~use facts, definitions, details and quotations to develop the topic. 

Writing Workshop
Biome Summary
Set-Up Note Cards on EasyBib
Research Biome
Hand out Outline

Resources:
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/index.html
http://www.tundraanimals.net/
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/

Homework:
Work on Note Cards

Today in ELA 10/19

I Can...
~write an informative piece, which examines a topic.
~use facts, definitions, details and quotations to develop the topic. 

Writing Workshop
Biome Summary
Set-Up Note Cards on EasyBib
Research Biome
Hand out Outline

Resources:
http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/index.html
http://www.tundraanimals.net/
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/
http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/

Homework:
Work on Note Cards

Today in ELA 10/15

I Can...
~write a real narrative with descriptive details and effective technique 
~organize a logical event sequence and incorporate thoughts and feelings
~use dialogue, descriptions, and pacing to develop events and characters

Writing Workshop

Story Mountain
Review Parts of a Story
Notes in MePad

Thank You Mr. Falker- Patricia Palocco
Read Aloud & Complete Events in Story Mountain

Exit Ticket
Describe 2 out of the 5 parts of a story

Homework:

Fill out the problem

Today in ELA 10/8

I Can...

~Write a real, or imagined, narrative with descriptive details and effective technique.


Writing Workshop Activities:
Word Study

Narrative Challenge- 
Object Narrative- Writer's Choice

Rubric

Conference and Type

Writing Reminders
*Stay in First Person POV
*Be descriptive
*Make it tricky!
*Don't share your object...Shhh
*Use a lead from your notes

Homework:
Type object narrative in iLab. (Due Tomorrow)

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/7

I Can...

~Write a real, or imagined, narrative with descriptive details and effective technique.


Writing Workshop Activities:
Word Study

Narrative Challenge- 
Object Narrative- Writer's Choice

Rubric

Write Piece and Conference

Writing Reminders
*Stay in First Person POV
*Be descriptive
*Make it tricky!
*Don't share your object...Shhh
*Use a lead from your notes

Homework:
Type object narrative in iLab

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/6

Learning Goals:

~Write your best personal narrative, or personal story, using memory of a person or place.
~Study the strategies for generating personal narratives.
~Write a variety of exciting leads for narratives. 

Writing Workshop Activities:

Narrative Challenge- 
Object Narrative- Writer's Choice

Rubric

Write Piece and Conference

Writing Reminders
*Stay in First Person POV
*Be descriptive
*Make it tricky!
*Don't share your object...Shhh
*Use a lead from your notes

Homework:
Word Study Words Due Wednesday
Continental- a climate characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall, typical of the interior of a continent
Arctic- very cold regions around the North Pole
Tropical- very hot and humid regions near the equator

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/5

Learning Goals:

~Write your best personal narrative, or personal story, using memory of a person or place.
~Study the strategies for generating personal narratives.
~Write a variety of exciting leads for narratives. 

Writing Workshop Activities:
Graphic Organizer- 4 Square

Narrative Challenge- 
Object Narrative- Writer's Choice
* Get Object Approved 

Writing Reminders
*Stay in First Person POV
*Be descriptive
*Make it tricky!
*Don't share your object...Shhh
*Use a lead from your notes

Homework:
Word Study Words Due Wednesday
Continental- a climate characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall, typical of the interior of a continent
Arctic- very cold regions around the North Pole
Tropical- very hot and humid regions near the equator

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6

Today in ELA 10/2

Learning Goals:

~Write your best personal narrative, or personal story, using memory of a person or place.
~Study the strategies for generating personal narratives.
~Write a variety of exciting leads for narratives. 

Writing Workshop Activities:
Word Study- Highlands & Temperate
Leads

Narrative Challenge- 
Object Narrative

Writing Reminders
*Stay in First Person POV
*Be descriptive
*Make it tricky!
*Don't share your object...Shhh
*Use a lead from your notes

Homework:
Finish typing graded narrative or work on typing tutor in iLab
Have a Great Weekend!  Keep track of those memories!

Aligned CCS Standards: W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, RL.6.3, RL. 6.6, SL.6.1, SL.6.6, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.6.3. L.6.6