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Sixth Grade Learning Targets

We are currently working on our Narrative Writing Piece

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Today in ELA 4/21

I Can...
-Perform and/or Participate in Greek Plays by being prepared and following class expectations and rules.
-Contribute to the performance by creating props, sound effects and costumes.


Activities:
Math Centers
Read Aloud Class Play


Homework:
None

Monday, April 20, 2015

Today in ELA 4/20

I Can...
-Perform and/or Participate in Greek Plays by being prepared and following class expectations and rules.
-Contribute to the performance by creating props, sound effects and costumes.


Activities:
Choose Roles
Begin Set and Props 
Read Aloud Class Play
Math Centers



Homework:
None

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Today in ELA 4/17

I Can...
-Perform and/or Participate in Greek Plays by being prepared and following class expectations and rules.
-Contribute to the performance by creating props, sound effects and costumes.


Activities:
Newsela
Read Aloud Class Play



Homework:
None

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Today in ELA 3/31

I Can...
-Compare LATs and set writing goals for future units. 


Activities:

LATS

Elements of Literature Skills

Homework:
Spelling: 2nd 5 Sentences/Definitions
Log-in to your NEWSELA Account using the Sign Up Code 6AYDJK to become a part of Turbeville2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Today in ELA 3/30

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Prompt-Now that you have read and discussed “The Hero’s Journey,” reflect on the idea of “hero” that you had at the beginning of class. Has it changed? How? If it hasn't changed, how can this idea of a hero’s “journey” become part of your idea of a “hero?”

Connecting Quotes-
"The Hero's Journey" & The Lightning Thief

Figurative Language Skills

Homework:
Spelling: Rewrite and 1st 5 Sentences
Set up a NEWSELA Account using the Sign Up Code 6AYDJK to become a part of Turbeville2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

Today in ELA 3/27

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."


Activities:
Hero's Journey 

Share Text Evidence-
"The Hero's Journey" & The Lightning Thief

Connecting Quotes

Exit Ticket-Now that you have read and discussed “The Hero’s Journey,” reflect on the idea of “hero” that you had at the beginning of class. Has it changed? How? If it hasn't changed, how can this idea of a hero’s “journey” become part of your idea of a “hero?”

Homework:
Finish Text Evidence Chart

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Today in ELA 3/26

I Can...
-Practice reading closely.
-Get the gist of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."   
-Gather important details and determine the main idea of an excerpt of the text "The Hero's Journey."

Activities:
Hero's Journey 

Share Flags

Text Evidence-"The Hero's Journey" & The Lightning Thief

Homework:
Finish Text Evidence Chart