Today, in all 6th grade classes, the counselors will be presenting a Bullying Lesson!
Month: September 2019
Friday, September 27, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Independent Reading (20 Minutes)
Classwork:
- Character Change (Google Classroom)
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 26-36 by today!
Homework:
- Have an amazing weekend!
Learning Intention:
Today I will… identify events in Walk Two Moons
To help me… determine how the main character in Walk Two Moons has changed
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have completed my Character Change worksheet.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Independent Reading (10 Minutes)
Classwork:
- Annotated Character Portrait (on printer paper)
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 26-36 by Friday
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
Learning Intention:
Today I will… determine character traits and how they are developed
To help me… identify ways an author introduces and establishes a character in literature
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have completed an annotated character portrait.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Independent Reading (10 Minutes)
Classwork:
- Revising and Editing
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 26-36 by Friday
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
Learning Intention:
Today I will… revise and edit my narrative
To help me… ensure my story can be understood by my reader
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have worked with a partner to identify parts of my story I can make stronger.
Monday, September 23 – HAPPY FALL!
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Independent Reading (10 Minutes)
Classwork:
- Narrative Endings
- Write Narrative
- Revising and Editing
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 26-36 by Friday
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
Learning Intention:
Today I will… write the resolution of my narrative
To help me… wrap up events in a way that brings closure for the reader
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have solved the conflict in my narrative and wrapped up all plot lines.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Independent Reading (20 Minutes)
Classwork:
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 16-25 by Friday
- Review Dialogue
- Review Characterization
- Write Narrative (Google Classroom)
Homework:
- Have a great weekend!
Learning Intention:
Today I will… purposeful dialogue
To help me… develop characters and events in my own narrative writing
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have used dialogue and description to develop events and characters in my narrative.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Independent Reading (20 Minutes)
Classwork:
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 16-25 by Friday
- Review Narrative Beginnings
- Review Characterization
- Write Narrative (Google Classroom)
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
Learning Intention:
Today I will… review narrative beginning techniques
To help me… establish characters, setting, and a conflict for my own narrative writing.
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have written a strong narrative beginning that engages and orients the reader.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Classbuilder
Classwork:
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 16-25 by Friday
- Review Narrative Prompt
- Brainstorm Narrative (Google Classroom)
- Review Narrative Beginnings
- Write Narrative (Google Classroom)
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
Learning Intention:
Today I will… review narrative beginning techniques
To help me… establish characters, setting, and a conflict for my own narrative writing.
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have written a strong narrative beginning that engages and orients the reader.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Make sure you are in the correct room for CogAT testing!
Classwork:
- CogAT Test
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
- Dialogue Worksheet
Monday, September 16, 2019
Warm-Up:
- Enter Quietly
- Review Article of the Week (AOW)
Classwork:
- Read Walk Two Moons – Chapters 16-25 by Friday (finished with 25)
Homework:
- Read 20-30 minutes
- Article of the week (must be completed by class time on Friday)
Learning Intention:
Today I will… read Walk Two Moons
To help me… understand how an author crafts a narrative
I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have noted important events that help to develop the plot of the novel.