Happy (last) Monday, 6th Graders!!

You’ll need a pencil AND coloring supplies today!

Today’s Agenda:

• Pinwheel Poetry
• Word Search
• Word Games

I can practice writing couplet poetry by following directions and using an example.

Monday, June 13

Welcome Back, TED Talkers!

You’ll need a pencil AND coloring supplies today!

Today’s Agenda:

• Look & Listen - Pinwheel Poetry
• Finish Ice Cream Reading Response and TURN IT IN!
• Begin your Pinwheel Poetry Project!

I can practice writing couplet poetry by following directions and using an example.

Thursday, June 9

Step Up Time → 8:40 - 9:00

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Agenda:

Today’s class is a working period to make progress on your Ice Cream Reading Response AND your TED Talk!

• Have you attached your Google Presentation HERE?
• Do you need flashcards?

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Tuesday, June 7

I can plan a TED talk using checklists and rubrics to guide my work.

TOMORROW is your TED Talk celebration! Please take out all of your materials - make sure you have your checklist and rubric!

TED Talk Reminders:

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1. Dress professionally!
2. Have your flashcards ready to go!
3. BREATHE!
4. Practice your POWER POSE.
5. Remember how hard you’ve worked; You’ve got this!

Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

Agenda:

Today’s class is a working period to make progress on your Ice Cream Reading Response AND your TED Talk!

• Is your conclusion done?
• Have you attached your Google Presentation HERE?
• Do you need flashcards?

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Thursday, June 2

I can plan a TED talk using checklists and rubrics to guide my work.

Please take out your TED Talk materials AND your Ice Cream Reading handouts from yesterday. We’ll also complete this CHECK IN!

Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

Agenda:

1. Ice Cream Reading Response
1. Review Example & Key Terms
2. Meet with Mrs. Nason/Check in
3. Continue making progress:
• Is your conclusion done?
• Have you attached your Google Presentation HERE?
• Do you need flashcards?

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Wednesday, June 1

I can plan a TED talk using checklists and rubrics to guide my work.

Please take out your TED Talk materials AND your Ice Cream Reading Handouts from yesterday (6S - Grab a purple handout and packet from the counter!)

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Agenda:

1. Review TED Talk next steps
2. Meet with Mrs. Nason/Check in
3. Continue making progress:
1. Is your conclusion done?
2. Have you attached your Google Presentation HERE?
3. Do you need flashcards?
4. Introduce mini reading response & Review terms

Tuesday, May 31

I can plan a TED talk using checklists and rubrics to guide my work.

Please take out your flashcards for your TED Talk (if you have them) AND your yellow rubric & checklist!

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-Fill out checklist) DO NOT TURN IN!

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment, Conclusion AND presentation!

-ATTACH your work-in-progress Google Presentation HERE!

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USE your MATERIALS to guide you!

• Checklist
• Rubric
• Example TED Talks
• TED Talk Feature Handouts
• Sentence Starters

I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Review (rubric, checklist)

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment -

- Conclusion

-Continue work on presentation with IMAGES!

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Please make sure you have all of your materials for your TED Talk! We’ll be reviewing the TED talk rubric AND checklist today.

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Review Sentence Starters

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment -

- Conclusion

-Begin building presentation with IMAGES!

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Please make sure you have all of your materials for your TED Talk! We’ll be reviewing the TED talk rubric today.

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Review Sentence Starters

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment -

-Start Conclusion (if ready)

-Begin building presentation with IMAGES!

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Please make sure you have all of your materials for your TED Talk! We’ll look at Amy Cuddy’s Power Pose CONCLUSION

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Review Sentence Starters

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment -

-Start Conclusion (if ready)

-Begin building presentation with IMAGES!

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6S:

-Power Pose - Body Language TED Talk/Tips

What did you learn about body language? What will you try in your presentation

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Power Pose - Body Language TED Talk/Tips

What did you learn about body language? What will you try in your presentation?

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment -

-Start Conclusion (if ready)

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6S:

-Homophone review & independent task

Please take out your Homophone packet!

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Homophone check in/review

-Continue work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment - this is not due until Thursday!

-Check in with Mrs. Nason

-Go over TED Talk Handouts

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Start Here:

Choose at least ONE of these TED talk examples (#1, #2, #3) to watch and listen to the whole thing. How does the presenter deliver the key points? (TED Talk features)

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my key points.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Homophone practice (10 minutes)

-Work on your TED talk intro & use your storytelling checkpoint

-Work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment - this is not due until Thursday!

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6H- Start Here:

You need your headphones! Watch the first 2 minutes of each TED talk to find what “features” they used.-TED Talk introduction examples (#1, #2, #3)

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my introduction.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Figurative language review (5 min)

-Review TED Talk featured strategies

-TED Talk introduction examples (#1, #2, #3)

-Work on your TED talk intro & use your storytelling checkpoint

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DO NOW:

Take out your simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration packet! Make sure you have your chromebook, too!

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my introduction.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

• Figurative Language Review
• Big Idea - Message Map

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DO NOW:

Please be ready with a pencil and your chromebook! Start thinking about your “big idea” message!

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my “message map”.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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ALL CLASSES:

-Homophone practice (10 minutes)

-Work on your TED talk intro & use your storytelling checkpoint

-Work on Key Points 1, 2, 3 Assignment - this is not due until Thursday!

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6H- Start Here:

You need your headphones! Watch the first 2 minutes of each TED talk to find what “features” they used.-TED Talk introduction examples (#1, #2, #3)

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my introduction.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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6H

*Share storytelling

*The Power of 3 lesson

*Continue research & meet with Mrs. Nason

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6N & 6S

*Share TED talk storytelling with tables

*The Power of 3 lesson

*Continue research & work on citations!

*Meet with Mrs. Nason

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my “storytelling” part.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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6S

*TED Talk #3 - Kids Can Be Role Models with TED Talk Record sheet (REVIEW)

*Work on research, note-taking

*TED Talk Checkpoint #2 - Storytelling Ideas - BWHTW connection!

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6H & 6N

*20 minutes research

*TED Talk Checkpoint #2 - Storytelling Ideas - You need your BWHTW book!

*Check in with Mrs. Nason

*The Power of 3

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I can conduct research and begin to organize my ideas for my TED Talk - specifically, my “storytelling” part.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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6N & 6S:

*TED Talk Big Idea Checkpoint (check in

*Ethos, Pathos, Logos

*TED Talk #3 - Kids Can Be Role Models with TED Talk Record sheet

*Work on research, note-taking

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6H

*TED Talk #2 - A Bath WIthout Water & TED Talk Analysis on paper

*Ethos, Pathos, Logos

*TED Talk #3 - Kids Can Be Role Models with TED Talk Record

*Research!

I can read a nonfiction article and support my thinking with evidence from the text.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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6N: Review Google Form & Share constructed response

*TED Talk #2 - A Bath WIthout Water & TED Talk Analysis on paper

*TED Talk Big Idea Checkpoint

6S - Guided Notes - TED Talk video strategies

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6H

Share constructed response (Ready. Set. Jump!)

*TED Talk #2 - A Bath WIthout Water & TED Talk Analysis on paper

*TED Talk #3 - Kids Can Be Role Models

I can read a nonfiction article and support my thinking with evidence from the text.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

Agenda:

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*Review reading & read other articles

*Table draft of response question

*TED Talk Big Idea Checkpoint

*Work on figurative language review packet

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Do Now:

Spend 25 minutes re-reading/reviewing the articles from yesterday and then pick another article to read independently!

I can read a nonfiction article and support my thinking with evidence from the text.

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Our Essential Question for Ted Talk:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

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Agenda:

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READ the directions in the “Ready.Set.Jump!” and “Skateboarding Takes Off” assignment in Google Classroom. Follow them step-by-step!

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Please take an APRIL issue of the Scholastic Scope magazine (the one with the shark on the front). You’ll need headphones too!

I can read a nonfiction article and support my thinking with evidence from the text.

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Steps to Complete Today:

1. Watch video (double Dutch)
2. Read or listen to articles (preview questions on Google Form first!)
3. Complete Google Form - GO BACK to the text to help you!
4. Extra time? Work on Adjectives and Adverbs handout

Agenda:

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6S:”What Makes Us Different” TED Talk w/graphic organizer

6N/6H: Brainstorming your own topic!

*Video/Guided Notes

*TED Talk Reflection

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Please take out your writing notebook and a pencil!

I can be an active listener by watching a TED Talk and identifying key elements of the presentation.

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Our Essential Question:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

Agenda:

* Finish paraphrasing activity

*What is a TED Talk?

*”What Makes Us Different” TED Talk w/graphic organizer

*Brainstorming your own topic!

*Video/Guided Notes

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Please take out your writing notebook and begin glueing in your first TED Talk resource!

I can be an active listener by watching a TED Talk and identifying key elements of the presentation.

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Our Essential Question:

What could you invent OR what action could you take to make life better for yourself and those around you, not just now, but for years to come?

Agenda:

*Paraphrasing video

*Activity

*Lesson with notes

*Paraphrasing practice with groups

*Paraphrasing Exit Ticket

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Please take out your writing notebook! You’ll need your chromebook too.

I can learn strategies for paraphrasing and practice with my group.

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• Work on Infographic! AND complete checklist.
• Finish Review!
• Post to Padlet

You need: Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book, chromebook, writing notebook, and a pencil!

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*Take out your checklist!

FRIDAY, April 22

I can collect meaningful quotes, practice inferring, research about a topic, and use a rubric to help me meet requirements.

• Read Epilogue with Mrs. Nason (6N)
• Growth Mindset reflection (6N)
• Work on Infographic! AND complete checklist.
• Book Review!

You need: Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book, chromebook, writing notebook, and a pencil!

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*Review your Infographic Rubric during class today!

Thursday, April 21

I can collect meaningful quotes, practice inferring, research about a topic, and use a rubric to help me meet requirements.

• Read Epilogue with Mrs. Nason (6N - we’ll read it tomorrow)
• Growth Mindset reflection (on paper)
• 6N - Work on Infographic!

You need: Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book, chromebook, writing notebook, and a pencil!

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*Review your Infographic Rubric during class today!

Wednesday, April 20

I can collect meaningful quotes, practice inferring, research about a topic, and use a rubric to help me meet requirements.

• Read chapter 15 with Mrs. Nason
• Collect meaningful quotes in notebook
• Quote Google Form
• Work on Infographic!

You need: Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book, chromebook, writing notebook, and a pencil!

6H - you have the first 15 minutes to complete Chapter 14 Google Form

Tuesday, April 19

I can collect meaningful quotes, practice inferring, research about a topic, and use a rubric to help me meet requirements.

• Read chapter 14 with Mrs. Nason to page 252 then finish chapter independently
• Collect meaningful quotes in notebook
• Google Form
• Work on Infographic!

Make sure you have your Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book, chromebook, writing notebook, and a pencil!

We’re going to read chapter 14 today!

Monday, April 18

I can collect meaningful quotes, practice inferring, research about a topic, and use a rubric to help me meet requirements.

I can read a nonfiction text and collect big ideas, practice with new vocab, research a topic and synthesize information.

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You need your book and your chromebook!

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Friday

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April 15

TGIF,

6th Graders!

Today’s Agenda:

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• Quick vocab review
• Review infographic example
• Glue in Word Clues Handout
• Use this to help you define words as you research
• Vocab quiz (chapters 11-15)
• Continue research - Science World, Newsela, Scholastic Scope
• Begin Infographic!

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Learning Target:

I can read a nonfiction text and collect big ideas, practice with new vocab, research a topic and synthesize information.

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You need your book and your chromebook!

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Thursday

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April 14

Welcome,

6th Graders!

Today’s Agenda:

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6N/6H - review of words & double sentences, vocab games - Mime Master & Composition Cram, continue research

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6S - read ch.13 with Mrs. Nason - discuss central ideas & text-based questions with club, spend 10 minutes preparing for quiz, vocab games

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Learning Target:

I can read a nonfiction text and collect big ideas, practice with new vocab, research a topic and synthesize information.

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You need your book and your chromebook!

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Wednesday

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April 13

Welcome,

6th Graders!

Today’s Agenda:

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• Review ch. 12 - what was a memorable moment?
• Read ch.13 with Mrs. Nason - discuss central ideas
• Ch. 13 Text-based questions with club
• Work on Double Sentences! AND a study tool!

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Learning Target:

I can read a nonfiction text and collect big ideas, practice with new vocab, research a topic and synthesize information.

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You need your book and your chromebook!

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Tuesday

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April 12

Welcome,

6th Graders!

Today’s Agenda:

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• Read chapter 12 and complete the organizer - turn into pink bucket!
• Finish Vocab chapters 11-15
• Work on Vocab Double Sentences AND make study tool!
• Research topic in different resource. (Newsela, Science World, Scholastic Scope) - use note-taking strategies

Learning Target:

I can practice researching a topic and synthesizing information.

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Please have your Boy Who Harnessed the Wind books AND writing notebooks!

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Monday,

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April 11

Welcome,

6th Graders!

Today’s Agenda:

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• Review chapter 11 (198-207 with Mrs. Nason)
• Continue synthesizing (note-taking)
• Research in Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
• Research SAME topic in different resource. (Newsela, Science World, Scholastic Scope)
• Vocab chapters 11-15

Learning Target:

6S/6N:

-Review exit ticket (chapter 10)

-Continue synthesizing (note-taking)

-Research in Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

- Research SAME topic in different resource.

6H:

• We’ll finish the video first!

I can identify and support my ideas with evidence. I can practice writing a nonfiction summary.

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Please have your Boy Who Harnessed the Wind books AND writing notebooks!

Friday, April 8

6N/6H: GMO notes, video & synthesizing lesson (adding to notes), choose topic & take notes - start with evidence from Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

6S: Summarizing practice with GMO article, video & synthesizing lesson (add to notes), choose research topic.

I can identify and support my ideas with evidence. I can practice writing a nonfiction summary.

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Chapter 10 Question (page 186)

What does William mean when he says “Or maybe that was only a dream.”?

Thursday, April 7

6N/6H: Read with Mrs. Nason to page 173, Summarizing activity with GMOs article, video & synthesizing lesson, choose topic!

6S: Read with Mrs. Nason to page 173, Summarizing practice with GMOs article, video & synthesizing lesson

I can identify central ideas of nonfiction texts and support my ideas with evidence. I can practice writing a nonfiction summary.

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*Remember to turn in your Nonfiction Summary!

Wednesday, April 6

6N: Chapter 9 - review/read 148-150 with Mrs. Nason, summarizing lesson & assignment

6H/6S:

1. Work on summarizing assignment

2. Finish Chapter 9 independently.

3. Summarizing activity with GMOs article

I can identify central ideas of nonfiction texts and support my ideas with evidence. I can practice writing a nonfiction summary.

Tuesday, April 5

6N: “Thirst” video, nonfiction article, central ideas practice, exit ticket

Chapter 9 - to chapter 150

6H/6S: Chapter 9 - Read with Mrs. Nason to page 150, meet with clubs, central ideas & summarizing assignment

I can identify central ideas of nonfiction texts and support my ideas with evidence.

Monday, April 4

Happy FRIDAY, 6th Graders!

Friday, April 1

6S/6H - Read chapter 8 with Mrs. Nason, complete Chapter 8 “Twenty Days” Worksheet with club, THIRST video & video notes, scholastic scope article & activity, quiz

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6N - Ch. 8 with Mrs. Nason, complete Chapter 8 “Twenty Days” Worksheet with club, begin THIRST with video & notes

I can collect ideas about central ideas and collaborate with my book club.

Please make sure you have your book AND writing notebook!

Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

Thursday, March 31

6N/6H - Read to page 118 with Mrs. Nason, finish chapter 7 independently, chapter 7 Google Form, 6-8 vocab

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6S - Review ch. 6 sticky note, TED Talk 1 & Moving Windmills, read ch. 7 with Mrs. Nason to page 118, finish ch. 7 independently, complete Google Form, 6-8 vocab

I can collect ideas about central ideas and collaborate with my book club.

6N & 6S

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*Meet with club BRIEFLY to divide up/assign vocab for chapters 6-8, decide who will share Google Presentation

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Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

Wednesday, March 30

6N/6H - Read to page 103 with Mrs. Nason, Lesson 6 - summarizing ideas, finish chapter 6 & sticky note, Moving Windmills - TEDtalk, 6-8 vocab

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6S - review chapter 5, read to page 103 with Mrs. Nason, Lesson 6 - summarizing ideas, finish chapter 6 & sticky note.

I can collect ideas about central ideas and collaborate with my book club.

Chapter 6 Sticky Note:

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How does William describe Kachokolo school? Use text evidence!

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Tuesday, March 29

6N/6H - Finish Chapter 5 (up to the top paragraph on page 83), jot in notebook, work on vocab, meet with clubs, finish ch. 5 with Mrs. Nason, supply & demand

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6S - prepare for club, club chat, finish ch. 5 with Mrs. Nason, problem/solution

Notes to Bring to Your Club:

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• How is an idea, event, or individual being developed in this chapter?
• Why might the author have included this part?

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You’ll be teaching your club about your ideas!

I can collect ideas about central ideas and collaborate with my book club.

Happy Monday, 6th Graders!

Monday, March 28

6N - Analogies review & practice, Kahoot game, vocab quiz, independent reading Chapter 5 (up to the top paragraph on page 83), jot

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6S/6H - vocab quiz, read chapter 5 (up to page 83), jot

Remember to grab your BOOK, vocab sentences, notebook, and a pencil!

As you read, jot in your notebook about the following:

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• How is an idea, event, or individual being developed in this chapter?
• Why might the author have included this part?

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Jot enough notes so that you can teach your club about it!

I can show my knowledge of vocab, I can collect ideas about central ideas.

Happy FRIDAY, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, sticky notes, and your BOOK!

Friday, March 25

Agenda for Thursday, March 24

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1. 6S - Chapter 4 Idioms & finish ch. 4 Analogies mini lesson & practice, Vocab Kahoot
2. 6N- Chapter 4 Idioms & finish chapter 4, Analogies, Vocab Kahoot
3. 6H - Idioms Chapter 4 activity & finish ch. 4, Analogies mini lesson (video & practice). Vocab Kahoot!

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I can practice using vocabulary in sentences. I can rethink initial central ideas based on new evidence.

Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, sticky notes, and your BOOK!

Thursday, March 24

Agenda for Thursday, March 24

1. 6N - Idiom video, Idioms story, practice, Chapter 4 Idioms
2. 6H - Idioms story, practice, Chapter 4 Idioms
3. 6S - Deforestation lesson (video, articles), club participation & nonfiction organizer, exit ticket, idioms mini lesson & practice

I can practice using idioms. I can rethink initial central ideas based on new evidence.

Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, sticky notes, and your BOOK!

Wednesday, March 23

Agenda for Wednesday, March 23

1. VOCAB REVIEW - quick share of double sentences
2. 6N/6H - Lesson 5 - meet with clubs, deforestation video, deforestation research, article , organizer for thoughts, Idiom Lesson & Practice - video, Out of This World story, group practice
3. 6S - Lesson 5 - meet with clubs, deforestation lesson & organizer

I can practice using vocabulary in sentences. I can rethink initial central ideas based on new evidence.

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, sticky notes, and your BOOK!

Tuesday, March 22

Agenda for Tuesday, March 22

1. Check in - double sentences due tomorrow (3/23) VOCAB REVIEW
2. 6N/6S - review chapter 3/finish reading (gather one sticky note), meet with clubs, work on POWERFUL note-taking strategy (lesson 5)
3. 6H Mini lesson 4- rethinking initial ideas, read chapter 3 (to page 51) with Mrs. Nason, finish chapter 3 independently, meet with clubs!

I can practice using vocabulary in sentences. I can rethink initial central ideas based on new evidence.

Happy Monday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, sticky notes, and your BOOK!

Monday, March 21

Agenda for Monday, March 21

1. Vocab review - choose 5 words to use in double sentences.
2. Mini lesson 4- rethinking initial ideas
3. Read chapter 3 (to page 51) with Mrs. Nason
4. Finish chapter 3 independently
5. Meet with clubs!

I can practice using vocabulary in sentences. I can rethink initial central ideas based on new evidence.

Happy FRIDAY, 6th Graders!

• Finish limericks
• Read chapter 3 with Mrs. Nason
• March word search

Agenda

I can….

3/18/22

I can find central ideas of a nonfiction text and think about parts of the text fit together. I can participate in my book club.

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I can follow the rhyme scheme and structure of a limerick to create my own.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, 6th Graders!

• 6N - Chapter 2 check in, finish limericks, read chapter 3 with Mrs. Nason to page 51
• 6H - Chapter 2 check in, finish limericks, read with Mrs. Nason to page 51
• 6S - Chapter 2 check in, Limerick mini lesson & writing, read with Mrs. Nason

Agenda

I can….

3/17/22

I can find central ideas of a nonfiction text and think about parts of the text fit together. I can participate in my book club.

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I can follow the rhyme scheme and structure of a limerick to create my own.

Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

• 6H - 7:45 - 8:30 Limerick mini lesson, break, 8:45 - 9:10 finding central ideas, read ch. 2 with Mrs. Nason.
• 6S - mini lesson - finding central ideas (how do parts fit with the whole?), read chapter 2 with Mrs. Nason
• 6N - Limerick mini lesson, finding central ideas, ch. 2

Agenda

I can….

3/16/22

I can find central ideas of a nonfiction text and think about parts of the text fit together. I can participate in my book club.

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

• 6N - 5 minute meeting with club, chapter 1 exit ticket, start on new vocab with club.
• 6S - quick review, start on new vocab with club.
• 6H - read 20 - 29 independently & jot question on sticky note, Mrs. Nason reads 30 - 35, quick mini lesson, meet with club, exit ticket, vocab.
• Introduce Limerick Assignment

Agenda

I can….

3/15/22

I can ask questions and come up with ideas about nonfiction texts. I can collaborate with a book club about those ideas.

Happy Monday, 6th Graders!

1. Review - nonfiction texts
1. What have we learned so far?
2. Independent reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind page 11 - 17.
• Jot ideas and questions
3. Mini lesson - generating questions and ideas
4. Meet with book club

Agenda

I can….

3/14/22

I can ask questions and come up with ideas about nonfiction texts. I can collaborate with a book club about those ideas.

1. Flipgrid Celebration!
1. Reflection
2. Lesson 1 Orient yourself to the text
• Finish read aloud
• Jot thinking
• Meet with book club
3. Building Digital Dictionary

Reminder:

You need headphones for today’s class!

Friday, March 11

I can participate in a read aloud, identify elements of nonfiction, and research new vocabulary. I can present part of my writing through Flipgrid (or in person!).

1. 6S - Complete yesterday’s vocab
2. Finish pre-reading graphic organizer
3. Lesson 1 Orient yourself to the text
1. Study “front matter”
2. What do you think the text will teach?
4. Mrs. Nason read aloud
5. Jot thinking & meet with clubs!

Reminder:

Please be sure you’re posting your Flipgrid video before Friday! OR plan to present on Friday!

Thursday, March 10

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I can participate in a read aloud, identify elements of nonfiction, and research new vocabulary.

1. Silent Reading - 20 minutes (6H & 6N)
2. Read aloud/research William
3. Newsela article (group)
4. Pre-reading graphic organizer/thinking tool
5. Meet with club to research new vocabulary words

Reminder:

Please be sure you’re posting your Flipgrid video before Friday! OR plan to present on Friday!

Wednesday, March 9

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I can participate in a read aloud, identify elements of nonfiction, and research new vocabulary.

1. Silent Reading 10 - 20 minutes
2. Flipgrid check in

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*Be ready to share/celebrate by Thursday!

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1. Intro to new unit!
1. Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Trailer
2. Picture Book

Monday, March 7

I can participate in a read aloud and identify key details of nonfiction.

**Be sure you have something you WANT to read!** You’ll spend the first part of class reading silenting!

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Friday

February 25

You’ll Need…

Agenda

1. Spend 20 minutes reading
2. Choose ONE of the options on the fiction/nonfiction reading choice board you went home with yesterday.
3. Respond on paper or in a Google Doc!

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• Reading material
• Choice board and paper/pencil OR Google Doc.

*I can practice responding to my reading using a

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Happy Friday AND vacation, 6th Graders!

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Wednesday

February 23

You’ll Need…

Agenda

1. Review Quotation Marks Practice
2. Set up Final Draft Page
1. Format, font, spacing, etc.
3. Use Flipgrid Video Script to plan
4. Podcast listening and/or silent reading

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You’ll need a silent reading book today!

6N & 6H - you’ll have 20 minutes to read today.

*I can plan a book talk and continue to revise my writing.*

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Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

Invention Convention Visit 8:30-8:40

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Tuesday

February 22

You’ll Need…

Agenda

1. Continue to revise/meet with Mrs. Nason Use Theme Planning and Final Draft Page
2. Brainstorm ideas for Flipgrid video -

use book talk graphic organizer

1. Use Flipgrid Video Script to plan
2. Meet with writing groups

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You’ll need a silent reading book today!

6N & 6H - you’ll have 20 minutes to read today.

*I can plan a book talk and continue to revise my writing.*

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Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

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Monday

February 21

You’ll Need…

Agenda

1. Revise essays - use Mrs. Nason’s feedback AND the punctuating dialogue lesson
2. Meet with Mrs. Nason - Theme Planning
3. Brainstorm ideas for Flipgrid video -

use book talk graphic organizer

Then, read!

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Your checklist, BOOK, chromebook, and short story!

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Final Draft Page

2/18/22

Agenda for Friday, February 18

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1. Closing any “gaps” in your writing
1. Video & continue drafting!
2. Theme Planning Page
2. Meet with Mrs. Nason and writing groups
3. PRINT theme planning page and turn in!

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TGIF, 6th Graders!

I can draft body paragraphs to my theme essay.

You’ll need headphones, your notebook, and a copy of your short story today - you’ll be finding evidence for your body paragraphs!

2/17/22

Agenda for Thursday, February 17

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1. Review checklist and continue drafting!
1. Theme Planning Page
2. Meet with Mrs. Nason and writing groups

6S - finish author study page

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Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

I can draft body paragraphs to my theme essay.

You’ll need a copy of your short story today - you’ll be finding evidence for your body paragraphs!

2/16/22

Agenda for Wednesday, February 16

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6H & 6N - First 15 minutes to read!

1. Review their/they’re/there
2. Quoting Texts/Drafting Body Paragraphs
1. Video & Theme Planning Page

6S - finish author study page

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Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

I can draft body paragraphs to my theme essay.

You need your there, their, they’re sheet AND independent reading book today!

2/15/22

Agenda for Tuesday, February 15

1. Author Study Review (nonfiction)
1. Author Graphic Organizer
2. Drafting Conclusions
• Share (whole class)
• Theme Planning Page
3. Annotate Teacher Essay

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Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

I can draft a concluding paragraph to my theme essay.

Please make sure you have your chromebooks, writing notebooks, and short story (“Raymond’s Run”, “Popularity”, “The Fight”, or “Thank You, M’am”).

2/14/22

All Classes:

1. Would You Rather….
2. Drafting Conclusions
1. Video & drafting in notebook
2. Theme Planning Page
3. Meet with Mrs. Nason

6N & 6S (last half hour of long block)

1. Author Study Doodle

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Happy Monday, 6th Graders!

I can draft a concluding paragraph to my theme essay.

Please make sure you have your headphones, chromebooks, writing notebooks, and short story (“Raymond’s Run”, “Popularity”, “The Fight”, or “Thank You, M’am”).

Happy Friday, 6th Graders!

Please be sure you have your writing notebook, chromebooks, and your short story (the one you’ve been using for our essays!).

Agenda for Friday, February 11

1. “Put Pen to Paper!” motivation
2. 6S & 6N Introductions/Leads lesson
3. Begin intro on Theme Planning Page
4. Theme Jamboard
1. Mrs. Nason will add you to your class Jamboard!
5. Meet with writing groups

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Friday, February 11

I can make progress on my theme essay. I can read a drama and analyze character and theme.

Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

Please be sure you have your writing notebook, chromebooks, and your short story (the one you’ve been using for our essays!).

Agenda for Thursday, February 10

1. Warm up - Commas Activity #2
2. 6N - Curse of Grendel “quiz”
3. Introductions/Leads lesson
4. Begin intro on Theme Planning Page
5. 6S - Curse of Grendel
1. Video intro, play & notes, group collaboration, independent assignment

Thursday, February 10

I can make progress on my theme essay. I can read a drama and analyze character and theme.

Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

Please be sure you have your writing notebook, chromebooks, and your short story (the one you’ve been using for our essays!).

Agenda for Wednesday, February 9

1. Warm up - Commas Activity
2. Continue planning thematic essay
1. Boxes-and-bullets for THEME
2. Theme Thesis Google Form
3. Independent reading
3. 6N - Curse of Grendel
• Video intro, play & notes, group collaboration, independent assignment

Wednesday, February 9

I can make progress on my theme essay. I can read a drama and analyze character and theme.

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Please be sure you have your writing notebook, chromebooks, and your short story (the one you’ve been using for our essays!).

Agenda for Tuesday, February 8

1. Warmup - Paragraph practice - choosing best topic, detail, concluding sentences
2. 6S & 6N- continue planning thematic essay
1. Boxes-and-bullets for THEME
3. 6H - Curse of Grendel
• Video intro, play & doodle notes, group collaboration, independent assignment

Tuesday, February 8

I can make progress on my theme essay. I can read a drama and analyze character and theme.

Happy Monday, 6th Graders!

Please be sure you have your writing notebook, headphones, chromebooks, and your short story (the one you’ve been using for our essays!).

Agenda for Monday, February 7

1. Vocab preview/practice for play later this week!
2. Mrs. Nason’s lesson on finding a theme for your independent writing assignment.
3. Writing conferences/check in with Mrs. Nason - Doodle Vocab Paragraph
4. Begin brainstorming ideas about the theme/life lesson the author of your short story is teaching readers/the life lesson your protagonist learns!

Hello, 6th Graders!

Follow the agenda below and email Mrs. Nason with any questions!

Agenda for Friday, February 4

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1. Follow the steps for the “Love at First Crunch” Assignment in Google Classroom.

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• Watch Mrs. Nason’s video.
• Read the article (or use text-to-speech). As you read, look for details about the history of potato chips AND why/how they became so popular in each section of the article.

I can read a nonfiction text and use evidence to support my thinking.

Friday, February 4

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Welcome Back, Writers!

Please make sure you have your essay materials (short story, chromebook, writing notebook, pencil) ready!

Agenda for Thursday, February 3

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1. “Do Now” Activity
1. 6S = to, two, too (homonyms) - yesterday was 2/2/22!
2. 6N/6H = spend 10 minutes on your Doodle vocab OR read!

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1. Literary Essay Lesson - intros and conclusions

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• Character Planning Page

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1. Work with your writing group on your conclusion!

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1. Vocab prep for the play we’ll do tomorrow!

I can draft a conclusion with my group using a checklist and example.

2/3/22

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Welcome Back, Writers!

Please make sure you have your essay materials (short story, chromebook, writing notebook, pencil) ready!

Agenda for Wednesday, February 2

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1. “Do Now” Activity
1. 6S = Would You Rather…AND glue in handout
2. 6N/6H = to, two, too (homonyms) for 2/2/22!

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1. Literary Essay Lesson - “Unpacking” Evidence
2. You’ll need your draft ready!
3. There will be a little partner work.

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1. Work with your writing group to “unpack” your evidence and practice using the argument writing checklist.

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1. Complete a “This or That” Exit Ticket

I can work with peers to “unpack” evidence in an essay and use a checklist to guide my writing.

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Happy Tuesday, Writers!

Please make sure you have your essay materials (short story, chromebook, writing notebook. pencil) ready!

Agenda for Tuesday, February 1

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1. Doodle Vocab (5 minutes)
2. Adding Transitions to your body paragraphs
1. Flocabulary video - you’re welcome!
2. Mrs. Nason’s lesson
3. Work to apply strategies for adding transitions!
4. Check in with writing group

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I can add transitions to my writing.

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Agenda for Monday, January 31

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1. Doodle Vocab
1. Amplify, composer, symphony, thunderous

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1. Drafting character essay
2. Work with writing group on:
1. Body paragraphs
2. Adding evidence
3. Use mentor text
2. Read!

I can work with my group to draft body paragraphs and include evidence from the text.

Monday, January 31

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Happy Friday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a HIGHLIGHTER, pencil, and your short story!

Friday, January 28

Agenda for Friday, January 28

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1. Bend I, Session 6 - studying a mentor text
1. Have Yuko’s Mentor Text ready!
2. Work on essay with group! What strategies can you “borrow” from the mentor text?
3. Kindness Quote Challenge

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I can study a mentor text and apply strategies.

Would You Rather…

Have a pet dinosaur or pet dragon?

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Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, and your short story!

Thursday, January 27

Agenda for Thursday, January 27

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1. This or That - Finding Central Ideas
2. Story Time! The Snail and The Whale
1. Analyze character
3. Boxes-and-Bullets
4. Bend I, Session 5 - Conveying Evidence
5. Add to essay with your partner/group!

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I can practice finding central ideas. I can listen to a read aloud and analyze character. I can work on conveying evidence.

This or That……

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Choose one side to complete - find the central/main idea!

Happy Wednesday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, and your short story!

Wednesday, January 26

Agenda for Wednesday, January 26

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1. Delivering Kindness - Practice identifying central ideas
2. Boxes-and-Bullets sharing in groups
3. Bend I, Session 5 - Conveying Evidence
4. Add to essay with your partner/group!

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I can practice finding central ideas. I can work on conveying evidence.

Would You Rather……

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Have to announce your name when you enter a room or do cartwheels as you leave?

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, and your short story! (either on Google Classroom or your paper copy)

Tuesday, January 25

Agenda for Tuesday, January 25

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1. Doodle Vocab - work on drafting paragraph
1. Use Mrs. Nason’s example to help you!
2. Boxes-and-Bullets! Assignment check in (6N & 6S)
3. Boxes-and-Bullets Assignment (6H)
4. Bend I, Session 5 - Conveying Evidence

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I can practice putting vocab into a paragraph. I can begin to plan a thesis statement using boxes and bullets.

Happy Monday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your writing notebook, a pencil, and your short story! (either on Google Classroom or your paper copy)

Monday, January 24

Agenda for Monday, January 24

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1. Doodle Vocab - How can you incorporate the idea of kindness into your work this week?
1. Words: Urge, Extravaganza, Garland, Jovial
2. Boxes-and-Bullets! Lesson AND assignment
• You’ll need your short story for this!

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I can practice new vocabulary. I can begin to plan a thesis statement using boxes and bullets.

TGIF, 6th Graders!

Please take out your writing notebook and a pencil.

Agenda for Friday’s Class

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1. Grammar Hack Video - Apostrophes
2. Practice with Possessives - Google Slide assignment
3. Literary essay lesson 4 - Crafting Claims
4. Kahoot

Would You Rather…

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Be able to fly or be invisible?

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Friday, January 21

I can practice using apostrophes correctly. I continue drafting a literary essay about character.

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Please take out your writing notebook and a pencil.

Agenda for Thursday’s Class

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1. This or That Possessive Nouns
2. Writing-to-Think Assignment (6S)
3. Bend 1, Session 3 - Discovering What the Character Wants (6N/6H)
1. Jotting in notebook

Grab a “This or That” sheet and begin working!

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Thursday, January 20

I can continue drafting a literary essay about character.

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Please take out your writing notebook, independent reading book, choice board (from homeroom), and a pencil.

Agenda for Wednesday’s Class

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1. Continued independent reading with your Reading Response Board (10-15 minutes)
2. Literary Essay Lesson #2
3. Writing-to-Think Assignment

Trivia:

Which animal’s fingerprints are identical to human fingerprints? No Googling!!

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Wednesday, January 19

I can continue drafting a literary essay about character.

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Please take out your writing notebook and a pencil!

Agenda for Tuesday’s Class

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1. Revisions (20 minutes) and independent reading
1. Revise Thank You Note Activity
2. Complete/Revise “Raymond’s Run” Character Google Form
2. Literary Essay Lesson #2
3. Writing-to-think

Would You Rather….

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……have a magic carpet that flies or your own personal robot?

Tuesday, January 18

I can revise my writing using feedback and rubrics. I can continue to draft a literary essay.

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

You need your headphones, pencil, and Writing Notebook!

Agenda for 6S

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1. Flocabulary video & Essay Practice (with neighbor)
1. Use the directions on the assignment to help you!
2. Join Google Meet with Mrs. Nason @ 12:05
• Review
• Essay Lesson #1
• Lesson #1 Exit Ticket

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Thursday, January 13

Agenda for 6N & 6H

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1. Flocabulary video & Essay Practice (with neighbor)
1. Use directions in assignment to find login information!
2. Join Google Meet with Mrs. Nason : 6N @ 8:05, 6H @ 9:40
• Review Flocab assignment
• Essay Kahoot

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1. Read!

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Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

You need your headphones, pencil, and Writing Notebook!

Agenda for 6S

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1. Join Google Meet with Mrs. Nason @ 9:25
1. Review appositives and synonyms
2. Finish “Raymond’s Run” and complete Character Exit Ticket (Google Form)

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Wednesday, January 12

Agenda for 6N & 6H

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1. Finish “This or That Appositives” and then read.

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1. Join Google Meet with Mrs. Nason : 6H @ 8:00, 6N @ 11:40
1. Review appositives and synonyms
2. Writing Workshop lesson
1. Three Little Pigs
2. How to write an essay

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1. Exit ticket

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Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

You need your headphones, pencil, and Writing Notebook!

Agenda:

1. “This or That” Synonyms
1. Read when finished!

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1. Join meet with Mrs. Nason

6N @ 7:55 AND 1:05, 6S @ 9:25, 6H @ 11:40

• Read Raymond’s Run - Short Story
• Jot thinking about characters

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1. “Raymond’s Run” Character Exit Ticket

(Google Form)

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1. Read!

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Tuesday, January 11

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

You’ll need your headphones, pencil, Thank You Note Activity materials (if you have them!).You also need a book and your Doodle Vocab (if you got it last week!)

Agenda:

1. “This or That” Commas (only do one side!)

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1. Join Meet with Mrs. Nason- review Thank You Note Activity and “The Happiness Challenge” Assignment from last week (whole class) 6N @ 8, 6H @ 9:30, 6S @ 12

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1. Spend remainder of class working on:
1. Thank You Note Activity (finish)
2. Add to/revise “The Happiness Challenge”
3. Revise Gingerbread Writing
4. Work on Doodle vocab & read

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1. Complete quick check in Google Form

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Monday, January 10

ALL CLASSES:

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• Work on Thank You Note Activity
• Watch Mrs. Nason’s video explaining assignment
• Use materials on Google Classroom to help you!
• Read something of your choice!

I can practice perspective taking in order to write a thank you note. I can use evidence from the text to inform my thinking.

• Your copy of “Thank You, M’am” OR the one in Google Classroom
• The Thank You Note Activity (Google Slides)
• Something to read! A book, an article on scope.scholastic.com or newsela.com

Friday, January 7

ALL CLASSES:

• Use the paper copy of Scholastic Scope magazine (in class) to read The Happiness Challenge (p.30-31) OR log into scope.scholastic.com to listen to it. (GCS2021-22)
• Complete Google Form
• Work on Doodle Vocab
• Read!

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6S: Complete your New Year’s Resolution Activity first!

I can read a nonfiction text and use evidence to support my thinking.

• A copy of Scholastic Scope Magazine (OR your chromebook and headphones if you plan to listen to the article).
• Your New Year’s Resolution Activity (if not done yet!) along with your notes from yesterday!
• Independent reading book and pencil.

Thursday, January 6

6H & 6S:

• Identifying theme
• New Year’s Activity using a THEME from “Thank You, M’am”
• 15 minutes independent reading
• Doodle Vocab!

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6N:

• New Year’s Haikus using “Thank You, M’am”

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I can identify a short story’s theme. I can use evidence to support my thinking.

• A highlighter AND a pen
• Scissors
• Your copy of “Thank You, M’am” (ELA folder or trapper keeper)
• Your book!

Wednesday, January 5

6H:

• Finish annotating “Thank You, M’am”
• Types of conflict
• Conflict practice with text

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6S & 6N:

• Group critical thinking questions
• New Year’s Activity - identifying theme
• Doodle Vocab!

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I can analyze and annotate a short story. I can use evidence from the text to answer critical thinking questions.

• A highlighter
• A pen (or two)
• Your copy of “Thank You, M’am” (ELA folder or trapper keeper)

Tuesday, January 4

1. Awesome 2022
1. Looking to the future.
2. Group brainstorm (words sheet)
3. Annotating “Thank You, M’am”
4. Types of conflict
5. Conflict practice with text

I can analyze and annotate a short story. I can find evidence to support a claim.

• A highlighter
• A pen (or two)
• Your copy of “Thank You, M’am” (ELA folder or trapper keeper)

Monday, January 3

Thursday’s Agenda:

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1. Gingerbread Descriptive Writing
2. Gingerbread building!
3. Winter Word Search
4. Charades

Happy day-before-break, 6th Graders!

Thursday, December 23

I can write a descriptive paragraph using precise language and details.

Wednesday’s Agenda:

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1. Gingerbread Descriptive Writing
1. Re-read/Google R&W
2. Meet with a peer & revise
2. Gingerbread building!
3. Winter Word Search

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

You need your reading notebook, independent reading book, and your Gingerbread writing “stuff”!

Wednesday, December 22

I can write a descriptive paragraph using precise language and details.

Tuesday’s Agenda:

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1. Gingerbread Descriptive Writing
1. Stronger Sentences
2. Begin drafting paragraph

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Please take out your “Gingerbread House for Sale!” materials!

Tuesday, December 21

I can write a descriptive paragraph using precise language and details.

Monday’s Agenda:

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1. Deep Study of Character Agency Center
1. Pixar character & theme study

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1. Gingerbread Descriptive Writing

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

You need your reading notebook, independent reading book, and your Gingerbread writing “stuff”!

Monday, December 20

I can show my knowledge of character and theme.

Agenda for Friday, December 17

1. Bend 3, Session 20 - “Thank You, M’am” Read Aloud
1. Complete Google Form after reading - use text to help you!
2. 20-25 minutes silent reading - look for evidence of complicated characters and themes!
3. Gingerbread House for Sale! Descriptive Writing
• Work to complete the graphic organizers in your packet!

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Happy Friday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your books AND reading notebooks!

I can analyze important parts of a read aloud - complicated characters and theme.

Agenda for Thursday, December 16

1. Bend 3, Session 18 - Theme and Symbolism
1. Symbolism Flocabulary video!
2. Symbolism in “You Belong With Me”
2. Gingerbread planning!

103

Happy Thursday, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your books AND reading notebooks!

I can identify symbols that connect with the theme of a text.

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Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Please make sure you have your books AND reading notebooks!

Wednesday’s Agenda:

1. Bend 3, Session 17 - Moving Motifs to Theme Statements
1. Mini lesson - turning troubles into theme statements
2. Motifs to Themes Google Form
2. Gingerbread House for Sale Descriptive Writing Project!

Wednesday, December 15

I can move motifs to theme statements.

105

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

Please take out your reading notebook, book, and a few sticky notes. You’ll also need your writing folder that stays in class.

Tuesday’s Agenda:

1. Glue in checklists
2. Bend 3, Session 16 - Characters’ Troubles Become Motifs
1. What is a motif
2. Motif - a subject that an author returns to again and again.
3. Gingerbread House for Sale Descriptive Writing Project!

Tuesday, December 14

I can define the word motif and begin to search for them in my reading. I can plan a descriptive writing project using a graphic organizer.

106

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Please take out your reading notebook, book, and your Doodle Vocab from last week. You’ll meet briefly with a partner to revise your paragraph tomorrow.

Monday’s Agenda:

1. Doodle Vocab check in - draft paragraph
1. Advice from peer tomorrow
2. Bend 2, Session 14 - A Character’s Backstory - HP clip
3. Gingerbread House for Sale Descriptive Writing Project!

Monday, December 13

I can study the backstory of a character and practice writing creatively.

Happy FRIDAY, 6th Graders!

Friday, December 10

Agenda:

1. Bend 2, Session 13 - Read Aloud of “The Fight”
1. How do characters acting as a group be a force of good or evil?
2. “The Fight” Google Form
2. Doodle Vocab #2
• Does your paragraph explain your words?
3. “For the Birds” Pixar
• Group Dynamics/Conflict

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Please take out your reading notebook, independent reading book, and your Doodle Vocab #2.

I can identify how groups of characters can be a force of good or of evil. I can analyze conflict!

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Thursday, December 9

Agenda for 6N & 6H:

• Go to your STREAM and watch the video.
• Draft your Bend 2, Session 10 Author’s Precise Language entry - use the handouts to guide you.
• Type up your final copy after reviewing the rubric on Google Classroom.
• Read/work on Doodle Vocab!

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You need headphones, chromebooks, books, and notebook/sticky notes!

I can identify exact words that show the atmosphere/mood of a place and how it affects the character.

Agenda for 6S:

• Bend 2, Session 12 - Psychological setting change-Stranger Things, “Popularity” vs, “The Fight”
• Work on Bend 2, Session 10 - Author’s Precise Language

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Wednesday, December 8

Agenda for 6S

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Bend 2, Session 11 - Character facing competing pressures

Please take out your reading notebook, sticky notes, and independent reading book!

I can identify how characters are faced with competing pressures and study the impact of setting on character.

Agenda for 6N & 6H

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1. Bend 2, Session 11 - Character facing competing pressures
2. Bend 2, Session 12 - Psychological settings
1. Stranger Things
2. “The Fight”

Reminder: Bend 2, Session 10 Notebook Page due on Friday - you’ll have time to work on it tomorrow in class!

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Tuesday, December 7

Agenda:

1. Emoji (mood/setting) Google Slide
2. Bend 2, Session 10 - Precise Language
1. Bend 2, Session 10 Notebook Entry
1. This is due on Friday!
3. Vocab Doodle #2 (terrain, gab, secluded, provisions) - take this with you today! You’ll work on it for morning work in homeroom tomorrow.

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Please take out your reading notebook, independent reading book, and your Doodle Vocab #2.

I can identify exact words that show the atmosphere/mood of a place and how it affects the character.

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Monday, December 6

6N Agenda:

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1. The Crow Pixar
1. Character Analysis
2. Bend 2, Session 9
• How does the setting of a story impact a character?
3. Doodle Vocab Week 2

6S & 6H Agenda:

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1. Doodle Vocab Week 2
2. Bend 2, Session 9
1. How does the setting impact character?

Please take out your independent reading books, a pencil and a highlighter!

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I can search for ways the setting impacts my character’s behavior.

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Happy Friday, 6th Graders!

Friday’s Agenda:

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1. Finish this week’s work

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• Doodle Vocab - leave it on your desk for a quick share
• Session 7 Google Slide - Pressures exerted on your character
• Check over Session 5 Google Slide too!
• Read! Collect more evidence of dominant character traits, less likeable sides, pressures on characters

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1. The Crow Pixar
2. Analyzing character traits in a digital text

I can show how pressures influence characters and identify dominant character traits.

Friday, December 3

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Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Thursday, December 2

Please take out your books, reading notebooks, AND your Vocab Doodle!

Agenda

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1. 5 minutes on Vocab Doodle (this is due tomorrow!)
2. Bend 1, Session 7 - Pressures exerted on characters
1. Harry Potter Half-Blood Prince
2. WIll (“Popularity”)
3. Bend 1, Session 7 Google Slide
4. Bend 1, Session 5 Google Slide (6S)

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I can study how pressures exerted on characters influence their actions.

Welcome Back, Readers!

Please take out your books, reading notebooks, and find your ELA folder!

Today’s Agenda:

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1. 6N & 6H
1. Spend 5 minutes on Doodle Vocab
2. Finish Bend 1, Session 5
3. Complete Entry Google Slide for Session 5 (worth 15 points)
2. Bend 1, Session 5 - Character traits that matter most (6S)
3. Bend 1, Session 6 - leveling up our thinking about characters (6N & 6H) - glue in mini charts.

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I can study a character’s less likeable side and find evidence to show dominant traits.

Wednesday, December 1

Happy Tuesday, 6th Graders!

6N & 6S

• 5 minutes independent reading - notice character’s less likeable side & complete Session 4 notebook page
• Bend 1, Session 5 lesson - character traits that matter more than others

6H

• 10 minutes independent reading & session 4 notebook page (character’s less likeable sides)
• Doodle Vocabulary
• Bend 1, Session 5

Please have your silent reading book ready as well as sticky notes and a pencil!

Tuesday, November 30

I can study a character’s less likeable side and find evidence to show dominant traits.

Welcome Back, Readers!

Please take out your books and your reading notebook! Do you remember the theories you are building about Will from “Popularity”? About your own character?

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Monday, November 29

Agenda

• Doodle Vocabulary
• 10 minutes independent reading
1. Collect character traits/evidence
• Quick review of “Popularity”
• Bend 1, Session 3-4 - less likeable sides of a character
• Bend 1, Session 4 Notebook Entry (Google Slide)

I can study a character’s less likeable side and find evidence to support my thinking.

Happy Tuesday, Readers!

Please take out your reading notebook and book!

Agenda:

1. 5 minutes independent reading
2. Finish work from Bend 1, Session 1 (6H)
3. Bend 1, Session 2 - Building theories about characters
4. Theory Chart

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Tuesday, November 23

I can study complicated characters and find evidence to support my thinking.

Agenda:

• 10 minutes of silent reading
• Sharing Gratitude Poem (small groups)
• Bend 1, Session 1 - Readers Workshop
• “Popularity” read aloud
• Will - complicated character
• Gratitude Padlet post (did everyone have a chance to post?)

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Welcome Back, Poets!

Please take out your book. As you read, be thinking about the choices your character is making and whether you agree with them.

I can share my Gratitude Poetry. I can study characters in my book/short story noticing how complicated they can be.

Monday, November 22

Agenda:

• 20 minutes of silent reading
• Quick review of there, their, they’re
• There vs. Their Exit Ticket (Google Classroom Independent Assignment)
• Review and then turn in Gratitude Poem
• Poetry sharing
• Gratitude Padlet post

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Happy Friday, Poets!

Please take out your poetry “stuff”, reading book, and your chromebooks.

I can show my knowledge of there,their,they’re. I can study characters in my book/short story noticing how complicated they can be.

Friday, November 19

Happy Thursday, Readers!

Please take out your poetry handouts, book, and your Gratitude Scavenger Hunt page.

Agenda:

1. They’re/Their/There practice
1. Video “Grammar Hack” (GCS2021-22)
2. Google Classroom Assignment
2. 10 minutes to review Gratitude Assignment
• 6S & 6H - checklists & add adjectives with peer
• 6N read over poem & use checklist to review
3. Review Gratitude Padlet requirements (picture for tomorrow)
4. Use Scholastic Scope story OR independent reading

book to complete “Insta Events” sheet

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Thursday, November 18

I can use a checklist to meet requirements AND practice using they’re/their/there correctly.

Agenda:

• Review Gratitude Poem rubric & checklist
• Finish Gratitude Poem draft
• Use Google Read & Write to review/add to
• Choose designs for slide
• Complete checklist
• Listen to OR read Scholastic Scope story (the one you picked yesterday)
• Deep Study of Character Session 1
• Gratitude Scavenger Hunt

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Welcome Back, Poets!

Please take out your poetry “stuff”, reading notebook, and your chromebooks.

I can write a poem using examples and a checklist. I can study characters in my book/short story noticing how complicated they can be.

Wednesday, November 17

Tuesday, November 16

It’s Tuesday, Readers!

Agenda:

1. Review Gratitude poetry assignment.
2. Brainstorm ideas for your own poem (YOUR Gratitude Poem)
3. CHARACTER work - choose Scholastic Scope article
1. Complete Google Form with choice

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Please take out:

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1. Your copy of the poem.
2. Your book
3. A pencil
4. Highlighters or colored pencils

I can analyze author’s craft in poetry and study complicated characters.

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Welcome Back, Readers!

Please take out your silent reading book & Reading Reflection Choice Board. You also need your READING notebook today! We’re going to start a brand new unit of reading.

Agenda:

1. 5 minutes independent reading - what do you notice about the main character?
2. What is is gratitude?
3. Introduce Gratitude Assignment - Jennifer Dignan’s Poem
4. Choose a fiction text/short story - CHARACTER skill on Scholastic Scope ELA Magazine
1. Class password: GCS2021-22
2. Scholastic Scope Story Selection (Google Form)

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Monday, November 15

I can analyze author’s craft (poetry) AND complicated characters.

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

1. 5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day
1. Use Triangle-Square-Circle Thinking Tool
2. You can use Google Read & Write for this webpage!
2. Superhero Group Work (last day for in-class work!)
• Use guidelines sheet to help you and your group meet all requirements
3. If you are not done with the skit, you can meet during WINN next week

Wednesday, November 10

I can add to my knowledge about Veterans Day. I can practice a Superhero (word parts) Comic Skit with my group.

Please take out your Personal Spelling List AND your Reading Reflection Choice Board!

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Tuesday, November 9

6N & 6S

Agenda:

1. 10 minutes of silent reading
1. Continue reflection choice board AND personal spelling words
2. Superhero Group Work

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You need your:

Independent reading book OR your Scholastic Scope magazine, your Personal Spelling List AND your Reading (reflection) Choice Board!

6H Agenda

1. 20 minutes independent reading - work on reflection choice board & spelling lists
2. Group Work

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I can continue to plan a skit using word parts (roots, affixes).

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Happy Monday, Writers!

Monday, November 8th Agenda:

1. Superhero Comic Google Form Check
2. 20 minutes independent reading (6S/6N) with choice board
3. 40 minutes to work with groups
1. What is your setting? Do you have props?
2. Do you have a script/dialogue for your characters?
3. Have you looked over the example comic?

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I can use a checklist to help my group and I make sure we have everything. I can continue planning my comic/skit.

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Happy Friday, 6th Graders!

Friday, November 5

I can continue to study affixes and roots. I can plan a (word parts) Comic with my group.

Please make sure you have your writing folder and ALL of your comic resources for today’s class.

Friday’s Agenda:

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1. Review Comic/Skit Guidelines
2. Spend 15 - 20 minutes reading independently (6S/6H)
1. Pick an article from the new issue of Scholastic Scope OR read your book.
3. Plan comic AND skit using guidelines with group.

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Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

Thursday’s Agenda

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1. Affix/Root Word Check (on paper)
1. Use your resources!
2. Group work - Superhero Word Part Comic
• Planning graphic organizers (6S)
• Get right to group collaboration (6N & 6H)
3. Roots/Affixes Escape Room (tomorrow/Monday)

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Thursday, November 4

I can continue to study affixes and roots. I can plan a (word parts) Comic with my group.

You’ll need your writing folder and a pencil!

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Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

1. Quick review of group expectations
2. 5 minute meet with group - Superhero Comic
1. Decide on on superhero, villain, fear, and setting ROOTS
3. Planning graphic organizers (independent)
• Mrs. Nason will be doing some reading meetings
4. Affix Doodle Notes from homeroom (we’ll laminate these as reference guides)
5. Resume work with groups

** Please find your writing folder and your coloring supplies. **

Wednesday, November 3

I can continue to study affixes and roots. I can plan a Superhero (word parts) Comic with my group.

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Tuesday, November 2 Agenda:

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1. Prefix video
1. What is a prefix?
2. Suffix video
• What is a suffix
3. Prefix/Suffix Matching Practice
4. Work on Root Scavenger Hunt/Read

6H:

Start with 20 minutes of independent reading to give you a chance to work on your Root Word Scavenger Hunt!

I can apply my knowledge of word parts to help me identify them in my independent reading!

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Monday, November 1st

Agenda:

1. Introduce Superhero Word project
2. What are root words?
1. Flocabulary!
2. Flocab activity
3. Independent reading
• Root Word Scavenger Hunt

Please grab your Writing Folder and your independent reading book! You’ll need both today.

Word of the day

Etymology: study of the history of words.

I can look for words in my own independent reading that contain Greek/Latin roots.

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I can identify elements of descriptive writing and share how I’ve used them in my own writing!

Agenda:

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1. Set expectations for sharing.
2. Read aloud
3. 6H - 20 minutes to work on last minute revisions/illustrations
4. Share Halloween Descriptive Writing.
1. Come to circle with writing and illustration, and your writing notebook!
5. REVERSE Halloween Grammar activity
6. Halloween Madlibs!

Happy Friday, Spook-tacular Writers!

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Please find your Writing Folder and take out your Halloween Descriptive writing! We’re going to share today!

Friday, October 29

I can identify elements of descriptive writing and practice using them.

Agenda:

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1. 5 minutes independent reading
2. Halloween Descriptive Writing Checklist
3. Continue drafting Halloween Descriptive Writing
1. Add adjectives from the checklist!
2. Type on GOOGLE SLIDE
4. Continue working on your Haunted Illustration!

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

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Please find your Writing Folder and take out your materials from yesterday’s Halloween Descriptive Writing!

Thursday, October 28

I can identify elements of descriptive writing and practice using them.

Agenda: Go to your ELA STREAM in Google Classroom first to watch video with directions

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1. “That Can’t Be True…..Can It?” Scholastic Scope article AND Google Form. (independent)
1. Log in as student to scope.scholastic.com
2. Class password: GCS2021-22
2. Continue with Halloween Descriptive Writing
• Finish graphic organizers
• Begin drafts
3. Work on draft of Haunted Illustration (of your object)
4. If you have extra time, work on Halloween Word Search OR read!

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

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Please find your Writing Folder and take out your materials from yesterday’s Halloween Descriptive Writing!

Wednesday, October 27

Tuesday, October 26

I can identify elements of descriptive writing and practice using them.

Agenda for 6H:

1. What is descriptive writing?
2. Mentor text analysis
1. Identify powerful words, sensory details, figurative language
3. Review the types of point of view
• First person, first person omniscient, third person, third person omniscient
4. Brainstorm Halloween figurative language

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

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Please find your Writing Folder and take out your materials from yesterday’s Halloween Descriptive Writing!

Agenda for 6N/6S:

1. Figurative Language review (for Halloween writing)
2. Work on figurative language graphic organizer (g/o).
3. Share Halloween descriptive writing example.
4. Continue working on FULL g/o.

Monday, October 25

I can identify elements of descriptive writing and practice using them.

Agenda:

1. 10 minutes independent reading
2. Object Brainstorm
3. What is descriptive writing?
4. Mentor text analysis
1. Identify powerful words, sensory details, figurative language
5. Review the types of point of view
• First person, first person omniscient, third person, third person omniscient
6. Brainstorm Halloween figurative language

Welcome Back, 6th Graders!

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Please take out a pencil, highlighter, and sticky notes. You need your book too! We’ll be doing some spook-tacularly descriptive writing this week!

1. Baba Yaga Comprehension Check
2. Narrative Lead - Use Checklist with a partner
1. Turn in date now Tuesday, October 26
3. READ!
4. Halloween Word Search

Friday, October 22

Happy Friday, Fearless Friends!

I can show my understanding of character traits and story events. I can use my resources!

Do you have your magazine?!

Agenda for 6N and 6H

1. Turn and Talk
2. Mood Activity with group

Thursday, October 21

I can identify “mood” and analyze character traits!

Agenda for 6S

1. Finish play (scene 6 - epilogue)
2. Group discussion questions
3. Character Traits (independent)
4. Mood Activity

Welcome, 6th Graders!

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Please take out your magazine, sticky notes, and your reading notebook!

Follow these steps FIRST:

1. Take out a sticky note.
2. Take out your READING notebook.
3. Jot down the answer to the following question ON YOUR STICKY NOTE:

“What can authors use to create MOOD for the reader?”

Agenda:

1. MOOD review
2. “The Mighty Baba Yaga” play.
3. Group Questions
1. Character (trait, evidence)
2. Theme
4. Narrative Lead Progress

Wednesday, October 20

Welcome Back, Sixth Graders!

I can name the strategies authors use to help readers feel a certain mood. I can participate in a read aloud and analyze characters and themes!

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1. Mood mini lesson
2. “The Mighty Baba Yaga” Intro Activity
3. Cinderella Stories From Around the World
4. Preview vocab
5. Continue working on narrative lead!

Tuesday, October 19

Welcome to Class, Rad Readers!

I can define “mood” and continue working on my narrative lead.

Do you have your book?!

Do you have your Narrative Lead packet from yesterday?!

Monday, October 18

Happy Monday, Writers!

Today’s Agenda:

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1. Spend 10 minutes reading independently
1. Don’t forget to turn in your Book Snap project!
2. Personal Narrative Lead Assignment
• Review checklist, rubric, and example
• Draft due Friday!
3. Baba Yaga Intro Activity

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I can continue drafting a lead. I can use a checklist, rubric, and mentor text to help me.

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Happy Wednesday, Writers!

Please take out your writing notebook, your independent reading book, and a pencil!

Agenda for 6H & 6S

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1. Bend 2, Session 7 Leads
1. Continue working on narrative (LEADS!)
2. 20 minutes of independent reading
• Work on Book Snap
• Work on Author’s Craft foldable
• Work on note-taking sheet

Agenda for 6N

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1. Continue crafting leads and sharing
2. Work on Book Snap/meet with Mrs. Nason
3. Work on Author’s Craft foldable
4. Work on note-taking sheet

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Wednesday, October 13

I can try out different types of powerful leads in my writing.

Welcome Back, Writers!

Please take out your writing notebooks, your independent reading book, and a pencil!

Today’s Agenda:

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1. Narrative Writing Google Form (check in)
2. 10 minutes independent reading
1. Work on Book Snap!
2. Check in with Mrs. Nason
3. Bend 2, Session 7 - Crafting Leads