Friday, April 6, 2018

4/6

Objectives	W.6.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, the organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.9.a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
Activities	April 6, 2018 Bellwork: Students will copy and paste their literary analysis introductions into the introduction check document on google classroom, then independent read. Mini-Lesson: Rehash body paragraphs and editing and giving feedback norms. Work time: Finish their body paragraphs 1 and 2. Active engagement: Peer editing and feedback. Exit ticket: Self-evaluation Self-evaluation on their use of time while writing. What clarifications they would like me to go over tomorrow.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: Finish their body paragraphs 1 and 2 for their literary analysis essay by class time Monday, 4/9. A document is in google classroom with the requirements for the first two body paragraphs.  Period 4: Finish their body paragraphs 1 and 2 for their literary analysis essay by class time Monday, 4/9. A document is in google classroom with the requirements for the first two body paragraphs.
Reminders	Next Wednesday, 4/11 is CMAS testing.  Picture packets due Friday, 4/13

Thursday, April 5, 2018

4/5

Objectives	W.6.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, the organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.9.a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
Activities	April 5, 2018 Bellwork: Students will read and answer the explanation passage and answer the question. Mini-Lesson: Rehash Introduction and first body paragraph requirements that students wanted clarification over. Work time: Finish their introductions, work on their body paragraphs. Exit ticket: Self-evaluation Self-evaluation on their use of time while writing. What clarifications they would like me to go over tomorrow.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: Finish their introductions for their literary analysis essay by class time, 4/6. A document is in google classroom with the requirements for the introduction.  Period 4: Finish their introductions for their literary analysis essay by class time, 4/6. A document is in google classroom with the requirements for the introduction.
Reminders	Next Wednesday, 4/11 is CMAS testing.  Picture packets due Friday, 4/13

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

4/4

Objectives	W.6.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, the organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.9.a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
Activities	April 4, 2018 Bellwork: Students will read and answer the MLA citation article questions. Mini-Lesson: Rehash Introduction and first body paragraph requirements. Work time: Students will finish their literary analysis outline with citations, finish their introductions, finish their first body paragraphs. Exit ticket: Self-evaluation Self-evaluation on their use of time while writing. What clarifications they would like me to go over tomorrow.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
Reminders	Next Wednesday, 4/11 is CMAS testing.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

4/3

Objectives	W.6.2 a-f Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, the organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.6.9.a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").
Activities	April 3, 2018 Bellwork: Students will answer the Unit 6 topic interest survey, then they will independently read. Mini-Lesson: Review the parts of a literary analysis body paragraph. Active Engagement: Students will analyze the components of a literary analysis body paragraph. Work time: Students will write their first body paragraph analyzing how the novel Hatchet illustrates/presents the theme "the courage to persevere". Exit ticket: Self-evaluation Self-evaluation on their use of time while writing. What clarifications they would like me to go over tomorrow.
Homework	Periods 1,2,5: No Homework  Period 4: No Homework
Reminders	Next Wednesday, 4/11 is CMAS testing.