4th Period: Intensive Reading (6th Grade) Assignments

Good Morning Class!
This is the last passage on CommonLit for the year! We are wrapping up our unit and will be using the information to work on our project on Thursday.,

In this lesson, you’ll practice analyzing how an author’s word choice affects the meaning of a poem. Analyzing the effect of word choice means paying attention to descriptive words and phrases. As you read, take note of the speaker’s language about the drum dream girl and the message it reveals.

This assignment is due 05/19/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

You have read four texts: “Fish Cheeks,” “Unusual Normality,” “Inside Out,” and “Drum Dream Girl.” on CommonLit over the past two weeks. Today we will revisit those texts to see how they answered the question essential question "How does it feel to be different?"

On the Graphic Organizer, explain how each text answers the essential question and find 1-2 examples from the texts that supports your answers. We will use this information to help us create our Photo Essay.

If there were a music soundtrack created about your life what are some of the songs that would be included on the track list? why?

Good morning Class!

In this lesson, you’ll practice analyzing how an author develops a narrator’s point of view. This means determining what the narrator thinks or believes and examining how the author uses actions, dialogue, and thoughts to develop this point of view. As you read, take notes on the narrator’s point of view about fitting in.

This assignment is due 05/14/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

What is a piece of advice that you would give to next year's sixth graders?

Good Morning Class!
This week we will continue activities to help us focus on the Essential Question "How does it feel to be different?"

In this lesson, you’ll practice analyzing how an author develops their point of view. This means determining what the author thinks and believes about a person or situation. It also includes examining how specific sections of the text develop the author’s point of view (e.g. through actions, dialogue, or thoughts). As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view about sharing his identity.

This assignment is due 05/12/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

What are qualities about you that make you unique?How can you use these qualities as strengths in your every day life?

In this lesson, you’ll practice analyzing how an author develops a narrator’s point of view. This means determining what the narrator thinks or believes and examining how the author uses actions, dialogue, and thoughts to develop this point of view. As you read, take notes on the narrator’s point of view of her culture.

This assignment is due 05/07/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Describe a time when you struggled to learn something. What was the most difficult part about learning something new? How did you feel while you were learning? How did you feel when you had mastered this new skill or area of knowledge?

Good Morning Class!
This week we will begin a unit focusing on the topic of being different. Our goal is be able to analyze how an author develops their point of view (nonfiction) or a narrator’s point of view (fiction).

Before we jump in, let's explore the vocabulary that will be discussed in the stories we read. You will only need to compete Pages 4 of the packet for bellwork.

In this lesson we will be analyzing how authors use tone to convey their meaning to readers.

Look at the opening activities for Lesson 14 and complete your response on the charts.

In your own words describe what it means to be "different". What are the benefits or challenges that a person could face from being different that others?

Good Afternoon,
After reading the passage, respond to the questions that follow on the form.

Complete the independent practice activity based upon the text "To Build A Fire"

After watching the video summarize in your own words the meaning of Tone. Use the Google document to write your response.

Today we will conduct a close reading activity on the passage "A Thunder Storm". As you read, use the hint and Study buddy to help guide you through the text.

After you have read the text, respond to the questions on the form.

Hello Class!
Yesterday we read "The Border: A Double Sonnet" and today we will read the poem "Maps" As you read, take notes on how the speaker feels about the lines on maps. We will compare this poem to "The Border: A Double Sonnet" in a mini-project.This assignment is due 04/15/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.

In this activity you will create a digital Book Hook using either PowerPoint or Google Slides. You will be comparing the two poems "The Border: A Double Sonnet" and "Maps" that we read on CommonLit. This project will demonstrate your understanding of the Plot of the story, how the author uses Characterization and develops the Themes that are explored in the stories by the authors. Please read the instructions closely and compare your project to the rubric before you submit it so that you are able to do to your best!

Instructions: Your presentation should have eight slides. Each slide should include the following:
Slide 1: Title of Assignment, Your Name, Class Period and Due Date
Slide 2: Create a summary of "The Border: A Double Sonnet". Explain what the Central Idea of the poem is. Include details from the poem that helps to reveal the Central Idea The summary should be 3-7 sentences in length.
Slide 3: Create a summary of "Maps". Explain what the Central Idea of the poem is. Include details from the poem that helps to reveal the Central Idea The summary should be 3-7 sentences in length.
Slide 4: Theme: Discuss how the themes Time and Hope are used in the poem. How do these themes play a role in the poem?
Slide 5: Mood/Tone: What were some of the similarities in the tone of each poem?
Slide 6: Author's Purpose: "What do you believe the Author's Purpose for writing was? How do you know?
Slide 7: Figurative Language: Was any figurative language used in the poem? If so, what did the phrases mean? (Example: Simile, Metaphor, Personification)
Slide 8: Your thoughts: After reading the poems, what are your thoughts on "borders"? Do you think that the author used the word "border" to be a symbol for something else? If, so, what could it represent?
Slide 9: Closing/Wrap up of PowerPoint.

Your slides can include pictures to show a visual representation of your points. However, try not to use too many, inappropriate or irrelevant images as they will impact your score.

If you have any questions, please let me know!
-Ms. Massaline

After reading the passage, respond to the questions on the form.

After watching the video, respond to the discussion board questions.

1. What conflicts does the border cause? Which details from the video help to support this topic?
2. How do both the poem and the video discuss the tensions that borders can cause? How does friendship park help to cease some of this tension?
3. What are your thought on the border? Is there any advice that you would give to people impacted by it?

To receive full credit for participating in the discussion board you must:

-Respond to the discussion board question in Google Classroom completely and thoughtfully.

-Read and comment on two classmate’s responses to the topic by stating whether you agree, disagree or can add on to their point.

-Refrain from using inappropriate language, slang or irrelevant language and content within the discussion board.

Respond to the following questions based upon your reading of "The Border" on CommonLit on the Google Doc.

1. The speaker in the poem describes a specific, physical border, but there are invisible borders all around us every day. Think about your home, your neighborhood, your community, or the city you live in. What are some of the borders in your life? Do you think that these borders are useful or troublesome?

2. In the poem, the speaker uses different comparisons to describe how the border does not help people. Can you think of some things in your life that are supposed to help you but do not end up being as useful as you expected them to be? How does this make you feel?

3. The speaker describes people who have been negatively impacted by the border. What kind of challenges do you think the border presented them with? How does the physical obstacle that a border presents compare to the mental and emotional obstacles?

Hello Class!

This poem is using figurative language to compare a border to many things. As you read, take notes on what the speaker compares the border to. This assignment is due 04/09/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.

Reading Workshop: Central Idea and Making Inferences

After Reading the passage, answer the corresponding questions on the attached form.

Today we will Identify the different types of figurative language so we can determine the figurative and connotative meaning of words and phrases in a literary text.

Activity:
1. View the PowerPoint to review today's lesson.
2. Read the passage "The Gold Watch" on the attached scanned image from our textbook.
3. Respond to the questions on the form.

1. Read the passage that is attached to the form and answer the corresponding questions

When you hear the word "border" what comes to mind?
Describe some of the ways that we see borders used in our daily lives.

In this activity you will create a digital Book Hook using either PowerPoint or Google Slides. You will be comparing the two short stories "Seventh Grade" and "Teacher Tamer" that we read on CommonLit. This project will demostrate your understanding of the Plot of the story, how the author uses Characterization and develops the Themes that are explored in the stories by the authors. Please read the instructions closely and compare your project to the rubric before you submit it so that you are able to do to your best!

Instructions: Your presentation should have eight slides. Each slide should include the following:
Slide 1: Title of Assignment, Your Name, Class Period and Due Date
Slide 2: Create a summary of "Seventh Grade". The summary should be 3-7 sentences in length.
Slide 3: Create a summary of "Teacher Tamer". The summary should be 3-7 sentences in length.
Slide 4: Theme: Discuss the themes that were discussed in each story. Give an example from the stories that help to reveal the theme(s).
Slide 5: Characterization: Compare and Contrast the character Victor from "Seventh Grade" and the character Gregory from "Teacher Tamer". Explain how they are similar and different.
Slide 6: Character Development: "What does the author reveal to the reader about Victor's teacher? Explain how can this can be compared to what Mrs. Wessex tells her mother.
Slide 7: Your thoughts: Were you surprised by the revelations the teachers made? Why or why not?
(In this context, a Revelation is a surprising or unknown fact, especially one that is made in a dramatic way).
Slide 8: Closing/Wrap up of PowerPoint.

Your slides can include pictures to show a visual representation of your points. However, try not to use too many, inappropriate or irrelevant images as they will impact your score.

I have attached a few anchor charts to help you review the concepts mentioned in the project. If you have any questions, please let me know!
-Ms. Massaline

Create a sentence using either a simile or metaphor.

Reflect on yesterday's bell work question example ("Your room looks like a tornado hit it!"). Does the word "tornado" have a positive of negative impact on the sentence? Why or why not?

Imagine your parent walking in to your room and stating, "Your room looks like a tornado hit it!" Explain what you think they mean by this statement. Are they speaking literally or figuratively? How do you know?

Yesterday we read the story "Seventh Grade". The story "Teacher Tamer" has a similar theme although the characters have different experiences.

As you read, take notes on Mrs. Wessex's character ( ex. her thoughts, actions, word choice).

We will be completing a project that compares and contrasts the characters in both stories so please pay close attention to the character traits.
This assignment is due 03/27/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.

To receive full credit for participating in the discussion board you must:

-Respond to the discussion board question in Google Classroom completely and thoughtfully.

-Read and comment on two classmate’s responses to the topic by stating whether you agree, disagree or can add on to their point.

-Refrain from using inappropriate language, slang or irrelevant language and content within the discussion board.

Hello Class!
Before spring break we were discussing literal language, figurative language, text structures, characterization and point of view. Before we move on, I want to apply what we have learned by reading this short story. As you read, take notes on what Victor does to try to impress Teresa. On Google Classroom explain how his actions help to reveal who he is as a character and how his actions impact how the story develops.

This assignment is due 03/26/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.

Explain what you believe the Author's Purpose for writing was in the short stories "Seventh Grade" and "Teacher Tamer".

Respond in 3-5 complete sentences for today;s bellwork activity.

Respond in 3-5 complete sentences

Respond to the following question:

Explain what the the central idea is in an informational text. Why is it important to have supporting details to go along with the central idea?