Thursday, December 18, 2014

 

We are on the Wednesday schedule today!

Winterfest: 2:15-3:45

Independent Reading (This is week #18)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break (book #19 and book #20).   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

Unit 3: Authors as Mentors

Essential Questions:	How can I use animation to creatively tell my short story?
Standard:	W.1.a Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (CCSS:W.6.3)
I will know I’m successful when...	I've created an animated version of my short story.
Mini-Lesson:  (What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us)	Using GoAnimate and log-in/password information END OF SEMESTER 1 TEST
Work Time:	Today we will use GoAnimate to animate our short stories.
Debrief:
Homework:	Have a great Winter Break!  Remember to read book #19 and book #20 over the break. Also, please update your reading list!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Independent Reading (This is week #18)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break (book #19 and book #20).   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

It's Wednesday; you know what that means...

Genius Hour:

Essential Questions:	How can I demonstrate my understanding of my Genius Hour topic?  Can I support my claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence?
Standard:	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.B Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
I will know I’m successful when...	I have many websites for my topic and they are bookmarked in my Genius Hour folder. I stay on task during the work time in class.  I know what my inquiry question is and I am researching ways to answer that question.  I am beginning to put together ideas for how I will present my information to the class in April.
Mini-Lesson:
Work Time:	In class, we will continue to do research for our Genius Hour project.
Debrief:
Homework:	Reading 30 Minutes (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Independent Reading (This is week #18)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break (book #19 and book #20).   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

Unit 3: Authors as Mentors

Essential Questions:	How can I use animation to creatively tell my short story?
Standard:	W.1.a Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (CCSS:W.6.3)
I will know I’m successful when...	I've created an animated version of my short story.
Mini-Lesson:  (What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us)	Using GoAnimate and log-in/password information
Work Time:	Today we will use GoAnimate to animate our short stories.
Debrief:
Homework:	Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Monday, December 15, 2015

You may sign up to go to the library this week! 

Independent Reading (This is week #18)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break (book #19 and book #20).   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

Unit 3: Authors as Mentors

Essential Questions:	How can I reflect on my writing decisions to in order to improve as a writer?
Standard:	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
I will know I’m successful when...	I've reflected on my writing choices in the Writer's Memo: Short Story document.
Mini-Lesson:  (What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us)	Writer's Memo: Short Story document.
Work Time:	Today, we will be completing the Writer's Memo for our Short Stories.
Debrief:
Homework:	Finish Writer's Memo: Short Story (It is due tomorrow!) Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Friday, December 12, 2014

You may sign up to go to the library next week! 

Independent Reading (This is week #17)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break.   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

Unit 3: Authors as Mentors

Essential Questions:	How can I make sure that my short story is polished and ready to turn in?
Standard:	W.1.a Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (CCSS:W.6.3)
I will know I’m successful when...	I've received writing feedback from my Critical Friends group. I've polished and turned in my short story.
Mini-Lesson:  (What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us)	Editing Checklist
Work Time:	First, we will finish the Critical Friends activity. Then, we will edit our short story and turn in the polished copy.
Debrief:
Homework:	Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Independent Reading (This is week #17)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break.   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

Unit 3: Authors as Mentors

Essential Questions:	How can I use feedback from peers to revise my writing?
Standard:	W.1.a Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (CCSS:W.6.3) R.1.b.i Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. (CCSS:RL.6.4)
I will know I’m successful when...	I can give "warm" and "cool" feedback to peers.  I can use feedback from peers to revise my short story.
Mini-Lesson:  (What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us)	Review the Four Tribes Agreements: Attentive Listening Appreciations/No Put Downs Participation/Right to Pass Mutual Respect Review Critical Friends groups: Purpose: Examining text through collaboration as writers. Goal: The writer chooses to revise their work. Steps for collaborating As Writers: Writer shares their short story with your group. Without the writer, discuss the warm & fuzzy feedback. Without the writer, discuss the cool feedback. Invite the writer in for clarifying questions. Writer makes final decision and revises. Choose new writer and repeat steps. NOTES: Writer: Share your document with your team so that they can {View Only}. Writer: Take notes while the rest of your team is discussing the writing.
Work Time:	Peer review and feedback: short story
Debrief:
Homework:	Edit your short story for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.  Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Independent Reading (This is week #17)

Focus this week:	Good readers plan for the next book(s)
Good reading habits:	I have reading plans for Winter Break.   I record my book choices in "My Reading List".
Work Time:	* Read for 20 Minutes * Reading Conferences

It's Wednesday; you know what that means...

Genius Hour:

Essential Questions:	How can I demonstrate my understanding of my Genius Hour topic?  Can I support my claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence?
Standard:	CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1.B Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
I will know I’m successful when...	I have many websites for my topic and they are bookmarked in my Genius Hour folder. I stay on task during the work time in class.  I know what my inquiry question is and I am researching ways to answer that question.  I am beginning to put together ideas for how I will present my information to the class in April.
Mini-Lesson:
Work Time:	In class, we will continue to do research for our Genius Hour project.
Debrief:
Homework:	Reading 30 Minutes (Even on Saturday and Sunday!) Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)