206 Grade 6 Reading, Writing ELA-Mrs. Araya and Mrs. Martinez Assignments

1. Read and discuss the attached passage.
2. Read and discuss chapter 16 
3. Use the attached Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the passage to the chapter 16 novel
How are they alike? How are they different? 

Build your background knowledge on Ares, god of war.

Friday May 20th Short Writing:
In the novel,  Percy is getting Bad Press in the mortal world and the Immortal world. There is an old saying, 

“There is no such thing as BAD PRESS!” 
This phrase basically  means ..there is no such thing as bad publicity or news.  The news or  the media tells a person's story. They can sometimes tell it incorrectly or even put it in a bad light or image. Regardless of whether it’s good or bad, the news gets your name out there to the world and will only help a person be known to the world. 



Writing assignment: 
Would you like to be famous in the national news even if it was for something negative?Below on this document, Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences) explaining your opinion. 

Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Please use your notes and class discussion to help you answer the questions.

Please follow the attached outline to create your research project. You may use the links provided to help you research your chosen god/goddess. If you'd like, you can choose the person you researched for Social Studies, or you may choose someone new.



Please see the rubric for your grading guide.

Use your RACE strategy when responding (4-5 sentences).

Please use your notes and class discussion to help you answer the questions.

Please use the R A C E strategy when answering this question. It must be between 4-6 sentences.

Please answer using complete sentences and support from the text. You should have at least 4-5 sentences in your response.

Please use your notes and class discussion to help you answer the questions.

1. Please click the Quizizz link to complete your quiz.


2. Then you will complete the attached short writing for ELA. Be sure to follow the directions carefully - you are expected to write a minimum of 2 paragraphs.

1. Review your assignment from yesterday (graphic organizer) and use your responses to help you develop a well organized Short Constructed Response for the attached assignment.
2. Complete chapter 7 Vocabulary
3. Catch up on any missing assignments

1. Read / Listen to Chapter 7 "My Dinner Goes Up in Smoke"
2. Take notes as you go keeping track of important details
3. Re-read the non-fiction text about Rituals and complete the attached graphic organizer

Your response should be written in complete sentences using the RACE strategy. It should be 4-5 sentences in length.

Here is a chance to share a favorite book you HAVE READ using this One-Pager activity. This is a "book report" of sorts using symbols, quotations, connections, etc. Be creative when sharing about this book of your choice!

Attached you will find:
4 Styles - CHOOSE ONE. Follow the checklist before each graphic organizer.
Use text boxes to input information, KAMI, Jamboard, or print and write/draw to complete the One-Pager.

This is EXTRA CREDIT - it is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

Your response should be written in complete sentences using the RACE strategy. It should be 4-5 sentences in length.

Please use your notes and class discussion to help you answer the questions.

Please use complete this question in complete sentences and use the RACE strategy (R=Restate, A=Answer all questions, C=Cite evidence from text, E=Explain what this means).

Please use complete sentences in your responses.

Please use complete sentences when responding to your questions.

ONLY ANSWER question #1. Be sure you are answering in complete sentences and you support with evidence from the text.

Answer #1 ONLY.

Support with evidence from the text.

We have been practicing identifying THEME in stories. Now it's time to SHOW what you KNOW!

You will write an essay analyzing the THEMES present in the novel, Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Attached is:
1. Graphic Organizer for your planning & pre-writing
2. A blank document to type your final draft.
***Be sure to remember the DIFFERENCE between TOPIC and THEME!***

Answer both questions with a complete thought. Then respond thoughtfully to 2 classmates.

Read the poem "Reconsidering Icarus" and revist "Into the Burning Sun" to help respond to the analyzing theme writing task.

Use your knowledge of the story "Into the Burning Sun" and your prior knowledge of THEME to help you respond to these questions.

Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Highlight your choice. ***There are 7 questions, scroll to page 2 for the short constructed response.***

Use the definitions to help you complete the vocabulary worksheet for this week's story. You will HIGHLIGHT your answers.

1. Please look over this picture posted. After observing the picture, please complete the short writing assignment attached on the google document.

WRITING: When you look at this picture, what comes to your mind? What familiar character that we’ve read about comes first to your mind?
Who is this character and explain in FULL what incident from the story do you see being portrayed in this image? What exactly is happening at this part in the story? Please write in FULL complete sentences and use FULL details from what you have previously read.

After class discussions and completing class organizer,
you will break up into groups and complete the attached GHOST GRAPHIC ORGANIZER,

Using all of your previous notes from the novel and all the anchor charts on THEME, You will complete the Theme graphic organizer according the topics and themes in the novel GHOST!.

At the end of the class, please complete the exit ticket.

Review each choice box and pick 1 to complete as your final assignment.

You may choose to complete a 2nd for extra credit.

Attach your finished project to this assignment.

After viewing each short film, use the graphic organizer to help you determine the theme of each movie.

Please complete exit ticket for today's lesson.
We will see you tomorrow.

1. Link 1 - Join the Edpuzzle classroom
2. Link 2 - Edpuzzle - Theme
Watch the video and use your notes to help answer the questions on how to determine the theme of a story.

Please watch the video about THEME and begin to take notes.

At the end of class today, please fill out the exit slip.

Use the elements of plot diagram to analyze the novel GHOST by Jason Reynolds.

Please use the attached slides to complete the final vocabulary words for the novel.

Feel free to watch the mini biography as needed to help you.

-PICK A WORD FROM THE LIST BELOW TO DESCRIBE A TIME IN THE STORY THAT BRANDON OR GHOST HAVE SHOWN OR ACTED OUT THIS TRAIT.


STRONG
FAIR
POLITE
BRAVE
RUDE



WORRIED
RESPECTFUL
MOODY
SELFISH
ANGRY

In class on Tuesday Mr. Dom had our class discuss some questions with our partners. We got to know our classmates a little better by sharing new things about each other. It felt good to learn new things about others. Now that we’ve had a chance to get to know each other a little better, let’s now focus on OURSELVES!!!
ON the GOOGLE DOCUMENT ATTACHED: Please write in complete sentences and thoughts.
Using some of the questions on the google document. write a little about yourself. Write in complete sentences. We would love to hear all about YOU!!!!

After reading chapter 9 of GHOST, use your chapter notes and class discussion to complete the following questions. Please refer back to the text to find evidence that supports your responses.

After reading chapter 8 of GHOST, use your chapter notes and class discussion to complete the following questions. Please refer back to the text to find evidence that supports your responses.

Use your prior knowledge of the chapter and our class discussion to complete the questions. Be sure to go back into the text for support.

After reading chapter 7, complete this Quick Write telling about YOUR best Friday ever.

Please use the RACE strategy, your prior knowledge of chapter 5-6, as well as text evidence to complete the question.

Use your prior knowledge and notes from chapter 6 to complete the questions.

You will work in small groups to complete the chapter 5 questions. Be sure to go back into the text as needed to find evidence to support your response.

Please use complete sentences to respond to this quick write. Be sure you answer both questions.

Then, thoughtfully respond to 2 of your classmates.

Use your prior knowledge and your notes of Chapters 1-4 to help complete the quiz.

You will be choosing ONE topic from the 3 options.
The essay allows us to celebrate No Name-Calling Week by considering the importance of kindness in action.

Please select ONE essay topic of their choice from the options below .
Rules and Formatting Guidelines
• Essay must be 500 words or less.
• All essays should be:
o Include an essay title
o Be typed in font

Explain your reasoning using a complete sentences.

In chapter 4, Ghost and Coach argue about whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the better basketball player. Do some research on each player and fill out the attached basketballs for both players.

Who do you think is the best player of all time?

Today we will complete a short writing activity reflecting on MENTORS in our lives. Reflect and respond thoughtfully to the writing prompt attached.

A mentor is an individual who acts as an advisor or coach who provides positive expertise and knowledge to a person. A mentor is a person who can support, advise and guide you (a coach, a teacher, role model, even just a friend).

Please review your notes on Chapter 4 to help you answer the questions. Be sure to restate and answer in complete sentences.

Use this graphic organizer to take notes on key events and ideas as we read aloud. Be sure to list any questions you may have as well.

As we read, complete the chapter 4 vocabulary. Remember each word has 4 boxes:
1. Copy the sentence containing the vocabulary in context
2. Create your own definition
3. Look up the definition using a dictionary
4. Write a complete sentence correctly using the vocabulary word

You will work on this Writing assignment to go along with the novel, Ghost.

Use this graphic organizer to take notes on key events and ideas as we read aloud. Be sure to list any questions you may have as well.

As we read, complete the chapter 3 vocabulary. Remember each word has 4 boxes:
1. Copy the sentence containing the vocabulary in context
2. Create your own definition
3. Look up the definition using a dictionary
4. Write a complete sentence correctly using the vocabulary word

Please review your notes on Chapter 3 to help you answer the questions. Be sure to restate and answer in complete sentences.

As we move into chapter 4, we will get to know the different types of characters that are in stories.

What is the setting of the story? What is your setting? Think about the similarities and differences.

Please respond thoughtfully in complete sentences. Then read and respond to 2 other classmates.

Today you will work to complete two parts of the vocabulary activity for Chapter 1 & 2 words.
You will work in small groups to:
1. Write a definition for each word
2. Write an original sentence for each word.

As we read next week, we will stop and add the words in context to our SLIDES. Please do not turn this in yet.

Click on the link to complete a quiz on chapters 1 & 2.

Please review your notes on Chapters 1 and 2 to help you answer the questions. Be sure to restate and answer in complete sentences.

Recall what you know about the events of Chapters 1 & 2 of GHOST and predict what you think will happen next.

Then, respond thoughtfully to 2 other classmates. Be sure you are using complete sentences at all times.

Please click on the link and check out some amazing world records before answering the questions.

Today we will be previewing our new novel! Click on the Nearpod link below to join an interactive presentation. You will answer the questions as we go.

For today's Do Now, we will watch a short clip with Jason Reynolds to build more background information on the author of GHOST.

Please use this document to type your essay. We will be working on this one section at a time. Use the attached resources to help along the way.

Please copy and paste the Story Map and Dialogue slides into your Personal Narrative slides from earlier in the week.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

HINT: Review your notes from Tuesday!

Today we will read an excerpt from Gary Soto's memoir. Personal narratives allow writers to share their experiences with their readers. In this essay, Gary Soto recalls his sixth-grade
year, when his mother ignored his request for a black leather biker jacket and gave him an oversized “guacamole green” jacket instead.

Please complete the Reading Check questions for homework.

If you have confidence, that means you believe in yourself and in what you can accomplish. Confidence can help you speak in front of a group, meet new people, or make difficult choices. Real confidence comes from within. Still, as Gary Soto expresses in “The Jacket,” outside pressures can sometimes bring you down.

Respond to the question THOUGHTFULLY and IN COMPLETE SENTENCES, then respond to 2 other classmates in the same manner.

Please follow the instructions on the Doc to complete this week's writing assignment.

This we will be watching 5 movie shorts and using the plot diagram to identify each part. We will watch and complete the first one together. Then you will work in Breakout Groups to complete a new one each day.

Each slide must be completed for each movie. The completed slides are due on Friday 10/30.

Review your notes on PLOT DIAGRAM to help you answer this question.

Use the notes that we have been writing in our notebooks to TYPE in your responses. Add to it each day as we go.

Today we will listen to & read "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. We will stop and discuss at key points to fill out the PLOT MOUNTAIN.

Today you will work in groups to discuss and answer the following questions. Be sure to TURN IN your document when you have completed it.

If you finish early, click on the BOOM CARDS to practice your PLOT diagram skills. Complete for homework.

Review your notes on the plot diagram (mountain) to help you answer the question. Then go to Boom Cards to practice elements of plot.

An INFERENCE is a logical guess a reader makes. It is based on details in the
story and on the reader’s prior experience or knowledge. Click on the inference that makes logical sense based on the details.

Then click on the link for more practice with INFERENCES on Boom Cards. You must sign in with Google.

At dusk, Joey walked quietly along the forest path. Three moons shimmered with blue light in the sky above.

This week we will be reading a short story "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. This is the introduction to this week's lesson. We will be identifying plot elements and practicing the skill of inferencing.

Classwork - BOOM CARDS (link)
Homework - Frayer Model Word Maps

Think about the people, places, events, and ideas that are most precious to you. What makes it a special place? How would you feel if any of these things disappeared?

1. Please read over the 3 writing assignment options and choose one to complete.
2. Use the google doc that is attached to type your response. Be sure you answer all parts.

**BONUS**
If you have completed the writing assignment, let's have some fun! Create a poster with your name and the answers to yesterday's DO NOW question to share all the information about your name. Here are the questions you should have answered: How did you come to be named? Who made the decision about your official names? What nicknames do you have? What names do you like or dislike and why? If you could pick out your own names, what would you select? You can take a picture and upload it or try a digital poster maker.

From reading both stories: Role Playing and the Life and Adventures of Nat Love we took notes and discussed both stories.

-autobiography (Nat LOVE was an autobiography) vs. personal narrative (ROLE PLAYING was a personal narrative )

On our google document we will discuss: How are Role Playing and Discovery and The Life and Adventures of Nat Love alike and different?

1. In the chart below, answer the questions to analyze the characteristics of these two forms of narrative nonfiction.
2. When you have completed the chart, please begin the open ended writing:

TO DO: Explain how a personal narrative is different from an autobiography. Use examples from both reading selections in your selection.

Answer the following questions:

How did you come to be named?

Who made the decision about your official names?

What nicknames do you have?

What names do you like or dislike and why?

If you could pick out your own names, what would you select?

Today we will read excerpts from House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. House on Mango Street is a 1984 novel by Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros. Structured as a series of vignettes, it tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, a 12-year-old Chicana girl growing up in the Hispanic quarter of Chicago. Based in part on Cisneros's own experience, the novel follows Esperanza over the span of one year in her life, as she enters adolescence and begins to face the realities of life as a young woman in a poor and patriarchal community.

1. Complete the FORMS quiz on last week's selection
2. You may use the TEXT to find evidence that supports your responses for the short-constructed response & extended-constructed response questions (11-13).

You will be completing a BASELINE WRITING assignment.
.Please follow the directions below to complete your writing assignment


You will open up the GOOGLE DOCUMENT that is attached. Please read the writing prompt and begin typing.

-Make sure you are writing in COMPLETE, FULL sentences.
-Make sure you are writing in Complete paragraphs.
-Be sure your writing does what the prompt asks.
• Focus on the main impression that the person has made on you.
• Use transitions to connect ideas (first, next, finally, then).
• Use sensory details and descriptive words to show what the person is like and how they made you feel.
• Make sure to check for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

1. Read and answer text analysis questions on this week's story selection.
2. Be sure to TURN IN after reading and responding.

This week's reading skill is identifying language and tone. Go back to your notes to help you answer this question.

This is the introduction to this week's story selection. It includes:
-Text Analysis
-Reading Skill
-Vocabulary
HW: Complete the Word Maps for tonight's homework with your vocabulary words.

When you look back on your life, what events will you remember most clearly, and why? For some people, favorite memories come from weekend activities, family outings, or adventures. For others, memories come from a specific event which made a lasting impression on their lives.

After completing the short writing assignment (posted by Mrs. Araya) you will work to complete 3 activities from the choice board. Be sure to include a title on each of your assignments!

Today you will take the Reading baseline assessment.
1. Open the SLIDES and read the two passages
2. Complete the Google FORMS assessment - keep the SLIDES open (split screen) so that you can refer back to the text as needed
3. Take your time so that you do your best - this assessment may take 2 days to complete

Writing in full complete sentences, please complete these short answer questions.

When you are finished with your DORA assessment, please go back to the CLEVER dashboard and click on the app called MyOn. This is a library of free digital books. You can listen as well. You are reading independently for 20 minutes. Click TURN IN here when you have finished reading.

Complete the quiz on this week's short story.

Academic Vocabulary in Writing

What surprised you most about the way Mrs. Price and Rachel interacted? What does each character say to convey her feelings? Use at least 2 of the Academic Vocabulary words in your response (convey, create, influence, interact, qualities).

1. We will meet in 2 breakout groups to read and complete the text analysis questions.

Mrs. Araya and Mrs. Martinez will tell you where to go.

Today we will finish reading "Eleven".

Think about what we know about the thoughts and feelings of Rachel, the narrator. Since this story is told in first-person, she is not able to tell us the thoughts and feelings of the other characters. What else would you like to know? Complete the attached document.

In the short story, "Eleven" author Sandra Cisneros writes in paragraph 3, "The way you grow old is kind of like an onion or like rings of a tree trunk or like my little wooden dolls that fit one inside the other, each year inside the next one". This is an example of a simile (using the words like or as to compare two unlike things).

How doe this help us understand the character's feelings about getting older? Please use complete sentences to answer.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Today we will take some notes on point-of-view and learn the new vocabulary for the short story we will read this week, Eleven by Sandra Cisneros.

Attached is the Vocabulary practice you will complete for homework.

Think about what your age means to you. What things matter to you now? How would this change if you were one year younger/older?

Respond, then add a comment on the responses of 2 other classmates. You can ask them a question, write a positive affirmation, or share your opinion.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

1. We will first look over and review how to use GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
2. We will watch a video to help define what a "GROWTH MINDSET" is.

3. Using the google slides that are attached, you will identify and fill in 3 goals (1 Goal for the week, 1 Goal for the month and 1 Goal for the whole year.)
Please write your name and homeroom. Make sure to think about it completely and write in full, complete sentences before you "submit and turn in your google slides."

'The film, Soar, is the story of a young girl Mara who dreams of one day building airplanes. She builds these model planes, trying again and again to make them fly, but fails every time. She fails, until one day a miniature pilot drops out of the sky. The boy’s flying contraption is broken, and Mara is the only one who can return him to the sky before it’s too late.'

1. Watch the small film .


2. After watching the short film, answer the 2 questions below in FULL sentences. Once you have responded to both questions, please reply to TWO classmates responses. Remember, when responding to your peers please be respectful and appropriate.

Answer this question:
-1. What is this film all about?
-2. How does it make you feel after viewing this video? Why?



https://youtu.be/UUlaseGrkLc

Please wait for instructions on our Google Meet before completing the assignments - we will work together to complete most of the assignment!
1 - Complete the Vocabulary in Context document by using the context clues in the sentences. Come up with your own definitions in the right column.

2 - Review the questions before watching the mini documentary.

3 - Watch Boatlift and stop at key points to take notes and answer the questions.

Welcome back to school!
The teachers would love to know "all about you."

Please complete the ALL ABOUT ME google slides about yourself.
ATTACHED YOU WILL FIND A COPY OF THE SLIDES THAT YOU MAY TYPE ON.

Make sure your name is typed in each section before you TURN IT IN.


MRS. ARAYA AND MRS. MARTINEZ HAVE ATTACHED THEIR EXAMPLES OF THE PAGE 1 FOR YOU!!!!