6-2 Reading
Class Assignments
Week 1 (Aug 15-17)
If I were a book (week 1)
- TED TALK AMY PURDY (TEKS 6.13B, 6.13C, Fig 19 A, C, D, 6.26A)
- If I were a book brainstorming sheet - this will be completed in student's composition book. If you are absent, you can print this and glue it in when you return to school.
Week 2 (Aug 20-24)
Monday - Library
Tuesday
- If I was a book, my title would be....
Book Cover
Wednesday
- complete book cover
- DEAR
Thursday
- Story Elements
story elements use this power point to complete the notes sheets
- All Summer in a Day video
Friday
- Read " All Summer in a Day "
All Summer in a Day (TEKS 6.6B, Fig 19A-D)
Week 3 (Aug 27-31)
Monday - Library
Tuesday
- Story Elements / conflict
- short Story Foldable - Using the short story All Summer in a Day complete the following assignment
short story foldable directions (TEKS 6.6A)
foldable rubric (please note - rubric change...remove 6.3A from TEKS)
Wednesday
- All Summer Foldable
Thursday
- All Summer in a Day Warm Up Questions (Monday)(TEKS 6.6 B , 6.6 C, 6.13B, Fig 19)
- All Summer Foldable (due today)
Friday
- A Letter to Myself (TEKS 12A, 6.17B)
- Letter to Myself Instructions
- Letter to Myself Parent Info
Week 4 (Sept 4-7)
Monday - no school
Tuesday
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
Word List/Definitions - in the front part of your composition book copy the words and definitions and part of speech - skip 3 to 4 lines between words as we will continue to work on this list for 2 weeks
- A letter to my future self writing (see week 2 for instructions)
Wednesday
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
using the dictionary, write the definition for each word. make sure you are using the definition for the correct part of speech
- A letter to my future self writing (TEKS 12A, 6.17B)(see week 2 for instructions)
Thursday
- A letter to my future self writing (TEKS 12A, 6.17B) (see week 2 for instructions)
Friday
- A letter to my future *due*
- Vocabulary practice quiz
- DEAR
Week 5 (Sept 11-14)
Monday - Library
Tuesday
- review short story foldable
- vocabulary(TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E) - create a sentence for each word in your vocabulary list
- 6 word memoir(TEKS 6.7A, 6.17A) / video
Wednesday
- 6 word memoir (TEKS 6.7A, 6.17A) / draft
Thursday
- vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)- word sort
- 6 word memoir (TEKS 6.7A, 6.17A) final copy
Friday
- A Series of Unfortunate Events - Ep 1
Week 6 (Sept 17-21)
Monday
- vocabulary quiz (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
word list/definitions - in the front part of your composition book copy the words , definitions and part of speech - skip 3 to 4 lines between words
Tuesday
- Vocabulary - dictionary definitions (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- Unfortunate Events Character Vocabulary
Unfortunate Events Ep 1 vocabulary
Unfortunate Events Ep 1 Character Traits
Wednesday
- NWEA Map Testing (Practice) - District Reading Screener - this is a standardized diagnostic tool to gauge where students are in their reading skills. Data will be used to plan lessons and instruction for each student
- NWEA Reading Screener
Thursday
- NWEA Reading Screener
Friday
- A Series of Unfortunate Events - Ep 1
characterization and vocabulary
Week 7(Sept 24-28)
Monday
- Library
Tuesday
- Vocabulary - sentences
- Unfortunate Events Character Vocabulary
Unfortunate Events Ep 1 vocabulary
Unfortunate Events Ep 1 Character Traits
Wednesday
- Read "Dirk the Protector"
- "Dirk" questions
Thursday
- "Dirk" questions
Friday
- A Series of Unfortunate Events - Ep 2
Week 8(Oct 1-5)
Monday
- vocabulary quiz (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E) - word list/definitions
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E) - Vocabulary word list #3 - copy the words and definitions in the front part of your composition book
Tuesday
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E) - using the dictionary, find definitions for each of the words you copied yesterday
- Alphabiography A, B
Wednesday
- District Common Assessment
Thursday
- Vocabulary - write two sentences for each of your vocabulary words
- Book Fair visit
- Finish common assessment
- Finish Alphabiography A,B
Friday
- A Series of Unfortunate Events - finish Ep 2
Week 9(Oct 8-12)
Monday
- Library
Tuesday
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E) - practice quiz
- A series of Unfortunate Events Characterization / figurative and literal language
Wednesday
- A series of Unfortunate Events Ep. 3
Thursday
- Vocabulary Quiz - Vocabulary word list #3
- A series of Unfortunate Events Character Chart and Questions
Friday
- No School
Week 10(Oct 15-19)
Monday
- No School
Tuesday
- Alphabiography C
Wednesday
- Library / Internet Safety
Thursday
- Alphabiography D
Friday
- A Series of Unfortunate Events Ep. 4
Week 11 (Oct 22-26)
Monday
- Library (small group)
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
copy word list in your composition book and look up dictionary definitions
Tuesday
- 5 finger summaries
Wednesday
- Intro to Westing Game
- CLUE board game
Thursday
- Read Westing Game ch 1&2
Friday
- Finish A Series of Unfortunate Events Ep. 4
Week 12 (Oct 29-Nov 2)
Monday
- CLUE
Tuesday
- UNT field trip
Wednesday
- CLUE
Thursday
- Read Westing Game ch 3 & 4
Friday
- LONGHORN DAY
Week 13 (Nov 5 - 9)
Monday
- Library Day
Tuesday
- Read Westing Game ch. 5 & 6
Wednesday
- finish CLUE all clues and game card are listed below if you want to double check your answers
cooper 1 , brandt 1 , haney 1 , leyba 1 , peacock 1 , smith 1
brandt 2 , cooper 2 , haney 2, leyba 2, peacock 2 , smith 2
Thursday
- CLUE case report summary
Friday
- A Series of Unfortunate Events
Week 13 (Nov 5 - 9)
Monday
- Google Sites
Tuesday
- Read Westing Game ch. 7 & 8
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
*****Please do not work ahead....schedules will change as we move through the year. Check back each week to see updates ********
If I Were a Book
- About the Author (TEKS 6.6 C,6.10A, 6.12A, 6.14A, B, C, D, 6.12A)
Week 5 (Sept 11-15)
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- use week 4 vocabulary list (vocab #2)
Tuesday - for each word, find the dictionary definition
Thursday - use each word in a sentence
Friday - vocab quiz #2
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- Vocabulary word list #3
Monday - copy the words and definitions
Tuesday - write the dictionary definition for each word
Wednesday - draw a pictoral representation of each word
Short Story Foldable
- Using the short story All Summer in a Day (available in week 1) complete the following assignment
- short story foldable directions (TEKS 6.3A)
- foldable rubric
Biography Book Report
Week 7 (Sept 25-29)
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- Vocabulary word list #3
Tuesday - use each word in a sentence
Thursday - practice quiz
Friday - Quiz #3
Week 8 (Oct 2-6)
Foreshadowing (TEKS 6.6A, Fig 19B)
Chapter Summaries
Read WG ch 7-8
Week 9 (Oct 9-13)
Monday - Library Day
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- vocabulary word list #4
Monday - copy word list and definitions
Tuesday - copy the dictionary definition for each word
Thursday - draw a picture to represent each word
Read WG ch 9-13
Week 10 (Oct 16-20)
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
- vocabulary word list #4
Tuesday - practice quiz 1 (based on grades, a reteach and second practice quiz will be given)
Wednesday - practice quiz 2 (students will have the option to keep this grade or the option to take another quiz on Friday the 27th)
Week 11 (Oct 23 - 27)
Monday - Library Day - library lesson Fair Use/Copyright
Tuesday - UNT Field Trip
Wednesday - Read WG ch 14 & 15
Thursday - America the Beautiful - Chapter 13-15 Questions
Friday - Vocabulary Quiz 4 / finish ATB questions
Friday - Read WG ch 16 & 17
Week 13 (Nov 6 - Nov 10)
Monday - Library Day - Internet Safety Lesson
Tuesday - Read WG ch 18 & 19
Wednesday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
Wednesday - copy vocab word list 5
Thursday -
Friday -
Week 14 (Nov 13 - Nov 17)
Monday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
Monday - dictionary definitions for word list 5 "ject"
Week 15 (Nov 20 - Nov 24)
Thanksgiving Break
Week 16 (Nov 27 - Dec 1)
Monday - Library Day
Tuesday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
vocabulary sentences for word list 5 "ject"
Alphabiography C, D & E
Wednesday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
vocabulary pictures for word list 5
Alphabiography C, D & E
Thursday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
vocabulary practice quiz for word list 5
- Hoot Introduction
Friday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
vocabulary quiz for word list 5
Week 18 (Dec 11 - Dec 15)
Monday - Thursday
Read Hoot
Friday
Week 22 (Jan 8-12)
Monday - Library
Tuesday -
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
vocabulary sentences
- Endangered Species groups
Wednesday - Thursday Racing Extinction (Discovery channel movie)
Friday - Library (evaluating websites lesson)
Week 23 (Jan 15-19)
Monday - MLK Holiday
Tuesday -
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
vocabulary practice (quiz your friend)
- Endangered Species Information
Toughie the tree Frog article http://http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/09/toughie-rabbs-fringe-limbed-tree-frog-dies-goes-extinct/
Wednesday - Friday - Endangered Species Research
Friday - Vocabulary Quiz
Week 24 (Jan 22-26)
Monday - Friday - Green Screen Filming
Week 25 (Jan 29-Feb 2)
Week 26 (Feb 5-9)
Monday - Library Day
Tuesday - Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Play
Wednesday - Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Play
- questions from play personal response#1, Analyze Literature #1&3, Evaluate & Connect #4, Props #1
Thursday - Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Play
Friday - Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Play
- questions from play Personal Response #1, Reflect #3, Evaluate & Connect #9, Interpret #7
Week 27 (Feb 12-16)
Monday
Vocabulary
- Vocabulary (TEKS 6.2 A, 6.2 E)
copy your vocabulary words "pre"
preapprove, precaution, precede, predict, prefix, prejudge, prepay, pretest, prevent, preview
- CCF Movie
Tuesday - CCF Movie
Wednesday
- vocabulary - dictionary defintions "pre"
- CCF Movie
Thursday
- Charlie Notes / compare and contrast movie, play (TEKS 6.5A, 6.13A, Fig 19F)
- Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ch 1-6
Friday
- writing prompt - answer in a one page essay
Which one of the Golden Ticket Winners are you most like? Why?
- Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- "wonkalicious" candy project
Week 28 (Feb 19-23)
Monday - no school
Tuesday
- CCF Quiz - open notes quiz over questions from the play
- Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1st period ch 8-12
3rd period ch 15-17
5th period ch 10-14
6th period ch 11-14
7th period ch 10-13
Wednesday
- writing prompt - Willy Wonka is wanting to develop a new candy and has asked for your help. What type of candy will you make? What will it look like, taste like, and what will be it "magical" claim to fame?
- Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1st period ch 13-14
3rd through ch 20
5th through ch 17
6th through ch 17
7th through ch 15
- compare and contrast movie, play & book (TEKS 6.5A, 6.13A, Fig 19F)
Thursday
- Vocabulary Practice Quiz "pre"
- Type "wonkalicious" candy recipe
Friday
- Vocabulary Quiz "pre"
- "wonkalicious" candy slide for commercial
Week 29 (Feb 26-Mar 2)
Monday - Wednesday - Library (filming candy commercial)
Thursday -
Friday
Week 30 (Mar 4 - Mar 9)
Monday - Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (finish novel)
Tuesday - Charlie Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday - CCF 2005 Movie
Thursday - CCF 2005 Movie
Friday - CCF Comparison Exit Ticket
Week 31 (Mar 12 - Mar 16)
Spring Break - Enjoy your week
Week 32 (Mar 19 - Mar 23)
Monday - Intro Battle of the Books
Tuesday - Friday - Battle of the Books Reading/ Selection of Teams
Week 33 (Mar 26 - Mar 30)
Monday - Small Groups to Library
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Tuesday - Thursday
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Week 33 (Apr 2 - Apr 6)
Monday - Friday
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Week 33 (Apr 9 - Apr 13)
Monday - Small Groups to the Library
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Tuesday
- Reading Benchmark Testing (District)
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Wednesday
- Reading Benchmark Testing (District)
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Thursday
- Battle of the Books Reading & Journals (TEKS 6.1A, 6.6A, 6.10A, Fig 19)
Friday - no school