ELA 6
ELA 6
Daily Agenda
Daily Agenda
Embedded Files
Wednesday, 11/4/26
Wednesday, 11/4/26
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Read Chapter 6
Read Chapter 6
Character's we've met so far:
Character's we've met so far:
Coraline: Protagonist (main character)
Miss Spink & Miss Forcible: live on the ground floor; used to be actresses
The crazy old man with the big moustache: lives in the attic and has trained mouse circus which no one has seen
Coraline's mother and father: are busy working; father cooks meals from recipes which Coraline doesn't like (but has never tried); her mother takes her shopping for practical school clothes.
Other Mother: Main antagonist; Looks a little like her real mother...only; has button eyes; seems nice
Other Father: Has button eyes; seems nice 🤔
Other Old Man: The rats in his room live within his clothing; has button eyes
The Black Cat: He can talk in the other setting.
Three Ghost Children: Trapped in the dark forever
Items:
Key, door, mirror, rats, snowglobe, stone with a hole in it,
Character's we've met so far:
Character's we've met so far:
Coraline: Protagonist (main character)
Miss Spink & Miss Forcible: live on the ground floor; used to be actresses
The crazy old man with the big moustache: lives in the attic and has trained mouse circus which no one has seen
Coraline's mother and father: are busy working; father cooks meals from recipes which Coraline doesn't like (but has never tried); her mother takes her shopping for practical school clothes.
Other Mother: Looks a little like her real mother...only; has button eyes; seems nice
Other Father: Has button eyes; seems nice
Other Old Man: The rats in his room live within his clothing; has button eyes
The Black Cat: He can talk in the other setting.
Character's we've met so far:
Character's we've met so far:
Coraline: Protagonist (main character)
Miss Spink & Miss Forcible: live on the ground floor; used to be actresses
The crazy old man with the big moustache: lives in the attic and has trained mouse circus which no one has seen
Coraline's mother and father: are busy working; father cooks meals from recipes which Coraline doesn't like (but has never tried); her mother takes her shopping for practical school clothes.
Other Mother: Looks a little like her real mother...only; has button eyes; seems nice
Other Father: Has button eyes; seems nice
Other Old Man: The rats in his room live within his clothing; has button eyes
Friday, 10/30/26
Friday, 10/30/26
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Read Ch. 3
Read Ch. 3
If you are absent today, read Chapter 3 in the graphic novel
Characters we've met so far:
Characters we've met so far:
Coraline: Protagonist (main character)
Miss Spink & Miss Forcible: live on the ground floor; used to be actresses
The crazy old man with the big moustache: lives in the attic and has trained mouse circus
Coraline's mother and father: are busy working; father cooks meals from recipes which Coraline doesn't like (but has never tried)
Other Mother: Looks a little like her real mother...only; has button eyes
Other Father: Has button eyes; seems nice
Other Old Man: The rats in his room live within his clothing; has button eyes
Thursday, 10/29/26
Thursday, 10/29/26
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Wednesday, 10/28/26
Wednesday, 10/28/26
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Read Chapter 1
Read Chapter 1
If you are absent today, please read Graphic Novel: Chapter 1 Coraline
manor = large home like a mansion
flat = appartment
attic = space in the roof
cellar = basement
Monday & Tuesday, 10/26-27/26
Monday & Tuesday, 10/26-27/26
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Brainstorm possible conflicts, setting, and mood based on the excerpt you read or heard during the "tea party."
Brainstorm possible conflicts, setting, and mood based on the excerpt you read or heard during the "tea party."
Issue: Should we clone endangered animals?
Issue: Should we clone endangered animals?
Use arguments from these articles to support your claim:
Use arguments from these articles to support your claim:
Source #1
Source #1
"Should We Clone Her?" (Scholastic Scope)
Source #2
Source #2
earth.org-Should We Clone Endangered Species.pdfSource #3
Source #3
"Should We Clone Endangered Species?" (earth.org)
"Should We Clone Endangered Species?" (earth.org)
Thursday, 10/22/26
Thursday, 10/22/26
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Snorkl:
Snorkl:
Wednesday, 10/21/26
Wednesday, 10/21/26
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Mon. & Tues., 10/19-20/26
Mon. & Tues., 10/19-20/26
Issue: Should we clone endangered species?
Issue: Should we clone endangered species?
Use the text evidence from sources #2 and #3 to support your reasons/arguments.
Friday, 10/16/26
Friday, 10/16/26
Issue: Should we clone endangered species?
Issue: Should we clone endangered species?
Thursday, 10/15/26
Thursday, 10/15/26
Spelling
Spelling
Spelling Practice (3x each)
Online Spelling Test (practice until you get 100%)
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Log in as a "student" - password: Ladeby135
Find the pros and cons of cloning an extinct/endangered species (first part of the chart)
Find the pros and cons of cloning an extinct/endangered species (first part of the chart)
Underline the pro arguments (label them "P); underline the con arguments (label them "C")
Add the arguments to 10-12 Both Sides of the Issue
Wednesday, 10/14/26
Wednesday, 10/14/26
Spelling
Spelling
Spelling Practice (3x each)
Online Spelling Test (practice until you get 100%)
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Issue: Should we clone animals that are endangered of extinction?
Log in as a "student" - password: Ladeby135
Find the pros and cons of cloning an extinct/endangered species (first part of the chart)
Find the pros and cons of cloning an extinct/endangered species (first part of the chart)
Underline the pro arguments (label them "P); underline the con arguments (label them "C")
Add the arguments to 10-12 Both Sides of the Issue
Tuesday, 10/13/26
Tuesday, 10/13/26
Issue: Should endangered and/or extinct animals be cloned?
Issue: Should endangered and/or extinct animals be cloned?
Scientists are working to clone endangered species such as the black-footed ferret. Is that a good idea?
Find the pros and cons of cloning an extinct/endangered species (first part of the chart)
Friday, 10/9/26
Friday, 10/9/26
Planner:
Planner:
Missing work:
Missing work:
BrainPop: Cloning
CommonLit: Mammoths
Final Thoughts: Illustrated
Thursday, 10/8/26
Thursday, 10/8/26
Spelling: Commonly Confused Words
Spelling: Commonly Confused Words
Woolly Mammoth Sparks Debate Over Cloning
Woolly Mammoth Sparks Debate Over Cloning
Annotate the Text (on paper)
Annotate the Text (on paper)
Underline reasons some scientists feel cloning an extinct species is beneficial (pro). +
Underline reasons some scientists feel cloning an extinct species can be problematic (con). -
List Pros and Cons (reasons, not text evidence)
List Pros and Cons (reasons, not text evidence)
Wednesday, 10/7/26
Wednesday, 10/7/26
Woolly Mammoth Sparks Debate Over Cloning (CommonLit)
Woolly Mammoth Sparks Debate Over Cloning (CommonLit)
Issue: Should endangered and/or extinct animals be cloned?
Issue: Should endangered and/or extinct animals be cloned?
As you read the article, note the pros and cons of cloning extinct species, do the guided reading questions, and take the assessment.
Period 1: Enter this code to log in to CommonLit - 78HX63GJ
Period 2: Enter this code to log in to CommonLit - GXMZZT9L
Period 4: Enter this code to log in to CommonLit - X8FTG3XH
Period 5: Enter this code to log in to CommonLit - SDN62FHF
Monday, 10/5/26
Monday, 10/5/26
Issue: Should endangered and/or extinct animals be cloned?
Issue: Should endangered and/or extinct animals be cloned?
Essential Question: What does it mean to be a responsible scientist? What limits, if any, should we put on technological advancement?
Essential Question: What does it mean to be a responsible scientist? What limits, if any, should we put on technological advancement?
What is cloning?
What is cloning?
BrainPop: Dolly the Sheep (in Clever)
BrainPop: Dolly the Sheep (in Clever)
Use the movie transcript to help you with the quiz. Use Ctrl f to find a specific word.
Use the movie transcript to help you with the quiz. Use Ctrl f to find a specific word.
Watch the movie.
Take the graded quiz.
Friday, 10/2/26
Friday, 10/2/26
Spelling Practice
Spelling Practice
Write a spelling sentence for each of these four words:
Write a spelling sentence for each of these four words:
piece
receive
eight
their
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Paste your constructed response into the document if you haven't already done so. Illustrate a scene or items from the story that you wrote about. Do your personal best - outline your drawings in black pen and fully color them.
Thursday, 10/1/26
Thursday, 10/1/26
Independent Reading
Independent Reading
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Was the end of the novel, Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel, what you expected?
Was the end of the novel, Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel, what you expected?
Final Thoughts. Click on your class period to access the assignment. When you have scored a 3, copy and paste your constructed response to 9-30 Final Thoughts, and I will print it for you to illustrate.
Final Thoughts. Click on your class period to access the assignment. When you have scored a 3, copy and paste your constructed response to 9-30 Final Thoughts, and I will print it for you to illustrate.
Please make sure to edit your constructed response before submitting it.
Wednesday, 9/30/26
Wednesday, 9/30/26
Spelling: i before e except after c
Spelling: i before e except after c
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Was the end of the novel, Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel, what you expected?
Was the end of the novel, Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel, what you expected?
Final Thoughts. Click on your class period to access the assignment. When you have scored a 3, copy and paste your constructed response to 9-30 Final Thoughts, and I will print it for you to illustrate.
Final Thoughts. Click on your class period to access the assignment. When you have scored a 3, copy and paste your constructed response to 9-30 Final Thoughts, and I will print it for you to illustrate.
Please make sure to edit your constructed response before submitting it.
Tuesday, 9/29/26
Tuesday, 9/29/26
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Was the end of the novel, Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel what you expected?
Was the end of the novel, Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel what you expected?
Final Thoughts. Click on your class period to access the assignment.
Final Thoughts. Click on your class period to access the assignment.
Please make sure to edit your constructed response before submitting it.
The ending of the novel Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel was/was not what I expected in many ways.
One thing I expected/did not expect to happen was
An example from the story is
This shows
Something else I expected/ did not expect to happen was
In Chapter ___,
This is why
A final thing I expected/ did not expect to happen was
An example is when
For this reason
Concluding sentence.
0 Final Thoughts expectationsMonday, 9/28/26
Monday, 9/28/26
Spelling Quiz
Spelling Quiz
Boy of the Painted Cave
Boy of the Painted Cave
finish reading the novel.
finish reading the novel.
What did you or didn't you expect to happen?
Friday, 9/25/26
Friday, 9/25/26
Independent Reading
Independent Reading
Blooket: The Boy of the Painted Cave
Blooket: The Boy of the Painted Cave
9-22 Interview with Tao (through Chapter 16)
iParty Schedule
iParty Schedule
Thursday, 9/24/26
Thursday, 9/24/26
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Read Chapter 16
Read Chapter 16
Two interview questions for Chapter 16
Wednesday, 9/23/26
Wednesday, 9/23/26
The spelling pattern "ough" is one of the trickiest in the English language because it can represent at least six different sounds.
The spelling pattern "ough" is one of the trickiest in the English language because it can represent at least six different sounds.
Go to the "spelling" page for your word list and practice.
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Read Chapter 15
Read Chapter 15
Two interview questions and answers for Chapter 15
Tuesday, 9/22/26 Autumnal Equinox
Tuesday, 9/22/26 Autumnal Equinox
The spelling pattern "ough" is one of the trickiest in the English language because it can represent at least six different sounds.
The spelling pattern "ough" is one of the trickiest in the English language because it can represent at least six different sounds.
Go to the "spelling" page for your word list and practice.
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Read Chapter 14
Read Chapter 14
Two interview questions and answers for Chapter 14
Monday, 9/21/26
Monday, 9/21/26
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Read Chapter 13
Read Chapter 13
friday, 9/18/26
friday, 9/18/26
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Today is the last day of the grading period. Have you completed the following assignments:
Today is the last day of the grading period. Have you completed the following assignments:
- Prediction in Snorkl
Thursday, 9/17/26
Thursday, 9/17/26
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Did you add your prediction to Snorkl?
Did you add your prediction to Snorkl?
Read Chapter 12
Read Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Chapter 12
Key points of Chapter 11:
Key points of Chapter 11:
The Signal: Tao spots a bright light flashing from a limestone cliff and investigates with his wolf-dog, Ram.
Graybeard's Test: The flashing light comes from Graybeard using a shining stone. Tao and Ram climb the steep, difficult cliff to reach him.
The Hunt and Reward: Graybeard charges Tao with finding specific ingredients, leading Tao and Ram to hunt and bring back a wild boar. Impressed, clan leader Volt gives Tao a tusk from the boar's skull to wear as an amulet for his hunting skill.
Wednesday, 9/16/26
Wednesday, 9/16/26
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Paste your prediction from slide two into Snorkl.
Your predictions must include these details:
Graybeard's condition (very sick, coughing badly)
Graybeard agrees to teach Tao how to draw and paint, as well as some of his "magic" like reading the stars.
Saxon, the sacred bull
Monday, 9/14/26
Monday, 9/14/26
Boy of the Painted Cave
Boy of the Painted Cave
Read Chapter 9
Read Chapter 9
Add to your prediction (slide 2)
iParty schedule for today's first House challenge
iParty schedule for today's first House challenge
Tuesday, 9/8/26
Tuesday, 9/8/26
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Summarize Chapter 5 (in reading folder)
Summarize Chapter 5 (in reading folder)
Include: What did Tao realize he needed to draw/paint true images?
Friday, 9/4/26
Friday, 9/4/26
Have you completed the following assignments?
Have you completed the following assignments?
Read your constructed response for punctuation. Remember, we speak and write in sentences. Use the Read & Write tool to help you.
Read your constructed response for punctuation. Remember, we speak and write in sentences. Use the Read & Write tool to help you.
Make the claim blue (topic sentence)
Based on what we learned from Kala in Chapter 4, I believe Tao's father is
Make any text evidence (examples from the story) green. One reason is____________. An example is when
Make the commentary (explanation of how the text evidence relates to the claim) purple. This shows
Make any text evidence (examples from the story) green. Another reason is _____________. In the story,
Make the commentary (explanation of how the text evidence relates to the claim) purple. This is why
Make your concluding sentence blue. For these reasons, I believe Tao's father is
Thursday, 9/3/26
Thursday, 9/3/26
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
If you did not complete the Chapter 3 EdPuzzle, or add your response from 9-1 Chapter 2 to Snorkl, do that now.
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
AL—Explain how a character develops in response to a conflict in a narrative text
Read Ch. 4
Read Ch. 4
Based on what we learned from Kala (in chapter 4), who do you think is Tao's father?
Wednesday, 9/2/26
Wednesday, 9/2/26
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
AL—Explain how a character develops in response to a conflict in a narrative text
Paste your response in Snorkle to help you edit and revise your writing.
Tuesday, 9/1/26
Tuesday, 9/1/26
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Finish and review the events of Chapter 1.
Finish and review the events of Chapter 1.
Read Chapter 2
Read Chapter 2
Friday, 8/28/26
Friday, 8/28/26
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
The Boy of the Painted Cave by Justin Denzel
Building Background Information
Building Background Information
Thursday, 8/27/26
Thursday, 8/27/26
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Independent reading or constructed response.
Independent reading or constructed response.
If you have scored a three on your constructed response in Snorkl, take the first 10 minutes for independent reading. If you have not, take the time to complete the paragraph and submit it.
Journal Entry 1
Journal Entry 1
What is happening in your independent reading book?
Write a summary that includes information about the main character, the setting, and the problem. Read your writing for proper punctuation and capitalization.
Write a summary that includes information about the main character, the setting, and the problem. Read your writing for proper punctuation and capitalization.
Journal Entry 1
Journal Entry 1
Title of book:
Author:
The last page you read:
This is what is happening in my novel so far.
Wednesday, 8/26/26
Wednesday, 8/26/26
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Analyzing a Narrative: Pixar Short Alma
Analyzing a Narrative: Pixar Short Alma
Continue working on 8-25 Alma: Theme (constructed response in Snorkl)
Continue working on 8-25 Alma: Theme (constructed response in Snorkl)
Based on what happened to Alma, what do you believe the story's message is?
Based on what happened to Alma, what do you believe the story's message is?
Make a claim: Based on what we learned from what happened to Alma, I believe the story's message is...
Provide examples from the story (text evidence): One reason is.... An example from the story is....
Explain how the text evidence relates to your claim: This is relevant because...
Write a closing sentence that restates your claim: For these reasons, I believe the message of the story is...
Tuesday, 8/25/26
Tuesday, 8/25/26
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your Planner and independent reading book.
Analyzing a Narrative: Pixar Short Alma
Analyzing a Narrative: Pixar Short Alma
8-25 Alma: Theme (constructed response in Snorkl)
8-25 Alma: Theme (constructed response in Snorkl)
Based on what happened to Alma, what do you believe the story's message is?
Based on what happened to Alma, what do you believe the story's message is?
Make a claim: Based on what we learned from what happened to Alma, I believe the story's message is...
Provide examples from the story (text evidence): One reason is.... An example from the story is....
Explain how the text evidence relates to your claim: This is relevant because...
Write a closing sentence that restates your claim: For these reasons, I believe the message of the story is...
Monday, 8/24/26
Monday, 8/24/26
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Please take out your planner and independent reading book.
Analyzing a Narrative: Pixar Short Alma
Analyzing a Narrative: Pixar Short Alma
After watching "Alma" a second and third time, what new observations can you make? Can you identify the theme?
Pixar short: Alma
Pixar short: Alma
Friday, 8/21/26
Friday, 8/21/26
Independent reading
Independent reading
If you have not already checked out a book from the library, please do that now. Visit Destiny Discover and fill out the form. If you are waiting on a book from the library, you can either read an ebook or read a magazine.
Blooket: Elements of a Narrative
Blooket: Elements of a Narrative
8-21 Alma (Pixar short): Plot Analysis
8-21 Alma (Pixar short): Plot Analysis
Can you identify the elements of a narrative?
Thursday, 8/20/26
Thursday, 8/20/26
Independent reading
Independent reading
If you have not already checked out a book from the library, please do that now. Visit Destiny Discover and fill out the form. If you are waiting on a book from the library, you can either read an ebook or read a magazine.
Identify Elements of a Narrative
Identify Elements of a Narrative
Access prior knowledge to identify elements that can be found in all stories.
Wednesday, 8/19/26
Wednesday, 8/19/26
Independent reading or complete iReady
Independent reading or complete iReady
If you have not already checked out a book from the library, please do that now. Visit Destiny Discover and fill out the form.
Identify Elements of a Narrative
Identify Elements of a Narrative
Access prior knowledge to identify elements that can be found in all stories.
Monday & Tuesday, 8/17-18/26
Monday & Tuesday, 8/17-18/26
iReady
iReady
Today and tomorrow, you will be taking the iReady reading assessment. Take your time so your results can properly place you at your reading level.
Today and tomorrow, you will be taking the iReady reading assessment. Take your time so your results can properly place you at your reading level.
If you finish early, work on your envelope for your letter to your future self.
If you finish early, work on your envelope for your letter to your future self.
Friday, 8/14/26
Friday, 8/14/26
Bookmark the class page
Bookmark the class page
Google - Innovation Middle School.
Scroll down to "Teacher Pages."
Click on "Mrs. Debbie Ladeby - English 6"
Check Out Library Book
Check Out Library Book
Click on "Destiny Discover" on the right-hand corner of the class page.
Letter to Self
Letter to Self
Finish drafting and envelope
Thursday, 8/13/26
Thursday, 8/13/26
Blooket: Friendly Letter
Blooket: Friendly Letter
Letter to Self: Draft
Letter to Self: Draft
Decorate your envelope (if you have time)
Decorate your envelope (if you have time)
Dear Future Me,
I hope you are doing great as you head to the seventh grade! I am writing this letter to remind you of who we are right now in the sixth grade. I want to see how much we have grown. This is what's going on right now as we're starting 6th grade. Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam dolores eos. Questions for Future Me Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo.
My dreams and promise to You Sed ut perspiciatis, unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam eaque ipsa, quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt, explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem, quia voluptas sit, aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos,
Your sixth-grade self,
[Your Name]
Wednesday, 8/12/26
Wednesday, 8/12/26
Planner pages
Planner pages
Letter to Future Self - Continue planning
Letter to Future Self - Continue planning
Autograph Bingo
Autograph Bingo
Tuesday, 8/11/26
Tuesday, 8/11/26
Planner and bookmark the class page
Planner and bookmark the class page
Google: Innovation Middle School
Scroll down to "Teacher Pages"
Click on Mrs. Debbie Ladeby English 6
Bookmark the page
Letter to Future Self
Letter to Future Self
Autograph Bingo
Autograph Bingo
Welcome to 6th Grade!!!
Welcome to 6th Grade!!!
Monday, 8/10/26 😃
Monday, 8/10/26 😃
Name Envelope
Name Envelope
Autograph Bingo
Autograph Bingo
Make bingo board
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