September 14

6th Grade Language Lab

Friday 9/24

  1. Bellwork – Tell me the quick summary/plot of any fairy tale? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Review Plot Introduction – P. 53-55 
  3. Cinderella Group Plot Map

Thursday 9/23

  1. Bellwork – Describe the antagonist of your favorite movie? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Finish Plot Introduction – P. 54-55
  3. P. 55 Homework if not completed in class.

Wednesday 9/22

  1. Bellwork – Describe the protagonist of your favorite movie? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Review Mike’s New Car 
  3. Begin Plot Introduction – P. 54-55

Tuesday 9/21

  1. Bellwork – Describe the climax of your favorite movie? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Mike’s New Car – groups
  3. Plot Introduction – P. 53

Monday 9/20

  1. Bellwork – Describe your favorite movie? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Turn in questions over “King Alfred”
  3. Notes over Plot
  4. Guided Notes

Friday 9/17 Half Day

  1. Bellwork – Why was bully a better character trait for JJ? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Questions over “King Alfred” (only numbers 1 and 2)

Thursday 9/16

  1. Bellwork – What is one character trait of yours? (See sheet) Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. LOU – Give a character trait for each of the main characters. 
  3. Questions over “King Alfred”

Wednesday 9/15

No School – Power out

Tuesday 9/14

  1. Bellwork Would you want to be a King/Queen of a country? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Finish Characterization Notes
  3. Read “King Alfred” 
  4. Questions over “King Alfred”

Monday 9/13

  1. Bellwork Would you rather live 500 years in the past or 500 years in the future? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Characterization Notes

Friday 9/10

  1. Bellwork Would you rather be a popular author or a member of a popular music group? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Read “King Alfred” – skim for unfamiliar words/vocabulary

Thursday 9/9

  1. Bellwork -Would you rather shout everything you say or say everything you think? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Present Partner Interviews

Wednesday 9/8

  1. Bellwork -Would you rather be super strong or super fast? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Discuss
  3. Interview your partner 
  4. Compose your final copy and practice

Tuesday 9/7

  1. Bellwork -Would you rather be able to fly or to be invisible? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Discuss
  3. Present your final draft Bio-Poem 
  4. Student Interview Questionnaire

Friday 9/3- Monday 9/6

Happy Labor Day – No School

Thursday 9/2

  1. Bellwork -Would you rather be able to read minds or move things with your mind? Explain in a paragraph. 
  2. Discuss
  3. Complete your final draft Bio-Poem 
  4. Present

Wednesday 9/1

  1. Bellwork – On a paper, write down where you think we go for a fire drill, tornado drill and lockdown.
  2. Discuss
  3. Begin writing your Bio-Poem – Final Draft and presentation tomorrow.

Tuesday 8/31

  1. Bellwork – Write your 2 Truths and a Lie
  2. Present – Volunteers first, then Voluntold
  3. Bio-Poem – Share Mr. Prater’s
  4. Begin your own Bio-Poem

Monday 8/30

Happy First Day

  1. Introduction to Mr. Prater
  2. Share Mr. Prater’s Two Truths and a Lie
  3. Review format