1. Welcome to sixth grade! 08/21/2017
Upcoming, Important Dates:
Add these dates to your agenda, if they apply to you:
Monday (08/21) – Solar Eclipse – VIEWED on TV
– School dismissal at 5:00
Tuesday (08/22) – Technology Club Meeting 8:00 a.m.
– Robotics Club Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday (08/23) – Track Club – Parent Mtg. 6:00 p.m.
Thursday (08/24) – Open House/Curriculum Night 6:00 p.m.
- SRI # 1 – Business Lab
Friday (08/25) – Floyd spirit wear & jeans day
- SRI # 1 (Continued)
Go get your breakfast NOW. Do not wait.
Turn in any signed paperwork to the 7th period bin.
If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice.
HOMEROOM = SILENCE

2. Language Arts – Warm Up 08/21/17
SpringBoard
First, read and answer questions 1-3 on page 14 based on the book you have chosen to read independently. You must use complete sentences!
You have either checked out a book from the L.M.C. or our classroom.
Then, complete questions 4-6 on page 14. Complete parts of the “Notes for Reading Independently” in your Reading Portfolio.
If you finish early, return to pages and complete questions 1-8.

3. Language Arts – Work Session 08/21/17
Essential Question: How can change be significant? What makes a good story?
Standard: ELASE6RL2 – Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Learning Targets: Define the concept of change through the reading of a narrative. Apply understanding of narrative elements to reading and writing.

4. Language Arts – Work Session 08/21/17
Mini. Book Talk
Now that you have finished answering questions 1-6 on page 14, take turns at your table discussing your responses with your tablemates.
Each person must speak about their book.
If you finish early, return to pages and complete questions 1-8.
If you are finished with S.B. pages and 14, you must read.

5. Language Arts – Closing Session 08/21/17
Independent Reading
First, you must finish S.B. pages and 14.
As you read, you should add to your “Notes for Independent Reading” chart within your Reading Portfolio.
Also while you read, I will call individuals up to my desk to show me the following completed pages within SpringBoard;
Page 4 (The two E.Q.s and Unpacking the Embedded Assessment #1)
Pages (Questions 1-8)