Welcome to 6 th Grade Targeted Mrs. Frantz PLEASE TAKE ANY SEAT – MRS. FRANTZ WILL BE ASSIGNING YOU A SEAT IN A FEW MOMENTS

o Assigned Seats o Class Information o Class Folder TODAY’S 8/20/13 GOALS

o SAR Time o Muscle Reading: Phase 1 Before You Read - Preview - Notes TODAY’S 8/22/13 GOALS

Flip through the entire assignment. Watch for summary statements in the introduction or end of each chapter. Read all headings and subheadings. These are usually printed in larger, bolder type and can act as summaries in themselves. Look at the pictures. These will connect with what you are reading. Look for familiar ideas or facts, which can help you link new information to what you already know. Relate the material to your goals or interests. Muscle Reading – Phase 1 – Before You Read - PREVIEW

o SAR Time o Finish & Review Muscle Reading: Phase 1 Before You Read - Preview o Individually - Complete Preview Activity using Literature Books TODAY’S 8/26/13 GOALS

1)What information comes before the story? Why is this helpful? 2)What is the heading (title)? 3)What is at the bottom or sides of the pages? How is it important? 4)How might the pictures connect to the story? 5)What do I already know before reading the story? ACTIVITY Muscle Reading – Step 1 PREVIEW

o Model & Finish Preview Activity o Animal Packet - “The California Condor” TODAY’S 8/28/13 GOALS

o SAR Time o Finish “California Condor” o Read “The Arabian Oryx” together. o Individually – Complete the questions in your packet. TODAY’S 8/30/13 GOALS

o SAR Time o Go over “The Arabian Oryx” questions together. o Read “The White Rhinoceros” o Complete the questions in your packet individually – will be collected!!! TODAY’S 9/4/13 GOALS

o Go over “The White Rhinoceros” answers. o SAR Time TODAY’S 9/6/13 GOALS

o First two exercises – Nouns Packet o SAR Time TODAY’S 9/10/13 GOALS

o Next Two exercises – Nouns Packet o SAR Time TODAY’S 9/12/13 GOALS

o Next Exercise – Nouns Packet o SAR Time TODAY’S 9/16/13 GOALS

o Next Two exercises – Nouns Packet TODAY’S 9/18/13 GOALS

o 2 Minute Mysteries TODAY’S 9/20/13 GOALS

o Read “The Orangutan” & Complete the Questions Together o “Peregrine Falcon” silently – turn in to Mrs. Frantz (conferencing later this week) TODAY’S 9/24/13 GOALS

o Mrs. Frantz will be conferencing with you on the results of “Perigrene Falcon” story. o Complete “The Thylacine” TODAY’S 9/27/13 GOALS

o Phase 2 – Muscle Reading – While You Read- Reading Techniques o Reading Naturally – Mrs. Bastian & Mrs. Frantz will determine your level o SAR Time TODAY’S 10/1/13 GOALS

Reflect on what you already know about the subject. This prepares your brain to accept new information As you read be aware of where you are and what you are doing. If your attention wanders, bring it back. Schedule breaks and set a realistic goal. Reward yourself for a few minutes every hour. Muscle Reading – Phase 2 – While You Read – Reading Techniques

Set shorter goals for difficult reading. Shorter sessions throughout the day can be helpful with tough material. Try to form mental pictures of what you are reading. If it helps, read it out loud. Reading takes energy, so sit up and avoid reading in bed. Muscle Reading – Phase 2 – While You Read – Reading Techniques

o Review Phase 2 – Muscle Reading – While You Read- Reading Techniques o Go over today’s Muscle Reading Activity – complete while you read “The Kakapo.” – Turn In!!! o Do the questions in the packet. o Reading Naturally with Mrs. Bastian TODAY’S 10/3/13 GOALS

What did you already know about this topic before you read? Did you lose focus? How did you get back on task? What pictures did you see in your head while reading? How did you sit while reading? How did you break apart the reading? How did you/will you reward yourself? Muscle Reading – Phase 2 – While You Read – Reading Techniques

o Discuss Muscle Reading Phase 2 Responses o Go over the answers to the “Kakapo” story. o Read & Do Questions “The Bowhead Whale” o SAR Reading Time/Reading Naturally TODAY’S 10/7/13 GOALS

o Go over “Bowhead Whale” answers o Read “American Crocodile” silently & Do Questions individually o Reading Naturally TODAY’S 10/9/13 GOALS

o Go over “American Crocodile” answers o Start Muscle Reading: Phase 3 – After you Read Notes o Read Naturally TODAY’S 10/11/13 GOALS

Talk to yourself about what you’ve read. Research shows 80% of what you learn comes from reading it out loud. Note what you outlined or, if possible, underlined. Explain as much as you can about that point. Reciting helps improve your summarizing ability. Muscle Reading – Phase 3 – After You Read RECITE

o Finish Phase 3 Muscle Reading Notes o Learning Partner Rules o Complete “The Giant Panda” with Learning Partners o Reading Naturally TODAY’S 10/17/13 GOALS

Review should occur within 24 hours of your original reading. This moves information from your short- term memory over to your long-term memory. Look over your notes and clear up anything you don’t understand. Recite the main points again. This process can take as little as 15 minutes. Muscle Reading – Phase 3 – After You Read REVIEW

Continue reviewing material with a weekly, and if necessary, monthly. This final step can be only five minutes per assignment. The purpose of this step is to keep your brain open to new information and to continue making connections to the material. If you find a particular assignment difficult, consider starting the muscle reading process again. Muscle Reading – Phase 3 – After You Read REVIEW AGAIN

o Go over “Giant Panda” answers o Mystery Stories TODAY’S 10/21/13 GOALS

o Introduction to Reading Naturally o Quia Pronoun Games TODAY’S 10/21/13 GOALS

o Begin Reading Naturally o Quia Games TODAY’S 10/23/13 GOALS

o Reading Naturally o Quia Pronoun Games TODAY’S 10/25/13 GOALS

Fill in each blank with the correct word from above. Council Counsel 1) The legislative ____ met for three hours. 2) The teacher tried to ____ the student in distress. BELL 10/31/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #15

o Go over answers from “The Giant Panda. o Read “The Galapagos Tortoise” & do questions in small groups. TODAY’S 10/29/12 (CLASS #2) GOALS

o Accept – to receive willingly o Except – but; excluding o Copy down the following sentences in your reading journals. o Then, decide which word makes the sentence correct. 1)My parents will not (accept/except) any excuses. 2)All of the boys (accept, except) George were on time. BELL 8/22/13 (CLASS #1) RINGER #1

o One way to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word is to look for the context clues in a sentence. One type of context clue is definition, or restatement, where the writer defines the meaning in the sentence or gives enough of an explanation to be clear. o Ex: The committee voted to augment, or increase, the budget. o Ex: The feeling of melancholy was evident by the sad mood of the crowd. BELL 9/6/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #2

o One way to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word is to look for the context clues in a sentence. One type of context clue is definition, or restatement, where the writer defines the meaning in the sentence or gives enough of an explanation to be clear. o Ex: The committee voted to augment, or increase, the budget. o Ex: The feeling of melancholy was evident by the sad mood of the crowd. BELL 9/7/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #2

o Copy down the following sentences in your reading journals. o Then, decide the meaning of the bolded word and write it down. 1)It was wrong for the president to berate, or scold, the members. 2)The contusion on the child’s arm was one of several bruises on his body. BELL 9/7/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #2

o One way to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word is to look for the context clues in a sentence. One type of context clue is definition, or restatement, where the writer defines the meaning in the sentence or gives enough of an explanation to be clear. o Ex: The committee voted to augment, or increase, the budget. o Ex: The feeling of melancholy was evident by the sad mood of the crowd. BELL 9/10/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #2

o Copy down the following sentences in your reading journals. o Then, decide the meaning of the bolded word and write it down. 1)It was wrong for the president to berate, or scold, the members. 2)The contusion on the child’s arm was one of several bruises on his body. BELL 9/10/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #2

o Synonyms are two words that mean the same thing. o Ex: Cool, chilly o For the word happy or sad, list two synonyms. BELL 9/11/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #3

o Synonyms are two words that mean the same thing. o Ex: Cool, chilly o For the word happy or sad, list two synonyms. BELL 9/12/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #3

o Examples or summaries are types of context clues that give examples to explain a new word. o Ex: Many felines, such as cheetahs and leopards, live in Africa. BELL 9/13/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #4

o Copy the two sentences below in your reading journals. o Then, use the context clues to figure out the meaning of the bolded words. o Write your definition below each sentence. 1)The river was full of noxious materials such as pesticides, fertilizers, and toxins from the nearby farms. 2)When going to the theatre, you should practice decorum; for example, dress nicely, turn off your cell phone, and remain quiet during the performance. BELL 9/13/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #4

o Examples or summaries are types of context clues that give examples to explain a new word. o Ex: Many felines, such as cheetahs and leopards, live in Africa. BELL 9/14/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #4

o Copy the two sentences below in your reading journals. o Then, use the context clues to figure out the meaning of the bolded words. o Write your definition below each sentence. 1)The river was full of noxious materials such as pesticides, fertilizers, and toxins from the nearby farms. 2)When going to the theatre, you should practice decorum; for example, dress nicely, turn off your cell phone, and remain quiet during the performance. BELL 9/14/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #4

o Common nouns – name any person, place, thing or idea (school, town, singer) o Proper nouns – names a specific person, place, thing, or idea and are always capitalized (Selinsgrove Middle School, Los Angeles, Britney Spears) o List THREE common nouns and THREE proper nouns related to our classroom. BELL 9/17/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #5

o Common nouns – name any person, place, thing or idea (school, town, singer) o Proper nouns – names a specific person, place, thing, or idea and are always capitalized (Selinsgrove Middle School, Los Angeles, Britney Spears) o List THREE common nouns and THREE proper nouns related to our classroom. BELL 9/18/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #5

o Comparison & contrast – a type of context clue, where the meaning of an unknown word can be found by comparing it with another word o Ex: My grandmother is parsimonious, but she is not nearly as cheap as my grandfather. BELL 9/19/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #6

o Write down the following sentences in your reading journals. o Then, figure out the meaning of the bolded word. o Write your definition below each sentence. 1)We can appreciate the safety of our lives when we see the perilous conditions of those in other countries. 2)Although Bonnie was exuberant, the other fans were saddened by the team’s loss. BELL 9/19/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #6

o Comparison & contrast – a type of context clue, where the meaning of an unknown word can be found by comparing it with another word o Ex: My grandmother is parsimonious, but she is not nearly as cheap as my grandfather. BELL 9/20/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #6

o Write down the following sentences in your reading journals. o Then, figure out the meaning of the bolded word. o Write your definition below each sentence. 1)We can appreciate the safety of our lives when we see the perilous conditions of those in other countries. 2)Although Bonnie was exuberant, the other fans were saddened by the team’s loss. BELL 9/20/12 (CLASS #1) RINGER #6

o A descriptive adjective answers the question: What kind? o Think of your favorite animal. o Use three adjectives to describe it. o Then, draw a quick cartoon of your animal next to them. BELL 9/21/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #7

o Copy the sentences below. o Then, use the context clues we’ve learned about to figure out the meaning of each underlined word. o Write your definition below. o Some nations have exploited their colonies, taking their resources away. o Jen’s scrupulous attention to detail made her a good choice as a reporter. BELL 9/25/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #8

o Write the names of THREE friends or family members. For each name, write THREE descriptive adjectives. BELL 9/27/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #8

o Words can have more than one meaning. o Ex: Round (circle shaped, chubby, finished) o Copy the sentences below. o Then, decide what square means in each. o 1) The banker asked us to square our accounts. o 2) Square your shoulders and lift your head high for confidence. BELL 10/1/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #9

o Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different meanings and spellings. o Ex: Hair (hare) o Copy each of the words below. o Then, try to figure out their homophone. o 1) flour – o 2) pale – o 3) which - BELL 10/3/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #10

o Write a paragraph with THREE common and THREE proper nouns. BELL 10/15/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #11

o Using your paragraph from Monday, rewrite it using pronouns. Underline your pronouns. BELL 10/17/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #12

o Match each homophone with its definition. o 1) plain A) style o 2) plane B) simple o 3) manner C) flat surface o 4) manor D) estate BELL 10/19/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #13

o Fill in each blank with the correct word from above. Bailbale 1) The farmer sold a ____ of hay. 2) We need to ____ the water out of the boat. BELL 10/29/12 (CLASS #2) RINGER #14