Sixth Grade
Lessons and Resources - June 8th-June 12th
Focus: Book Shout-Outs and Recommendations
Directions: Add books you read during remote learning on the Padlet.
Padlet Instructions:
1. Click here to go to the Library Padlet.
2. Click the pink + at the bottom right corner.
3. Add a new post. Share a book you read during remote learning.
Padlet Information:
1. Click here to go to the Library Padlet.
2. Click the pink + at the bottom right corner.
3. Add a new post. Share a book you read during remote learning.
- Include the title and author
- Brief summary and/or why you liked the book
- Add your first name, last initial, and room number
- Add a picture of the book cover (optional)
Padlet Information:
- New posts will appear at the bottom of the Padlet. Scroll down to view your post.
- Editing: If you need to edit your post, click the pencil icon that will display when you hover over your post. After making changes, then click outside the box to save your updates.
Zapata Students Checked Out 18,316 Library Books!
If you have questions about library books, please email Ms. Hlousek at [email protected]
Lessons and Resources - May 25th-June 5th
Focus: Researching Questions and Wonders
Activity 1: Wonderopolis
Directions:
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Unsure of a subject? Click the image below to spin the Wheel of Chance.
This will open in a new tab
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Additional Resource: Read nonfiction using Scholastic TrueFlix eBooks.
Website: Scholastic TrueFlix Username: Learning20 Password: Clifford Click on a Category to Find a Book
Click the picture below to log in. Watch the short video. Read the book.
Website: Scholastic TrueFlix Username: Learning20 Password: Clifford Click on a Category to Find a Book
Click the picture below to log in. Watch the short video. Read the book.
Lessons and Resources - May 11th-May22nd
Focus: Podcasts
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a recording of audio discussion about a specific topic, like science or history or travel, that can be listened to on a device. Podcasts can vary in length. Some podcasts are long, sometimes an hour or more. Others are less than 10 minutes. Some podcasts are about news and come out each day. Other podcasts tell stories. Lots are funny. Some feature people having conversations. Many podcasts are educational: They teach listeners about a specific topic. Think of a podcast like a tv show....but without the video! Like a tv show, podcasts also have episodes. Some podcasts are about the same topic and the episodes build on one another, like a tv show. Other podcasts might be about the same topic or theme, but a listener can skip around and tune in to any episode to follow along. Podcasts can be found on iTunes and Spotify but are sometimes hosted on websites.
A podcast is a recording of audio discussion about a specific topic, like science or history or travel, that can be listened to on a device. Podcasts can vary in length. Some podcasts are long, sometimes an hour or more. Others are less than 10 minutes. Some podcasts are about news and come out each day. Other podcasts tell stories. Lots are funny. Some feature people having conversations. Many podcasts are educational: They teach listeners about a specific topic. Think of a podcast like a tv show....but without the video! Like a tv show, podcasts also have episodes. Some podcasts are about the same topic and the episodes build on one another, like a tv show. Other podcasts might be about the same topic or theme, but a listener can skip around and tune in to any episode to follow along. Podcasts can be found on iTunes and Spotify but are sometimes hosted on websites.
Activity 1: Brains On! Podcast - A podcast featuring science for kids and curious adults.
Directions:
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Activity 2: Listen to another podcast
Directions: Click on the links below to explore a different podcast. Then listen to at least one episode of a new podcast.
Additional Podcasts:
Additional Podcasts:
- Brains On! - Helps answer kids’ most burning questions. Listen to a new episode.
- But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids - But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers.
- Smash Boom Best - This debate show pits two awesome things against each other, listeners are encouraged to choose their own winner.
- Wow in the World - Serves up science news with a heavy dose of silliness.
- Pants on Fire - Kids are challenged to “spot the liar” on this game show, co-hosted by a robot.
- Tumble Science - Addresses fascinating topics but also tries to foster a love of science itself by interviewing scientists about their process and discoveries.
- KidNuz - News that is kid-friendly. Kidnuz informs in a way that explains, but doesn’t overload, kids.
- What If World - With wacky episode titles such as "What if Legos were alive?" and "What if sharks had legs?," this series takes ridiculous "what if" questions submitted by listeners and turns them into a new story every two weeks.
- The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel - A scripted mystery series with a voice cast of actual middle schoolers, a gripping, suspenseful plot, and interactive tie-ins, this story about an 11-year-old searching for his missing friend.
Additional Resources:
Learn how to create your own podcast! NPR has created a helpful resources: Starting Your Podcast: A Guide For Students - NPR
If you are interested in more podcasts, see the 25 Best Podcasts for Kids from Common Sense Media
Learn how to create your own podcast! NPR has created a helpful resources: Starting Your Podcast: A Guide For Students - NPR
If you are interested in more podcasts, see the 25 Best Podcasts for Kids from Common Sense Media
Lessons and Resources - April 27th-May 8th
Focus: Poetry
Watch: BrainPOP Video - Poetry
Website: brainpop.com Click Log In (top right corner) Username: zapatacps Password: brainpop Search: Poetry
Website: brainpop.com Click Log In (top right corner) Username: zapatacps Password: brainpop Search: Poetry
Activity 1: Keep a Haiku Diary
What is a haiku? Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme. Watch author Kwame Alexander teach Haiku.
Ms. Hlousek's Example:
Words on the pages (5 syllables)
The limitless adventures (7 syllables)
Reading my new book (5 syllables)
A syllable is a part of a word pronounced as a unit. It is usually made up of a vowel alone or a vowel with one or more consonants. The word "Haiku" has two syllables: Hai-ku. The word "introduction" has four syllables: in-tro-duc-tion.
Ms. Hlousek's Example:
Words on the pages (5 syllables)
The limitless adventures (7 syllables)
Reading my new book (5 syllables)
A syllable is a part of a word pronounced as a unit. It is usually made up of a vowel alone or a vowel with one or more consonants. The word "Haiku" has two syllables: Hai-ku. The word "introduction" has four syllables: in-tro-duc-tion.
Directions:
Create at least 3-4 Haikus during the day!
If you can, take a picture of student work to email to Ms. Hlousek at [email protected] or share in Google Classroom.
If you can, take a picture of student work to email to Ms. Hlousek at [email protected] or share in Google Classroom.
Activity 2: Read and listen to poems
Directions: Click on the links below to find and read poems
- Poetry Foundation - Children's Poems - click on the bold title of a poem to read
- Academy of American Poets - Poems for Kids - poems are arranged by theme, click on the gray button to read
- Children's Poetry Archive - listen to the featured poem or scroll down and find a poem by theme
- Poet Kenn Nesbitt's Poetry4Kids Website
- Poet Jack Prelutsky's Website
Read Poetry on Epic!
Website: Epic! Books Class Code: xgi5626
Epic! has many poetry books to read. Click the Explore button, then click English Language Arts, and then click Poetry. Select a book to read. If you have trouble logging in, email Ms. Hlousek at [email protected].
Website: Epic! Books Class Code: xgi5626
Epic! has many poetry books to read. Click the Explore button, then click English Language Arts, and then click Poetry. Select a book to read. If you have trouble logging in, email Ms. Hlousek at [email protected].
Ms. Hlousek's Recommendations - Poetry Books on Epic!
Additional Activities:
- Read favorite poems out loud to your family.
- Share your favorite poem with Ms. Hlousek at [email protected].
- Interactive Poetry Activities from ReadWriteThink - Note: These require Flash on your device.
- Haiku Poem Interactive
- Theme or Shape Poems
- Acrostic Poems - use the letters in a word to begin each line of the poem. All lines of the poem relate to or describe the main topic word.
- Diamante Poems - a diamond-shaped poem that use nouns, adjectives, and gerunds to describe either one central topic or two opposing topics
- Word Mover to create found poetry
Lessons and Resources - April 13th-24th
Focus: Write. Right. Rite. - GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story - Jason Reynolds
Directions: Complete the first Write. Right. Rite. creative writing prompt from author Jason Reynolds to keep your imagination alive!
Writing Prompt 1: Create an award for yourself. This can be an award, an honor, or a medal.
This has to be a new award that doesn't already exist.
Brainstorm & Include:
Complete this assignment in Google Classroom. Email Ms. Hlousek at [email protected] if you have questions.
Author Jason Reynolds created the ‘Write. Right. Rite.’ video series of short clips that offer fun and engaging prompts to help spark young people’s imaginations, which in turn will spark their expression. Read more here.
Writing Prompt 1: Create an award for yourself. This can be an award, an honor, or a medal.
This has to be a new award that doesn't already exist.
Brainstorm & Include:
- What is the award?
- What is the name of this new award?
- What is the criteria? What's required to win?
- Why should you win this new award?
- Bonus - Drawn, sketch, or design what this award looks like.
Complete this assignment in Google Classroom. Email Ms. Hlousek at [email protected] if you have questions.
Author Jason Reynolds created the ‘Write. Right. Rite.’ video series of short clips that offer fun and engaging prompts to help spark young people’s imaginations, which in turn will spark their expression. Read more here.
Watch - Writing Prompt 1: Create an Award for Yourself
Watch: Introduction
Jason Reynolds, seventh National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, presents his new series "Write. Right. Rite." as part of his "GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story" platform. Video from The Library of Congress.
Read: Click here to learn more about Jason Reynolds from the "About" section of his website.
"HERE'S WHAT I PLAN TO DO: NOT WRITE BORING BOOKS. So, I'm a writer. And when I say I'm a writer, I mean it in the same way a professional ball player calls himself an athlete. I practice everyday and do the best I can to be better at this writing thing, while hopefully bringing some cool stories to the world. The stories are kinda like my slam dunks. Except, I'm dunking words. In your FACE! Ha!" |
What's the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature?
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature raises national awareness of the importance of young people’s literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education and the development and betterment of the lives of young people. The national ambassador is selected for his or her contributions to young people’s literature, the ability to relate to kids and teens and dedication to fostering children’s literacy in all forms. The selection, made by the Librarian of Congress, is based on recommendations from an independent committee comprising educators, librarians, booksellers and children’s literature experts.
The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature raises national awareness of the importance of young people’s literature as it relates to lifelong literacy, education and the development and betterment of the lives of young people. The national ambassador is selected for his or her contributions to young people’s literature, the ability to relate to kids and teens and dedication to fostering children’s literacy in all forms. The selection, made by the Librarian of Congress, is based on recommendations from an independent committee comprising educators, librarians, booksellers and children’s literature experts.
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"The minute that you read one of my books, you and I are friends. We know each other. That means you know there's somebody in the world who is thinking of you."
Jason Reynolds, Author, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, 2020-2021