Tuesday, December 5, 2017

12/5

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	December 5, 2017 Bell work: Reading for 15 minutes, Spelling Bee pretest. Continue prewriting for Argumentative Essay: adding explanations to body paragraphs.
Homework	Read for 30 minutes and put it on your reading log in google classroom under “11/7 Online Reading Logs”
Reminders	Periods 2,4,5 had a Socratic Seminar assessment on Monday, and Period 1 had theirs on Tuesday. If your student was absent on the day their class had the Socratic seminar, make sure that they schedule a make-up day with me. Hygiene Drive for the Homeless!! Aspen House is being asked to donate toothpaste, tooth brushes and men’s deoderant.

Monday, December 4, 2017

12/4

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	December 4, 2017 Continue pre-writing for Argumentative Essay: Adding explanations to body paragraphs.
Homework	Read for 30 minutes and put it on your reading log in google classroom under “11/7 Online Reading Logs”
Reminders	Periods 2,4,5 had a Socratic Seminar assessment on Monday, and Period 1 had theirs on Tuesday. If your student was absent on the day their class had the Socratic seminar, make sure that they schedule a make-up day with me. Hygiene Drive for the Homeless!! Aspen House is being asked to donate toothpaste, tooth brushes and men’s deoderant.

Friday, December 1, 2017

12/1

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	December 1, 2017 Continue pre-writing for Argumentative Essay: Finish transposing introduction, start body paragraph: numbering strongest to weakest reasons, transitions.
Homework	No homework. Have a great weekend!
Reminders	Periods 2,4,5 had a Socratic Seminar assessment on Monday, and Period 1 had theirs on Tuesday. If your student was absent on the day their class had the Socratic seminar, make sure that they schedule a make-up day with me.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

11/30

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	November 30, 2017 Bell work: Fragments and Run-Ons Practice 2.  Continue pre-writing for Argumentative Essay: Compiling the claim, reasons, and evidence students gathered for the Socratic seminar into the "Writing an Argumentative Essay" organizer.
Homework	Periods 2,4,5: Complete Fragments and Run-Ons Worksheet 2. Due Friday, 12/1 by class time. Period 1: Finish filling out the hook from the "Writing an Essay" organizer. Due Friday, 12/1 by class time.
Reminders	Periods 2,4,5 had a Socratic Seminar assessment on Monday, and Period 1 had theirs on Tuesday. If your student was absent on the day their class had the Socratic seminar, make sure that they schedule a make-up day with me.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

11/29

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	November 28, 2017 Pre-writing for Argumentative Essay: Compiling the claim, reasons, and evidence students gathered for the Socratic seminar into the "Writing an Argumentative Essay" organizer.
Homework	Students from Periods 2,4,5 are reading 30 minutes and logging their reading on google classroom under “11/7 Online Reading Logs” Period 1: Sentence Fragment and Run-on Worksheet (handout, not on google classroom). Due by class time tomorrow, 11/30.
Reminders	Periods 2,4,5 had a Socratic Seminar assessment on Monday, and Period 1 had theirs on Tuesday. If your student was absent on the day their class had the Socratic seminar, make sure that they schedule a make-up day with me.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

11/28

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	November 28, 2017 Read 3 essays with a partner and identify which is Opinion Writing, Persuasive Writing, or Argumentative Writing.
Homework	Students from Period 1 are reading 30 minutes and logging their reading on google classroom under “11/7 Online Reading Logs” Periods 2,4,5: Sentence Fragment and Run-on Worksheet (handout, not on google classroom). Due by class time tomorrow, 11/29.
Reminders

Monday, November 27, 2017

11/27

Objectives	RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.8 - Trace and evaluated the argument and specific claims in a text. W.6.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.6.9 - Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Activities	November 27, 2017 ~Socratic Seminar Today!! Be sure to have your seminar notes and any articles you wish to use for support!
Homework	Read for 30 minutes: Remember that the reading logs are on google classroom under “11/7 Online Reading Logs”
Reminders