Thursday 11-30-17

Week #15

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	10 Minutes of independent reading
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will begin writing the polished copy of our argument essay by putting together the drafts of each paragraph so that we can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. We’ll know we have it when we’ve created a well-written argumentative essay that: Clearly introduces the claims, Acknowledges an opposing claim, Organizes the reasons and evidences logically, Supports the claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, Uses accurate, credible sources, Demonstrates an understanding of the topic, Uses words and phrases to create cohesion, Maintains a formal style, and Contains correct capitalization, usage of grammar, punctuation, and spelling (CUPS).
Class Work:	Polished copy of the argumentative essay (Rescue Services)
Homework:	Work on your polished copy of the argument essay. Due Tuesday!
OMG Fact:	Velcro was invented by a Swiss guy who was inspired by the way burrs attached to clothing.

Wednesday 11-29-17

Week #15

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minute Free-Write * Spelling Bee Pre-Test
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will read like a writer by evaluating an argumentative essay so that we can learn what makes for good argumentative writing. We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Argument Essay: Peer Evaluation.
Class Work:	Argument Essay: Peer Evaluation What did the writer do well? What recommendations do you have for the writer for improvement? What do you want to emulate from the writing? Independent reading, if time permits. Be sure to turn in all drafts of your argument essay today!
Homework:	30 Minutes of independent reading.
OMG Fact:	A group of ravens is called an unkindness.

Tuesday 11-28-17

Week #15

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minutes of independent reading
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will learn how to write an introduction and conclusion paragraph for our argumentative essay so that we can know how to set a purpose for the essay as well as conclude an essay.  We’ll know we have it when we’ve created well-written introduction and conclusion paragraphs that contains all the components listed on each checklist (top of green and blue sheets).
Class Work:	Write the drafts of the introduction and conclusion paragraphs for the argumentative essay on rescue services.
Homework:	Finish the drafts of the introduction and conclusion paragraphs for the argumentative essay on rescue services.
OMG Fact:	The first lawnmower was an adapted carpet cutting machine.

Study Sessions:

Tuesdays and Thursdays before school (7:45 am with a pass from home)

Working Lunch:

Wednesdays (Bring a cold lunch or get a lunch pass from Ms. Brownell.)

Monday 11-27-17

Week #15

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minutes of independent reading
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will learn how to write a counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph for our argumentative essay so that we can build a strong argument that is well supported. We’ll know we have it when we’ve created a well-written paragraph that contains all the components listed on the checklist (top of yellow sheet).
Class Work:	Complete the draft of the counterclaim paragraph (Yellow Sheet).
Homework:	Make sure that the drafts of all three body paragraphs are completed.
OMG Fact:	The average size of an American diamond engagement ring is 0.8 carats.

Study Sessions:

Tuesdays and Thursdays before school (7:45 am with a pass from home)

Working Lunch:

Wednesdays (Bring a cold lunch or get a lunch pass from Ms. Brownell.)

Friday 11-17-17

Week #14

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minutes of independent reading * Re-read the commentary: The Limits of Empathy. Answer the TBQs.
Mini-Lesson:	None today
Class Work:	Today is a work day. You must make sure that you have the following items completed: Rescue Services Research Guide Draft of Claim Paragraph #1 (Pink) Draft of Claim Paragraph #2 (Pink) Go through your recent assignments in Google Classroom and make sure that they are completed (not just turned-in).
Homework:	Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful break!
OMG Fact:	Phobophobia is the fear of phobias, or the fear of fear.

Thursday 11-16-17

Week #14

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minutes of independent reading * Read and annotate the commentary: The Limits of Empathy.
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will learn how to write a paragraph about what we are claiming as the reasons in our argument of rescue services being provided to extreme adventurers  so that we can build a strong argument that is well supported. We’ll know we have it when our claim is clearly stated, supported with relevant and sufficient evidence, and the reasoning is sound.
Class Work:	Complete the draft of the first and second claim paragraphs (Pink Sheets). These are due at the end of the class. Abby Sunderland Video
Homework:	Rescue Services Research Guide
OMG Fact:	Between 1848 and 1850, the population of San Francisco grew from 900 to 35,000 people thanks to the Gold Rush.

Wednesday 11-15-17

Week #14

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	10 Minute Free-Write Read the fable The Ant and the Dove and answer the TBQs.
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will learn how to write a paragraph about what we are claiming as our first reason in the argument of rescue services being provided to extreme adventurers  so that we can build a strong argument that is well supported. We’ll know we have it when our claim is clearly stated, supported with relevant and sufficient evidence, and has sound reasoning.
Class Work:	Complete the draft of the first claim paragraph (Pink Sheet). This is due at the end of the class.
Homework:	Rescue Services Research Guide
OMG Fact:	The limbo world record is under 6 inches.

Tuesday 11-14-17

Week #14

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minutes of independent reading * Re-read the commentary: Good Deeds in Headlines. Review the questions/answers with a partner.
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will continue to learn how to conduct research and gather relevant information by investigating the topic of providing rescue services to people who take on extreme adventures, so that we can think critically and consider all aspects of information presented to us. We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Rescue Services Research Guide with accurate, credible, and relevant information.
Class Work:	Rescue Services Research Guide
Homework:	30 Minutes of independent reading.
OMG Fact:	There was a traffic jam in Beijing that lasted over nine days.

Study Sessions:

Tuesdays and Thursdays before school (7:45 am with a pass from home)

Working Lunch:

Wednesdays (Bring a cold lunch or get a lunch pass from Ms. Brownell.)

Monday 11-13-17

Week #14

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	* 10 Minutes of independent reading * Read and annotate the commentary: Good Deeds in Headlines.
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will learn how to conduct research and gather relevant information by investigating the topic of providing rescue services to people who take on extreme adventures, so that we can think critically and consider all aspects of information presented to us. We’ll know we have it when we’ve completed the Rescue Services Research Guide with accurate, credible, and relevant information.
Class Work:	Rescue Services Research Guide
Homework:
OMG Fact:	FGH, and JKL are the only three consecutive letter sets on a QWERTY keyboard and they are right next to each other.

Study Sessions:

Tuesdays and Thursdays before school (7:45 am with a pass from home)

Working Lunch:

Wednesdays (Bring a cold lunch or get a lunch pass from Ms. Brownell.)

Thursday 11-9-17

Week #13

Unit 3: Forming and Supporting Claims

Warm-Up:	10 Minutes of independent reading
Mini-Lesson:	Today we will continue to learn how to present claims, salient points, and supporting evidence about a topic by participating in a text-based discussion on rescue services so that we can be able to articulate and defend positions, consider different points of view, and enlist and evaluate evidence. Guiding Question: Should rescue services be provided to people who take on extreme adventures?
Class Work:	Participate in a fishbowl style text-based discussion. * Inside Circle: TBD * Outside Circle: Observation Activity * Independent Work Stations: Complete any unfinished work or independent reading.
Homework:	Complete any unfinished work. Independent reading for at least 20 minutes.
OMG Fact:	McDonald’s is actually the world’s largest toy distributor.