Don't forget! There will be a test on vocabulary prefixes this Friday. Study the prefixes we've defined so far. I strongly encourage that you make flashcards.
Monday
Warm-up: Read 7 minutes. Bring an independent reading book each day this week.
Review tech paper requirements: Technology Research Project
Review Pathos, Ethos, and Logos: video 1 and video 2
Discuss how we can use these appeals in our technology project.
With a partner, discuss your video notes and help talk each through creating a thesis.
Thesis = claim and reasons
Homework
Study vocab prefixes: astro, bio, cardio, chromo, demo, derm, dyna, agri, helio, hydro, hypno, magni, mono, ortho, psycho, pyro.
Read an independent reading book for 30 minutes. If you've been reading a lot of fiction, think about mixing it up with some nonfiction.
Tuesday
Warm-up: Read your independent reading book for 7 minutes.
Begin Technology Research Project. Look over the rubrics and template to make sure that you are clear on the expectations. Start by creating your thesis statement. What is your take on the topic? What are the three main reasons to support your opinion?
Homework
Study vocal prefixes
Begin News Report. Choose an article that will interest you! You don't have to choose an article about technology. Think sports, science, music, travel, dance, etc.!
Read an independent reading book for 30 minutes.
Begin News Report. Choose an article that will interest you! You don't have to choose an article about technology. Think sports, science, music, travel, dance, etc.!
Read an independent reading book for 30 minutes.
Wednesday
Warm-up: Read your independent reading book for 7 minutes.
Mini-lesson on Integrating Quotations Gracefully
Work on Technology Research Project. Today we will focus on finding two credible sources for facts, evidence, and statistics to support our claims. We will also use a graphic organizer to find the strongest counterarguments to our claims.
Homework
Thursday
Warm-up: Read your independent reading book for 7 minutes.
Mini-lessons on comma usage and smooth transitions.
Work on Technology Research Project. We will focus on filling in our essay template and using transitional phrases to help our paragraphs flow.
Homework
Study vocab prefixes.
Finish News Report.
Read an independent reading book for 30 minutes.
Friday
Vocab prefixes test
News report due!
Work on Technology Research Project.
Time permitting, mini-lesson on run-on sentences.
Homework
Read your independent reading book for 30 minutes.
Enjoy your weekend!
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