Monday, 8/31 - Friday, 9/4

Monday

In class: 

• Read Independent Reading book for 10 minutes. Record unfamiliar words on back page of notebook

OR

• Complete new syllacrostic: 8/31 Syllacrostic

• Discuss vocabulary template and review first two slides: Vocabulary Unit #1 slide show

• Review homework ("Hi Mom, I'm Home" comprehension sheet)

• PMI (Plus, Minus, Intriguing) to analyze and summarize the article. Gallery walk with response.

Homework: Complete graphic organizers for first two vocabulary words.

Tuesday

In class: 

Homework: Complete graphic organizers for second two vocabulary words. Read 20 minutes and complete one section of reading log.

Wednesday

In class:Read this article: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S_TLlgkhrD6M-CQ8I_qYHls3-PRdxGzXdNZU5qI8JTA/edit?usp=sharing

Homework: Answer these questions to prepare for tomorrow's class discussion: Name_________________________________ Date 9-1-15 L.A. Period_________

The Kennewick Man and Naia

Discussion Questions

  

1.What is the central idea of this text?

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2. What textual evidence do you have to support the central idea?

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3. How does the structure of the text contribute to the central idea of the text? (Discuss the text features and organization of ideas in your answer.)

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4. Out of all the sentences that support the central idea, which one clarifies the central idea the most? Why?

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5. PLUS/MINUS/INTERESTING

5a. What are the PLUSES of this article? (What information was helpful?)

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5b. What are the MINUSES of this article? (What information was confusing?)

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5c. What is most INTERESTING about this article? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

6. Why are archeological discoveries, such as the Kennewick Man and Naia, important to the growth and development of our modern society?

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7. Are there any downsides to these types of archeological discoveries? Explain.

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8. Why do you think it was important to Native Americans that the Kennewick Man be part of their history? (Use the second paragraph as a reference.)

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Homework

Thursday

In class: Fishbowl discussion for "New skeleton study may resolve an ancient puzzle.

Homework: Reflection -- five sentence minimum
Inner Circle: Reflect on your performance in the class discussion in relation to the Accountable Talk goal you set for yourself.
Outer Circle: Based on what you saw in today's class discussion, what do you need to do in order to be a successful part of the conversation tomorrow?

Friday

In class: Continue fishbowl discussion and peer coaching.

Homework: Complete Word Map #5 for derive.

Welcome back, Class of 2016!

Yay! It's finally time for school to begin! I know you all are so excited to be back!

Here is what I have in store for you this week:

Monday
In class:
-Introductions, room orientation, and procedure review
-Read Ms. Grinnell's introduction letter and first assignment instructions. This assignment will serve as a writing diagnostic.
-Begin brainstorming and drafting Getting to Know You Letter (First Assignment)
*Getting To Know You Letter (2 Column View)

Homework:
-Complete your first draft of Getting To Know You letter.
-Get parent/guardian's signature on team letter and bring back to Ms. Grinnell on Tuesday

Tuesday
In class: Edit, type, and submit your Getting To Know You letter in Google Classroom.

Homework: Read for 20 minutes.

Wednesday
In class: Vocabulary pre-assessment

Homework: Read for 20 minutes.

Thursday
In class: Close reading of academic article

Homework: Re-read and annotate article for evidence to answer discussion questions.

Friday
In class: Fishbowl discussion of article

Homework: Read 20 minutes