February 17th - February 21st

You were each assigned a short list of vocabulary words from "To Build a Fire" as well as a list of associated tasks to perform for each word. On Friday, you will teach your peers your list of words. Do a good job so that they have good study material!

If you need templates, click here: vocab template.
Here are the vocabulary words used in sentences from the story: "To Build a Fire" vocabulary in context

Did you lose your list? Here are the lists: vocab lists

Monday
Classwork: Take comprehension quiz for "To Build a Fire." Begin draft essay for "To Build a Fire" constructed response question regarding knowledge vs. instinct.

Homework: Read IR book for 30 minutes and work on vocabulary.

Tuesday:
Classwork: Complete essay for constructed response question.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes and work on vocabulary.

Wednesday;
Classwork: Partner read Scholastic Scope article "Buried Alive." List character traits of survivors. Compare to the man in "TBAF."
Homework: Read for 30 minutes and work on vocabulary.

Thursday:
Classwork: Small group read excerpt from "Hatchet". Complete comparison chart of character traits and survival techniques.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes and finish vocabulary.

Friday:
Classwork: Group share vocabulary definitions and meanings. Synonym/Antonym practice.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes.

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Survival activity: supply list


Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will be finishing up our technology research paper. Remember to set up the paper in MLA format. Your only homework this week is to read your independent reading novel for 30 minutes each night.

If you want a chance at going to Wrestlemania, check out this reading challenge: http://wwereadingsuperstar.com.

Here is how to format the Frontline videos we watched in class: 

"Title of episode or segment (if applicable)." Title of program or series. Director or writer. Name of network or station. Broadcast date. Web. Date of access (day month year).

"Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier." Frontline. Dir. Rachel Dretzin. PBS. 2 Feb. 2010.  

      Web. 5 Jan. 2014.

How to Cite a Newspaper/Magazine Online in MLA

Format:
Last, First M. "Article Title." Newspaper Title Date Month Year Published: Page(s). Website Title.Web. Date Month Year Accessed. 

How to Cite a Website in MLA

Structure: Last name, First name. "Article Title." Website Title. Publisher of Website, Day Month Year article was published. Web. Day Month Year article was accessed. <URL>.

*only include the URL if the source cannot be easily found.

*If you need additional help creating your citations, check out Easy Bib or Son of Citation.

*Remember to set up your paper in MLA format: Double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman. Look at example below for other formatting guidelines:

MLA Format example

January 27th - January 31st

Watch this video on counterargument and rebuttal: Video

Friday, 1/31
So…we've been out for a couple of snow days. I hope you've still been diligent with completing your vocabulary Cornell Notes and reading your independent reading good for 30 minutes each day. I am going to extend the due date for the Cornell Notes to Monday, February 3rd. We will also have our quiz on Monday. 
Classwork:
Complete a Platonic dialoge worksheet in order to solidify your most compelling counterargument. Type your Counterargument/Rebuttal paragraph. We will complete the Conclusion paragraph and Works Cited next Monday, and we will do final revisions to the paper on Tuesday. Your paper will be due by the end of class on Wednesday. If you have finished, you will create a Glogster, Prezi, or Google presentation to accompany your paper.

Homework:
Complete your vocab Cornell Notes for terra, thermo, anti, auto, bene, circum, and contra. Study for your quiz. Read your independent reading novel for 30 minutes.
Cryptic advice: If you haven't been reading, I would strongly suggest you read quite a bit over the weekend.


Monday, 1/27
Classwork:
1) Click on this link: No Red Ink Grammar Assessments. Enter the username on your index card and the password 1234567 to access your No Red Ink account. Set up your profile and choose your interest options. Complete the apostrophes assignment. If you get an answer wrong on the first attempt, click on the "Show hint" button for a clue about the grammar rule. When you are finished with your grammar assignment, keep the tab open so I can consult with you individually during class.
No Red Ink class codes (if needed) P1=4f9xmkvk, P2=43dfxed7, P3=vdh8ffx9, P6=x778hve8, P7=af4cv38x

2) Open up your technology paper template. Find a partner. (If you are uncomfortable with finding a partner, or cannot find a partner, let me know.) Get your peer editing sheets at the front of the class. Review your partner's paper, complete your peer editing sheet, and make constructive comments using the Comments feature on the Google Doc. Review your partner's comments, make necessary changes to your paper and continue working on Body Paragraphs #2 and #3. 

Body paragraph #2 must be completed by the end of class.

Homework: 

Continue working on your vocab Cornell Notes. Make flash cards to help you understand the meaning of each prefix.

Read your independent reading novel for 30 minutes.

Helpful hints and extension opportunity:

Having trouble remembering the meaning of the prefix "terra"? Check out these links to give you a visual image of China's Terracotta warriors. I was lucky enough to have seen them during a visit to China when I was younger. If you ever have a chance to go to China, make sure to see this exhibit! It is amazing!

Terracotta warrior article

Terracotta warrior video

Research paper timeline for this week:

Monday: Peer edit and complete body paragraph #2

Tuesday: Complete body paragraph #3 and discuss counterargument paragraph ideas during peer planning.

Wednesday: Complete counterargument paragraph and peer edit.

Thursday: Complete conclusion, peer edit, and complete works cited.

Friday: Make revisions and submit final.

Extra credit for early finishers/weekend workers: Create Glogster or Prezi to accompany your paper. Give examples of pathos, ethos, and logos used to deliver your message to your audience.

Monday, Jan 22

Monday, January 22nd

Classwork:
Today we will identify the similarities and differences of summarizing, quoting, and paraphrasing. We will incorporate these techniques in our technology paper.

Warm-up: Passage with questions
Take notes regarding summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting while viewing these videos.
Video #1
Video #2

Time permitting, work on tech paper template, incorporating effective quoting and paraphrasing.

Homework:
Cornell notes for terra, thermo, anti, auto, bene, circum, contra
(See me if you need a graphic organizer to complete the vocab notes)
Cornell notes are due next Friday, January 31st! We will also have a quiz that day, so make sure to study the prefixes and their meanings!
Read independent reading novel for 30 minutes.
Always bring your independent reading material to class!

January 13th - January 17th

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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. 

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

Study vocab prefixes.
Work on News Report.
Read an independent reading book for 30 minutes

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!

FRIDAY!
Warm-up: Credible sources
Do Kids Do Better in Year Round School?

Using the Credible Websites Checklist, Rate the following websites' credibility.
Year-round Schools Don't Boost Learning, Study Finds
Year Round School Foes Challenge Numbers, Threaten Suit
Summer Matters
Extended School Year Facts

Thursday, 1/9/13

Warm-up: Short response