LIT & WRI B-PERIOD 3 + 5 Assignments
- Instructor
- Tara Meara
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- 8th Grade
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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End-of-Year Language Arts Survey
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Letter for New Baby Eighth Graders đ„ș
Add your own doc and write a letter to the new eighth grader who will be sitting in your seat next year. Tell them about B-level ELA, give advice about transitioning from 7th to 8th grade, and tell them what 8th grade will be like. Leave them with some encouragement! Design your letter however you want (font, colors, etc.) and I will print it out!
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End of Year Memes
Make your own Google Slides presentation here!
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Do you want to sit with a seat partner or at your own desk?
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Final Portfolio Website Link
After publishing, post the link to your website here. Make sure to re-publish if you make any changes!
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MP4 Independent Reading Project
Attach your project here.
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Reflection Piece Final Draft
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Would you want to work on this project with a partner or alone? (I will be dividing you into groups if you work with a partner. Online students would work with other online students for this project.)
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Revision Day Do Now (6/7)
Access the rubric your partner filled out for you in your Shared folder in Drive. Then, fill out this post to identify the major areas you will revise today.
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Reflection Piece Rough Draft
Your Reflection Piece should be at least 700 words or longer.
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Reflection Piece Peer Review Rubric
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Achieve Choice (6/3)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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MP4 Independent Reading Section 4 Annotations
Please attach your 10 annotations here!
Include the page number and type of annotation
5 annotations must be a combination of Analyzing/Inferring. Use the Reading Posters for ideas about what to include in your Analyzing and Inferring annotations.
In addition, 2 of those analyzing/inferring annotations should be turned into a small paragraph to expand on your thoughts about the book. The paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, and include 1 piece of evidence. You can write them on a doc and attach them to the assignment.
Include the page number and type of annotation
5 annotations must be a combination of Analyzing/Inferring. Use the Reading Posters for ideas about what to include in your Analyzing and Inferring annotations.
In addition, 2 of those analyzing/inferring annotations should be turned into a small paragraph to expand on your thoughts about the book. The paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long, and include 1 piece of evidence. You can write them on a doc and attach them to the assignment.
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MP4 Book Chat #4
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Which website will you use to make your Final Portfolio Website?
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Achieve Choice (5/25)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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A Sound of Thunder Final Day Do Now (5/24)
Write a summary of what has happened in the text so far. Skim the text on ActivelyLearn for a refresher. The rest of the class will see your post!
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A Sound of Thunder
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MP4 Independent Reading Section 3 Annotations
Please attach your 10 annotations here!
Include the page number and type of annotation
6 annotations must be a combination of Analyzing/Inferring. Use the Reading Posters for ideas about what to include in your Analyzing and Inferring annotations.
Include the page number and type of annotation
6 annotations must be a combination of Analyzing/Inferring. Use the Reading Posters for ideas about what to include in your Analyzing and Inferring annotations.
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Revision Piece Resources & Guidelines
EXAMPLE OF REFLECTION PARAGRAPHS:
Intro:
This essay that I revised is an argumentative essay that I wrote in 6th grade. It is about pitbulls and how the government wanted to euthanize all of them. I wrote about how they shouldnât be killed because they are just animals. My essay was made so people would understand my side of the situation. I wanted my ideas about pitbulls to be spread to others so they would understand that they arenât a threat. My essay was created to prove to the world that pitbulls deserve to live just as much as us humans.Â
Conclusion:
Revising an essay that I wrote in 6th grade was very weird. My writing style has completely changed and I started using punctuation and grammar more. It made me feel really good about myself seeing that I grew as a writer. It wasnât difficult to fix the essay at all because the mistakes stood out so much that I was able to fix it easily. It was insane knowing that my writing has improved tremendously. I learned so much over the years and looking back proved that to be true. It was an amazing experience to read this over and show my skills by showing before and after.
Intro:
This essay that I revised is an argumentative essay that I wrote in 6th grade. It is about pitbulls and how the government wanted to euthanize all of them. I wrote about how they shouldnât be killed because they are just animals. My essay was made so people would understand my side of the situation. I wanted my ideas about pitbulls to be spread to others so they would understand that they arenât a threat. My essay was created to prove to the world that pitbulls deserve to live just as much as us humans.Â
Conclusion:
Revising an essay that I wrote in 6th grade was very weird. My writing style has completely changed and I started using punctuation and grammar more. It made me feel really good about myself seeing that I grew as a writer. It wasnât difficult to fix the essay at all because the mistakes stood out so much that I was able to fix it easily. It was insane knowing that my writing has improved tremendously. I learned so much over the years and looking back proved that to be true. It was an amazing experience to read this over and show my skills by showing before and after.
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MP4 Book Chat #3
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A Sound of Thunder Day 2 Do Now (5/20)
Identify one instance of foreshadowing early in the story, and explain it. What do you think it could foreshadow?
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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 5 Activity
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Choice T.Q. Assessment
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Revision Piece (Do Now 5/17)
What piece of writing are you doing? What grade is it from? What genre of writing? How long is the original piece (number of words)?
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Achieve Choice (5/17)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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Showcase Piece Final Draft
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MP4 Independent Reading Section 2 Annotations
Please attach your 10 annotations here!
Include the page number and type of annotation
4 annotations must be a combination of Analyzing/Inferring (you could do 3 and 1, 2 and 2, etc.). Use the Reading Posters for ideas about what to include in your Analyzing and Inferring annotations.
Include the page number and type of annotation
4 annotations must be a combination of Analyzing/Inferring (you could do 3 and 1, 2 and 2, etc.). Use the Reading Posters for ideas about what to include in your Analyzing and Inferring annotations.
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Showcase Explanation Paragraph
Write 1 paragraph which will be posted on your website. You should explain your Showcase Piece, how you came up with it, and why it showcases your best work.
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MP2 Book Chat #2
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Tell Baby Tomato what activities you'll be doing during Ketchup Day today.
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Showcase Piece Rough Draft
This rough draft will count as a quiz grade.
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Showcase Piece Peer Review Rubric
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Prepare for Revision Day (Closure 5/11)
What main areas will you revise on Revision Day?
How confident do you feel you will be able to revise on your own?
Your post will be private!
How confident do you feel you will be able to revise on your own?
Your post will be private!
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Achieve Choice (5/10)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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Rough Draft Closure (5/7)
1. This was day 2 of 3 class days to work on this piece. How confident do you feel you are in finishing your draft on time? What will you do to ensure you can finish on time?
2. Do you have any questions or concerns at this time?
2. Do you have any questions or concerns at this time?
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đMP4 Book Chat #1
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Showcase Piece Brainstorming & Planning
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Showcase Piece Student Examples
Choose one of the examples that is similar to your writing type. Annotate the example, including at least 8 annotations. Finally, complete the chart at the bottom.
The choices are:
Poetry
Argumentative Example for Persuasive Writers
Fictional Narrative
Biography
Argumentative
Informative
Descriptive
Personal Narrative
The choices are:
Poetry
Argumentative Example for Persuasive Writers
Fictional Narrative
Biography
Argumentative
Informative
Descriptive
Personal Narrative
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Rough Draft Closure (5/6)
1. How far were you able to get in your Rough Draft today?
2. Do you have any questions or concerns at this time?
2. Do you have any questions or concerns at this time?
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Closure (5/4)
1. What specifically did you accomplish this period? (If you worked on your planning, what specifically did you plan? If you worked on the student example, how many comments did you make? Did you fill out the chart yet?)
2. Do you have any questions or concerns about your piece at this time?
2. Do you have any questions or concerns about your piece at this time?
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Informative Speech Small Groups Supplemental
Watch your partner/s speech.
Leave 2 comments in total on their video(s).
Use positive reactions to show engagement.
Write a glows paragraph (5-8 sentences) about the best aspects of their speech.
Leave 2 comments in total on their video(s).
Use positive reactions to show engagement.
Write a glows paragraph (5-8 sentences) about the best aspects of their speech.
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Achieve Choice (5/3)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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Closure: Did you plan or work on the student example this period? Do you have any questions or concerns about your planning at this time?
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Independent Reading Sections
Please post the length of your sections, as well as the page numbers for where your four sections end.
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MP4 Independent Reading Day 1 Classwork
Please post three annotations here by the end of Period 5. You can either create a doc and type them in, or attach photos.
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Vocabulary Unit 4 Quiz
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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 4 Activity
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Achieve Choice (4/26)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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I wish writing in school...
Your post will be private, but be ready to discuss your opinion!
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8 Qualities of Powerful Writing
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Independent Reading Proposal
Access this classwork presentation and fill out slides 1, 3, and 7 (also 6 if needed). Then add a blank doc on this assignment and type your proposal there! The minimum page length for B-level is around 300 pages; remember that this can be balanced by a higher lexile or more complex content.
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Writing Task #3
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Informative Speech Loom Recording - Test Grade
Attach the link to your Loom recording of your Informative Speech here. Consider the attached rubric before submitting.
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Achieve Choice (4/19)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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Anne Frank Act II Test
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Speech Test Video
This shows me that you understand how to record! Everyone must submit a test video by the end of this period. It will only be viewed by me.
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đVisuals for Informative Speeches
Attach your Google Slides visuals here. You must create a minimum of 7 slides (including title/thank you slides). This will count as a 40-point supplemental grade.
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Achieve Choice (4/13)
Please post your Achieve article title and your score out of 16 points here.
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Do Now (4/12)
What is the purpose of including visuals in your presentation? Explain your thoughts. Others will see your answer!
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Classwork: Creating Visuals to Accompany Informative Speeches
This is your classwork for today. Anytime a slide says YOU DO, please follow the instructions and complete the necessary tasks.The assignment where you will attach your visuals is also linked here.
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Anne Frank Act II Review Assignment
Due at the end of class on Friday, 4/9.
Read the instructions and look over the example questions for formatting ideas.
You can copy-paste the last slide into your own presentation to use the template easily.
Attach your presentation here when finished. Make sure your name is on EVERY slide!
Read the instructions and look over the example questions for formatting ideas.
You can copy-paste the last slide into your own presentation to use the template easily.
Attach your presentation here when finished. Make sure your name is on EVERY slide!
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Anne Frank Act II Scenes 1-3 Take-Home Quiz
Due Friday at midnight. Follow these directions to access the Quiz:
Log on to Socrative using the attached link.
Enter the room code: ANNEFRANKQUIZ
Enter your last name, then a comma, then your first name.
Work on the quiz at your own pace and submit it by Friday, 4/9 at 11:59pm.
Log on to Socrative using the attached link.
Enter the room code: ANNEFRANKQUIZ
Enter your last name, then a comma, then your first name.
Work on the quiz at your own pace and submit it by Friday, 4/9 at 11:59pm.
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đInformative Speech Final Draft
Be sure to turn this in on time for full credit!
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Thought Question Quiz: April 5th Choice Article
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Closure (4/6): Feedback Response
Based on your partner's feedback, what major revisions to your speech will you make during our Revision Day on Thursday? Explain.
What concerns, if any, do you still have about your rough draft? Is there anything you would like me to review before Revision Day?
What concerns, if any, do you still have about your rough draft? Is there anything you would like me to review before Revision Day?
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Informative Speech Peer Review Rubric
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Achieve (4/5): Please post the name of your article and the score out of 16 points here.
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Informative Speech Rough Draft
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Anne Frank Webquest Test
This is an independent assignment. Please note that all answers must be written in your own words.
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Achieve (3/23): Please post the name of your article and the score out of 16 points here.
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CHARACTER CHANGE SUPPLEMENTAL: Post your answer to the last question in your Anne Frank, Act II, Scene 2 doc here. Focus on choosing evidence carefully, explaining it specifically, and inferencing. The Notes doc with the question is linked here.
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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 3 Activity
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ACHIEVE 3/15: What was your score out of 16 points on today's Achieve? Which article did you do?
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Achieve3000 3/12 Bonus Period: Add the name of your article and your score out of 16 points here.
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Act II, Scene 1 Notes
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Informative Speech Planning - Research
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Act I, Scene 5 Mood Supplemental
Copy-paste your short answer here when it is finished. We are evaluating your use of evidence!
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Informative Speech Analysis #1: Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator
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Closure (3/2): How do you feel your research is going so far? Do you have any questions or concerns at this time?
this question is private!
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Informative Speech Introduction
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Nicholas Winton Video Comprehension Questions 1. Describe how Winton feels about all of the attention he had received. 2. How does Winton's story connect with what we're reading about Anne Frank?
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Closure (2/23): What's one interesting thing you learned about WWII from our activity today?
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Writing Task #2
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Impromptu Speech #1: Peer Interview
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Do Now (2/10): What makes you want to listen to someone (during a presentation, during a conversation, etc.)?
Others will see your answer. After writing your answer, make a SIK comment responding to a classmate.
S=Specific, I=Insightful, K=Kind
S=Specific, I=Insightful, K=Kind
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Argumentative Essay Final Draft
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MP2 Independent Reading Project
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Argumentative Rough Draft
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Closure (2/5): What aspects of your Argumentative Essay do you need to revise? Please be specific.
your answer to this question will be private.
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Do Now (2/5): What are the requirements and specifications for your MP2 Independent Reading Project, according to the directions?
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đAnne Frank Act I Scenes 1-3 Study Guide
Review this study guide created by our class to help you study for your Anne Frank test on Thursday.
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WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? đ„ł
Your answer will not be seen by the class
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Independent Reading MP2 Section 4 Annotations
Submit 8 annotations here. Be sure to include a variety of annotation types, and attempt to answer your own questions!
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
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MP2 Book Chat #4
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Claim Test
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Closure (1/25): How is your claim coming along so far? What questions or concerns do you have at this time?
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Do Now (1/25): In an argumentative essay, what writing parts or elements should you include in the claim? (For example: evidence, transitions, etc.)
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Project Annotation: Make 1 annotation about your project while youâre reading today - how might you use something you read today in your project?
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Independent Reading MP2 Section 3 Annotations
Submit 8 annotations here. Be sure to include a variety of annotation types, and attempt to answer your own questions!
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
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Project Choice: Which project would you like to do for Marking Period 2? If you're unsure, put down two options you might do.
If you didn't see the project options, access them here: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTQ5NDExMDg4OTQy/a/MjQ2MDA1MDM3MDYz/details
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MP2 Book Chat #3
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Using Evidence in an Argument
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Argumentative Introductions
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Argumentative Planning: Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Evidence
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Independent Reading MP2 Section 2 Annotations
Submit 8 annotations here. Be sure to include a variety of annotation types, and attempt to answer your own questions!
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
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MP2 Book Chat #2
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Argumentative Research: Becoming an Expert
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Do Now (1/12): What is the purpose of a thesis statement? What separates a good thesis statement from a poor thesis statement?
Your answer will be visible to the class.
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Closure (1/12): Identify one conflict shown in the play today. Label the type of conflict and briefly explain what happened.
Answers will be private.
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Independent Reading MP2 Section 1 Annotations
Submit 8 annotations here. Be sure to include a variety of annotation types.
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
Include the page numbers and type of annotation on each one.
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Check-in: Do you need help in any part of the research process right now - identifying a solution, finding research for your side, finding the opposition, etc.? Let me know here so I can help you today!
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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2 Activity
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What solution have you chosen for your problem? State your solution here, and briefly explain why you believe it is the best solution for your argument.
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Do Now (1/4): Check your lexile growth for December by clicking on your lexile from November, then clicking on December and subtracting the difference. What was your growth? Use your previous growth totals to set an achievable but challenging goal for the month of January. How many points do you want to grow in this month?
Answers are private.
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Independent Reading MP2 Day 1: Submit two annotations by the end of class by attaching here.
Please make sure your annotations are easily readable.
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Independent Reading MP2 Book Sections: Tell us the page numbers your four sections end on!
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Argumentative Research Skills Notes
If you are on a school device or your school account and a video is blocked, watch it on your phone or on a personal account.
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Research Question in your Preliminary Research Doc due.
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đĄCurrent Critical Issues Report
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CCI Flipgrid Share & Response
PART 1 - SHARE: Look back at your report and consider which two issues/articles you found to be most interesting. Record a video explaining these two issues/articles to your classmates. For each issue, mention the following in your video:
1. What the Current Critical Issue is.
2. What the article you read was specifically about.
3. Why you find this issue/article interesting.
PART 2 - RESPONSE: After recording, watch classmates' videos and find two other topics that you did not research yet, that you find interesting. Type a SIK comment on their video telling which topic you are interested in.
S=Specific (you include specific details, it isn't just general)
I=Insightful (you do more than just say 'good job!')
K=Kind (your words and attitude always reflect consideration for your classmates)
1. What the Current Critical Issue is.
2. What the article you read was specifically about.
3. Why you find this issue/article interesting.
PART 2 - RESPONSE: After recording, watch classmates' videos and find two other topics that you did not research yet, that you find interesting. Type a SIK comment on their video telling which topic you are interested in.
S=Specific (you include specific details, it isn't just general)
I=Insightful (you do more than just say 'good job!')
K=Kind (your words and attitude always reflect consideration for your classmates)
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Do Now (12/14): Check your most recent lexile growth from last month. Are you happy with your growth, or do you feel you could do better? Give yourself a tip to help you continue to grow, or do better this month! I will share some of your tips in our Agenda.
Your answer will be private.
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âMP2 Independent Reading Proposal
Quiz grade
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Do Now (12/8): Briefly explain the difference between fact vs. opinion. How can you tell if an article is trying to persuade you, versus informing you?
Others will be able to see your answer.
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Do Now (12/7): What do you know about Pearl Harbor, which occurred on December 7th, 1941?
Your answer to this question will be public.
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Do Now (12/7): Take one of your issues that you plan to explore in the report, and post it in this post. Provide one sentence of explanation for what interests you about this issue.
Your response will be public, so others can get ideas of issues they may want to include in their reports!
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Using context clues and the definitions of words as needed, what do you think "Current Critical Issues" are? Explain what you think a current critical issue is by writing exactly one sentence.
Classmates will be able to see your answer, so be mindful of that!
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â€MP2: Finding Another Book You'll Love
Everything in this guided Slides presentation should be completed by the end of class today, except for the proposal. The proposal, which is counting as a quiz grade, will be due on Wednesday, 12/9 @ 11:59pm.
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Do Now (12/2): Now that you have read your first Independent Reading Book, reflect on the process and choose a way to challenge yourself with this next book. Will it be longer? Have more complex ideas or vocabulary? Explain how your next book will challenge you further.
Your answer to this question is private.
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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 1 Activity
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âPersonal Narrative Essay Final Draft
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Characterization & Theme in Charles
You will only be able to use your own document on the test, so make sure to copy-paste any info from your shared doc onto your copy before turning it in! Make sure to remove access from your partner/group before turning it in as well.
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Last Chance Personal Narrative Peer Review
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MP1 Independent Reading Project
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Do Now (11/17): Tell me which activities in the choice board you plan to complete. Remember that you need to add up to â10 pointsâ for the Choice Board to be complete.
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Do Now (11/16): Examine the Independent Reading Rubric attached here. List 5 important qualities your project should have, in order to receive maximum credit.
Your response will be public, and others in the class will be able to see it!
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Personal Narrative Peer Review Circle
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For a final peer review, what partners would you be comfortable working with?
Your answer will be private.
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After reviewing the feedback from your Revision Circle partners, what areas of your personal narrative will you be focusing on for revision?
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What questions do you still have about Charles that you would like clarified?
I will ask your question verbally and anonymously, so feel free to ask any question you want!
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Personal Narrative Rough Draft
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Do Now (11/9): After reviewing the feedback left on your essay, identify the major areas of your Rough Draft you will be working on today (the last day to work on your Rough Draft before it is due). Be specific!
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MP1 Section 4 Annotations
Attach your annotations here using the "Add" button. Use the attached Slide to review the Annotation Guidelines before submitting.
3 annotations due Tuesday, 10/27 @ 11:59pm
All 6 annotations due Friday, 10/30 @ 7:30am
3 annotations due Tuesday, 10/27 @ 11:59pm
All 6 annotations due Friday, 10/30 @ 7:30am
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Exit Ticket (10/30): What project option have you chosen? If you're not 100% sure, which one are you leaning towards?
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Independent Reading Book Chat #4
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Exit Ticket (10/29): After working today, how do you feel about your writing process of your Rough Draft? Do you feel confident in the quality of your draft? What more help do you need?
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Personal Narrative Hooks
Independent Practice grade
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Do Now (10/26): 1. What is one intentional act of kindness you did this past weekend, or during last week? Write it here, and then record it in the Kindness Tracker linked below! 2. Plan out an intentional act of kindness you can complete this week. Who will you show kindness to? What will you do?
Your answers will be private, but I may verbally share some ideas with the class for inspiration!
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Independent Reading Book Chat #3
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Do Now (10/20): Using the first three paragraphs of Charles, name a character trait for Laurie. Explain how the text shows this character trait, and identify the STEAL method used. Then, post the character trait (single word or hyphenated-phrase) on the padlet (linked in the Agenda).
The story and a list of sample character traits are linked below!
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MP1 Section 2 Annotations
Attach your annotations here using the "Add" button.
3 annotations due Tuesday, 10/13 @ 11:59pm
All annotations due Friday, 10/16 @ 7:30am
3 annotations due Tuesday, 10/13 @ 11:59pm
All annotations due Friday, 10/16 @ 7:30am
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Character Zoom Room Skits
Attach the link or the video file for your skit here.
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Independent Reading Book Chat #2
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Small, Memorable Moments Journal
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Do Now (10/15): What are some reasons a child might misbehave in class? Come up with at least 3 reasons, and briefly explain each of them.
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Do Now (10/13): 1. Reflect on your weekend. Did you commit any intentional acts of kindness this weekend? 2. Whether or not you committed any acts of kindness in the recent past, each day is a new day! Set an intention for today and brainstorm some acts of kindness you could commit today and this coming week.
Your answers are private, but I might share some verbally (& anonymously) with the class!
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MP1 Section 1 Annotations
Attach your annotations here using the "Add" button.
By the due date, there should be a total of 6 annotations attached.
By the due date, there should be a total of 6 annotations attached.
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Where I'm From Final Draft
This is the assignment where you should make your final revisions and edits. Make sure you click "turn in"!!
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Do Now (10/7): Choose two "I am from those moments" lines from the doc attached below that you like, and explain why you like them. How will you make your final line more memorable and unique? The class will see your answer.
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Where I'm From: Brainstorming & Drafting
Completion Quiz Grade.
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Do Now (10/5): On Tuesday, we will be starting peer review of your Where I'm From poems. Since this is a personal poem, I want to give you the choice of who you work with. Who in our class would you be comfortable with reading your poem? Or, would you rather revise your poem alone? Your answers are private.
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Do Now (10/2): Tell me what page Section 1 of your book ends on. If you have not divided your book up into 4 sections, do that now. Then, tell me what page Section 1 ends on.
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Zoom Room Character Skit (DOC ONLY, NOT VIDEO)
The document owner should attach your Skit doc here. Refer to the rubric before submitting.
On-time submission of the doc will count as a 5-point supplemental grade.
On-time submission of the doc will count as a 5-point supplemental grade.
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Exit Ticket (10/1): Today was your final day to work on the script. Will your group need to come to flex time to finish your script? Let me know here. Also, how are you feeling about your script? Are you confident in what you've written? Confused or concerned about anything? This will not be shared with your group members.
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Do Now (9/30): Review the Zoom Room Character Skit Rubric. After reviewing the rubric, what are the three most important factors from the rubric that your group should focus on as you work today and tomorrow? Others will see your answer.
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Where I'm From: Student Examples
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Do Now (9/29): Scientists are researching how different foods affect the brain. Do you believe that thereâs a direct connection between the food you eat and the moods you feel? Explain your response.
Other students will see your answer, so be sure to proofread!
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"Food and Feelings" Diagnostic Thought Question
due at the end of the 2nd ELA period.
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Annotating "Where I'm From" Anchor Text
5-point supplemental
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Reading Literature Self-Evaluation Form
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Independent Reading Proposal (MP1)
Make your own doc and write your 3-paragraph proposal; attach that doc here. Use the requirements and rubric linked here to help you write your proposal (they're the same as the ones in the Independent Reading: Finding a Book You Love activity). Use the Submit an Assignment video if you don't know how to add a doc from your drive to an assignment on Classroom. (20-point supplemental grade in Literacy)
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Flipgrid Introduction Video
For help, watch this video: https://www.loom.com/share/26d9f00fed2a4575b243f4cbe79ef819
(2-point independent practice grade for Written Expressions)
(2-point independent practice grade for Written Expressions)
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Language Arts Questionnaire
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9/25 Exit Ticket: What book have you chosen? Have you researched it yet to see if it meets your personal guidelines for length, reading level, and content?
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9/15 Progress Check-in: Reopen the Independent Reading: Finding a Book You'll Love Activity. Then, answer these two questions. 1. Where did you leave off yesterday? 2. What do you still have left to complete in this activity? List all the tasks you have left. (Your classmates will not see your answer.)
For your convenience, here is a detailed list of all the tasks from activity, in order:
-watch the TedxYouth video & take notes
-Read the Book Requirements and write notes on how Length, Reading Level, & Content apply to you
-Sign up for Goodreads
-(OPTIONAL) Watch youtube book review(s)
-Find 3 possible books that you may read
-Narrow it down and choose 1 book you want to read
-Research your choice book to make sure it reaches the Length, Reading Level, & Content requirements.
-Read the Proposal Guidelines pdf.
-Write your proposal on your own doc.
-Examine the rubric and evaluate your proposal's quality.
-Have your parents sign the proposal.
-Attach the proposal to the assignment on Classroom.
-watch the TedxYouth video & take notes
-Read the Book Requirements and write notes on how Length, Reading Level, & Content apply to you
-Sign up for Goodreads
-(OPTIONAL) Watch youtube book review(s)
-Find 3 possible books that you may read
-Narrow it down and choose 1 book you want to read
-Research your choice book to make sure it reaches the Length, Reading Level, & Content requirements.
-Read the Proposal Guidelines pdf.
-Write your proposal on your own doc.
-Examine the rubric and evaluate your proposal's quality.
-Have your parents sign the proposal.
-Attach the proposal to the assignment on Classroom.
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Class Guidelines with Acknowledgement form
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Do Now (9/9): What do you believe are the most important values a classroom should promote? Why?
Write 1 well-developed paragraph. Your answer will be seen by your classmates, so make sure to proofread!
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Class Ethos Brainstorm
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Do Now (9/8): What's one thing you're looking forward to this school year?
Your answer to this question will be private.