October 31, Wednesday

Short Day Wednesday

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work-

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric expectations. I also passed out the Nanowrimo "during writing" tracking and scoring rubric & guide. 

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: First draft work
Work time: Writing time
Rubrics: Structure & Development & Conventions
Was the American Revolution inevitable?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33
November 5- Preamble Summary

October 30, Tuesday

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work-

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric expectations. 

The students began US Constitution Level 1 information gathering work in order to show their understanding of how the US Constitution can be compared to an object with metaphors (Level 2 work). 

Why should a citizen understand the foundations of American government?

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: First draft work
Work time: Writing time
Rubrics: Structure & Development & Conventions
Was the American Revolution inevitable?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33
November 5- Preamble Summary

October 19, Monday

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work-

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric expectations. 

The students read an article that examined the origin and purpose of the US Constitution's Preamble, took Cornell notes and wrote a summary.

Whose 'More Perfect Union'? 

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: Loaded Language & Academic Voice - Conclusion review work
Work time: Writing time
Rubrics: Structure & Development & Conventions
Was the American Revolution inevitable?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33
November 5- Preamble Summary

Friday, October 26

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric expectations. 

* The students continued working on a pre-US Constitution Level 1 information collection.

Whose 'More Perfect Union'? 

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: Rebuttal Paragraph
Work time: Writing time

Was the American Revolution inevitable?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33

Thursday, October 25

Literacy

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work-

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric proficiency expectations. 

The students also continued to complete a pre-US Constitution Level 1 information gathering to help support their understanding of the purpose (reason, intention) for the US Constitution.

Whose 'More Perfect Union'?

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33

Wednesday, October 24

Short Day Wednesday

Literacy

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric proficiency expectations. 

The students also continued to complete a pre-US Constitution Level 1 information gathering to help support their understanding of the purpose (reason, intention) for the US Constitution.

Whose 'More Perfect Union'?

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33

Tuesday, October 23

Literacy

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work

The students continued to complete a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric expectations. 

* The students also began working on a pre-US Constitution Level 1 information collection.

Whose 'More Perfect Union'? 

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: Body Support--> Concrete Details and Commentary
Work time: Group work

Was the American Revolution inevitable?

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33

Monday, October 22

Literacy

Reading Prompt-

Nanowrimo (National November Writing Month) prep work

The students completed a pre-nanwrimo writing guide to help support their novel/ short story writing plan. The guide will help the students identify the Narrative Structure, Development and Convention rubric expectations.

I passed out Stems List 33

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: Introduction work (Lead, Explain why & Thesis/Claim) 
Work time: Introduction--> transition work time

Was the American Revolution inevitable?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
November 2- Stems List 33

Friday, October 19

Literacy

Reading Prompt-

Social Studies

Whose "More Perfect Union'? 
The students compared sources to determine how Americans viewed the strength of the Articles of Confederation and how the Americans reacted to Shay's rebellion- American Journey Textbook, a Thomas Jefferson letter and a 14 minute video.

The students also completed the Stems List 32 assessment to show their higher level comprehension of the stems List 32 vocabulary words.

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: Thesis/Claim Body work (Sources CDs & CM
Work time: Group work

The students were put in Level 3 groups--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? Yes or No?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks

Thursday, October 18

Literacy

Reading Prompt-->"Why We the People? Citizens as Agents of Constitutional Change

Social Studies--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? 

The students watched a movie that examined the battle strategies, defense, and victories in the battle for American independence--> Part 2

The Students also defined 7 different types of government and determined which  citizens would benefit.

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: What is an argument essay's purpose?
Work time: Group work thesis/claim- direction & why: choose--> Logos,Pathos, Ethos

The students were put in Level 3 groups--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? Yes or No?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
October 19: Stems List 32 Assessment
October 19: Coercive Acts Level 1 & 2 work


Binder Check-->

Tyranny is Tyranny
Coercive Acts
Boston Tea Party
Multiple Perspectives( Boston Massacre)
Townshend Acts
Sugar Act
King George III- Yes & No POVs
Revolutionary War Word Wall Glossary
George Grenville's Speech (if you are a loyalist sympathizer)
Articles of Confederation
Stems 32
Pathos, Ethos, Logos & Persuasion Packet
Reading Response Format
Government Word Wall Glossary

Wednesday, October 17

Short Day Wednesday

Short Day Wednesday

Literacy

Reading Prompt--> Tyranny is Tyranny

Social Studies--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? 

The students watched a movie that examined the battle strategies, defense, and victories in the battle for American independence.

PSAT prep:  Convention work

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: What is an argument essay's purpose?
Work time: Group work thesis/claim- direction & why

The students were put in Level 3 groups--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? Yes or No?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
October 19: Stems List 32 Assessment
October 19: Coercive Acts Level 1 & 2 work

Tuesday, October 16

Literacy

Reading Prompt

Social Studies--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? 

the students watched a movie that examined the battle strategies, defense, and victories in the battle for American independence.

Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/position
Mini-lesson: What is an argument essay's purpose?
Work time: Group work thesis/claim- direction & why

The students were put in Level 3 groups--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? Yes or No?

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
October 19: Stems List 32 Assessment
October 19: Coercive Acts Level 1 & 2 work

Monday, October 15

Literacy

Reading Prompt

Social Studies--> Was the American Revolution inevitable? 

The students completed a Level 1 collection of information about Theodore Roosevelt. The research helped support their understanding of a presentation put on by the Oregon Historical Society. 

The students also completed a survey about the inevitability of America's Revolutionary War. 

Homework/Due Dates
Jan 22- 12 Bookmarks
October 19: Stems List 32 Assessment
October 19: Coercive Acts Level 1 & 2 work