Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students practiced completing another DBQ (Commentary& one document only)
The students continued to review the purpose of Missouri Compromise 1820 and were able to understand how the issue of slavery became a major pre-civil war cause due to the revised Compromise of 1850 and The Kansas-Nebraska Act 1858.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Conclusion & Works Cited MLA
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Kansas-Nebraska: April 13
Thursday, March 21, 2019
March 21, Thursday
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students practiced completing another DBQ (Commentary& one document only)
The students reviewed the purpose of Missouri Compromise 1820 and were able to understand how the issue of slavery became a major pre-civil war cause due to the revised Compromise of 1850 and The Kansas-Nebraska Act 1858.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Rebuttal Paragraph
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
First Draft: March 22
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students practiced completing another DBQ (Commentary& one document only)
The students reviewed the purpose of Missouri Compromise 1820 and were able to understand how the issue of slavery became a major pre-civil war cause due to the revised Compromise of 1850 and The Kansas-Nebraska Act 1858.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Rebuttal Paragraph
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
First Draft: March 22
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
March 20, Wednesday
Short day Wednesday
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students practiced completing another DBQ (Commentary& one document only)
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: First Draft- Last day to complete introduction & body
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
First Draft: March 22
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Tuesday, March 19
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
NHD Rubrics returned
The students completed post-reading work on the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. The students examined how the Klondike gold rush played a role in westward expansion. The students also analyzed how Jack London incorporated naturalism into his plot line.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: First Draft- Introduction and body paragraphs
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
"To Build a Fire" March 20
Reading prompt
Social Studies
NHD Rubrics returned
The students practiced completing another DBQ (Commentary& one document only)
The students completed post-reading work on the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. The students examined how the Klondike gold rush played a role in westward expansion. The students also analyzed how Jack London incorporated naturalism into his plot line.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: First Draft- Introduction and body paragraphs
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
"To Build a Fire" March 20
Monday, March 18, 2019
Monday, March 18
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
NHD Rubrics returned
The students completed mid, and post-reading notes on the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. The students examined how the Klondike gold rush played a role in westward expansion. The students also analyzed how Jack London incorporated naturalism into his plot line.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: First Draft- Introduction and body paragraphs
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Reading prompt
Social Studies
NHD Rubrics returned
The students practiced completing a DBQ (Commentary& one document only)
The students completed mid, and post-reading notes on the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. The students examined how the Klondike gold rush played a role in westward expansion. The students also analyzed how Jack London incorporated naturalism into his plot line.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: First Draft- Introduction and body paragraphs
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Friday, March 15, 2019
Friday, March 15
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students took pre, mid, and post-reading notes on the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. The students examined how the Klondike gold rush played a role in westward expansion. The students also analyzed how Jack London incorporated naturalism into his plot line.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Introductions
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students took pre, mid, and post-reading notes on the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London. The students examined how the Klondike gold rush played a role in westward expansion. The students also analyzed how Jack London incorporated naturalism into his plot line.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Introductions
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Thursday, March 14
Literacy
Reading prompt
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Rough Thesis & Organizing your sources to support thesis
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
The students reviewed their DBQ scores and compared their work to a proficient anchor paper.
Core 3 only- NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Reading prompt
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Rough Thesis & Organizing your sources to support thesis
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
The students reviewed their DBQ scores and compared their work to a proficient anchor paper.
Core 3 only- NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Wednesday, March 13
Short day Wednesday
Literacy
Reading prompt
Writers' Workshop
Mode: Argument/Position
Mini-lesson: Introduction
Rubrics: Structure, Development, & Conventions
The students used their westward expansion knowledge to support an argument/position essay that answers the unit's Level 3 question--> At what cost can expansion of one's nation be justified?
NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Tuesday, March 12
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students completed an on-demand, Level 2 reading response assessment on westward expansion.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students completed an on-demand, Level 2 reading response assessment on westward expansion.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Monday, March 11, 2019
Monday, March 11
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students continued annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students continued annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD--> Class presentations & state competition scoring (NHD Rubrics)
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Friday, March 8
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students continued annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD
Mini-lesson: prepare speech and turn in paperwork
Work time 60 mins.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students continued annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD
Mini-lesson: prepare speech and turn in paperwork
Work time 60 mins.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
Thur, March 7
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students continued annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD
Mini-lesson: review speech plan and turn in procedures
Work time 60 mins.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
NHD: March 8
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students continued annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
NHD
Mini-lesson: review speech plan and turn in procedures
Work time 60 mins.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
NHD: March 8
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
March 6, Wed.
Short Day Wednesday
Literacy
Reading prompt
NHD
Mini-lesson: Sander check in
Work time 60 mins.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
NHD: March 8
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
March 5th, Tuesday
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students checked their proficiency scores for their Texas summaries.
The students reviewed and highlighted their DBQ commentary/analysis.
The students began annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
NHD: March 8
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students checked their proficiency scores for their Texas summaries.
The students reviewed and highlighted their DBQ commentary/analysis.
The students began annotating the Oregon Treaty of 1846, took Cornell notes on the Division of Oregon (American Journey) and created/assembled a story map .
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
Oregon: March 15
Post-work charts: March 11
NHD: March 8
Monday, March 4, 2019
Monday, March 4
Literacy
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students completed an on-demand DBQ (second opportunity)--> Was the Mexican American War justified?
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
The students also wrote thank you letters to the Art Lit volunteers.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Reading prompt
Social Studies
The students completed an on-demand DBQ (second opportunity)--> Was the Mexican American War justified?
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?
The students also wrote thank you letters to the Art Lit volunteers.
Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
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