Thursday, February 26, 2015

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 
Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #28)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Researching and writing an argumentative essay from a topic of choice
Questions to guide learning:
What are some debatable topics that I am able to take side with? 
How do I prepare myself to be able to write an argumentative essay? 

Work Time: 

1.  Think-pair-share: Choose a debatable topic.
2. Close read the text
3. Take screen shots and highlight/annotate
4. Plan on a sheet of notebook paper use the outline: Create an outline for your argumentative essay. 
5. Begin writing your argumentative essay. (The document is in Google Classroom.)

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to write an argumentative essay on a debatable topic of their choosing. 

Debrief: 
Share and explain your outline with a partner. 
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

We will be having Friday Fun/Study Hall on Friday. If you do not have the following complete, you will be on the study hall list. 

• Justice System Argumentative Essay
• Argument Writing "Are You a Screen Addict?"
• Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz
• Argument Pretest Reflection

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Class Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 
Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #28)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Genius Hour Blog Post #6
Questions to guide learning:
What are the final steps I need to complete my final presentation and the "Demonstration of Learning"?

Work Time: 

Blog Post #6: Explain your next steps for completing your final presentation and the "Demonstration of Learning"
Work time for final presentation and the "Demonstration of Learning"

How students will know they are successful:

Students will have their final presentation and the "Demonstration of Learning" completed or almost completed. 

Debrief: 
Share your blog with a partner. Give one "glow" and one "grow".
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

We will be having Friday Fun/Study Hall on Friday. If you do not have the following complete, you will be on the study hall list.

• Justice System Argumentative Essay
• Argument Writing "Are You a Screen Addict?"
• Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz
• Argument Pretest Reflection

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 
Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #28)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Writing an argument from text
Questions to guide learning:
How can using a graphic organizer guide me in making sure that my essay includes all the necessary elements of argument? 

Work Time: 

Close Reading and argument writing for the text "Are You a Screen Addict?"

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to analyze a text in order to write an argument. 

Debrief: 
Table Share: Share your conclusion
Homework:
Finish the assignment "Are You a Screen Addict?".
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Monday, February 23, 2015

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 

Student	Book	Checkout Date	Days Overdue
Jack L	The Candy Shop War	1/23/2015	7
A.J. S	Ruins	1/9/2015	21
Jespyn B	The House of Hades	1/14/2015	16
Madi W	My Sister the Vampire: Re-Vamped!	1/23/2015	7
Kirra D	An Enola Holmes Mystery #1	1/13/2015	17
Autumn C	The Bfg	1/15/2015	15
Molly C	Searching for Sky	1/9/2015	21
Keanue H	Chains	12/15/2014	46
Jackson O	The Glass Cafe	1/23/2015	7
Kirra D	Sisters	1/14/2015	16
Shelby S	Oh, Yikes! History's Grossest Moments	1/20/2015	10
Isabelle H	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets	1/29/2015	1
Lizzie B	Out Of My Mind	11/20/2014	71
Isaiah S	Love that dog	1/29/2015	1
Kendall H	Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone	1/27/2015	3
Avin W	Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone	1/20/2015	10
Dorothy B	Twilight	1/23/2015	7

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #28)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Introduction to PARCC testing
Questions to guide learning:
What do I need to know about the PARCC test format so that I can do my best?

Work Time: 

PARCC Practice English Language Arts Test

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to navigate through the testing system. 
Students will have an understanding of the testing format. 

Debrief: 
Exit Ticket: What have you learned in class this year that has helped you to be able to complete the PARCC assessment? 
Homework:
Finish the PARCC Practice Test. Follow the directions on the link to turn it in. 
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

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Class Code: M2LBC

Friday, February 20, 2015

***Bring in your headphones on Monday. We will be doing a practice PARCC test.  

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #27)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Questions to guide learning:
How does organized planning guide the writing process?

Work Time: 

Write an argumentative essay to the prompt: Is the American criminal justice system fair?

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to write an argumentative essay that includes:
Introduction/Thesis
Claims with evidence, explanations and details
Counterclaims with rebuttals
Conclusion

Debrief: 
Turn in your essay (in Google Classroom) at the end of class!
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

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Class Code: M2LBC

Thursday, February 19, 2015

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #27)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Introduce claims and organize the reasons and evidence clearly
Questions to guide learning:
How does organized planning guide the writing process?

Work Time: 

Create an outline (plan) for the justice system argumentative essay
Begin writing the essay

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to follow a model for planning their writing using an outline.

Debrief: 

Homework:
Complete your plan and introductory paragraph for the justice system argumentative essay. 
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 

Warm Up: 
10 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #27)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Introduce claims and organize the reasons and evidence clearly
Questions to guide learning:
How does organized planning guide the writing process?

Work Time: 

Create an outline (plan) for the justice system argumentative essay
Begin writing the essay

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to follow a model for planning their writing using an outline.

Debrief: 

Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Student	Book	Checkout Date	Days Overdue
A.J. S	Ruins	1/9/2015	14
Jespyn B	The House of Hades	1/14/2015	9
Kirra D	An Enola Holmes Mystery #1	1/13/2015	10
Jack D	City of Glass	11/14/2014	70
Aaron B	Savvy	1/21/2015	2
Autumn C	The Bfg	1/15/2015	8
Tyler H	The Last Olympian	1/15/2015	8
Molly C	Searching for Sky	1/9/2015	14
Keanue H	Chains	12/15/2014	39
Kirra D	Sisters	1/14/2015	9
Shelby S	Oh, Yikes! History's Grossest Moments	1/20/2015	3
Teanna M	Bud, Not Buddy	1/21/2015	2
Lizzie B	Out Of My Mind	11/20/2014	64
Trey T	The Lightning Thief (Graphic Novel)	12/16/2014	38
Avin W	Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone	1/20/2015	3

***You will need headphones for PARCC testing starting the week of March 2nd. 

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #27)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Identifying two sides of an argument and determining the strongest side
Questions to guide learning:
Which is the strongest side of the justice system argument? 
How do you know?

Work Time: 

Create a Pro/Con list of the claims made in the three texts
Determine a stronger side

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to collect evidence from text to determine the stronger side of an argument. 

Debrief: 
Exit Ticket: Answer the "Questions to guide learning".
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz Retake will be on Wednesday.

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Class Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #26)
-or-
Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz retake
Mini-Lesson Topic:

"Demonstration of Learning" for Genius Hour

Questions to guide learning:
How have I become expert in my topic of study?

Work Time: 

Genius Hour work time
(We will not have Genius Hour next week.)

How I'll know I'm successful:
I know what needs to be included in my "Demonstration of Learning" text-based artifact that will be turned into Mrs. Brownell in April.
I am working on the final stages of my presentation to the class. 
Debrief: 
Table Share: What will your artifact be?
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments (such as the Genius Hour Citation Page).
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #26)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Trace and Evaluate an Argument
Questions to guide learning:
What makes for good argument writing? 
How do the elements of argument make for a strong argument?

Work Time: 

Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz (Retake)
NewsELA: Find and read article(s) of interest
Class Code: 8GHGG6

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to identify the elements of an argument in a text.  

Debrief: 
Unit 4 Vocabulary Hall of Fame
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz Retake will be on Wednesday.

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Monday, February 9, 2015

A review of some behavior expectations:
* You should not leave the classroom more that once per week. (library, restroom, drinking fountain, locker, office, etc.) 
* If you borrow something, return it in a condition that is as good or better than you found it.
* Clean up after yourself. 
* If you remove a book from the bookshelf, then check it out immediately.
A review of some class work & homework expectations:
* Always restate the question in your answer and write using complete sentences. 
* Most writing should be in 1st person (I, my) or in third person (they, he/she/it).
Classroom Rules: 
1. Listen And Follow Directions
2. Raise Your Hand Before Speaking 
3. Respect Your Classmates And Your Teacher
4. Keep Hands, Feet, And Objects To Yourself

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #26)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Reteaching the skill "Trace and Evaluate an Argument"
Questions to guide learning:
What makes for good argument writing? 
How do the elements of argument make for a strong argument?

Work Time: 

Review "Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz" to determine what went wrong? 
Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz #2

How students will know they are successful:

Students will be able to identify the elements of an argument in a text.  

Debrief: 
Unit 4 Vocabulary Hall of Fame
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments.
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

Unit 4 Vocabulary Quiz Retake will be on Wednesday.

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Friday, February 6, 2014

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #25)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details
Questions to guide learning:
How does knowing an author's point of view or purpose in a text help to determine the meaning of the text?

Work Time: 

Close Reading: "A Defense of the Jury System"

Graphic Organizer: As You Read (completed with a partner)
Close Reading:  "Six Million Trayvons"
Graphic Organizer: As You Read (completed independently)

How I'll know I'm successful:

Students are able to use the close reading strategy to deeply understand the text (including the main idea and supporting details). 

Debrief: 
Table Share: Answer the "Questions to guide learning"
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments (such as the Genius Hour Citation Page).
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #25)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details
Questions to guide learning:
How does knowing an author's point of view or purpose in a text help to determine the meaning of the text?

Work Time: 

Close reading: "How the Judicial System Works"

Graphic Organizer: As You Read

How I'll know I'm successful:

Students are able to use the close reading strategy to deeply understand the text (including the main idea and supporting details). 

Debrief: 
Table Share: Answer the "Questions to guide learning"
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments (such as the Genius Hour Citation Page).
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

We will be going to the library today! 
*You may stop at your locker to get a book to return.
*Go quietly.
*Enter the library silently.
*Do not sit in the chairs in the back of the library.
*Check out more than one book.
*Do not sign up for the library the rest of the week.


Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #25)
Mini-Lesson Topic:

"Demonstration of Learning" for Genius Hour

Questions to guide learning:
How have I become expert in my topic of study?

Work Time: 

Preview: Guidelines for Genius Hour "Demonstration of Learning"

How I'll know I'm successful:
I know what needs to be included in my "Demonstration of Learning" text-based artifact that will be turned into Mrs. Brownell in April. 
Debrief: 
Table Share: What will your artifact be?
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments (such as the Genius Hour Citation Page).
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Tuesday, February 3, 2014

Student	Book	Checkout Date	Days Overdue
Andrew S	Where Else in the Wild?	10/28/2014	73
Keanue H	Chains	12/15/2014	25
Koko S	Sisters	11/14/2014	56
Lizzie B	Out Of My Mind	11/20/2014	50
Trey T	The Lightning Thief (Graphic Novel)	12/16/2014	24
Caleb D	I Funny: A Middle School Story	11/10/2014	60
Tyler P	The Big Field	1/6/2015	3
Jack D	City of Glass	11/14/2014	56
Mason M	The Titan's Curse	1/6/2015	3
Alexa G	Ungifted	1/6/2015	3
Brooklynn T	A Tangle of Knots	12/15/2014	25

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #25)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Trace and evaluate an argument
Questions to guide learning:
What makes for good argument writing? 
How do the elements of argument make for a strong argument?

Work Time: 

Finish pp. 14 & 15 in ISN
Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz (in Google Classroom)

How I'll know I'm successful:
I can identify elements of argument in text.
I can determine if the argument is supported by reasons and evidence. 
Debrief: 

Homework:
Finish: Trace and Evaluate the Argument Quiz (in Google Classroom)
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments (such as the Genius Hour Citation Page).
Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work. 
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC

Monday, February 2, 2015

Warm Up: 
20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #25)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Trace and evaluate an argument
Questions to guide learning:
What makes for good argument writing? 
How do the elements of argument make for a strong argument?

Work Time: 

Finish tracing and evaluating the argument in the text "Animals are Smart". Revise for elements of argument (such as 3rd person POV).

Identify the following parts of this argumentative essay using the highlight tool:

thesis, claims, evidence/explanation/details supporting claim, counterclaims, rebuttals and conclusion

How I'll know I'm successful:
I can identify elements of argument in text.
I can determine if the argument is supported by reasons and evidence. 
Debrief: 
Whole class review of the elements of argument in the text "Animals are Smart".
Homework:
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes)
Update reading list
Complete and turn in any missing assignments (such as the Genius Hour Citation Page).
Notes:

February Book Order Flyer

Class Code: M2LBC