Monday, May 11, 2015

***All library books due are due Thursday, May 14th!

***All late, missing or revised assignments due Thursday, May 14th!

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:
Mini Living Museum: Individuals Overcoming Adversity
Preparing for the five minute speech 
Question(s) to guide learning:
How can I conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.7
How can I gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources? CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.8

Work Time: 

Following the project introduction, we will be selecting a person who's overcome adversity and begin conducting research.
Options for a variety of research:
* List of books available (Mrs. Bishop's classroom)
* World book Online or Culture grams
* Library of Congress
* Bio
* Other: documentaries, videos of interviews, TED Talks, Google search

WorldBook Encyclopaedia	adams12	5star
Culture Grams	Rockytop	middle

How students will know they are successful with this unit:

I can research a person who overcame adversity and is an inspiration to many.
I can participate in a mini living museum by presenting detailed information about someone who overcame adversity by giving a 5 minute speech. 

Debrief: 

Homework:
Make sure that all missing assignments are completed and turned in.
All late, missing or revised assignments need to be turned in before May 14th. After that, they will not be accepted!
Independent reading (At least 30 minutes) EVERY day! Yes, even on the weekends!
Update reading list! 
Be prepared to turn in your reading list on May 20th!
Notes:

Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work.