Thursday, May 14, 2015

***All library books are due today!

***All late, missing or revised assignments are due today!

Warm Up: 

20 Minutes of independent reading (This is week #39)
Mini-Lesson Topic:

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: 

Continue working on research and preparing for your speech tomorrow!

(5th Period will present next Friday.)

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:
Practice your speech so that you are ready to give it tomorrow!
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: