MAP Review - Parts of Speech and Capitalization, Day 5

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
• Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
• Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
•  Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• Spell correctly.

Essential Skill(s):

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use editing strategies.
• I can recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
• I can spell correctly.

Task List:

1. Students will complete a bell work quiz on capitalization.
2. Students who earned at least an 85% on the parts of speech post-test will have a free day in class.
3. Students who did not earn at least an 85% on the parts of speech post-test will work in small groups to remediate skills.

MAP Review - Parts of Speech and Capitalization, Day 4

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
• Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
• Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
•  Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• Spell correctly.

Essential Skill(s):

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use editing strategies.
• I can recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
• I can spell correctly.

Task List:

1. Students will complete a bell work activity on capitalization. Test tomorrow!
2. Students will complete a post-test over the eight parts of speech. Note: We will grade this in class.
3. Students will be given their small group assignment for remediation, if necessary. 

MAP Review - Parts of Speech and Capitalization, Day 3

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
• Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
• Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
•  Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• Spell correctly.

Essential Skill(s):

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use editing strategies.
• I can recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
• I can spell correctly.

Task List:

1. Students will complete a bell work activity on capitalization.
2. Students will participate in several review activities (this will take two days).

• Note: Students who pass the post-test with a minimum grade of 85% will earn a free day on Friday. Students who do not make the minimum grade for the free day will work in small groups with the teacher.

MAP Review - Parts of Speech and Capitalization, Day 2

Objectives:

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
• Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
• Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
•  Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• Spell correctly.

Essential Skill(s):

• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

I Cans:

• I can demonstrate proper usage of the eight parts of speech in writing and speaking.
• I can use editing strategies.
• I can recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
• I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
• I can spell correctly.

Task List:

1. Students will complete a bell work activity on capitalization.
2. Students will participate in several review activities (this will take two days).

• Note: Students who pass the post-test with a minimum grade of 85% will earn a free day on Friday. Students who do not make the minimum grade for the free day will work in small groups with the teacher.

Nonfiction Picture Books, Day 13

Objectives:

1. Students will conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
2. Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
3. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  
4. Students will introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
5. Students will engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
6. Students will develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
7. Students will use appropriate and varied transitions to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another,and  create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
8. Students will use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
9. Students will use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
10. Students will provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
11. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12. Students will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
2. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  

I Can Statements:

• I can use multiple strategies to organize information.
• I can use charts, pictures, headings, etc. to organize information.
• I can support the topic with facts, details, quotes and/or examples.
• I can develop a point of view.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.

IPI: Level 4/5
Bloom's: Level 3/4

Task List:

1. Students will finish working on their finished books. Note: Completed books are due today by the end of the class period. Students will lose 5% of their overall grade for projects that are turned in late.

Resources:

• Book Ideas
• Picture Book Tips
• Scoring Guide
• Conventions Checklist

Nonfiction Picture Book, Day 12

Objectives:

1. Students will conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
2. Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
3. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  
4. Students will introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
5. Students will engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
6. Students will develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
7. Students will use appropriate and varied transitions to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another,and  create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
8. Students will use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
9. Students will use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
10. Students will provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
11. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12. Students will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
2. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  

I Can Statements:

• I can use multiple strategies to organize information.
• I can use charts, pictures, headings, etc. to organize information.
• I can support the topic with facts, details, quotes and/or examples.
• I can develop a point of view.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.

IPI: Level 4/5
Bloom's: Level 3/4

Task List:

1. Students will continue working on their finished books. Note: Completed books are due on Friday, April 12th.

Resources:

• Book Ideas
• Picture Book Tips
• Scoring Guide
• Conventions Checklist

Nonfiction Picture Books, Day 11

Objectives:

1. Students will conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
2. Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
3. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  
4. Students will introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
5. Students will engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
6. Students will develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
7. Students will use appropriate and varied transitions to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another,and  create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
8. Students will use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
9. Students will use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
10. Students will provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
11. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12. Students will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
2. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  

I Can Statements:

• I can use multiple strategies to organize information.
• I can use charts, pictures, headings, etc. to organize information.
• I can support the topic with facts, details, quotes and/or examples.
• I can develop a point of view.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.

IPI: Level 4/5
Bloom's: Level 3/4

Task List:

1. Students will continue working on their finished books. Note: Completed books are due on Friday, April 12th.

Resources:

• Book Ideas
• Picture Book Tips
• Scoring Guide
• Conventions Checklist

Nonfiction Picture Books, Day 10

Objectives:

1. Students will conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
2. Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
3. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  
4. Students will introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
5. Students will engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
6. Students will develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
7. Students will use appropriate and varied transitions to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another,and  create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
8. Students will use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
9. Students will use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
10. Students will provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
11. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12. Students will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
2. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  

I Can Statements:

• I can use multiple strategies to organize information.
• I can use charts, pictures, headings, etc. to organize information.
• I can support the topic with facts, details, quotes and/or examples.
• I can develop a point of view.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.

IPI: Level 4/5
Bloom's: Level 3/4

Task List:

1. Students will continue working on their finished books. Note: Completed books are due on Friday, April 12th.

Resources:

• Book Ideas
• Picture Book Tips
• Scoring Guide

Nonfiction Picture Books, Day 9

Objectives:

1. Students will conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
2. Students will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
3. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  
4. Students will introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
5. Students will engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
6. Students will develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
7. Students will use appropriate and varied transitions to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another,and  create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
8. Students will use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
9. Students will use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.
10. Students will provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
11. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
12. Students will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
2. Students will write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.  

I Can Statements:

• I can use multiple strategies to organize information.
• I can use charts, pictures, headings, etc. to organize information.
• I can support the topic with facts, details, quotes and/or examples.
• I can develop a point of view.
• I can use transitions to show relationships.

IPI: Level 4/5
Bloom's: Level 3/4

Task List:

1. Students will finish drafting their books. 
2. Students will begin working on their finished books. Note: Completed books are due on Friday, April 12th.

Resources:

• Book Ideas
• Picture Book Tips
• Scoring Guide

Argument Essay, Day 11

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can include relevant evidence for and against an argument.
• I can use transitions to clarify relationships.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Students will continue typing their argumentative essays. Note: Essays will be due on Wednesday, March 13, 2013!
2. After typing their argumentative essays students will perform a final check of their paper using the rubric attached on the blog. 
3. Students will also go back through their papers identifying sentences that use appositive, participial, and prepositional phrases by changing the text color as follows: red for appositives, blue for participles, and green for prepositions. Note: Students will be required to have two examples of each in their final papers.

Resources:

• Rubric

Argument Essay, Day 10

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can include relevant evidence for and against an argument.
• I can use transitions to clarify relationships.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Students will continue typing their argumentative essays. Note: Essays will be due on Wednesday, March 13, 2013!
2. After typing their argumentative essays students will perform a final check of their paper using the rubric attached on the blog. 
3. Students will also go back through their papers identifying sentences that use appositive, participial, and prepositional phrases by changing the text color as follows: red for appositives, blue for participles, and green for prepositions. Note: Students will be required to have two examples of each in their final papers.

Resources:

• Rubric

Argument Essay, Day 9

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can include relevant evidence for and against an argument.
• I can use transitions to clarify relationships.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Students will begin typing the final copy of their argument essays. Note: Essays will be due on Wednesday, March 13, 2013!

Resources:

• Rubric

Argument Essay, Day 8

Today is the final day for the 3rd quarter.

Note: Binders are due on today. No late binders will be accepted.

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can include relevant evidence for and against an argument.
• I can use transitions to clarify relationships.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can make a concluding statement.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Note: Binders are due on today. No late binders will be accepted.

Task List:

1. Students will take a quiz over prepositions and prepositional phrases. 
2. Students will write their conclusion paragraph.
3. Students will participate in a revision activity for their essays.

Resources:

• Rubric
• Prepositional Phrase Practice 1
• Prepositional Phrase Practice 2

Argument Essay, Day 7

Note: Binders will be due on Friday, March 8, 2013. No late binders will be accepted.

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can include relevant evidence for and against an argument.
• I can use transitions to clarify relationships.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Note: Binders will be due on Friday, March 8, 2013. No late binders will be accepted.

Task List:

1. Students will practice identifying prepositions and prepositional phrases in example sentences on the board. Note: Quiz will be tomorrow!
2. Students will write their third body paragraph (the counter-argument).
3. Students will participate in a revision activity for their counter-argument body paragraph.

Resources:

• Rubric

Argument Essay, Day 6

Note: All late work must be turned in today in order to assure credit on the 3rd quarter grade report!!!!

Note: Binders will be due on Friday, March 8, 2013. No late binders will be accepted.

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can include relevant evidence for and against an argument.
• I can use transitions to clarify relationships.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Note: All late work must be turned in today in order to assure credit on the 3rd quarter grade report!!!!

Note: Binders will be due on Friday, March 8, 2013. No late binders will be accepted.

Task List:

1. Students will practice identifying prepositions and prepositional phrases in example sentences on the board.
2. Students will participate in a revision activity for their introduction paragraph.
3. Students will write their first and second body paragraphs.

Resources:

• Rubric

Argument Essay, Day 5

Note: All late work must be turned in by Wednesday, March 6th, in order to assure credit on the 3rd quarter grade report.

Objectives:

1. Students will write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will introduce claim(s)*, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
5. Students will establish and maintain a formal style.
6. Students will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to write an argumentative essay. 

I Can Statements:

• I can identify prepositions and prepositional phrases in a sentence.
• I can use a formal style.
• I can use effective hook and lead strategies in my writing.
• I can establish a strong claim.
• I can use credible sources.
• I can use revision and editing strategies to improve my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Note: All late work must be turned in by Wednesday, March 6th, in order to assure credit on the 3rd quarter grade report.

Task List:

1. Students will practice identifying prepositions and prepositional phrases in example sentences on the board.
2. Students will write their introduction paragraphs.
3. Students will participate in a revision activity for their introduction paragraph.

Resources:

• Rubric

Alphabet Autobiography, Day 5

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
2. Students will be able to develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, details, figurative language or other information and examples.
3. Students will be able to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Essential Skill: 

1. Students will be able to compose a descriptive piece of writing incorporating multiple figurative language techniques including: alliteration, hyperbole, idioms, similes, and metaphors.

I Can Statements:

• I can participate in group/class discussions.
• I can write descriptively.
• I can use figurative language techniques in my writing.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 5

Task List:

1. Students will complete several practice activities on figurative language techniques.
2. Students will participate in a peer review activity. Note: Alphabet Autobiographies will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday, January 10th.
3. Students will write the final draft of their Alphabet Autobiographies.

Resources:

• Class Calendar 
• 3rd Qtr. Goals ppt
• Alphabet Autobiography ppt
• Figurative Language ppt

Argumentative Essay, Publishing Day 3

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will be able to introduce claims, acknowledge and distinguish the claims from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will be able to support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will be able to compose an essay incorporating a thesis statement, transitions, and supporting evidence/details.
2. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• I can manage my time wisely.
• I can write an argumentative paper.
• I can use transitions in my writing.
• I can write using formal style.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Students will finish typing the drafts of their argumentative essays, print a copy for themselves, and submit them to the dropbox in sharepoint. Note: 8th grade students will be watching the drama class Christmas play at 9:30; 2nd hour is still responsible for having their essays completed today!
2. Students who finished typing their essays yesterday will participate in a peer review activity. Once they have completed the peer review students will make any final revisions to their papers before submitting them to the dropbox and printing a copy for themselves.
3. 2nd quarter binder checks will be done in class today!
4. Students who have submitted their essays will either complete a holiday extra credit assignment or read their library books.

Resources:

• Class Calendar
• Christmas Extra Credit
• The REAL Night Before Christmas - Extra Credit Example
• Frosty the Snowman - Extra Credit Example

Rubric:

• Argumentative Essay -Student Version

Argumentative Essay, Publishing Day 2

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will be able to introduce claims, acknowledge and distinguish the claims from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will be able to support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will be able to compose an essay incorporating a thesis statement, transitions, and supporting evidence/details.
2. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• I can manage my time wisely.
• I can write an argumentative paper.
• I can use transitions in my writing.
• I can write using formal style.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Students will type the drafts of their argumentative essays.
2. 2nd quarter binder checks will be done in class today and Wednesday!
3. Students who finish typing their essays will participate in a peer review activity. Once they have completed the peer review students will make any final revisions to their papers before submitting them to the dropbox and printing a copy for themselves.
4. Students who have submitted their essays will either complete a holiday extra credit assignment or read their library books.

Resources:

• Class Calendar
• Christmas Extra Credit
• The REAL Night Before Christmas - Extra Credit Example
• Frosty the Snowman - Extra Credit Example

Rubric:

• Argumentative Essay -Student Version

Argumentative Essay, Revision and Editing Day

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
2. Students will be able to introduce claims, acknowledge and distinguish the claims from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
3. Students will be able to support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
4. Students will be able to conduct short research projects to answer a question.
5. Students will be able to gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
6. Students will be able to use verbs to demonstrate command of the conventions of English grammar when writing or speaking.

Essential Skills: 

1. Students will be able to compose an essay incorporating a thesis statement, transitions, and supporting evidence/details.
2. Students will be able to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

I Can Statements:

• I can write arguments.
• I can write an argumentative paper.
• I can use transitions in my writing.
• I can write formally.
• I can paraphrase information.
• I can identify verbals (gerunds and infinitives) in example sentences.

IPI: Level 6
Bloom's: Level 6

Task List:

1. Students will identify examples of gerunds and gerund phrases on quiz.
2. Students will exchange papers with a classmate to complete a revision and editing activity. (Extra credit will be awarded to those students who come to class with a completed draft ready for today's assignment.)

Resources:

• Class Calendar

Rubric:

• Argumentative Essay -Student Version