Wednesday, February 28: Let’s Write!

Click HERE for Unit 6: Take a Stand Site

Learning Targets: Introduce a controversial issue. State your claim. 

Announcements:

• Absent Yesterday? Read yesterday’s blog for details on MONITOR & DISCUSS
• Book Talks Friday 3/2
• Dr. Seuss Celebration! Pajamas on Thursday. Favorite books on Friday.

 

1) Starter: Golden 10

Complete today’s weekly work chart. Spend 10 minutes on late work or on To do when you are done.

 

2) Wake-Up Wednesday

Click HERE to open the Wake-Up Wednesday video on YouTube.

 

3) Writing Workshop: Write your introduction and first body paragraph.

Read about Step 5: Write on  Unit 6: Take a Stand.

Open your own Argument Draft from Google Classroom. Type your Draft on Docs.

Use the anchor charts on the slide deck below to help you get started.

 

4) Debrief & Exit Routine

 

Homework: Read, Charge Your iPad, Write your introduction and body paragraphs.

 

Tuesday, February 27: Monitoring Progress on Argumentative Writing

Click HERE for Unit 6: Take a Stand Site

Learning Targets: Monitor your own progress. Set goals for success.

Announcements:

• Absent Yesterday? Read yesterday’s blog for details on Flocabulary
• Book Talks Friday 3/2

 

1) Starter: Golden 10

Complete today’s weekly work chart. Spend 10 minutes on late work or on To do when you are done.

 

2) Monitor and Discuss

Go to the Google Classroom assignment titled MONITOR & DISCUSS.

Study the Why Workshop? slide presentationn

Answer the questions in Google Classroom. Respond to at least two classmates.

 

3) Workshop or PAT

Some of you will use this time to catch up Unit 6: Take a Stand. See your Weekly Work Chart in Google Classroom.

 

4) Debrief & Exit Routine

 

Homework: Read, Charge Your iPad, LATE Argument Steps 1, 2, 3 and 4