Essay Writing: Informative and Argumentative Writing
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 May 26, 2017:  Developing A Love For Literature

Activities: Compare the written version to media version

 Questions: Identify one of the situation that was unfair.

Identify a phrase or response that was exceptionally humorous.

May 25, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Describe the new product that Stanley’s father invented.
  1. What happens at Camp Green Lake for the first time in over 100 years?
  1. How does Ms. Morengo prove Stanley’s innocence?
  1. What was in the suitcase?

May 24, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

 

  1. Why did the Warden ask the counselors to tell the campers they would not be digging anymore holes ?
  1. What does the Warden plan on telling Stanley’s family?
  1. What request does Stanley make of Ms. Morengo?
  1. Why did Mr. Pendanski hesitate when the Warden ordered him to get Hector Zeroni’s file?
  1. Explain why the suitcase belongs to Stanley.
  1. Why don’t the lizards bit Stanley or Zero?

           

May 23, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Explain Stanley and Zero’s plan.
  1. Why do the boys hide in the holes?
  1. Why is Zero the one to sneak into camp for food and water?
  1. What did Stanley find in his old hole?
  1. Who finds Stanley and Zero?

May 22, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Explain what Zero confesses to Stanley.
  1. Why did Hattie Parker blush when Mrs. Tennyson mentioned that her daughter had almost died from eating some bad meat?
  1. Why does Stanley want to dig one more hole?

May 19, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. What evidence is there that Barfbag may have purposely stepped on a rattlesnake?
  1. According to Zero, how did the boat probably get its name?
  1. What scares Stanley most about dying?

May 18, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. What does the lightening reveal to Stanley?
  1. Explain how Zero reacted to Mr. Pendanski telling him he was only good for digging holes.

May 17, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Describe Sam and Katherine.
  1. According to Sam, what could onions cure?
  1. Explain how Katherine became Kissin’ Kate Barlow.

May 16, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. What is interesting about the name “Camp Green Lake?”
  1. Who owns the shade at Camp Green Lake?
  1. What options does the judge give Stanley?

May 15, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Why doesn’t Stanley worry that Zero is looking over his shoulder?
  1. How did Magnet get his nickname?
  1. Explain what happens with the sunflower seeds.

May 12, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. How does X-Ray mistreat Stanley?
  1. Describe the Warden.

May 11, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. What does Stanley know that the Warden doesn’t?
  1. Explain the situation in which Stanley gets hurt.
  1. What indications are there that the Warden is getting impatient?

May 10, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Explain the daily process of digging.
  1. Who is Mr. Pendanski?
  1. Why doesn’t Mr. Pendanski like to use nicknames?

May 5, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. How does Stanley almost get in a fight?

  1. What does Stanley write to his mother about?

  1. Who is Caveman?

May 4, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. What does Stanley find after digging his first hole?
  1. Explain the yellow-spotted lizards.

May 3, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Why is Stanley Yelnats name so interesting?

2. Why did the Yelnats’ apartment smell of food odor and burning rubber?

May 2, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Why doesn’t Camp Green Lake have fences or guards?
  1. Explain what happened that got Stanley sent to Camp Green Lake.
  2. What do the boys have to do to get time off from digging holes?

 

May 1, 2017: novel reading

Students will read the novel.

Chapter questions:

  1. Who owns the shade at Camp Green Lake?
  1. What options does the judge give Stanley?
  1. Why do boys go to Camp Green Lake?

Lesson Plans for Week of 04-17 -2017 

Target Learning Goal: FSA/Reading Review

Identify the various types of figurative language / analyze poetry

  • similes 
  • metaphors
  • personification  

Grammar Mechanics Review

fragments

run on sentences

punctuation

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Lesson Plans for Week of 04-03-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Prepared for greatness!

Identify the various types of figurative language 

  • similes 
  • metaphors
  • personification

Lesson Plans for Week of 03-27-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Prepared for greatness!

Lesson Plans for Week of 03-13-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Prepared for greatness!

Identify the various types of figurative language/ analyzing poetry (teacher modeling and note taking)

  • similes 
  • metaphors
  • personification 

allude

alliteration

rhyme scheme

Lesson Plans for Week of 03-06-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Prepared for greatness!

Identify the various types of figurative language/ analyzing poetry (teacher modeling and note taking)

  • similes 
  • metaphors
  • personification 

allude

alliteration

rhyme scheme

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FSA - 2.28.2017

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-27-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Prepared for greatness!

Revisit writing techniques:

planning sheet

selecting and citing evidence

elaboration

using transitions 

closing sentence

conclusive paragraph

counter claim and rebuttal 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-21-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay/ Should Coed Sports Exist In School?; Informative Writing: Great Depression

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-22-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Informative Writing: The Great Depression: 

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-23-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informative essay

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-24-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informative essay; submit all work by end of period

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-13-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay/ Should Coed Sports Exist In School? 

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-14-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay/ Should Coed Sports Exist In School? 

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation: Academic Enrichment

Identify evidence  and Cite evidence 

Essay Structure: 

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-15-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay/ Should Coed Sports Exist In School? 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation: Academic Enrichment

Identify evidence  and Cite evidence 

Essay Structure: 

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-16-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay/ Should Coed Sports Exist In School? 

Students are to read and construct planning sheet.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation: Academic Enrichment

Identify evidence  and Cite evidence 

Essay Structure: 

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-10-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-17-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-10-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-10-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-09-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Lesson Plans for Week of 02-08-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 02-07-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 02-06-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-30-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-27-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-25-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-26-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-25-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Mini lesson- Remediation

Essay writing 

Revisit: Elaboration methods and lead ins

Time Writing: 90 minutes  

       Students, you will have only 90 minutes to complete the Informational essay.

1.  Read article

2. Complete planning sheet

3. Write essay

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-24-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Informative writing

1.  Read article

3. Write essay

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: Extra writing practice activities;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily


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Lesson Plans for Week of 01-25-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct an effective informational/Argumentative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Revisit:

 Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-26-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activity:

Teacher Feedback

Revisit:

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-25-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activity:

Teacher Feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-26-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Activity:

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-27-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities: Teacher feedback

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Homework: extra writing practice; practice cursive writing;read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-19-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Revisit:

Planning Sheet:  Why is the planning sheet imperative?

components 

Time Writing: 90 minutes  

       Students, you will have only 90 minutes to complete the Informational essay.

1.  Read article

2. Complete planning sheet

3. Write essay

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-20-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Revisit:

Planning Sheet:  Why is the planning sheet imperative?

components 

Time Writing: 90 minutes  

       Students, you will have only 90 minutes to complete the Informational essay.

1.  Read article

2. Complete planning sheet

3. Write essay

Remediation if requested:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-09-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Final Glance

Revisit:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Lesson Plans for Week of 01-10-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Final Glance

Revisit:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-11-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Final Glance

Revisit:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-12-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Final Glance

Revisit:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 01-13-2017 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Final Glance

Revisit:

Topic Sentence

Cite evidence and select support

(articles;charts;maps)

Elaboration

Conclusion  

Complete essay/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-19-16 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Group 1

Complete essay. Edit and publish writing

Group 2

Complete body paragraphs/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-20-16 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informative essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Group 1

Complete essay. Edit and publish writing

Group 2

Complete body paragraphs/edit 

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-21-16 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Group 1

Complete essay. Edit and publish writing

Group 2

Complete body paragraphs/edit 

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-22-16 

Target Learning Goal: Construct informational essay.

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, punctuation, and correcting run on sentences

Activities

Group 1

Complete essay. Edit and publish writing

Group 2

Complete body paragraphs/edit 

Teacher Feedback

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework: edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations practice cursive writing; read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule!

Lesson Plans 12/23/16

Driftwood's Winter Festival 2016 / Part 2

Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-05-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

Activities:

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Revisit Thesis Statement
  • Read articles and continue to complete planning sheet used to organize information for writing informational essay Group 2: Planning Sheet in progress
  • Group 1: Construct introductory and Body Paragraph 1

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit planning sheet/paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-06-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

Activities:

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Revisit Thesis Statement
  • Read articles and continue to complete planning sheet used to organize information for writing informational essay Group 2: Planning Sheet in progress
  • Group 1: Construct introductory and Body Paragraph 1

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit planning sheet and paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-07-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

Activities

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Revisit Thesis Statement
  • Read articles and continue to complete planning sheet used to organize information for writing informational essay Group 2: Planning Sheet in progress
  • Group 1: Construct introductory and Body Paragraph 1

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit planning sheet /paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-08-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Revisit Thesis Statement
  • Read articles and continue to complete planning sheet used to organize information for writing informational essay Group 2: Planning Sheet in progress
  • Group 1: Construct introductory and Body Paragraph 1

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-28-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Discuss knowledge of writing bridge/transitions
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs
  • Use planning sheet to organize evidence from the articles 

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-29-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Discuss knowledge of writing bridge/transitions
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs
  • Use planning sheet to organize evidence from the articles 

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-30-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Discuss knowledge of writing bridge/transitions
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs
  • Compose Introduction and body Paragraphs

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

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Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-01-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Discuss knowledge of writing bridge/transitions
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 12-02-16

Target Learning Goal: 

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles

  • Review the writing techniques for informative writing
  • Discuss knowledge of writing bridge/transitions
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

References: planning sheet(s); articles

transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources

Informative Writing- Articles

T Chart 
Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Compare and Contrast

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily


Language Arts Rule! 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-07-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Student Conferencing Conclusion

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

  • Review the writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
  • Demonstrate knowledge of writing bridge and counterclaim

Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-09-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

Review the writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph

Assignment I

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-10-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Assignment I

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

 

Examine the rebuttal piece in 6th grade mentor text

  • Identify techniques for crafting the rebuttal
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

 

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-11-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

Review 

  •  writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
  •  knowledge of writing bridge and counterclaim

Assignment II

Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs 

  • Examine the rebuttal piece in 6th grade mentor text
  • Identify techniques for crafting the rebuttal

 

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations and return to teacher the next day

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Language Arts Rules!

Lesson Plans for Week of 10-31-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Student Conferencing

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

  • Review the writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
  • Demonstrate knowledge of writing bridge and counterclaim

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-2-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Student Conferencing

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Review the writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph

Assignment I

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-03-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Student Conferencing

Assignment I

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Examine the rebuttal piece in 6th grade mentor text

  • Identify techniques for crafting the rebuttal

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-04-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Student Conferencing

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Review 

  •  writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
  •  knowledge of writing bridge and counterclaim

Assignment II

  • Examine the rebuttal piece in 6th grade mentor text
  • Identify techniques for crafting the rebuttal

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations and return to teacher the next day

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

11-07-16

 

 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-07-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Student Conferencing Conclusion

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

  • Review the writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
  • Demonstrate knowledge of writing bridge and counterclaim

Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text: Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-09-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

Review the writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph

Assignment I

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-10-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Assignment I

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

 

Examine the rebuttal piece in 6th grade mentor text

  • Identify techniques for crafting the rebuttal
  • Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

 

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily

 

Lesson Plans for Week of 11-11-16

Target Learning Goal: Examine counterclaim /rebuttal paragraph of the argumentative essay

Grammar Infusion: Capitalization, correcting run on sentences, end marks, identifying dependent and independent clauses and punctuating sentence correctly

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

 

Review 

  •  writing techniques for counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
  •  knowledge of writing bridge and counterclaim

Assignment II

 

 

Discuss Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs

 

  • Examine the rebuttal piece in 6th grade mentor text
  • Identify techniques for crafting the rebuttal

 

References: planning sheet(s); articles; transitions/6th Grade mentor text   

Materials/Resources


Text:  HMH /Legacy Writes

Skill(s):

Active Reading Strategies

Paraphrasing

Unlocking Word Meaning

Identify Key Words

Homework:

edit paragraphs based on teacher's notations and return to teacher the next day

practice cursive writing;

read for ten minutes (any material); review class notes daily




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