Monday: Same schedule for all classes today-Starting our Argumentative essay research.
PSL: SOAR student choice with signpost journal and individual conferences
- Argumentative essay: Read pages 99-106 w/ nonfiction signpost focus (35)
- Answer questions on page 107 (5-10, when finished with reading)
Tuesday: Continue reading the “Strike” texts and answer questions on page 107
PSL: SOAR student choice with signpost journal and individual conferences (15)
- Read article on pages 104-106 (20)
- Answer multiple choice and constructed response questions on page 107 (20)
- Begin completing graphic organizer (when finished)
Wednesday: We should be finished reading the “Strike” articles, moving on to the questions on page 107, and completing the graphic organizer.
PSL: SOAR student choice with signpost journal and individual conferences (15)
- Answer constructed response questions on page 107-have Mr. Rob check them (15-20)
- Complete graphic organizer (15-20)
- Begin drafting (when you finish questions and organizer-if time allows)
Thursday: Today, we’ll start drafting our essays (being sure to use plenty of textual evidence!) and visit the library.
PSL: SOAR (5), Library
- Discuss constructed response answers on page 107 (5)
- Begin drafting essays (25-30)
Enrichment: Be sure to complete this week’s blog post!
Friday: We will focus on completing a draft of our argumentative essay and use the weekend to correct any mistakes. Final draft due Monday!
PSL: SOAR student choice with signpost journal and individual conferences (15)
- Create argumentative essay draft (20-30)
- Peer edit drafts (10-15)