Monday
Complete writing prompt.
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
Students Taking Action
Complete question 1 on page 281.
Look over the following articles:
“For some, It’s food for thought” (283)
“Making a Difference, One Child at a Time” (286)
“Science Hero: Beth Rickard, Environmentalist” (288)
Predict what you think the articles will be about.
Diffuse the text.
“For some, It’s food for thought”
Use the graphic organizer on page 281 to take notes as we read the article.
Make notes about the issues and the actions of the students at Einstein Middle School.
Find the 5 W’s as you read. (who, what, when, where, why or how)
Divide and Conquer
Pods 1, 2, 3 will read “Making a Difference, One Child at a Time” (286).
Pods 4, 5, 6, 7 will read “Science Hero: Beth Rickard, Environmentalist” (288).
I may assign a few people to other articles if we have too many absent from one pod.
Complete your note taking as we did for the previous article “For some, It’s food for thought” (283).
Divide and Conquer
Find someone that read a different article than you.
Listen as your partner summarizes the article.
Take notes so you will have the needed information about the article.
Go back to the anticipation guide on page 281.
Select one of the statements to use as a thesis statement for a short essay.
Complete a rough draft of that essay.
Read.
Study for vocabulary quiz. – Last day to retake Friday!
Tuesday
Complete writing prompt.
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
2. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
3. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
4. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
5. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
Divide and Conquer
Have a partner peer review your essay as you review his or hers.
Make suggestions on the paper.
Write questions or ideas on the paper.
What could be added to make the paper better?
My suggestion is examples!
Students Taking Action
We have read three articles showing how young people can make a difference by taking action.
Now you should find another example to add to your essay.
You may use the ipods to do your research, and the essay should be completed during class.
Incorporate the suggestions made by your peer reviewer as well.
Brainstorm a list of Public Service Announcements you have seen or heard.
Read.
Study for vocabulary quiz.
Wednesday
Complete writing prompt.
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
2. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
3. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
4. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
5. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
6. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.
Getting the Word Out
What is a PSA?
Give examples of media outlets.
We will watch a few clips, then discuss the following:
What is the purpose?
Who is the intended audience?
What is the content?
What persuasive techniques were used?
http://www.adcouncil.org/Our-Work
Getting the Word Out
Find a PSA campaign that has used multiple media outlets.
What persuasive appeals were used?
Are the ads effective? Give evidence to support your answer.
If you finish before the other pods, identify a second PSA campaign.
Media Channel Blitz
How can one person make a difference when encountering a media channel?
Read.
Study for vocabulary quiz.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt.
Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
2. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
3. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
4. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
5. The committee (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
6. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
Taking Action About an Issue
Create an informational/persuasive campaign about an issue of community, state, or national significance that will convince the audience that the issue is significant and that they have the power to make a difference.
Read.
Study for vocabulary quiz.
Friday
Complete writing prompt.
Taking Action About an Issue
Create an informational/persuasive campaign about an issue of community, state, or national significance that will convince the audience that the issue is significant and that they have the power to make a difference.
Quiz Retake
Read.