Week of August 25
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Monday - August 25
Complete writing prompt.
Write a paragraph answering the following question. Why?
Rules and Classroom Procedures
Etiquette and Classroom Expectations
5Ws Introduction Interview
Homework: Get paperwork signed and return Tuesday.
Read 30 minutes. Discuss your reading with a partner.
Tuesday - August 26
Complete writing prompt.
Use the 5 Ws to tell us about your first day of school.
Study Habits & Methods
SQ3R Method
Create a study aid that adapts the SQ3R method to your specific learning style.
If you do not finish in class please do for homework.
Homework: Finish your SQ3R/Learning Style study aid.
Read 30 minutes. Discuss your reading with a partner.
Wednesday - August 27
Complete writing prompt.
How would you adapt your study aid if working with a partner with a different dominant learning style?
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/print/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/306868/ Read this article and complete the 5 W's.
Objective Goal - Write an essay demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Bill of Rights by using contemporary examples of two of these amendments in action.
Pledge Activity – Learning the Diffusion Reading Strategy
How to Cite a Source
Research Tips
Paraphrasing
Create a bibliography with at least five citations in correct MLA format.
Homework: Be sure your five MLA citations are properly formatted.
Read 30 minutes. Discuss your reading with a partner.
Thursday - August 28
Complete writing prompt.
Explain how you will use the Diffusion Reading Strategy when encountering a new text.
Diffusion Real World Activity
}Select one of the articles from my web page below.
}Copy and paste the article into a word document. (Google Doc)
}Scan the article and look for words you may not know.
}Look up the definitions for these words, and cut and paste them near the word in the article. You may want to change the font color, use parenthesis, or a text box.
}Summarize the article using the 5 W’s.
ARTICLES for ACTIVITY
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/print/2008/07/is-google-making-us-stupid/306868/
Friday - August 29
Log onto your Chrome Book.
Go to your email.
Open a new tab.
www.google.com
Select Gmail.
Select Compose.
Email Ms. Hughes - sherry_hughes@pender.k12.nc.us
Subject of Email: Last name, First Name....Class Period
Subject: Mouse, Mickey Period 4
Bellwork/Writing Prompt
(Let's Create a Google Doc named Bellwork and add to it each day.)
Why do we need laws?
Lecture:
http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-book
Task:
Create a bibliography with at least five citations in correct MLA format.
Research one of the following topics:
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
Amendments
Bill of Rights Research
Graphic Organizers
Each pod will have two amendments.
Introduce your amendments to the rest of the class. Include the following topics:
Explain the amendments.
Explain why they were added to the Constitution.
Explain why they are relevant today.
Give a modern example of the amendments in action. (This should be two examples. One for each amendment.)
Pod 1 Amendments 1 and 5
Pod 2 Amendments 2 and 6
Pod 3 Amendments 3 and 7
Pod 4 Amendments 4 and 8
Pod 5 Amendments 5 and 9
Pod 6 Amendments 6 and 10
Pod 7 Amendments 1 and 2
Pod 8 Amendments 3 and 4
Homework: Be sure your amendment introduction is ready to present.
Read 30 minutes. Discuss your reading with a partner.
Complete writing prompt.
Which of the amendments was your favorite? Explain your answer.
Objective Goal - Write an essay demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the Bill of Rights by using contemporary examples of two of these amendments in action.
Bill of Rights Project Presentations
Introducing: Vocabulary Wood Root Extravaganza
Introducing: The Bucket List - A New Way to Complete Independent Reading Assignments
Homework: Read 30 minutes.
Take a deep breath. Let it out. Repeat.
Enjoy your Labor Day Holiday.
Next Week: Bill of Rights Project Continued, Independent Reading Projects Assigned, Bill of Rights Essay, Our First Vocabulary Quiz-Don’t panic. You may take it more than once.