Week 7

Week 7 Lesson 1: 7.12 Research Skills

I CAN identify relevant information from a variety of sources.

I CAN synthesize information from a variety of sources.

I CAN examine sources for reliability, credibility, and bias.

1. Read the Instruction Page.

2. Complete the BrainPop activity (access information is in the instruction page)

3. Read and take notes on the article “Automated Vehicles May encourage a new breed of distracted drivers.”

4. Complete IXL - K.3 - Choose Evidence to Support Your Claim (This IS a Grade). You are looking for a minimum smart score of 80. Login using the link.

Week 7 Lesson 2: 7.11D Research Skills

I CAN write a business letter in the proper format.

I CAN identify various persuasive techniques.

Step 1: Watch the video on how to write a business letter.

Step 2: Read the notes and carefully examine the sample business letters provided.

Step 3: Write your business letter on the Google Form page and submit. (graded)

Complete IXL - K.3 - Choose Evidence to Support Your Claim (This IS a Grade). You are looking for a minimum smart score of 80. Login using the link. [This is the same IXL lesson from Week 7 Lesson 1.)]