Quarter 3

Monday, March 16

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Begin Poetry Unit
• What is poetry?
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 17

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Mini Lesson: Elements of poetry
• St. Patrick' Day Poem
• Hate that Cat
• Fill out poetic devices graphic organizer
• Goal: page 38
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 18

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Mini Lesson: Poetic Form
• Hate That Cat
• Goal: pages 39 -75
• 
  
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, March 19

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• KEYS Method Mini Lesson
• Hate that Cat
• Goal: read to 105
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 20

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Practice annotating a poem: Foul Shot
• Hate That Cat
• Finish book
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, March 2

Objectives:

• I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

(W.6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Using animal research notes, begin typing rough draft following the format Diary of a...
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 3

Objectives:

• I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

(W.6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Using animal research notes, continue typing rough draft following the format Diary of a...
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 4

Objectives:

• I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (W 6.4)
• I can plan, revise, edit, and rewrite my writing with some help from a peer. (W 6.5)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Partner revision and editing
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, March 5

Objectives:

• I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (W 6.4)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Make changes and type final draft of Diary of a ...
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 6

Objectives:

• I can determine the meanings of unknown words by using what I know about common Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots. (L.6.4.B)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Greek and Latin Doodle Notes It Takes Two: bi, du, ambi/amphi
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, February 24

Objectives:

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• http://corbettharrison.com/documents/lesson-docs/Presidential/Discussion-Prompts-Whale-Handout.pptx

• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 25

Objectives:

• I can use research to learn more about a topic and present it to others (W.6.7, W.6.8 and W.6.9)

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• How to set up their notes and keep track of their sources
• Begin researching animal/site
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, February 26

Objectives:

• I can use research to learn more about a topic and present it to others (W.6.7, W.6.8 and W.6.9)

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Research Day: begin taking notes from sources.
• Bibliography cards
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, February 27

Objectives:

• I can use research to learn more about a topic and present it to others (W.6.7, W.6.8 and W.6.9)

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Research Day: take notes from sources.
• Bibliography cards
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, February 28

Objectives:

• I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)
• I can provide basic bibliography information to recognize the sources I use in my research. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Type Bibliography page
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, February 17

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)

I can read carefully for details and determine main idea.

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• When you research, where do you get your information?
• Skim through the Tree Octopus and jot down some notes. THE HOAX
• Does anything seem like it may not be true?
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 18

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can read carefully for details and determine main idea.

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Give students three websites to review. Be a detective and determine is legit. (THE HOAX)
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, February 19

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)

I can read carefully for details and determine main idea.

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• After students figure out which of the websites is legit, we will cite the source. (Mike the Headless Chicken)
• What is a bibliography? Nappy https://prezi.com/2oei2peiipzj/writing-a-bibliography/
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, February 20

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can quote/paraphrase data while avoiding plagiarism and provide basic bibliographic information. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Book Citations (Nappy)
• Plagiarism (Madonna)
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, February 21

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources, and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. (W 6.7)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Choose topic and gather your resources.
• Choose an animal, get a book from the library or home, find a good reliable website, bookmark it
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, February 10

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can analyze how a key individual, event,or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text. (RI 6.3)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• "A Sandy Mystery" Two-column note-taking and writing a summary
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 11

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can write an objective summary of text (no opinions or judgments)

(RI 6.2)

I can analyze structure of text-how sentence/paragraph/section/chapter contribute to development of ideas.

(RI 6.5)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Standing on Your Own--take two-column notes
• "Into the Death Zone"
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, February 12

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can write an objective summary of text (no opinions or judgments)

(RI 6.2)

I can analyze structure of text-how sentence/paragraph/section/chapter contribute to development of ideas.

(RI 6.5)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• "Into the Death Zone" Read article and practice taking notes
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, February 13

Objectives:

• I can determine central idea of text and how it is conveyed through details. (RI 6.2)
• I can write an objective summary of text (no opinions or judgments)

(RI 6.2)

I can analyze structure of text-how sentence/paragraph/section/chapter contribute to development of ideas.

(RI 6.5)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Write a summary-pick a smaller topic like the dangers of Mt. Everest
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, February 14

Objectives:

I can read carefully for details and determine main idea.

I can gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources and assess the credibility of each source. (W 6.8)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• All About Explorer Site
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 4

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Nonfiction Signpost #4: Quoted words
• Practice with Bethany Hamilton article
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, February 5

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Nonfiction Signpost #5: Word Gap
• Practice with Buzz Aldrin article
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, February 6

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Students will select a nonfiction article to read and will respond by completing the Nonfiction signpost chart.
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, February 8

Objectives:

• I can determine the meanings of unknown words by using what I know about common Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots. (L.6.4.B)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Students will complete 3 doodle note pages of Greek and Latin affixes: One is the Loneliest Number (mono, uni, sol)
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, Jan. 27

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Nonfiction reading of an article or a book using the 3 Big Questions
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Introduction to the nonfiction reading signposts
• Put together "flipbook"
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Nonfiction Signpost # 1: Contrasts and Contradictions
• Practice with The Civil War article
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, Jan. 30

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Nonfiction Signpost #2: Extreme or Absolute Language
• Practice with Blueberries
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, Jan. 31

Objectives:

• I can read, understand and discuss informational texts I read. (RI.6)
• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Nonfiction Signpost #3 Numbers and Stats
• Practice with Civil War article
• Vocab Collector
• DIRT

Homework

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, Jan. 20

Objectives:

• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Notice and Note SIgnposts for Non-Fiction: 3 Big Questions: What Surprised ME?
• With a partner, reread yesterday's article and now complete the What what surprised me section of the worksheet
• Share one statement with the class as a closure to lesson
• DIRT - 3rd quarter expectations - set weekly goals

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, January 21

Objectives:

• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Notice and Note SIgnposts for Non-Fiction: 3 Big Questions: What did the author think I already knew?
• With a partner, reread yesterday's article and now complete the What did the author think I already knew section of the worksheet
• Share one statement with the class as a closure to lesson
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, January 22 - Spelling Bee at 8:20 - We'll see how far we get with today's lesson

Objectives:

• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Notice and Note SIgnposts for Non-Fiction: 3 Big Questions: What Challenged, changed, or confirmed what I already knew?
• With a partner, using yesterday's article, complete the WHat Challenged section of sheet
• Share one statement with the class as a closure
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, January 23

Objectives:

• I can refer to the text to support my thoughts and draw inferences about a piece of informational text. (RI.6.1)
• I can read and understand literary nonfiction at my grade level and above (with help where needed). (RI.6.10)

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• Independent practice using the 3 Big Questions - each student takes a non-fiction text, reads through it, and completes the 3 Big Questions sheet
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, January 24 - Snow-tubing field Trip

Objectives:

• SNOWTUBING

Materials:

• Binder
• Independent Reading Book

Activities:

• SWT
• 
  
• 
  
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, March 25

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Foul Shot (Make sure to identify figurative language)
• Model annotation
• Show Shoot the Moon video
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gEt3iNmLy
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdT_PiRLsaI
• 
  
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 26

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Metaphor poems
• "The Road Not Taken" Robert Frost
• "The Poison Tree" choices that we make
• Writing Extended Metaphors
• Write a metaphor poem 3 stanzas, 2 lines per stanza
• 
  
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 27

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Build background - metaphors and the dead presidents (research)
• Oh Captain poem read and annotate
• Clip from Dead Poet Society
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j64SctPKmqk
• 
  
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, March 28

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• "I Love You Not" Rhyme scheme
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 29

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Free Verse "In Just-" by e.e. cummings
• https://www.mamalisa.com/mp3/in_just_lib.mp3
• 
  
• Review Figurative Language (Quiz on Monday)
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, March 18

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Begin Poetry Unit
• What is poetry? Poetry awareness poll (talk about it)
• Browse through a bunch of poems and select the most beautiful, humorous, childish, thought-provoking, etc.
• Discuss choices with groups, choose one poem for each category and come to a consensus.
• Class argument
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 19

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Hate that Cat
• Fill out poetic devices graphic organizer
• Goal: page 38
• Background knowledge on The Bells, Kitten , The Eagle
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 20

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Hate That Cat
• Goal: pages 39 -75
• Go through Black Cat and The Naming of Cats
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, March 21

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Hate that Cat
• Go over the three Williams Carlos Williams poem
• Goal: read to 105
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 22

Objectives:

• I can determine theme/central idea of poem and how it is conveyed through particular details. (RL 6.2)
• I can analyze specific word choice on meaning/tone. (RL 6.4)
• I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in text, including figurative and connotative meanings. (RL 6.4)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Hate That Cat
• Finish book
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, March 11

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Hanson - Film commercials, take group and individual pictures with green screen
• Work on Advertising Campaign Presentation and slides (Writers work on script, tech edit video, artists put together slides)
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 12

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Edit commercials, take group and individual pictures with green screen
• Work on Advertising Campaign Presentation and slides (Writers work on script, tech edit video, artists put together slides)
• Go over rubric for presentation
• Practice Presentation - do not read from script
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 13

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Work on Advertising Campaign Presentation and slides (Writers work on script, tech edit video, artists put together slides)
• Practice Presentation - do not read from script
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, March 14

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Ad Campaign Presentations
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 15

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Ad Campaign Presentations
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, March 4

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Writers: share commercial ideas, make changes
• Finalize magazine/billboard ad design
• TEch research
• Writers: See me for script demonstration on Mean Joe Green coke commercial and script
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, March 5

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• No Red Ink
• Begin with television commercial script. Read to group. Group discusses changes needed and makes revisions.
• Artists: Share final magazine and billboard ad ideas. Group discusses any changes needed and makes them.
• Work on final copies of commercial, magazine, and billboard ads, any packaging
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, March 6

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Writers and tech experts work together to plan out the television commercial
• Artists continue working on final copies of billboards, magazine ads, packaging
• Review product information sheet
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, March 7

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Artists: Final drafts
• Writers: Final drafts
• Begin practicing lines for commercial
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 8

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Work day
• Practice lines for commercial
• Solidify ideas in order to begin filming on Monday
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 26

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Continue with Ad Agency Project packet, choosing roles and product. While they are reading product info, be sure to emphasize target audience, theme wanted for ads, slogan, company logo. This is a brainstorming day.
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, February 27

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Finalize brainstorming discussions
• Google slides - Magazine Ads
• Writers: TV ad ideas
• Artists: Magazine/Billboard ideas=complete sheet
• Tech: figure out iMovie and green screen
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, February 28

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Writers: share commercial ideas, make changes
• Finalize magazine/billboard ad design
• TEch research
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Friday, March 1

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Everyone watches DO Ink Tutorials
• Artists: Google Draw video tutorials
• Writers: See me for script demonstration on Mean Joe Green coke commercial and script
• Tech: WeVideo, Do Ink, iMovie exploration
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, February 18

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Advertising Unit: Set up Advertising Agency Groups and complete first task: Match Logo to Company and Slogan
• After reviewing this task, discuss the importance of a logo and slogan for a company.
• As a group, come up with your own logo and slogan for your advertising agency - rough draft
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 19

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Use a piece of butcher paper to make the final draft of the advertising company logo and slogan to hang on the wall.
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Wednesday, February 20

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

SNOW DAY

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Each group will introduce their advertising company to the class. The class will vote on best presentation for first "paid" task.
• If time, introduce Agency Project (handout) and cover sheet (Advertising Roles Planning Form)
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Thursday, February 21

Objectives:

• I can express my own ideas and build upon others' during a group discussion. (SL 6.1)
• I can include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. (SL 6.5)

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
• Continue with Ad Agency Project packet, choosing roles and product. While they are reading product info, be sure to emphasize target audience, theme wanted for ads, slogan, company logo. This is a brainstorming day.
• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Monday, February 11

Objectives:

• SNOW-TUBING

Materials:

Activities:

• SWT
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• DIRT

Homework:

• Read 20 minutes

Assessment:

Tuesday, February 12

Objectives:

• I can use details form the text to determine the central idea of a piece of informational text. (RI 6.2)

Materials: