English Language Arts: May 1-13

Instructions

Day 23:

• Begin one paragraph Comparison-and-Contrast Argument Essay using pages 222-223 of your My Perspectives book. Read assignment and fill in chart p. 222

Day 24:

• Continue your Comparison-and-Contrast Argument Essay: Use the outline on p. 20 of this packet to organize your information; write a draft

Day 25:

• Continue your Comparison-and-Contrast Argument Essay: Use p. 223 to revise and edit; make final copy; share with family member or friend

Day 26:

• Read “The Fun They Had,” by Isaac Asimov, pp. 239- 242

Day 27:

• “The Fun They Had,” continued: Comprehension Check, p. 243; Summary; QuickWrite

Day 28:

• “The Fun They Had,” continued:

• Analyze Text questions 1-3 on p. 244

• Read p. 245

• Complete practice 1-3 on p. 245

Day 29:

• Read “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss,” by Cailin Loesch, p. 248-251

• Comprehension check on p. 251

Day 30:

• “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss,” continued: Summary; QuickWrite

Day 31:

• “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss,” continued:

• Analyze the text on p. 252

• Craft and Structure on p.253. Fill in the table for Practice