Week at a Glance

Students seeking to Be a SCHOLAR Team: Socrates

Language Arts Ms. Wilden
Unit: Unit 2 Character and Point of View Essential Question: What brings a character to life? Learning Target: Identify and analyze character traits Identify and analyze character motivation Identify and analyze methods of characterization Identify and analyze narrator Opening Task: Introduce Giggles in the Middle Daily Oral Language Introduce story plotline Introduce main characters

Week of: January 13th

Science Mr. Oglesby
Sponge Vocabulary Review What is Light? HW: Are you preparing for high school? Students should be doing homework and studying every Mon, Tue, and Thur at a minimum. Any other written homework beyond what is mentioned above will be given in class. A1: Wed 22 Jan/Thu 23 Jan depending on which day you have science. Q1 will occur before A1. You should have started preparing for A1 on Monday, 6 Jan 2014. Make sure you are studying as needed. This is your responsibility. Are you truly studying as I have asked you to do? Are you preparing for high school?

Social Studies - Ms.

Spencer
UNIT: National History Day ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS: Rights and Responsibilities in history. Essential Questions: How have rights and responsibilities been ensured or disregarded throughout history? What is the significance of the events, people related, and results? Daily Lesson: National History Day Bellwork: Take out all NHD work. Activity: Thesis and 3 main ideas typed, edited, ready to print tomorrow. Homework: Boards or websites completed by 1/17. NHD judging in library 1/22.

Notes

Monday

Daily Lesson: Blood on the River Informational/Literary Analysis Essay Complete Part 1: Selecting a character
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Identify your character Determine whether your character is flat or round Analyze character change to determine whether your character is static (unchanging) or dynamic What type of social, cultural, and physical background does he or she come from? Currently live in? What kind of person is he or she at the beginning of the story? How does your character see himself/herself around others at the beginning of the novel? At the beginning of the novel, how would you describe your characters set of beliefs, ethics, or morals? What are your characters initial motivations? Expectations? What are the results of your characters actions at the beginning of the novel? How do other characters react to your character?

Complete Part 2: Character Background Research

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Complete Part 3: Choose your Character Traits Complete Part 4: Evidentiary Support for Body Paragraphs o 6 direct quotes needed per character trait. 18 total direct quotes required to complete this portion of the assignment.

Closing Task: Complete Part 5: Analyze the essay prompt. What do you need to do to be successful on this assignment? Be sure to analyze both the prompt requirements, the components of a strong essay, and the attached grading rubric. HW: Be sure that parts 1-5 are complete prior to Tuesdays class. Continue independent reading- 1,008 pages due Friday. Unit: Unit 2 Character and Point of View Essential Question: What brings a character to life? Learning Target: Identify and analyze character traits Identify and analyze character motivation Identify and analyze methods of characterization Identify and analyze narrator Opening Task: Giggles in the Middle Daily Oral Language #1 Daily Lesson: Blood on the River Informational/Literary Analysis Essay Complete Part 6: Analyze a Sample Introduction
o o o o o o Interesting lead Internal citation Three character traits Title and author Importance of character to the novel Static or dynamic

Sponge Vocabulary Review Exploring the EM Spectrum HW: Are you preparing for high school? Students should be doing homework and studying every Mon, Tue, and Thur at a minimum. Any other written homework beyond what is mentioned above will be given in class. A1: Wed 22 Jan/Thu 23 Jan depending on which day you have science. Q1 will occur before A1. You should have started preparing for A1 on Monday, 6 Jan 2014. Make sure you are studying as needed. This is your responsibility. Are you truly studying as I have asked you to do? Are you preparing for high school?

Tuesday

Complete Part 7: Draft your Introduction due today in class. Teacher approval required Complete Part 8: Analyze the Student Model due today in class
o o o o o o o o o o o o Hook/lead Background Static or dynamic Transitions Thesis statement Topic Sentence Character traits Assertions Quotations/evidence Internal citations Explanation/reasoning Overall impact

UNIT: National History Day ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS: Rights and Responsibilities in history. Essential Questions: How have rights and responsibilities been ensured or disregarded throughout history? What is the significance of the events, people related, and results? Daily Lesson: National History Day Bellwork: Take out all NHD work. Activity: Thesis and 3 main ideas final edits, print and begin constructing boards. Homework: Boards or websites completed by 1/17. NHD judging in library 1/22.

Closing Task: What did the writer do well? What did the writer do poorly? Reflect on what you learned from the model.Is there anything you can take away to help you with you own writing? HW: Continue independent reading- 1,008 pages due Friday. Begin working on body paragraphs if you feel you will need additional time.

Unit: Unit 2 Character and Point of View Essential Question: What brings a character to life? Learning Target: Identify and analyze character traits Identify and analyze character motivation Identify and analyze methods of characterization Identify and analyze narrator Opening Task: Giggles in the Middle Daily Oral Language #2 Daily Lesson: Blood on the River Informational/Literary Analysis Essay Complete Part 9: Body Paragraphs Body paragraphs should use the paragraph frame and basic requirements list found inside your packet
o o o o o o o o o o o o Topic sentence and trait Assertion #1 Evidence #1 Explanation #! Assertion #2 Evidence #2 Explanation #2 Assertion #3 Evidence #3 Explanation #3 Concluding sentence Be sure to include transitions

Sponge Vocabulary Review Exploring the EM Spectrum

Wednesday/Thursday

HW: Are you preparing for high school? Students should be doing homework and studying every Mon, Tue, and Thur at a minimum. Any other written homework beyond what is mentioned above will be given in class. A1: Wed 22 Jan/Thu 23 Jan depending on which day you have science. Q1 will occur before A1. You should have started preparing for A1 on Monday, 6 Jan 2014. Make sure you are studying as needed. This is your responsibility. Are you truly studying as I have asked you to do? Are you preparing for high school? Sponge Vocabulary Review Light & Technology in Our World HW: Are you preparing for high school? Students should be doing homework and studying every Mon, Tue, and Thur at a minimum. Any other written homework beyond what is mentioned above will be given in class. A1: Wed 22 Jan/Thu 23 Jan depending on which day you have science. Q1 will occur before A1. You should have started preparing for A1 on Monday, 6 Jan 2014. Make sure you are studying as needed. This is your responsibility. Are you truly studying as I have asked you to do? Are you preparing for high school?

UNIT: National History Day ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS: Rights and Responsibilities in history. Essential Questions: How have rights and responsibilities been ensured or disregarded throughout history? What is the significance of the events, people related, and results? Daily Lesson: National History Day Bellwork: Take out all NHD work. Activity: Construct boards and websites. Title, Thesis and 3 main points, timeline, 5 pictures, and 3 quotes on board/website. Homework: Boards or websites completed by 1/17. NHD judging in library 1/22.

Closing Task: None HW: Body paragraphs 1-3 due in class Friday Unit: Unit 2 Character and Point of View Essential Question: What brings a character to life? Learning Target: Identify and analyze character traits Identify and analyze character motivation Identify and analyze methods of characterization Identify and analyze narrator Opening Task: Giggles in the Middle Daily Oral Language #3 Silent Sustained Reading (1008 pages and reading log due) Daily Lesson: Blood on the River Informational/Literary Analysis Essay Complete Part 9: Body Paragraphs Body paragraphs should use the paragraph frame and basic requirements list found inside your packet
o o o o o o o o o o o o Topic sentence and trait Assertion #1 Evidence #1 Explanation #! Assertion #2 Evidence #2 Explanation #2 Assertion #3 Evidence #3 Explanation #3 Concluding sentence Be sure to include transitions

UNIT: National History Day ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS: Rights and Responsibilities in history. Essential Questions: How have rights and responsibilities been ensured or disregarded throughout history? What is the significance of the events, people related, and results? Daily Lesson: National History Day Bellwork: Take out all NHD work. Activity: All information on board or website, ready to be presented and judged. Homework: Boards or websites completed by 1/17. NHD judging in library 1/22.

Friday

Closing Task: Complete Part 10: Conclusion You must conclude with a strong statement that explains the characters final status and their importance to the novel Reiterate the most important information about the character, including their traits HW: Edit your essay for correct format, grammar, and punctuation.

Social Studies Mr. Atkinson

Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments or technical processes. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. NHD Final Organization and Print Materials Homework: Bring in Tri-fold Poster Board Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments or technical processes. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. NHD Print Materials and Start of Posters Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments or technical processes. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. NHD Work on Posters

Writing Mr. Banker

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Parent/Teacher Connections
Phone Contact: 742-4700 Great Times to Call 7:45-8:00 a.m. 12:15-1:05 2:50-3:15 Parent Conferences: Before School 7:45-8:15

Monday

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During School Monday, Tuesday and Friday 110-1:55 Thursday only 11:50-1:15 After School 2:45-3:15 If you desire to schedule a conference simply email or call

Tuesday

Wednesday/Thursday

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Team Emails Dakota Atkinson Social Studies Atkinson_dakota@asdk12.org Tad Banker Writing Banker_tad@asdk12.org Jason Oglesby Science Oglesby_jason@asdk12.org Jessica Spencer Social Studies Spencer_jessica@asdk12.org Leandra Wilden Language Arts wilden_leandra@asdk12.org

Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Common Core SS Speaking and Listening Standards Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments or technical processes. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. NHD Finish Posters and Practice Presenting

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Friday

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