Thursday, March 9, 2017

Thursday 3-9-17

Week #27
Unit 5: Comparing Authors’ Choices
Bell
Ringer:
* Scholarly Habits Rubric: Self-Assessment

* 10 minutes of independent reading
Next library visit is March 16th.
Warm-Up
Lesson:

PRO/CON: Self-driving cars could take over the road in the near future

* Text-Based Questions


Focus Lesson:
Notes on how to write an editorial
Standard W.7.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Class Work:
Continue researching a topic for your editorial.

Work on the Editorial Planning Guide.
Homework:
30 minutes of independent reading

OMG Fact:
A block of bone the size of a matchbox can support 9 tons of weight. That’s 4 times as much as concrete can support.