Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Tuesday 3-7-17

Week #27
Unit 5: Comparing Authors’ Choices

Bell
Ringer:
* 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

* Read the text and take notes in your LA notebook

Focus Lesson:
Introduce the Editorial Planning Guide
Standard W.7.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Class Work:
Work on the Editorial Planning Guide and begin research on a topic for your editorial.
Homework:
Finish the Child of the Holocaust & Terrible Things Reading Response. Due tomorrow!

OMG Fact:
In the 1700s, barbers not only gave haircuts and shaves, but also pulled teeth, performed minor surgery, and did bloodletting.