Tuesday Bell Ringer (EVEN) Write a claim with three clear reasons on the topic: Extended learning time for students. When you are finished read a book. 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal if your work is complete. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents.

Paul Revere pg. 285-290 Narrative Poetry –Online Tutorial Characters Setting- places they are going Plot- list events Mood- attitude or feeling that is created *Create a chart in your journal. History Video Paul Revere

Paul Revere pg. 288 How do the images contribute to the meaning of the poem?

Wednesday Bell Ringer (ODD-FULL DAY) 1. Copy the sentence exactly how you see it. 2. Using a different color, correct the sentence. Proper nouns however name a specific lake such as mirror lake or a specific place such as the empire state building. Read a book when finished. 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal if your work is complete. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents.

Paul Revere audio clip Tone Imagery Mood Rhythm *Create a chart

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Thursday Bell Ringer (EVEN) 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal if your work is complete. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents. “I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” –Michael Jordan What does the quote of the week mean? Why do you think the author said it? How can you relate the quote to your life? Read a book when finished.

Reading DIA #2 Test – Summative Test 1. Login to VPORTAL Username: alphacode Password: birthdate Select language arts DIA #2 test 2. Finish Yes to Uniforms: A Student’s View (2nd/6th) or Extended Learning (8th) Cerca SET

Friday Bell Ringer (regular) 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Get a book for the bell ringer. Book fair Address sub expectations Read for the bell ringer.

ThinkCERCA ThinkCERCA assignments: 1. Finish Yes to Uniforms: A Student’s View (2nd/6th) or Extended Learning (8th) Cerca SET 2. Type your Zoos essay in VPORTAL and save to a thumb drive or your VPORTAL account. 3. Create a brochure protesting zoos or attracting visitors to a zoo you create.

Should zoos be in existence? Write your 5 paragraph essay. Remember to state your claim, 3 reasons, and have 2 pieces of evidence for each reason. You must have a clear introduction, 3 body paragraphs, counter argument, and conclusion. Each body paragraph should follow I.C.E = Introduce, Cite, Elaboration Should be 4-6 sentences for each body paragraph. Remember to restate your claim and reasons in your conclusion. Read a book when you are done with your draft.

Zoo Brochure 1. You will create a brochure advertising visitors to come visit your zoo 2. You will use the close reader passage: Views on Zoos 3. Your brochure must include: -Title page with a title of the zoo and hours -Information about the exhibits and animals at the zoo -Ways the zoo is helping the animals Or create a brochure convincing people to stop visiting zoos: -Title page with name of organization fighting to close zoos -Information about why people should not visit zoos -The harm zoos cause to animals -What other people can do to learn about animals besides going to a zoo