Write these important dates down in your agenda: Homeroom 01/08/2016 Write these important dates down in your agenda: Bring those box tops! Friday (01/08/16) – Report Cards Distributed Monday (01/11/16) – PTSA Members Jeans Day Monday (01/18/16) – Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday (No School) WE NEED DONATIONS! Bring printer paper, hand sanitizer, or tissue to earn Paw Bucks! HOMEROOM = SILENCE

Language Arts – Warm Up 01/08/16 SIT IN YOUR PEACH GROUPS. Sentences Mini. Quiz Circle the subject of each sentence. Underline the predicate of each sentence. Your homework packet was due TODAY! Also, your signed “Tips…” sheet was due today!

Language Arts – Work Session 01/08/16 Essential Question: How do I organize my ideas when writing? Standard: LA.6.ELAGSE6W3(a-e) –

Language Arts – Work Session 01/08/16 You Be the Judge! (Cont’d) Working with the group at your table, you will read an essay written last year by a student in Georgia. Next, your group will determine a grade for that student using the rubric provided. Then, you must justify, or explain, why that student would have earned that grade. Finally, once you have completed these tasks, raise your hand to check the grade you gave the student against the grade the State of Georgia gave that student.

Language Arts – Closing Session 01/08/16 Exit Ticket Transition Exercise Your homework packet is due Friday this week. Be sure to return your signed “Tips on How to Do Your Best” sheet by Friday!

Opening Session Work Session Closing Session E.L.T. 01/08/16 Agenda and Classroom Procedures Review (Continued) Work Session A-B-C Affirmations You may use a dictionary. Closing Session Review answers for today’s work