Tardy Bell Challenge Group 1 Seth C. Damarrius M. Clayton R. Terryion H. Group 2 Justin M. Jaylin T. Ashley C. Monica M. Group 3 Amari P. William C. Kenneth F. Ariel W. Group 4 Trevelle F. Kayla C. Romarius S. Nicholas W. Group 5 Ethan R. BreOria C. Vontario H. Group 6 Jacob Y. Trevor W. Corey W. Read “Jordan Bell”, “On the way to the game”, & “Five reasons I have locks”. Write a brief paragraph comparing the twins, Jordan & Josh. Discuss their personalities & their athletic skills or abilities. Include evidence from the text to support your response. Must be 2 paragraphs.

Tardy Bell Challenge Group 1 Dillen A. Anthony V. Jaylon P. Kamelia S. Group 2 Chase B. Carlos L. Tristen L. Dashun H. Group 3 Jasmine Brinkley Timberlee W. Deunta R. Alyssa W. Group 4 Mya F. Donovan R. Niquira B. Mar’Quaviyon B. Group 5 Alise H. Landon M. Theodis M. Heaven M. Group 6 Destiny J. Bryon G. Jasmine Britton Bradley L. Group 7 Gabrielle S. Daisha T. Mya M. Aiden W.   Read “Jordan Bell”, “On the way to the game”, & “Five reasons I have locks”. Write a brief paragraph comparing the twins, Jordan & Josh. Discuss their personalities & their athletic skills or abilities. Include evidence from the text to support your response. Must be 2 paragraphs.

Tardy Bell Challenge Read “Jordan Bell”, “On the way to the game”, & “Five reasons I have locks”. Write a brief paragraph comparing the twins, Jordan & Josh. Discuss their personalities & their athletic skills or abilities. Include evidence from the text to support your response. Must be 2 paragraphs. Group 1 LaNeka F. Michael B. Elizabeth D. Davarious J. Group 2 Jordan E. Anaiya T. Rodney S. Alyssia W. Group 3 Marva J. Angel P. Caitlyn T. Alexis M. Group 4 Elise L. Cidney W. Connor S. Kylon B. Group 5 Alan L. LaQuentis J. Leah D. Mattison S. Group 6 Zachery M. Caleb D. Maurice B. Darby L. Group 7 Rania N. Amaria F. Marquavious G. Khalid E.  

Thursday January 5, 2017 Today’s Agenda Build Reader & Writer Folders Pop Quiz “Head Trauma” Vocabulary, Video, & Independent Reading Exit Ticket: Case 21 Review Parent Information

Criteria for Success… At the end of today’s lesson, we will understand author’s purpose and how to identify it within a text and cite evidence to support our response.

Reader & Writer Folders Putting It Together!

Pop Quiz Homework

Turn & Talk: Focusing on the title of the article, discuss in your groups what you think the text will be about. Make and list predictions about the text based on the title. “Head Trauma”

Review Author’s Purpose Turn & Talk: Discuss with your group the literary term author’s purpose & the 4 reasons that an author may write. Review Author’s Purpose

“Head Trauma” Author Interview As we watch the video, listen for the author’s purpose for writing the article “Head Trauma” and the evidence that she list to support her purpose for writing the article. http://video.scholastic.com/services/player/ bcpid1842760475?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAAFv8 44g~,BASb5BU03X_eIBnnf4N2avlw_27bwH8 g&bctid=1174219184001

“Head Trauma” Author Interview In your groups, discuss the author’s purpose and reasons for writing the article “Head Trauma”. Revisit the title prediction list that you made early and compare it with the information your learned from the author in video. Discuss the accuracy of your predictions based on the author’s purpose.

Elements on Nonfiction

Independent Activity “Head Trauma” Complete the before reading activity on the Read, Think, Explain Handout Independently read the article annotating for author’s purpose, reasons, and evidence. Read the text again & answer the during reading questions. After reading, in your readers folder, write a brief accurate summary explaining the author’s purpose for writing & the evidence that the author used to support her claims. Remember to cite evidence & only include important or relevant information in your summary.

Exit Ticket: Case 21 Review Read the excerpt Butterflies by Gloria G. Schlaepfer As you read, annotate the text for important information, author’s purpose, claims, explanations, & examples. After reading, in your readers’ notebook, write an accurate summary of the excerpt including the title, author, purpose, point of view, and relevant information to support your summarization. Answer questions 1 & 2 in your booklet

Homework Complete the argument builder graphic organizer responding to the following prompt: Write a letter to the editor using the following prompt: Should there be stricter regulations regarding concussions in youth sports? State your position Back up your position with evidence from the text and other reliable sources Refute any counter-arguments.

Case 21 Assessment Information Important Classroom Information End Class Information Parent Unit Letter Case 21 Assessment Information Important Classroom Information