Write these important dates in your agenda: 03/06/2017 Mon. (03/06) – PBIS Shirt Day Fri. (03/10) – Tennessee Field Trip Mon. (03/13) – PTSA Members Jeans Day Tues. (03/14) – Benchmark #3 Wed. (03/15) – Workplace Wednesday Thur. (03/16) – Schoolwide Writing Test End of 3rd Nine Weeks If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice. HOMEROOM = SILENCE

Language Arts Opening Session 03/06/17 Cultural Heritage Fair Reflection Use the “R” and the “A” from the R.A.C.E.S. strategy to answer the questions. Complete both sides and submit this sheet to the homework bin TODAY.

Language Arts – Work Session 03/06/17 REMINDERS The following items are DUE TODAY: Cultural Heritage Fair Reflection Sheet Simile and Metaphor Sheet Cultural Heritage Alternative Assignment Packet (only for students who did not present) The following items are PAST DUE: Cultural Heritage Project Upcoming items: Figurative Language Webquest

Language Arts – Work Session 03/06/17 Similes/Metaphors What is a simile? A simile compares two items using the words “like” or “as”. Example: She was as beautiful as the sunset. What is a metaphor? A metaphor compares two items WITHOUT using the words “like” or “as”. Example: He was a maniac. Complete both sides of this sheet, then submit it to the homework bin by TOMORROW.

Language Arts – Work Session 03/06/17 Essential Question: How can I adequately prepare for the Georgia Milestones? Standard: ELACC6RI1 – Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Language Arts – Closing Session 03/06/17 Wind Down By the time you leave, you should have submitted the following: Project Presentation Reflection Similes/Metaphors Sheet

STEAM Day – Mechanical Hands S.T.E.A.M.– E.L.T. 03/06/17 STEAM Day – Mechanical Hands Continue working on your projects. Be sure to complete your “Mechanical Hands” packets. The project and completed packet are due by the end of class on Wednesday (03/08/17).