March 18 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – “Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?” Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country” Read 1 Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Figs” Writing Argument Paragraph Pg. 8 Homework – Assignments on Moby Max 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran CNN 10 – Journal Response Chapter 10 Section 2 Notes + Video on the Silk Road INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Argument Vocab W.S. Daily Language Review #17 Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest” Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings – Literary Text

Identify Fact and Opinion One fact in the passage is ___________. One opinion in the passage is _______________.

March 19 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – Constructed Response Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country” Read 2 Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Guavas”- Flip Book – Characters + Setting Writing Argument Paragraph Pg. 9-10 Homework – Assignments on Moby Max INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review #17 Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest” Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings – Literary Text 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia The Aral Sea Central Asia W.S. Video on the Aral Sea

Constructed Response Think about an object or event One Fact about the object or event is________________ One Opinion about the object or event is ___________ Write Paragraph in your journal

March 20 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9- Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country” Read 3 Evaluating an Argument W.S. Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Guavas” Writing Argument Paragraph Pg. 12-15 Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review #17 Valentine’s Day Parts of Speech W.S. Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest” Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia Aral Sea W.S. Due Today Chapter 10 Section 3 Notes + Video

March 21 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country”- Identify Facts and Opinions Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Cantaloupes” Writing Argument Paragraph 14-22 Homework – Assignments on Moby Max INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review #17 Finding the Right Evidence W.S. Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest” Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia Chapter 10 Review + Vocab Assignments Chapter 10 Test Friday

Chapter 10 Vocab Assignment: Define, draw a picture, and write a sentence for each term Kazakhstan Kabul Landlocked hydroelectric irrigation Pamirs Kyrgyzstan Taliban Kyzyl Kum Turkmenistan dryland farming Arable Yurt

March 22 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country”- Quiz Argument Vocabulary Practice W.S. 16-22 Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Cantaloupes” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review #17 Valentine’s Day Parts of Speech W.S. Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest” Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia CNN 10 – Journal Response Chapter 10 Vocab assignment due Chapter 10 Test Due

7th Grade Social Studies Standards 7 – H1.4.1 Describe and use cultural institutions to study an era and a region (political, economic, religion/belief, science/technology, written language, education, family). I can describe an era or region by telling about its government, economy, religions, science and technology, and written language. 7 – G2.1.1 Describe the landform features and the climate of the region (within the Western or Eastern Hemispheres) under study. I can describe the landform features and the climate of the region we are studying. 7 – G2.2.1 Describe the human characteristics of the region under study (including languages, religion, economic system, governmental system, cultural traditions). I can describe characteristics of a region such as languages, religion, and the economic, governmental, and cultural traditions.

Reading: Informational Text 6.8 I can trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text. I can tell the difference between claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Reading: Informational Text 6.8 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.8

Text Types and Purposes I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Writing 6.1 (A-E) Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1

I can describe how a story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes. I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Reading: Literature 6.3 Key Ideas and Details CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3

Speaking & Listening 6.1 (A-D) I can engage in discussions led by the teacher, one-on-one, and in groups, about sixth grade topics and texts. I can build on others’ ideas and express my own ideas clearly. Speaking & Listening 6.1 (A-D) Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1

Conventions of Standard English Use proper-case pronouns. Use intensive pronouns. Use correct pronoun number and person. No vague pronouns! Improve expression! I can show my command of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Language 6.1 (A-E) Conventions of Standard English CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1

Conventions of Standard English I can show my control of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when I’m writing. I can use commas, dashes, and parentheses to set off clauses. I can spell correctly. Language 6.2 (A-B) Conventions of Standard English CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.2