1. Monday, November 7 SSR-15 Do Now: Homework: Objective:
Text Structure Test Tomorrow
Vocabulary Quiz Wednesday
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of text features and structures to analyze the author’s purpose and main idea in a piece of nonfiction.
Today you will need:
Pencil
Highlighter

2. 33: Subject/Verb Agreement
Proof:
(pl) (sing)
We was going.
(pl) (pl)
We were going.

3. Sacred Writing
Compare and contrast what it is like to do things alone vs. with other people. Be sure to use correct subject/verb agreement, and show your proof.

4. DOL
among 1959 and 1962 over 200,000 Cubans immigrated from their homeland

5. DOL
Between 1959 and 1962, over 200,000 Cubans emigrated from their homeland.

6. Keep Calm! There are only 10 More school days till THANKSGIVING BREAK!
Motivational Monday
Keep Calm!
There are only 10
More school days till
THANKSGIVING BREAK!

7. Google Classroom. 10 questions. READ AND SELECT CAREFULLY!
Sentence Check
Google Classroom. 10 questions. READ AND SELECT CAREFULLY!

10. Signal (Transition) Words
Transitions act as road signs to help you navigate a text; they signal how the next detail or idea is related to the previous one.
By highlighting the transition words in the passage before reading it, you will be able to associate the signal words with certain text structures.

11. Reading Information Text Practice
Whole Class
Passages 1-5
Partners
Passages 6-10
Independent
Passages 11-15
Read each paragraph
Underline or highlight the signal words
Determine the main idea
Determine the text structure

12. Tuesday, November 8 SSR-15 Do Now: Homework: Objective:
Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of text features and structures to analyze the author’s purpose and main idea in a piece of nonfiction.
Today you will need:
Highlighter
Pencil

13. Tricky Tuesday
Make sure you are looking at HOW a signal word is being used! What are 3 tricky signal words? How can you use them?

14. Reading Informational Text Practice
Whole Class
Passages 16-20
Read each paragraph
Underline or highlight the signal words
Determine the main idea
Determine the text structure

15. Reading Informational Text ASSESSMENT
Read each paragraph
Underline or highlight the signal words
Determine the text structure
Author’s Purpose for bonus!

16. Wednesday, November 9 SSR-15 Do Now: Homework: Objective:
None 
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of text features and structures to analyze the author’s purpose and main idea in a piece of nonfiction.
Today you will need:
Chromebook
Pencil
Colors : green, orange, yellow, pink

17. 34: Accept Proof: accept = take Example: Will they accept this idea?

18. 35: Except Proof: except = but Example: Nobody is here except us.

19. Sacred Writing
Using a problem/solution pattern, write about a rule you think our school needs to establish. Use “except” and “accept” and their proofs at least 3 times.

20. DOL
john f. kennedy was the fourth american president, to be assassinated
of all the states Miss. took the longer time to abolish the no-drinking laws

21. DOL
John F. Kennedy was the fourth American president to be assassinated.
Of all the states, Mississippi took the longest time to abolish the no-drinking laws.

22. Wicked Word Wednesday Vocabulary Quiz on Google Classroom!
You may use your notecards for 5 minutes!

23. Expository Prompt Read the following quote.
“Success is no accident.” - Pele
Think about the following question
Who gets farther in life, those who work hard, or those who work smart?
Write an essay explaining whether it is more important to work hard or work smart.

24. Expository Essay - The Kernel Essay
Kernel Essay Form
Helps you organize your thoughts
Keeps you on-topic
Makes sure you hit important components
Easy to make
Be prepared to see this A LOT! :-)

25. Expository Promp Read the following quote.
“Success is no accident.” - Pele
Think about the following question
Who gets farther in life, those who work hard, or those who work smart?
Write an essay explaining whether it is more important to work hard or work smart.
DO NOT USE THIS IN YOUR ESSAY!
DO NOT USE THIS IN YOUR ESSAY!

26. Introduction Your hook should GRAB the reader.
You can use a quote, statistic, or shocking
Statement.
Context is your bridge between the hook
and your thesis. Inform the reader about
your topic.
Your thesis should define the subject and
state your support.
It is more important to work hard rather than work smart because __________ and ____________. OR
It is more important to work smart rather than work hard because __________ and ____________.

27. Body Paragraph #1 Your topic sentence should come from your
thesis, and it should contain a TRANSITION!
Be sure to give enough supporting evidence.
Make a personal connection as one of your
supports in this paragraph.
Have a concluding sentence that works as
a bridge between paragraphs.

28. Body Paragraph #2 Your topic sentence should come from your
thesis, and it should contain a TRANSITION!
Be sure to give enough supporting evidence.
Make a connection to the world as one of your
supports in this paragraph.
Have a concluding sentence that works as
a bridge between paragraphs.

29. Conclusion
Your conclusion should wrap up all of the MAIN IDEAS of your paper.
Revisit but DO NOT REWRITE your thesis.
Tell the reader why this topic is important. Imagine they asked you “So what?”

30. Thursday, November 10 SSR-15 Do Now: Homework: Objective:
None 
If you failed your vocab quiz, please have your flashcards done by MONDAY.
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of text features and structures to analyze the author’s purpose and main idea in a piece of nonfiction.
Today you will need:
Expository prompt
Colors – pink, green, orange, yellow
pencil

31. 36: Loose Proof: loose = tight Example: His dentures were so loose
he couldn’t even smile.

32. Sacred Writing
Write a description of a loose tooth. Use the word “loose” and its proof at least 3 times.

33. DOL
mrs Reyes explained Don’t forget that Mississippi, in 1996, was the last state to abandon Prohibition

34. DOL
Mrs. Reyes explained, “Don’t forget that Mississippi, in 1996, was the last state to abandon Prohibition.”

35. Tipster Thursday
Thank a veteran today or tomorrow for their service. It takes a very special person to give up their life to protect ours. IF you would like, you may write a letter to Lt. William Hunter Clay (my brother-in-law) who just returned from Korea.
Regardless of what you may hear in the halls, in public, or in the media, please remember to always be kind. Men and women have died for the freedoms we have today, let’s not waste them being mean.

36. Expository Prompt Read the following quote.
“Success is no accident.” - Pele
Think about the following question
Who gets farther in life, those who work hard, or those who work smart?
Write an essay explaining whether it is more important to work hard or work smart.

37. Expository Essay - The Kernel Essay
Kernel Essay Form
Helps you organize your thoughts
Keeps you on-topic
Makes sure you hit important components
Easy to make
Be prepared to see this A LOT! :-)

38. Introduction Your hook should GRAB the reader.
You can use a quote, statistic, or shocking
Statement.
Context is your bridge between the hook
and your thesis. Inform the reader about
your topic.
Your thesis should define the subject and
state your support.
It is more important to work hard rather than work smart because __________ and ____________. OR
It is more important to work smart rather than work hard because __________ and ____________.

39. Body Paragraph #1 Your topic sentence should come from your
thesis, and it should contain a TRANSITION!
Be sure to give enough supporting evidence.
Make a personal connection as one of your
supports in this paragraph.
Have a concluding sentence that works as
a bridge between paragraphs.

40. Body Paragraph #2 Your topic sentence should come from your
thesis, and it should contain a TRANSITION!
Be sure to give enough supporting evidence.
Make a connection to the world as one of your
supports in this paragraph.
Have a concluding sentence that works as
a bridge between paragraphs.

41. Conclusion
Your conclusion should wrap up all of the MAIN IDEAS of your paper.
Revisit but DO NOT REWRITE your thesis.
Tell the reader why this topic is important. Imagine they asked you “So what?”

42. Friday, November 11 SSR-20 Do Now: Homework: Objective:
Have a great weekend!
Objective:
I will use my knowledge of text features and structures to analyze the author’s purpose and main idea in a piece of nonfiction.
Today you will need:
Expository paper
Pencil

43. Vocabulary List Oops! Cross off “amorous” and its definition Add in:
“bibliophile” n. someone with a great love of books

44. 37: Lose Proof: lose = find, win Example: Did you lose your keys?
Did he lose the race?

45. Sacred Writing
Free Write Friday --- Just a reminder… You only have freedoms because people have fought for them. Please take a moment to remember those who are serving and have served for our country.

46. DOL
in 1980 ronald reagan becomed the oldest president ever sworn into office

47. DOL
In 1980 Ronald Reagan became the oldest president ever sworn into office.

48. Flashback Friday

49. Expository Prompt Read the following quote.
“Success is no accident.” - Pele
Think about the following question
Who gets farther in life, those who work hard, or those who work smart?
Write an essay explaining whether it is more important to work hard or work smart.

50. Expository Essay - The Kernel Essay
Kernel Essay Form
Helps you organize your thoughts
Keeps you on-topic
Makes sure you hit important components
Easy to make
Be prepared to see this A LOT! :-)

51. Introduction Your hook should GRAB the reader.
You can use a quote, statistic, or shocking
Statement.
Context is your bridge between the hook
and your thesis. Inform the reader about
your topic.
Your thesis should define the subject and
state your support.
It is more important to work hard rather than work smart because __________ and ____________. OR
It is more important to work smart rather than work hard because __________ and ____________.

52. Body Paragraph #1 Your topic sentence should come from your
thesis, and it should contain a TRANSITION!
Be sure to give enough supporting evidence.
Make a personal connection as one of your
supports in this paragraph.
Have a concluding sentence that works as
a bridge between paragraphs.

53. Body Paragraph #2 Your topic sentence should come from your
thesis, and it should contain a TRANSITION!
Be sure to give enough supporting evidence.
Make a connection to the world as one of your
supports in this paragraph.
Have a concluding sentence that works as
a bridge between paragraphs.

54. Conclusion
Your conclusion should wrap up all of the MAIN IDEAS of your paper.
Revisit but DO NOT REWRITE your thesis.
Tell the reader why this topic is important. Imagine they asked you “So what?”

55. You may work on your vocabulary flashcards for the rest of class 

56. Comma Rules Introductory prepositional phrase Compound sentences
Interrupting thoughts
Dialogue
Listing actions
Complex sentence with dependent clause first.
Addressing a person
Compound Sentence
Compound sentence

57. Comma Rules

58. Comma Rules

59. Comma Rules

60. Comma Rules

61. Comma Rules