1. ELA Week of 1/8/18
Mrs. Weaver

2. happy new year & welcome back!
On your bell ringer page for Monday: Reflect on quarter 2. What do you think you did well on? how can you maintain this in quarter 3? what can you improve on for quarter 3? How will you make improvements? What will be your goals for quarter 3? Read a book when you are finished.

3. How can we evaluate or judge writing?
Discuss with a partner how you can evaluate or judge writing.
How do you know if the writing is well written?
How do you know if it is credible (reliable)?
How do you know if the writing is weak?

4. Create a “T” CHART
STRONG QUALITIES WEAK QUALITIES

5. “t” chart STRONG QUALITIES WEAK QUALITIES Stays on topic Boring
Body paragraphs relate to introduction
Strong introduction and conclusion
Strong opening/introduction sentences
Strong closing/linking sentences
Good vocabulary
Gives details, evidence, and supports writing
Can see what is being described (descriptive vocabulary)
Sentence variety
Transitions
Complete sentences
Avoids run-ons
Boring
Sentences start with the same word(s)
Lacks details or evidence
Words are too general
Punctuation is not used correctly or lacking
Can’t visualize writing
Disorganized
Off topic
Incomplete sentences
Run-ons

6. Create a rubric This essay has the following: 4 3 2 1 Focus Support
Organization
Conventions
Total points for the essay ( out of 44 points)

7. YOUR TURN!
Think about something you are an expert on and could explain to others how to evaluate or judge specific criteria on the topic.
For example:
Art
Music
Video games
Photography
Dance (ballet, tap, etc.)
Food

8. Ideas!?

9. Create a “T” CHART
STRONG QUALITIES WEAK QUALITIES

10. Create a rubric 4 (excellent) 3 (adequate) 2 (approaching) 1 (below)
Criteria 1
Briefly describe what the criteria should look like at the highest quality.
Criteria 2
Criteria 3

11. Tuesday bell ringer
On your bell ringer page for Tuesday write the errors correctly.
Alaska, what is nicknamed The Last Frontier," became a state on Janaury 3, Did you now that in 1867 the United States purchased Alaska from Russia four a price of $7.2 million. At just 2 cents an acre, that was a bargain! Alaska is rich in forests wildlife and minerals such as gold. The king salmon is the state fish, and it's state gem is jade Dog mushing, once a mane form of transportation in Alaska, is its official sport.

12. Answer
Alaska, which is nicknamed "The Last Frontier," became a state on January 3, Did you know that in 1867 the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for a price of $7.2 million? At just 2 cents an acre, that was a bargain! Alaska is rich in forests, wildlife and minerals such as gold. The king salmon is the state fish, and its state gem is jade. Dog mushing, once a main form of transportation in Alaska, is its official sport.

13. PLAN YOUR ESSAY
You will create a 5 paragraph essay writing to explain how to evaluate the criteria of ________ (insert your topic).
You must have 3 different sets of criteria (qualities) to judge your topic.
Create a chicken foot with your thesis and 3 body paragraphs.

14. Write your essay Proof read your work then read a book when done.
Write to explain how to judge the criteria of ____________________ (insert your topic).
Remember to include:
An introduction
3 body paragraphs (one for each criteria)
Conclusion
Transitions
Proper punctuation and spelling
Proof read your work then read a book when done.

15. WEDNESDAY BELL RINGER
To Do: Using the DIA at your seat, reread the first two passages: ‘Queen Margaret and the Robbers’ and ‘Cats that Love to Swim.’ Put an X for Wednesday on the bell ringer page for today.
Please DO NOT write on the test. Please DO NOT answer the questions.
You are just reading. 

16. REVIEW THE DIA
06 Reading DIA (3).pdf

17. WEDNESDAY BELL RINGER
To Do: Using the DIA at your seat, reread the last two passages: ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ and ‘Model Persistence.’
Please DO NOT write on the test. Please DO NOT answer the questions.
You are just reading. 

18. REVIEW THE DIA
06 Reading DIA (3).pdf

19. THURSDAY BELL RINGER
On your bell ringer page for Thursday write the errors correctly.
Paul revere was born on January He grew up to become a silversmith, but he were best known for his famous ride. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere is sent to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming He stop at every house to warn they. Two other men, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott, also rode hoarses, but Paul Revere became famous. All 3 men were arrested by the British but Hancock and Adams were safe.

20. answer
Paul Revere was born on January 1, 1735. He grew up to become a silversmith, but he was best known for his famous ride. On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was sent to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming. He stopped at every house to warn them. Two other men, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott, also rode horses, but Paul Revere became famous. All three men were arrested by the British, but Hancock and Adams were safe.

21. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Primary- created by people who witnessed the event
Letters
Diaries
Autobiographies
Eyewitness accounts
Secondary- records of events that were created after the event occurred
Encyclopedia
Textbooks
Biographies
News articles

22. Compare Texts my.hrw.com
Memoir- first person, own perspective, personal thoughts and feelings, a particular time in a person’s life
What pronouns do you see that identify it is first person?
Would a memoir use primary or secondary sources? Why?
Read It Worked for Me pg. 253
Biography- third person, told by another person, chronological order
What examples of primary and secondary might the biographer have used?
Read Colin Powell pg. 260
What is a memoir? How is it different from a biography?

23. Compare Texts my.hrw.com
Memoir- first person, own perspective, personal thoughts and feelings, a particular time in a person’s life
What pronouns do you see that identify it is first person?
Would a memoir use primary or secondary sources? Why?
Read It Worked for Me pg. 253
What is a memoir? How is it different from a biography? How is it different from an autobiography?

24. Write details to describe Powell from each text. Memoir - pg. 253
Write details to describe Powell from each text. Memoir - pg Biography - pg. 260

25. Compare Texts my.hrw.com
Review primary and secondary sources.
What examples of primary and secondary might the biographer have used?
Biography- third person, told by another person, chronological order
Read Colin Powell pg. 260

26. Write details to describe Powell from each text. Memoir - pg. 253
Write details to describe Powell from each text. Memoir - pg Biography - pg. 260

27. Write details to describe Powell from each text. Memoir Biography
Work is important
Friendships and relationships are important
Heritage is important
Dependable
Hard worker
What was Powell’s purpose in writing the memoir?
Lackluster
Irresponsible
Confident
Obedient
What was the author’s purpose in writing the biography?

28. FRIDAY BELL RINGER
On your bell ringer page for Friday write the errors correctly.
One of the most popular American poems, "The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe was published on January 29, Once upon a midnight dreary," the poem begins. That poem braught fame to it's author, but it did not bring riches. Did you now that Poe was payed just $15 for his masterpiece! Each year in Baltimore, Maryland, a mysterious visitor leaves roses at Poes' grave on the eve of his Birthday.

29. answer
One of the most popular American poems, "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, was published on January 29, 1845. "Once upon a midnight dreary," the poem begins. That poem brought fame to its author, but it did not bring riches. Did you know that Poe was paid just $15 for his masterpiece? Each year in Baltimore, Maryland, a mysterious visitor leaves roses at Poe's grave on the eve of his birthday.

30. Comprehension test
Open book and notes. You may not use the book or notes for the vocabulary questions.
Your written response must restate the question, state the answer, and support the answer using 2 details from the text. See below for how I will grade it.
Restating the question – 1 pt.
Answer – 1 pt.
2 Details from the text– 2 pts.
Conventions (spelling, punctuation, & capitals) – 1 pt.
When finished:
Write an autobiography of your life on loose leaf paper. Follow the directions page.
Read a book if all of the above is done.