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

2. happy new year & welcome back!
File your papers in your folder. Tests and quizzes go under test/quiz folder. Essays go under writing folder.
In one folder, write a reflection for quarter 2:
What did you do well on? Why?
What will you improve on? How?
When you are done, file your folder in your folder found in the black bin. No more than 3 people at a time. Read a book when you are finished or if you are waiting to file.

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 The essay should have the following: 4 3 2 1 Focus
On topic, strong introduction/conclusion, clear thesis.
Evidence
Multiple sources, supports topic, reliable sources, cited properly.
Conventions
Minimal errors, no run on sentences, complete sentences.

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.)
Restaurants

8. Ideas!?

9. Create a “T” CHART Write the name of your topic
STRONG QUALITIES WEAK QUALITIES What should someone look for? What should someone avoid?

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. 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.
Write your introduction when finished. Remember to include a hook, background information, and write your thesis.
Place the papers in your blue folder or take home if you need help finding your sources. You must have this in class tomorrow!!! Read a book when finished.

12. Tuesday bell ringer
On your bell ringer page write the errors correctly. You should have 10!
Alaska, which 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.

13. 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.

14. Find your sources – You must use kidtopia.info for your search!
You will have 30 minutes to find 3 sources and 4-6 pieces of evidence for your essay.
If you are not sure if it is an appropriate site, raise your hand.
You will write down the evidence on the paper you used for your planning.
Remember to look for evidence to support the criteria you chose to write about for each body paragraph. You should aim for 2 pieces of evidence for each criteria/paragraph. Remember you are looking fore evidence to inform someone how to judge/evaluate your topic!

15. 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 with a hook, background information, thesis (from chicken foot)
-3 body paragraphs (one for each criteria) with evidence to support each criteria
Remember you are writing to explain how someone would judge/evaluate your topic!
-Conclusion
-Transitions
-Proper punctuation and spelling
Proof read your work then read a book when done.

16. 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.’ On the bell ringer page, write down the main idea of each text in one sentence.
Please DO NOT write on the test. Please DO NOT answer the questions.
You are just reading. 

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

18. WEDNESDAY BELL RINGER
To Do: Using the DIA at your seat, reread the last two passages: ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ and ‘Model Persistence.’ On the bell ringer page, write down the main idea of each text in one sentence.
Please DO NOT write on the test. Please DO NOT answer the questions.
You are just reading. 

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

20. THURSDAY BELL Ringer
On your bell ringer page for Thursday write the errors correctly. There should be 10!
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.

21. 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.

22. informative vlt Day 1 Plan your time on pg. 122 and 123.
Read the sources and answer the questions – 35 minutes
-Read the sources Mark the text and take notes as you read.
-Answer the questions on pg
Finish your formative essay from this week or read a book when you are finished with everything.
Turn in your formative essay with the planning page, rubric page, and sources page.

23. 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

24. 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?

25. Compare Texts my.hrw.com
Memoir- first person, own perspective, personal thoughts and feelings, a particular time in a person’s life
Read It Worked for Me pg
Answer the questions on pg. 259 #1-3
Complete the chart with details to describe Powell from the memoir.

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

27. Compare Texts my.hrw.com
Biography- third person, told by another person, chronological order
1. Read Colin Powell pg
2. Answer the questions on pg. 266 #1-4
3. Complete the chart with details to describe Powell from the biography.

28. Write details to describe Powell from each text. Biography - pg. 260

29. 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?

30. FRIDAY BELL RINGER
On your bell ringer page for Friday write the errors correctly. There should be 10!
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.

31. 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.

32. informative vlt Day 2 Write your essay – 70 minutes
Revise and edit your final essay when done.
Leave on your desk for me to collect.
This is a summative grade!
When finished work on your formative essay from this week or read a book. Turn in your formative essay with the planning page, rubric page, and sources page.

33. 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:
Finish your essay and turn in with your planning page, rubric, and sources page.
Read a book if all of the above is done.

34. Autobiography
Directions: You will write an autobiography about your life. Decide what important events you will write about. You must have the following:
Introduction
3 Body Paragraphs to represent 3 specific events/times in your life.
For example: Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School or Elementary school years, Family trip in 2012, Baby brother being born in 2015
You must write about them in chronological order.
Conclusion
Remember to use the proper pronouns in your writing.
Remember to use specific events, statements, and feelings in your writing

35. 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:
Finish your autobiography and turn in with your name.
Read a book if all of the above is done.