1. Twins arriving in September
So, it’s time to…
SPILL THE BEANS = idiom
Literal Meaning
A cup of coffee beans has spilled.
Figurative Meaning ->
Someone has shared a secret.
No, it can’t be. Is it true?
Mrs. Fauls is expecting TWO!
Twins arriving in September

2. Tuesday, March 13 Test-Prep Activator
New standard!- ELAGSE7W8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation
Mini-Lesson on Credible Sources- Reader’s Journey p.470

3. Is My Source Credible?
source = place I got info to Quote/Para/Summarize
credible   =  trusted or good enough to use
It IS a credible source if it is a…
  hard copy of a book, magazine, newspaper...etc.
  online version of #1
  Website ending with .edu or .gov
Otherwise, you’ll need to “DONUTS” D
Date when it was published O
Organization (or author) provided N
NOT a blog or personal site U
Up-to-date information T
Title for the article is provided S
Sensical; it makes Sense!

4. Practice Youth Obama: I believe Donald J. Trump will not be president
Times for Kids
NASA Launches First Cordless Satellite
Teen Health D
Date when it was published O
Organization (or author) provided N
NOT a blog or personal site U
Up-to-date information T
Title for the article is provided S
Sensical; it makes Sense!

5. Answers 1 2 3
is not an online version of a hard copy; DOES end in .edu or .gov
is not an online version of a hard copy; does NOT end in .edu or .gov
D = yes
O = yes (author)
N = it is a blog
U = seems up to date
T = has a title
S = seems to make sense
IT IS an online version of a hard copy; does NOT end in .edu or .gov

6. Answers 4 5 6
IT IS an online version of a hard copy; does NOT end in .edu or .gov
D = yes
O = yes
N = not a blog
U = yes
T = yes
S = yes
is not an online version of a hard copy; does NOT end in .edu or .gov
D = no
O = no
N = kind of like a blog
U = seems up to date
T = has a title
S = makes sense
is not an online version of a hard copy; does NOT end in .edu or .gov
D = no date
O = Cesar’s Way; Nicole Pajer
N = not a blog
U = seems up to date
T = Dog Approved People Food
S = no sensical for the topic we’re researching