1. NF Reading
Monday, – Friday,

2. Walk in work
Have out:
JR Book
Notebook
Pencil or Pen
Do Now: Next minutes
Turn in your bookmarks & minute check if Abs. Friday
Read your JR Book & think about: Who are the Characters, what are their conflicts, and what possible theme(s) is the author exploring?
Take notes:
On a spider-map
On a t-chart
On post-its
We will get into our groups after independent reading.

3. Group Research Project
You will be in charge of being the expert on 2 articles for your group
There will groups of 3-4 people
You will write an informational (pro and con) presentation and present it to the class.
You then will choose what side you agree with (the pro or con) and write an argument paper.

4. 5th period Group topic Group Members Conservation of Natural Resources
Keilani B. Elizabeth C. Sadie
Self-Driving Cars
Olivia B. Rutger C. Jake
Screen and Media
A. Eli B. Mateusz C. Ivey
A. Wendy B. Katye C. Simone
Robots
Dan B. Stephanie C. Anna
Cloning
A. Danna B. Vivian C. Jolan
2. A. Christian, B. Tiffany, C. Chandler
Hacking
Tobias B. Brian C. Jackson
Genetic Editing
Kaylee B. Angela C. Natalie
Space Exploration
Ta’mya B. Ajani C. Sarah
Drones
Brayden B. Martin C. Matt
5th period

5. 5th period Conservation of Natural Resources
Group topic
Group Members
Conservation of Natural Resources
A. Maggie B. Ella C. Diana
A. Chris B. Jared C. Ho’aka
Self-Driving Cars
Tyler B. Andrew C. Laura D. Amina
Screen and Media
Savannah, B. Sofia C. Sierra
Robots
Orion b. Lilliia c. Natalie
Cloning
Miguel B. Jonah C. Ethan
Hacking
Daniel Z B. Taliyah C. Romeo
Genetic Editing
Anthony B. Dylan C. Elliott
Drones
Eddie B. Daniel N C. Alex F D. Alex B
5th period

6. Group contract
As a group come with 3 things that you want each other to live by in your group.
Write these on your next reading page labeled Group Contract
List these statements as positives
i.e Don’t get behind in your work (negative )
Keep up with assigned reading and assignments (positive )
Then list one personal goal you have for yourself around one of these skills:
Speaking in front of the class
Reading non-fiction
Writing a presentation

7. NF Reading Moves:
PURPOSE: Powerful readers comprehend a new non-fiction text by first surveying the text and then adding annotations by paraphrasing or sketching chunks.

8. NF Reading Zone: class Animal Testing Article
Behavior Expectations:
Eyes focused on YOUR article
Voices off / silent
Persevere and complete all steps for the whole article
Surveying the Text: 1st Read
What does it seem like this text is mostly about?
Look at topic sentences
Look at photos
Look at charts
What idea(s) do all these parts point to?
Read the text carefully with that central idea in mind
Reflect & Revise: What was it really about?
Annotate by Paraphrasing Chunks: 2nd Read
Stop after every paragraph or short section:
What’s most important in this part?
Say it in your own words OR a sketch
Write / Draw in the margins & keep reading
At the end, look over your notes:
What is the WHOLE article about?
Craft a claim statement regarding central idea

9. In your group: Everybody Shares as an Expert on their article
Rehearse what the article you read is mostly about & what the author’s point seems to be.
Does this article seem to be: pro (for), con (against), or neutral towards your topic?
What do you know now about your controversial scientific issue that you didn’t know before?

10. Monday, 12.4.17 Have out: Do Now: Next 15-20 minutes
JR Book
Notebook
Pencil or Pen
Do Now: Next minutes
Turn in your bookmarks & minute check if Abs. Friday
Read your JR Book & think about: Who are the Characters, what are their conflicts, and what possible theme(s) is the author exploring?
Take notes:
On a spider-map
On a t-chart
On post-its

11. Groups: A, B, C, & D people