1. Write these important dates in your agenda:
01/12/2017
Wed. (01/11) – Fri. (01/13) – L.M.C. Closed
Fri. (01/13) – Schoolwide Spelling Bee
Talent Show Permission Slips are Due
Mon. (01/16) – Dr. M.L.K., Jr. Holiday (No School)
Tue. (01/17) – Schoolwide Writing Assessment #2
Wed. (01/18) – Workplace Wednesday
If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice. HOMEROOM = SILENCE

2. Language Arts – Opening Session 01/12/17
Reading/Writing Workshop Week #1 Day 2
BOTH GROUPS:
Staple the new strategy ½ sheet ON TOP OF yesterday’s strategy sheet.
READERS:
Complete the 1st Read Section on your Close Notes Chart (from yesterday). When you finish this, review the reader instructions (1/2 sheet) and complete all steps.
WRITERS:
Complete the 1st Read Section on your Close Notes Chart (from yesterday).

3. Readers’ Instructions
Readers’ Strategy:
Readers’ Instructions
P – What is the purpose for you to read this? Answer – The purpose of reading this text is too strengthen your reading comprehension skills and to prepare you for the Georgia Milestones assessment, as well as for 7th grade.
P – Preview the text – Look at the title, subtitles, word count, number of pages, graphics, letter size, etc.
A - Actively read while annotating.
R – Respond – Answer questions, create model, verbally respond in whole-group discussion or small-group discussion.
R – Reflect – Look at what you have learned. Reflect on how it impacts you now, as well as how it will impact you in the future.
Step 5 – Finish the 1st read section on your Close Note Chart (from yesterday).
Step 6 – Complete the first task (located on page 29).
Step 7 – Answer questions 2 and 3 when you finish reading page 31.
Step 8 – Continue reading. Wait to answer question 4 with a partner later. Complete question 5 on your own now.
Step 9 – Continue reading. Answer question 6 and the short response on page 34.
Step 10 – Complete your P.P.A.R.R. bookmark.

4. Writers’ Instructions
Writers’ Strategy:
Writers’ Instructions
Step 6 – Finish the 1st read section on your Close Note Chart (from yesterday).
Step 7 – Answer the 1st B.C.R. using R.A.C.E.S. – What should people know about tornadoes?
Step 8 –Complete questions 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6 on pages of your packet. Be sure to follow all steps for number 6.
Step 9 – Answer the 2nd B.C.R. using R.A.C.E.S. – In what ways are tornadoes and hurricanes alike and different?
P- Preview the text. Look at the length, title, subtitles, and graphics.
Q- Highlight all of the question(s) in the packet.
T- Highlight each topic.

5. Language Arts – Closing Session 01/12/17
Reading/Writing Workshop Week #1 Day 2
READERS:
Complete your P.P.A.R.R. bookmark (from yesterday).
WRITERS:
Using the R.A.C.E.S. strategy, answer your second B.C.R. below:
In what ways are hurricanes and tornadoes alike and different?
Put your answer on a sheet of notebook paper with your name, date, and class period in the upper, right-hand corner.

6. Language Arts – Closing Session 01/12/17
REMINDERS
The following items are DUE TODAY:
Complete all steps on your strategy sheets.
The following items are PAST DUE:
Yesterday’s strategy sheet items (steps 1-4/5).
Upcoming items:
Wed. (01/11) – Wed. (01/18) – Intensive Reading/Writing Week #1

7. Language Arts – Closing Session 01/12/17
Essential Question: How can I prepare for the Georgia Milestones? What are my specific needs in reading or writing?
Standard: ELACC6RL1 – Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

8. Severe Weather Challenge!
S.T.E.A.M.– E.L.T /12/17
Severe Weather Challenge!
You will need your E.L.T. folder and I.A.N.
If I did not see your two journals from yesterday, be sure to leave your I.A.N. with me today.
Using complete sentences, answer the following E.Q. in your agenda:
How do we use science to help us deal with severe weather?
Review your rubric.

9. Severe Weather Challenge!
S.T.E.A.M.– E.L.T /12/17
Severe Weather Challenge!
You will need your E.L.T. folder and I.A.N.
If I did not see your two journals from yesterday, be sure to leave your I.A.N. with me today.
Read the problem.
Choose one of the four options for your upcoming project (trading cards, etc).
Using complete sentences, answer questions 1-4.
Next, brainstorm ideas on page 2.