1. Tuesday, February 16 SSR Today you will need: Do Now: Homework:
Independent Reading Novel
Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook
Pen or Pencil
Do Now:
SSR
Homework:
Study for Unit Test TOMORROW
Objective:
I can use my knoweldge of edit and revise tactics to successfully edit and revise my expository piece.

2. 53: Quotations--Question Marks Inside
Example:
She asked, “What’s
(? inside “)
the problem?”

3. Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use a question in quotations at least three times in your response.
FREE WRITE

4. Remember- This week is for a GRADE!
DOL
Use proofreading marks to edit the sentence. Then, rewrite it on your paper correctly!
Complete the first 2!
Remember- This week is for a GRADE!

5. Tricky Tuesday
Find 2 items on the review that you would like clarification on.
Discuss at your table for 5 minutes.

6. Unit 3 Test Review Text Structures: Concept-Definition
Chronological or Sequential Order
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem- Solution

7. Unit 3 Test Review Text Features: Pictures Title Heading
Subheading
Bolded Words
Colored Texts
Sidebar
Graphs
Charts
Pictures
Table of Contents
Caption
Footnotes
Tables
Bullet Points
Maps
Inserts
Index

8. Unit 3 Test Review
Summarizing- Something from the beginning, middle, and end
Inferencing- Text + Schema= Inference (Educated Guess) read between the lines
Author’s Purpose- why the author wrote the piece
Sentence Structure- Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
Main Idea- What it is mostly about- look at the beginning
Paragraph Structure- Lead with main idea and support with details and evidence
Word Study- 9, 10, 11 (There’s a Quizlet on my site)

9. Final Copy
Using your rough draft from Friday, compose your final copy on lined paper.
Use a yellow, green, and pink highlighter to check your paragraph structure.
Circle your transitions
Underline any figurative language
Staple everything together and turn it in! (your expository piece on top)

10. Introduction Paragraph Structure
Example:
Aha! The truth is out! If you want to succeed in life, you have to be willing to work exceptionally hard. Hard work is necessary to be successful because it prepares us for difficult situations, teaches us lessons, and allows us to accomplish our goals.
Hook- Start your paper with catchy statement about your topic. The job of this sentence is to catch your reader’s attention!
Hook (image, striking statement, hyperbole, famous quotation, dialogue, onomatopoeia, alliteration)
Thesis (statement giving 2-3 reasons to support their thoughts)
Context- Provide information the reader will need to understand the topic.
Introduction
Thesis Statement- State your topic and what your paper will be about.

11. Body Paragraph Structure
Body Paragraph Structure (topic sentence, concrete detail, commentary, concluding sentence)
Body Paragraph Evidence (history, science, books, media, current events, news--not self)
Transition Words
Example:
First of all, the hard work you endure prepares you for life’s difficult situations. Along your journey to success, you will face many obstacles and hard days. There will be challenges and triumphs; but no matter what is thrown your way, everything you do and experience is preparing you for the difficulties that lie ahead. Hard work is not only essential for success because it prepares you for difficult situations in life, but it can also teach you valuable lessons.
Topic Sentence- Provide the main idea of the paragraph
Supporting Evidence- Include specific details, evidence, and commentary that supports your thesis.
Body Paragraphs
Circle Transitions
Concluding Sentence- Connects each paragraph with the next to show how ideas work together to support the thesis!

12. Conclusion Paragraph Structure
Example:
In the end, hard work prepares us for difficult situations, teaches us lessons, and allows us to accomplish our goals, so that we can be successful. Anything worth having in life is worth working hard for, and if hard work means success, I’m willing to work exceptionally hard.
Conclusion- Provide the reader with an overview of the main ideas you discussed. Leave readers with a final thought, feeling of satisfaction, insight, etc.
Conclusion

13. Wednesday, February 17 SSR or Study Today you will need: Do Now:
Independent Reading Novel
Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook
Pen or Pencil
Do Now:
SSR or Study
Homework:
Review your info graphic before presentation tomorrow.
Objective:
I can use my knowledge of Unit 3 terms, concepts, and skills to successfully complete my Unit 3 test.

14. Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use quotes ending in punctuation at least three times in your response.
Free Write

15. Remember- This week is for a GRADE!
DOL
Use proofreading marks to edit the sentence. Then, rewrite it on your paper correctly!
Remember- This week is for a GRADE!

16. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR TEST! Do YOUR best!!!
When you finish your test, pick up your expository piece to work on quietly.

17. Thursday, February 18 SSR Today you will need: Do Now: Homework:
Independent Reading Novel
Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook
Pen or Pencil
Do Now:
SSR
Homework:
None 
Objective:
I can apply my knowledge of strong presentation skills to present my infographic to the class.

18. Write THREE tips and tricks for strong presentations!
Tipster Thursday
Write THREE tips and tricks for strong presentations!

19. Remember- This week is for a GRADE!
DOL
Use proofreading marks to edit the sentence. Then, rewrite it on your paper correctly!
Remember- This week is for a GRADE!

20. Personal Narrative Prompt

21. Performance Task Presentations
No longer than 5 minutes.
Make sure to not just read from the board.
Act like an expert.
Move around.
Be sure to state : your name, your essential question, and give us a final thought at the end.

22. Friday, February 19 SSR Today you will need: Do Now: Objective:
Independent Reading Novel
Reader’s AND Writer’s Notebook
Pen or Pencil
Do Now:
SSR
Objective:
I can apply my knowledge of strong presentation skills to present my infographic to the class.
I can apply my knoweldge of comma usage to complete my CFA.
Homework:
Have a great weekend!

23. 54: Quotations--Ending in Punctuation
Example:
She said, “You know
(word bubble)
I can see you.”

24. 55: Hyphenated Adjectives
Example:
The boy drank some
(singular description.)
ice-cold water.

25. 56: Colons Example: (colon) He passed 3 classes:
math, English, and P.E.

26. Tell me about your hobbies.
Writing Response
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the following question with at least one paragraph. You MUST use a colon at least three times in your response.
Tell me about your hobbies.

27. Remember- This week is for a GRADE!
DOL
Use proofreading marks to edit the sentence. Then, rewrite it on your paper correctly!
Remember- This week is for a GRADE!

28. Make sure to do your best! Turn the scantron in to me.
CFA – Comma Usage
Make sure to do your best!
Turn the scantron in to me.
Turn the questions in to the drawer.

29. Library – Book Fair
Videos!

30. Performance Task Presentations
No longer than 5 minutes.
Make sure to not just read from the board.
Act like an expert.
Move around.
Be sure to state : your name, your essential question, and give us a final thought at the end.