1. January 02

2. Warm-up  Review Quarter 2 formatives  Directions: read “The Golden Window” and answer questions 1-6 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.  Turn in homework packet from winter break

3. Vocab Pre-test  Directions:  Number the back of your half sheet 1-8.  Write the vocabulary word beside the number.  Write in your letter choice beside each word.  Check your answers.

4. Vocab Pre-test Vocabulary Word Definition 1. Primary Source 2. Secondary Source 3. Claims 4. Evidence 5. Argument 6. Counter Argument 7. Analyze 8. Thesis Statement a. the claim that a writer attempts to support in a piece of writing b. information written by someone who witnessed an event c. the writer’s position/viewpoint d. information written by someone who did not witness an event e. break into parts and examine for meaning f. an argument made to oppose another argument g. information that supports a claim h. writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

5. Vocab Pre-test answers 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. G 5. H 6. F 7. E 8. A

6. Vocabulary Words for the Week  Primary Source – information written by someone who witnessed or took part in an event – letters, diaries, autobiographies  Secondary Source –information written by someone who did not witness or take part in an event – encyclopedia, texts, biographies, most news media  Claims – the writer’s position/viewpoint on an issue or problem  Evidence – information that supports a claim  Argument – writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence  Counter Argument – an argument made to oppose another argument  Analyze – break into parts and examine for meaning  Thesis Statement – the claim that a writer attempts to support in a piece of writing – answers the question, “What am I trying to prove?”

7. January 03 B day

8. Warm-up  Review Quarter 2 formatives  Directions: read “Star Spangled” and answer questions 7-10 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.  Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

9. 3 rd block Warm-up 1. The politicians running against each other for office were stating ______ remarks during the debate. similar humorous contradictory exciting 2. The basketball team had a(n) _____ performance as they defeated the top team in the conference. awfulstellaramateuralternative 3.His _____ voice carried to the back of the room even without a microphone. thermalhyperactiverevitalized dynamic 4. Be sure to set your _____ to the correct time so you won’t be late. thermometer chronometerperiscopehydrometer 5. The _____ participant has to compete in ten events. decathlontetrathlonpentahlontriathlon

10. Writing Prompt  Recently, Charlotte enforced a new teen curfew law. Students under the age of 15 now have a time they must be home. Do you agree or disagree with this new law? Argue your opinion using 2 pieces of evidence.

11. 2 nd block  Numbers 16-33  Number  Letter  Reason

12. Media Center  Bring a pen or pencil for taking notes.

13. January 04 A day

14. Warm-up  Review Quarter 2 formatives  Directions: read “Terrible Tornadoes” and answer questions 11-15 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.  Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

15. Warm-up 3 rd block 1. An echo could be described as resonant. Something resonant must: a) sound only one time b) sound over and over again c) sound dull d) sound very loud 2. A person’s last name is his surname. A surname must be one that: a) is under the first name b) goes beyond the entire family c) is between the first and last name d) goes over the entire family

16. 3. The head cheerleader had a very sonorous voice and didn’t need megaphone. Sonorous must mean: very soft and quiet having a high pitch having low tones very loud

17. Packets  Complete the packet on your own piece of paper.  Claims, thesis statements, primary sources, secondary sources, and evidence.

18. January 5 th B day

19. Warm-up  Review Quarter 2 formatives  Directions: answer questions 16-25 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.  Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

20. Reasoning  http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argume nt/types_reasoning/types_reasoning.htm http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argume nt/types_reasoning/types_reasoning.htm  Emotional appeals  Personal appeals  Logical appeals

21. Claims Review  Review packet

22. A day January 6 th

23. Warm-up  Review Quarter 2 formatives  Directions: read “Raking v. Leaf Blowing” and answer questions 26-33 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.  Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

24. Quiz  Vocabulary  Stems (3 rd block only)  “How Does Static Electricity Work?”  Read article and define claim/thesis statement and evidence.