1. October 15-16 I can use a dash correctly. I can score 80% or higher on my WFA (making inferences). I can make inferences. I can create a draft of an informational writing.

2. Grammar  Dash review Use a dash before and after a long interrupter. Remember interrupters may come and the beginning, middle, or end. The dash may be used to signal a substitution for parentheses or as a substitute for the phrases like “it is” or “they are.” When used as a substitute, the words after the dash become more important. * Dashes are often used in pairs. EX: All the cafeteria’s vegetables –broccoli, green beans, peas, and carrots-were cooked to a gray mush.

3. Grammar 1.The date I’m sorry I forgot to tell you has been changed to next week. 2.Do you ever wonder I often do why winter seems to last so long? 3.To assemble this machine the instructions are included takes only an hour.

4. WFA  Read the passage Powder in the textbook on page 156 and answer the questions on your own paper.  Be sure to turn in your answers to the tray! This counts as your WFA for this week! Do your best.

5. Bell Ringer  Answer the following questions on your own sheet of paper and keep in your notebook under bell ringers: 1.I used to think …about civil rights movement, but now I think… 2.What vehicle (car, train, boat, or plane) is most like the civil rights movement and why do you think so?

6. Blowin’ in the wind  Listen to the song and interpret the lines.  What do the lyrics say about the civil rights movement?  How might Bob Dylan’s experiences shape his identity or prepare him to write this song?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l4nVByCL44 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l4nVByCL44  Pair Share  Share whole group

7. Gallery Walk  Pass the pictures around and make notes about the photos you see.  Analyze the photos-remember the 4 questions we used to analyze the photos from last class period.  You will use your photo analysis to write an informational piece.

8. Four Square Writing Graphic Organizer

9. Four Square  A way to simply ORGANIZE ideas  Adapted for the 3 major writing modes: informative, argumentative, and narrative writing  When used school wide, it offers students a consistent, familiar approach to writing

11. Supporting Detail 1 FEED facts, examples, evidence, details Supporting Detail 2 FEED facts, examples, evidence, details Supporting Detail 3 FEED facts, examples, evidence, details Conclusion Claim/Thesis

12. Analysis  Choose 1 photo explain how the situation and time period in which it is set effects the subjects identity.