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Wednesday, Nov. 6th

11/6/2019

Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
Student flexibly uses strategies to derive meaning from a variety of print/non-print texts. Student evaluates the validity, reliability, and/or relevance of publications and authors as well as their evidence and reasoning.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Graph of the Week Due on Friday
Essay due today--make sure it is shared in Google Classroom.
Saturday School: 8-11in the Commons with teachers to help you! Also, breakfast.
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. Mini-Lesson: Adding research to our papers
Step one: Where?
Which points could be enhanced with outside research?
Could we add ideas to our draft that could be supported by research?
Do one together.
Step Two: Finding Research
Looking for specific data instead of searching a broad term.
Finding reputable sources--activity.

3. Workshop
Make a new copy of your paper.
With a partner, look at your paper and determine where you could add research.
Find 2-3 CREDIBLE sources of information.

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Monday, November 4th

11/4/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
Graph of the Week Due on Friday
Essay Due on Wednesday!
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. Workshop: Add to your paragraphs to make a 2 page essay

What to put into your paragraphs!
- Imagery, Figurative Language to describe
- Opinions/Thoughts about the topic
- Contrasting Ideas (show what NOT to do what show what the think is NOT)
- Examples/stories from your life or observations that illustrate your ideas.
Introduction/Conclusion Techniques
- docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y8NkqhVdnXiYbw4nXRbkg1pCZElAQc3o8BFPK58Z6Zk/edit?usp=sharing

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Friday, November 1st

11/1/2019

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Goals:

I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work.

Announcements:

Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday.
If you would like to redo your Creative Writing Mastery Portfolio, please do so by Friday and resubmit to Google Classroom.
Join the Skyline bookclub! We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson. The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room.

1. Reading

2. Discuss article of the week

3. Workshop: Add to your paragraphs to make a 2 page essay

What to put into your paragraphs!
- Imagery, Figurative Language to describe
- Opinions/Thoughts about the topic
- Contrasting Ideas (show what NOT to do what show what the think is NOT)
- Examples/stories from your life or observations that illustrate your ideas.

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