I hope you all got your homework done. Today is a ‘B’ day so we will go to Gym. We will also go to the Dress Rehearsal for the chorus and Band concert at 1:45. Please Remember to order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and then pick up an IPAD, and work on the Point to Ponder.
Thank you
Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.
P2P:
1. What message do you think the author, Jean Craighead George, is trying to send to you about man and nature in her novel Frightful’s Mountain.
2. What two things have caused the death of many Peregrine Falcons?
Activity #3
Directions for Research:
1. What message do you think the author, Jean Craighead George, is trying to send to you about man and nature in her novel Frightful’s Mountain.
2. What two things have caused the death of many Peregrine Falcons?
Activity #1
Chapter 7(Disaster Leads to Survival) Quiz
I can respond to multiple choice and short answer questions about chapter 7 of the novel, Frightful’s Mountain.
Activity #2
Lit Circle Discussion
I can present information about my literature circle job for chapter 7 to a group of my peers.
Activity #3
Read Aloud chapter 8, Hunger is Frightful’s Teacher, Pages Page 82 - 91?
I can read chapter 8 to
learn what Jon teaches Frightful
Key Questions:
- What does Jon teach Frightful?
- How does he teach her this lesson?
- What passage, or evidence from the text, supports your thoughts?
Group 1 Group 2
Nick A. Nick R.
Will S Alyssa C.
Jeremiah L. Hunter D.
Eva P. Jamie C.
Harley B. Zoey W.
Matt B. John S.
David K. Ben K.
Hannah M. Hanna D.
Joslyn S. Hayley S.
Ashley A. Samantha W.
Damien W. Johnny R.
Activity #4
Independent Reading & Research
Directions for Independent Reading:
Read for 15 - 20 minutes without interruption. Then complete your reading log activities.
Reading Logs will be due Friday, May 8th.
I expect this weeks Independent Reading Logs to be an improvement over last weeks.
Directions for Research:
Once your Thesis Statement and Research Question has been approved you can begin generating your list of Key Words and Questions. You will begin gathering information and printing articles tomorrow!
Directions for Gathering Info and Tracing an Argument:
Use your key words and questions to search using the following search engines:
- When you get your search results be sure to look at the name of the website, and the name of the article. Look at the ending of the website to help you.
.gov = government - these website are sponsored by the government
.org = organization - these websites are sponsored by various organizations
.edu = education - these websites are sponsored by schools and universities
.com = commercial - these websites are sponsored by individuals or commercial businesses
- When you find an interesting looking article begin by clicking on it and scanning the information. Be sure to use the graphic organizer to record the Title of the article, the name of the resource, and important information.
- Decide what the authors claim and main argument are.
- Select what evidence the author uses to support their claim
- Evaluate if there is enough evidence to support the claim.
- Evaluate the Quality of the source
* You need multiple sources!!! (at least 3-4 & 1 book if possible)
* You will fill in a “Tracing the author’s argument for each resource.
* You will use the “Tracing Arguments” graphic organizers to help you write your Research Based Persuasive Essay and complete your project.
Homework:
Finish reading
Chapter 8 - Hunger is Frightful’s Teacher, Pages 82 - 91
& complete your Lit Circle Job
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