Day #145 - 5/6/16 - Unit 4: Research - Writing Body Paragraphs, Chapter 9, & Projects

Good Morning Rebels,

         Today is an E day so we will go to Music.  We will also begin writing the body paragraphs to our research essays.
          In Social Studies we will review what we learned about Roman Entertainment and Engineering. You will also be working on making your own set of guided notes about Roman geography. After you order your lunch and sharpen your pencils, please work on the Point to Ponder.

                                     Thank you

                                     Mr. Trumble

P2P: Enjoy an extra dose of Trivia! Use a whisper voice please!!!

Activity #1
Writing w/ Mrs. Isham
Small group: Writing Body Paragraphs to a Research Essay
9:00 - 9:30
12:30 - 1:00

Activity #2

Making Inferences
(We do)

9:30 - 10:00

1:00 - 1:30

There is a hair in my dirt

Key Questions:

• What misconceptions does Harriet have about nature?
• What inferences can you make about Harriet?
• What evidence from the text can you use to support your thinking? 
• What evidence can you use from your own background knowledge to support your thinking?

Activity #3

(You do)
10:00 - 10:30

1:30 - 2:00

Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Writing, or Research

• Guided Reading - Share research in small group to to get feedback for ways to improve on the information you are gathering
• Independent Reading - Work on Literature Circle for chapter 9
• Writing - Work on the Introduction/Body Paragraphs to your research essay
• Research - Gather information or work on Learning Fair Project

Homework: Finish Reading chapter 9 and complete your lit circle job (Due Monday 5/9)