Day #163 - 6/5/15 - Unit 4: Chapter 17 Presentation of Research

Good Morning Rebels, 

         I hope you all enjoyed the Learning Fair last night. I had fun talking with all of our guests about your projects. Today is a ‘D’ day so we will go to Gym. We will also finish sharing our research Papers. We will do our lit circle discussion on chapter 16, and continue watching the documentary. Please order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: 
1. Write down your thoughts about the Learning Fair?
2. What can you teach some one how to do? Complete the sentence:
I can teach the class how to __________ .

examples:
How to make a PB & J
How to make lemonade
How to braid hair
How to clean a saddle
How to sink a free throw 
How to draw a _________
How to fix a ___________
How to build a __________
How to ...

Activity #1

Presenting Your Research Findings

Step 1: Tell your audience your title.
Step 2: Read your Essay
Step 3: Respond to questions

Activity #2
Lit Circle Discussion on Chapter 16

Activity #3
*****Select new Lit Circle Jobs*****
Start Reading Chapter 17 
Frightful Feels the Call to the Sky

Activity #4 
Documentary: Food, Inc.

Continue tracing how an investigative reporter presents:

1. a research question

2. a thesis

3. supporting facts and evidence

4. a recommendation

Homework:

1. Finish reading Chapter 17 & complete your Lit Circle Job - Due Monday 6/8/15