Day #170 - 6/16/15 - "How to" Demonstrations

Good Morning Rebels, 

         Today is an ‘A’ day so we will go to Music.  This is also your last “full” Tuesday of elementary school! There are only 8 days left this school year. Today we will see the 2nd round of the “How to” demonstrations, and we will make time for independent reading. Please order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Please  pick up a trivia card, and take turns asking and answering questions with people at your table.

Activity #1

How to Demos

Block 1

1. David K.

2. Zoey W.

3. Matt B.

4. Hayley S.
5. John S.
 6. Sam W.

Block 2

1. Will C.

2. Logan B. 

3. Audrey D.

4. Alayna R.

5. Ben O.

6. Josh D.
7. Richard B.

Activity #2 - Block 2 only

Continue tracing how an investigative reporter presents and supports an argument

Documentary: Food, Inc.

The Veil 1:16:10 - 1:24:20

Chocks to the System 1:24:20 - End 

What is the reporter’s...

1. research question

2. thesis

3. supporting facts and evidence

4. recommendation

• What does the investigative Reporter Recommend we do about the changes to the food system?
• Based on the information presented in the documentary, what do you think we should do about the changes to the food system?
• What is your reaction to the information presented in the documentary?

Activity #3

Independent Reading

1. What are you reading?

2. Who is the author?

3. What is the book mostly about? (the gist)

4. What do you like about your book?

5. How would you rate your book?

6. Who would you recommend it to?

Homework:

1. Bring in the materials for your "How to” demonstration
2. Bring in Change of Clothes for Fundays