Thursday, October 24th

Lesson Objectives - Students will begin planning/brainstorming ideas for their Embedded Assessment #2: "Working with a partner, create an original myth that explains a natural phenomenon and also teaches a lesson or moral.  Include illustrations that complement the myth as it unfolds.
Homework - Prepare for the Vocabulary Unit 3 quiz and book check
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.