Tuesday, December 6th

Lesson Objectives - Students will complete the Word Sort for Vocabulary Unit 6.  They will then evaluate all the stories and articles in Collection 2 and determine which will be used in the Performance Task.  Students will begin planning the format of their essay and developing their thesis statement.

This is the timeline for the completion of the Performance Task:

• Today - Evaluation of sources, planning, and thesis development
• Wednesday -Mining for supporting quotes, begin writing rough draft
• Thursday - Continue writing rough draft
• Friday - Continue writing rough draft, peer editing
• Monday - Peer editing, writing of final draft

Homework - The Close Reader Book Check is tomorrow.  Quiz corrections for "The Monkey's Paw" are due on Thursday.
CCSS -

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.a  - Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.b - Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.c - Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.d - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.e - Establish and maintain a formal style.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.f - Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.