Friday, September 15th

Lesson Objectives - Students will take their district writing pretest.  This will provide data that will help determine immediate needs in their writing curriculum.
Homework - Students are continue reading their book in order to complete September's Reader Response Packet which is due on Monday, October 2nd. 
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.