Friday, May 11, 2018

Plan for Week of May 14


Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
None

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Viewing and Scoring of Presentations

Class Discussion: Outcasts; 
Have you been one? 
Have you witnessed someone being excluded or bullied? 
What did you do? 
If you didn't do anything, why not?

"A Letter from the Fringe"

Your Turn: Write a letter to outcasts and bullies on your perspective. See Ponzio's example. These will be given to 6th grade students.

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Plan for Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11


Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
None

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Get Portfolios and Notebook


Work on Adobe Spark Presentation- Due Friday the 11th

Rubric

3rd Period Turn In Form

4th Period Turn In Form

6th Period Turn In Form

7th Period Turn In Form
Plan for Wednesday, May 9


Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
EasyBib and Checklist

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Get Portfolios and Notebook


  1. Mini Lesson: EasyBib
  2. Checklist for Presentation
  3. Work on Slide Show Presentation


Then work on:
Story Board Template

Instructions for Adobe


Past Work and Other Resources:

Career Clusters Inventory

Career Cluster Research Note Catcher

Student Exemplar

Link for End of Year Project

Monday, May 7, 2018

Plan for Tuesday, May 8

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
None

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Get Portfolios and Notebook

Quick Write-- Select from two of these and respond to in your writer's journal:


CURRENT FAVORITES: What extracurricular activities are you involved in? Who are your closest friends or family members? Did you win any awards or participate in any major contests this year? What are they? What are your favorite school subjects this year? What are your favorite movies, books, songs or games right now?



RECENT MEMORIES: What was your favorite memory from 8th grade? What are some fun family vacations or field trips you took this year? Did you get any new pets or family members this year? Were there any memorable school projects, dances or events?

8TH GRADE VERSE/QUOTE: What is your 8th grade verse or quote? Why is this quote important to you? How does this capture your values or define your year?

Then work on:
Story Board Template

Instructions for Adobe


Past Work and Other Resources:

Career Clusters Inventory

Career Cluster Research Note Catcher

Student Exemplar

Link for End of Year Project
Plan for Monday, May 7


Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
None

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Get Portfolios and Notebook

Quick Write- Future: High School or "Bucket List"

Finish Career Cluster Research Note Catcher

Start College Research Note Catcher

Story Board Template

Instructions for Adobe


Past Work and Other Resources:

Career Clusters Inventory

Career Cluster Research Note Catcher

Student Exemplar

Link for End of Year Project

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Plan for Friday, May 4

Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
None

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Get Portfolios

Homework Check: Parent Interview in Schoology

Finish Career Cluster Research Note Catcher

Start College Research Note Catcher



Past Work and Other Resources:

Career Clusters Inventory

Career Cluster Research Note Catcher

Student Exemplar

Link for End of Year Project


Memoir Rubric

Interview Questions and Answers Due Friday

Grizzlies Give Back Week

Day
HATS sticker

Starbucks sticker
Monday
Red star

Pink dot
Tuesday
Blue star

Yellow dot
Wednesday
Silver star

Orange dot
Thursday
Green star

Green dot
Friday
Gold star

Pink dot
*Pay $5 for the week per item or $2 per item per day
**Emoji sticker for week of hats
***Mickey Mouse sticker for week of Starbucks

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Plan for Thursday, May 3


Mini Lesson/Daily Language Review
None

Objectives
In this unit readers will evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums to present a particular topic or idea. Writers will generate questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration, and conduct research, gathering information from multiple print and digital sources in order to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Students will then present claims and findings, integrating multimedia and visual displays into presentations in order to clarify information and add interest.
Standards Addressed
RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
W.8.1 a-e Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.  
Activities
Get portfolios.

Career Clusters Inventory

Career Cluster Research Note Catcher




Other for Reference:

Student Exemplar


Link for End of Year Project


Memoir Rubric

Interview Questions and Answers Due Friday


Grizzlies Give Back Week


Day
HATS sticker

Starbucks sticker
Monday
Red star

Pink dot
Tuesday
Blue star

Yellow dot
Wednesday
Silver star

Orange dot
Thursday
Green star

Green dot
Friday
Gold star

Pink dot
*Pay $5 for the week per item or $2 per item per day
**Emoji sticker for week of hats
***Mickey Mouse sticker for week of Starbucks