This week we will diving into thesis statements. Students will be analyzing the various components of a strong thesis statements. We will be using a variety of handouts and exercises to skill build the essential components of an argumentative thesis statement. We will be spending a fair amount of time developing the foundation of a proper thesis statement
Handout #1
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Handout #2
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Handout #3
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Handout #4
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Students will be spending the next week and half working on the final activity for the Egghead novel study. Students will use the choice board to select a corresponding activity. Each student will create an artifact of learning that relates to the novel. Instead of presenting your artifact of learning in class, students will be posting their artifacts on their blogfolio. We will spend time in class reviewing peer posts and creating meaningful comments.
Students will be given a significant amount of time to complete this assignment in class. Please use your class time wisely.
Egghead Culminating Activity Choice Board
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Egghead Culminating Activity Graphic Organizer
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Today we will begin a new unit revolving around research writing and thesis creation. Students will be practicing/mastering how to write a formal thesis statement.
Check out our Google Slides Presentation for reminders, notes, and examples:
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We will have our first vocabulary quiz on Tuesday 11/10.These quizzes will compromise of definitions, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice questions. In addition, students will be asked to create a paragraph successfully using the terms in the proper context. Students should be reviewing their vocabulary terms throughout the week to enhance comprehension.Students will choose to study one of the following options:
Grade 8 Unit 1
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Grade 8 Enriched Unit 1
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Due Dates:
We will have our first vocabulary quiz on Tuesday 11/10.
These quizzes will compromise of definitions, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice questions. In addition, students will be asked to create a paragraph successfully using the terms in the proper context. Students should be reviewing their vocabulary terms throughout the week to enhance comprehension.
Students will choose to study one of the following options:
Grade 7 Unit 1
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Grade 7 Enriched Unit 1
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Students have been assigned a list of vocabulary terms to learn over the course of the next week and half. These exercises are designed to allow students to practice using/recognizing these new words in a variety of activities. Each student will receive a physical copy of their vocabulary list and practice questions.
Due Dates:
We will have our first vocabulary quiz on Wednesday 11/11.
These quizzes will compromise of definitions, matching, fill in the blank, and multiple choice questions. In addition, students will be asked to create a paragraph successfully using the terms in the proper context. Students should be reviewing their vocabulary terms throughout the week to enhance comprehension.
Students will choose to study one of the following options:
Grade 6 Unit 1
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Grade 6 Enriched Unit 1
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As we continue our novel study of Egghead by Caroline Pignat, this week we are focusing on writing from a character’s perspective. Students are being tasked with choosing an event from the novel and creating a postcard. Each postcard will contain an illustration (either digital or hand drawn) and a writing sample from a character’s perspective. This assignment asks students to “walk in the shoes of another” as they attempt to create a higher level connection with the thoughts and feelings of the characters.
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Tomorrow we will begin reading and analyzing our first short story of the unit. Students will explore The Monsters are Due on Maple Street by Rod Serling. We will be focusing on analyzing the setting, character development, and theme of this text.
Audiobook: Monsters.m4a
Click here to access the corresponding comprehension questions and activities:
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Assignment
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When trying to identify the theme of a story or novel think about the following:
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Throughout our novel study of Egghead, students will be asked to respond to comprehension questions and journal prompts. Each student will create a Google Doc that will be used to record their responses.
This week students will work on the following questions:
Respond to ONE of the following reflections:
Journal reflection—Once everyone believes it – well, it might as well be true.
Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Journal reflection—Maybe it is better not to know what you are missing.
Katie and Will have both lost their mothers, but Will knew his mother. Is it better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all?
All of the questions/prompts can be found in this document:
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