Month: November 2018

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Grab a Scholastic packet – EVERYONE needs to grab one!
• GRAB (2) PIECES of notebook paper!
• Wait for instructions on what to do!

Classwork:

• Spelling Test
• Socratic Seminar
• Seminar Reflection (Google Classroom)

Homework:

• Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… participate in a Socratic Seminar

To help me… defend my position on a debatable topic

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have expressed my position with evidence and examples, and am able to build on my classmates ideas.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Begin independent reading for 10 minutes!

Classwork:

• Socratic Seminar
• Seminar Reflection (Google Classroom)

Homework:

• Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… participate in a Socratic Seminar

To help me… defend my position on a debatable topic

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have expressed my position with evidence and examples, and am able to build on my classmates ideas.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Classbuilder!

Classwork:

• Finish Research
  • Lesson: Reseraching for Debate
• Prepare for Seminar (Seminar Prep Sheet will be collected and graded)
• Practice For Debate

Homework:

• Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… prepare for a Socratic Seminar

To help me… organize my strongest ideas and evidence

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have outlined my topic, defined my position, and created notes that clearly identify my strongest points.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Begin independent reading for 10 minutes!

Classwork:

• Research evidence to support position
  • Lesson: Reseraching for Debate
• Take notes on Seminar Prep Sheet (EXAMPLE)
  • THIS WILL BE GRADED!
• Share Research

Homework:

• Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… research my topic

To help me… find relevant information that supports my position

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have multiple pieces of evidence, examples, and sources to support my ideas.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Begin independent reading for 10 minutes!

Classwork:

• Review topics of debate
  • Do You Need Recess?
  • Should You Give Up Your Summer Vacation?
  • Should Your City Host the Olympics?
  • Can Your Favorite Drinks Wreck Your Body?
• Choose a topic and a position
• Begin researching evidence
• Take notes on Seminar Prep Sheet (EXAMPLE)
• Lesson: Tips on Researching for Debate

Homework:

• Read 30+ minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… read and review four topics of debate

To help me… choose a topic to research for a Socratic Seminar

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have chosen a topic and a side, and began gathering relevant research to support my position.

Classwork:

Today is READ in the DARK! Grab a good book and get reading!

Homework:

Have a wonderful break!

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Pull up your article and note catcher from yesterday in Google Classroom
• Journal for 10 minutes – free write!

Classwork:

• What Is a Socratic Seminar?
• Prepare for seminar
• Practice seminar discussions

Homework:

• Bring a flashlight and book for Read in the Dark tomorrow!

Learning Intention:

Today I will… participate in a practice seminar

To help me… prepare for an argumentative debate

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have expressed my ideas clearly and I am able to build upon my classmates’ ideas in a thoughtful way.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Classbuilder

Classwork:

• Read: Should Kids Do Extreme Sports or Is Technology Killing Friendships? (On Google Classroom)
• Prepare for Practice Debate

Homework:

• Read 30 Minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… read and analyze an argument

To help me… identify the strongest side

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have chosen a side from the argument and prepared reasons and evidence to support my side.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Line up at the door! We are heading down to the library!
• Respond to this Writing Prompt:  What do you think it means to serve your country? Other than military servicemen and women, who are some people who you think serve the country? Why?

Classwork:

• Library
• Tracing an Argument (Lesson/Assignment)

Homework:

• Read 30 Minutes

Learning Intention:

Today I will… trace and evaluate an argument

To help me… identify how reason supports the claim

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have re-read the argument “Are Athletes Overpaid?” and identified how strongly each reason supports the claim.

Warm Up/Bell Work:

• Put your phone in the cell phone zone
• Write CW/HW in planner
• Independent Reading

Classwork:

• Argument Parts – Hyperdoc (Google Classroom)
  • Parts of an Argument

Homework:

• Read 30 Minutes
• Have a GREAT weekend!

Learning Intention:

Today I will… complete a hyperdoc about the parts of an argument

To help me… practice identifying the parts, and what makes a strong argument

I’ll know I’ve got it when… I have correctly identified the argument and its claims, and explained what makes a strong argument.