Weekending: 2015-12-04: Students will complete oral presentations of powerful, personal narratives. Then, begin vocabulary preparation for
an argumentative unit of research-driven verbal debates and persuasive essays.
Davis-6th-English and Language Arts(ELA)-WRITING-READING
Monday reading grade: myOn.com due (Reading time of at least 2 hours from the previous Monday-Sunday at or above student lexile level,
along with myOn.com quiz grades of at least 4/5)
Tuesday technology grade: technology competency standards project assignments
Wednesday ELA grade: weekly parts of speech, debate/persuasive writing elements, and/or vocabulary (Latin/Greek roots and affixes) test
Thursday: reteach and review for Friday retest
Friday writing, reading and/or ELA grade: weekly ELA 3-ring binder portfolio check & weekly composition book writing journal check (see
ELA binder and writing journal checklist in Google ELA folder), and weekly planner check (homework written daily in a central
location)
Friday: Retest
DATE Environmental Science Theme Week’s Activities: Energy, power, and water
Technology Week’s Activities:
 Research/evaluation of internet sources as reliable throughout argumentative/persuasive and informational units
 Inputting data into shared documents and spreadsheets regarding Online Study Resources, Google Classroom submission.
Second Steps (Character Building) Week’s Activities
 Second Step group discussions. Ms. Brock & Ms. Hudson provide the Middle School team RDG/ELA teachers with character-building videos and a Teacher
Resource packet (see Citizenship Connection-weekending 11/13 character building scenario video reflections in writing journal).
Upcoming Weeks in ELA-WRITING-READING
 Weekending 12-04- technology project, adverbs, argumentative texts, debate and persuasive essay vocab, book talk, weekly roots & affixes, binder check,
journal check, planner check
 Weekending 12-11 – technology project, conjunctions, argumentative texts, fact vs. opinion, book talk, weekly roots & affixes, binder check, journal check,
planner check
 Weekending 12-18- technology project, prepositions and interjections, argumentative texts, research, rebuttals, debate, book talk, weekly roots & affixes,
binder check, journal check, planner check
 Weekending 01-08- sentence diagramming/parts of speech review, argumentative texts, counterarguments, debate, book talk, weekly roots & affixes, binder
check, journal check, planner check
 Weekending 01-15-punctuation, argumentative texts, debate, book talk, weekly roots & affixes, binder check, journal check, planner check
EATS (Essential Questions, Activating, Teaching, Summary)
ELA HMWK
WRITING HMWK
READING HMWK
Mon
ELAGSERI2,RI6-10,W1, W4-10, 6.3-6, SL1-6, L1-6, KL-6L
(throughout verbal and written class/homework assignments)
Unit Theme/Essential Question(s): “Learning to Argue: Debate
Process, Research, and Persuasive Writing/Texts”: 1) How have
my experiences (physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially)
given me an opinion on an issue (topic)?, 2) How do I research
the facts about an issue (topic)?, and 3) How do I argue
(debate)/write (a persuasive essay) regarding an issue (topic)?”
Bring 3-ring Binder Portfolio to class daily. Expect
Binder Portfolio check weekly based on Binder
Checklist (all classwork, homework, tests, and test
corrections).
Bring Writing Journal
(composition book)
to class daily for daily
checks.
1) Complete at least 5 standards of Technology
Competency Standards project.
2) Complete pages 1-3 of adverbs worksheet.
3) Complete debate vocabulary worksheet.
1.
Complete warmup for partial
credit.
Bring one novel at
all times (either
teacher-assigned or
student-selected)
from DATE, DeKalb
County Public
Library, bookstore,
or even e-books.
Tue
Essential Question: What are the terms/concepts that I need
to understand, in order to debate or write a persuasive essay?
Activating Strategy (Envir or Tech): Tuesdays-Written update
of Technology Competency Standards project; Mon, Thu, &FriRespond to argumentative/persuasive text regarding
environmental issues.
Teaching Strategy: Adverbs, debate vocabulary. Binder and
journal check. [see binder and journal checklists in Google ELA
folder]. Weekly roots and affixes (Greek and Latin roots) in
personal etymology dictionary in binder.
Summarizing Strategy: PopQuiz/TicketOutDoor re: personal
narratives, pronouns, roman numerals, nouns, types of texts, or
types of sentences. Write today’s homework for each class in
your Planner/Agenda.
EATS (Essential Questions, Activating, Teaching, Summary)
ELAGSERI2,RI6-10,W1, W4-10, 6.3-6, SL1-6, L1-6, KL-6L
(throughout verbal and written class/homework assignments)
Unit Theme/Essential Question(s): “Learning to Argue: Debate
Process, Research, and Persuasive Writing/Texts”: 1) How have
my experiences (physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially)
given me an opinion on an issue (topic)?, 2) How do I research
the facts about an issue (topic)?, and 3) How do I argue
(debate)/write (a persuasive essay) regarding an issue (topic)?”
Essential Question: What are the terms/concepts that I need
to understand, in order to debate or write a persuasive essay?
Activating Strategy (Envir or Tech): Tuesdays-Written update
of Technology Competency Standards project; Mon, Thu, &FriRespond to argumentative/persuasive text regarding
environmental issues.
Teaching Strategy: Tuesday technology competency standards
project activity and update. Review of adverbs and debate
vocabulary flashcards/flipchart for Wednesday’s test. Binder
and journal check. [see binder and journal checklists in Google
ELA folder]. Weekly roots and affixes (Greek and Latin roots) in
personal etymology dictionary in binder.
Summarizing Strategy: PopQuiz/TicketOutDoor re: personal
narratives, pronouns, roman numerals, nouns, types of texts, or
types of sentences. Write today’s homework for each class in
your Planner/Agenda.
EATS (Essential Questions, Activating, Teaching, Summary)
4) Review classwork, homework, and websites
for practice worksheets and interactive quizzes
for Wednesday’s test regarding adverbs.
5) Enter this week’s vocabulary words,
definitions, and etymologies into Personal
Etymology Dictionary.
6) Bring two empty folders to class daily.
1.
2.
-Write each day’s planned homework for each class
in your Planner/Agenda in pencil (in case it
changes)
ELA HMWK
Bring 3-ring Binder Portfolio to class daily. Expect
Binder Portfolio check weekly based on Binder
Checklist (all classwork, homework, tests, and test
corrections).
WRITING HMWK
Bring Writing Journal
(composition book)
to class daily for daily
checks.
1) Complete at least 5 standards of Technology
Competency Standards project.
2) Complete pages 4-6 of adverbs worksheet.
3) Complete debate vocabulary worksheet.
4) Review classwork, homework, and websites
for practice worksheets and interactive quizzes
for Wednesday’s test regarding adverbs.
5) Enter this week’s vocabulary words,
definitions, and etymologies into Personal
Etymology Dictionary.
6) Bring two empty folders to class daily.
1.
Complete warmup for partial
credit.
ELA HMWK
READING HMWK
Bring one novel at
all times (either
teacher-assigned or
student-selected)
from DATE, DeKalb
County Public
Library, bookstore,
or even e-books.
1.
2.
-Write each day’s planned homework for each class
in your Planner/Agenda in pencil (in case it
changes)
WRITING HMWK
12/4 reading
reflection.
12/7 Monday
myOn.com
weekly check
for 2 hours of
reading at lexile
level and quiz
scores of 4/5 or
5/5.
12/4 reading
reflection.
12/7 Monday
myOn.com
weekly check
for 2 hours of
reading at lexile
level and quiz
scores of 4/5 or
5/5.
READING HMWK
Wed
ELAGSERI2,RI6-10,W1, W4-10, 6.3-6, SL1-6, L1-6, KL-6L
(throughout verbal and written class/homework assignments)
Unit Theme/Essential Question(s): “Learning to Argue: Debate
Process, Research, and Persuasive Writing/Texts”: 1) How have
my experiences (physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially)
given me an opinion on an issue (topic)?, 2) How do I research
the facts about an issue (topic)?, and 3) How do I argue
(debate)/write (a persuasive essay) regarding an issue (topic)?”
Thu
Essential Question: What are the terms/concepts that I need
to understand, in order to debate or write a persuasive essay?
Activating Strategy (Envir or Tech): Tuesdays-Written update
of Technology Competency Standards project; Mon, Thu, &FriRespond to argumentative/persuasive text regarding
environmental issues.
Teaching Strategy: Test on adverbs and debate vocabulary
flashcards/flipchart for Wednesday’s test. Binder and journal
check. [see binder and journal checklists in Google ELA folder].
Weekly roots and affixes (Greek and Latin roots) in personal
etymology dictionary in binder.
Summarizing Strategy: PopQuiz/TicketOutDoor re: personal
narratives, pronouns, roman numerals, nouns, types of texts, or
types of sentences. Write today’s homework for each class in
your Planner/Agenda.
EATS (Essential Questions, Activating, Teaching, Summary)
ELAGSERI2,RI6-10,W1, W4-10, 6.3-6, SL1-6, L1-6, KL-6L
(throughout verbal and written class/homework assignments)
Unit Theme/Essential Question(s): “Learning to Argue: Debate
Process, Research, and Persuasive Writing/Texts”: 1) How have
my experiences (physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially)
given me an opinion on an issue (topic)?, 2) How do I research
the facts about an issue (topic)?, and 3) How do I argue
(debate)/write (a persuasive essay) regarding an issue (topic)?”
Essential Question: What are the terms/concepts that I need
to understand, in order to debate or write a persuasive essay?
Activating Strategy (Envir or Tech): Tuesdays-Written update
of Technology Competency Standards project; Mon, Thu, &FriRespond to argumentative/persuasive text regarding
environmental issues.
Teaching Strategy: Review for Friday retest on adverbs and
debate vocabulary flashcards/flipchart for Wednesday’s test.
Binder and journal check. [see binder and journal checklists in
Google ELA folder]. Weekly roots and affixes (Greek and Latin
roots) in personal etymology dictionary in binder.
Summarizing Strategy: PopQuiz/TicketOutDoor re: personal
narratives, pronouns, roman numerals, nouns, types of texts, or
Bring 3-ring Binder Portfolio to class daily. Expect
Friday Binder Portfolio check weekly based on
Binder Checklist (all classwork, homework, tests,
and test corrections).
Bring Writing Journal
(composition book)
to class daily for daily
checks.
1) Parent signature on today’s test regarding
adverbs and debate vocabulary.
2) Add one website to the Google shared
document of conjunctions resources.
3) If test grade is less than 85%, review classwork,
homework, and websites regarding adverbs
and debate vocabulary for practice worksheets
and interactive quizzes for Friday’s retest.
4) Enter vocabulary words, definitions, and
etymologies into Personal Etymology
Dictionary.
5) Bring two empty folders to class daily.
1.
Complete warmup for partial
credit.
Bring one novel at
all times (either
teacher-assigned or
student-selected)
from DATE, DeKalb
County Public
Library, bookstore,
or even e-books.
1.
2.
-Write each day’s planned homework for each class
in your Planner/Agenda in pencil (in case it
changes)
ELA HMWK
Bring 3-ring Binder Portfolio to class daily. Expect
Friday Binder Portfolio check weekly based on
Binder Checklist (all classwork, homework, tests,
and test corrections).
WRITING HMWK
Bring Writing Journal
(composition book)
to class daily for daily
checks.
1) Parent signature on this Wednesday’s test
regarding adverbs and debate vocabulary.
2) Complete conjunctions worksheet page 1.
3) Complete fact vs. opinion worksheet.
4) If test grade is less than 85%, review classwork,
homework, and websites regarding adverbs
and debate vocabulary for practice worksheets
and interactive quizzes for Friday’s retest.
1.
-Write each day’s planned homework for each class
in your Planner/Agenda in pencil (in case it
changes)
Complete warmup for partial
credit.
12/4 reading
reflection.
12/7 Monday
myOn.com
weekly check
for 2 hours of
reading at lexile
level and quiz
scores of 4/5 or
5/5.
READING HMWK
Bring one novel at
all times (either
teacher-assigned or
student-selected)
from DATE, DeKalb
County Public
Library, bookstore,
or even e-books.
1.
2.
12/4 reading
reflection.
12/7 Monday
myOn.com
weekly check
for 2 hours of
reading at lexile
level and quiz
scores of 4/5 or
5/5.
Fri
types of sentences. Write today’s homework for each class in
your Planner/Agenda.
EATS (Essential Questions, Activating, Teaching, Summary)
ELAGSERI2,RI6-10,W1, W4-10, 6.3-6, SL1-6, L1-6, KL-6L
(throughout verbal and written class/homework assignments)
Unit Theme/Essential Question(s): “Learning to Argue: Debate
Process, Research, and Persuasive Writing/Texts”: 1) How have
my experiences (physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially)
given me an opinion on an issue (topic)?, 2) How do I research
the facts about an issue (topic)?, and 3) How do I argue
(debate)/write (a persuasive essay) regarding an issue (topic)?”
Essential Question: What are the terms/concepts that I need
to understand, in order to debate or write a persuasive essay?
Activating Strategy (Envir or Tech): Tuesdays-Written update
of Technology Competency Standards project; Mon, Thu, &FriRespond to argumentative/persuasive text regarding
environmental issues.
Teaching Strategy: Friday retest on adverbs and debate.
Binder and journal check. [see binder and journal checklists in
Google ELA folder]. Weekly roots and affixes (Greek and Latin
roots) in personal etymology dictionary in binder.
Summarizing Strategy: PopQuiz/TicketOutDoor re: personal
narratives, pronouns, roman numerals, nouns, types of texts, or
types of sentences. Write today’s homework for each class in
your Planner/Agenda.
EATS (Essential Questions, Activating, Teaching, Summary)
ELA HMWK
Bring 3-ring Binder Portfolio to class daily. Expect
Friday Binder Portfolio check weekly based on
Binder Checklist (all classwork, homework, tests,
and test corrections).
WRITING HMWK
Bring Writing Journal
(composition book)
to class daily for daily
checks.
1) Parent signature on this Wednesday’s test
regarding adverbs and debate vocabulary.
2) Complete conjunctions worksheet page 2.
3) Complete fact vs. opinion worksheet.
4) If test grade is less than 85%, review classwork,
homework, and websites regarding adverbs
and debate vocabulary for practice worksheets
and interactive quizzes for Friday’s retest.
1.
Complete warmup for partial
credit.
1.
2.
-Write each day’s planned homework for each class
in your Planner/Agenda in pencil (in case it
changes)
ELA HMWK
READING HMWK
Bring one novel at
all times (either
teacher-assigned or
student-selected)
from DATE, DeKalb
County Public
Library, bookstore,
or even e-books.
WRITING HMWK
12/4 reading
reflection.
12/7 Monday
myOn.com
weekly check
for 2 hours of
reading at lexile
level and quiz
scores of 4/5 or
5/5.
READING HMWK