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Here is where you will find an outline of our class activities. Homework will be posted here as well as links to any documents you may need.
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Tuesday, January 28

1/28/2020

 
Objectives: Today I will explore potential nonfiction writing topics

Homework: 
  • Nonfiction book completed by tomorrow
  • 12 Notice & Note entries due tomorrow
  • Study for the Nonfiction Quiz on Friday
    • Study Guide
    • Study Guide Key
  • Signed Nonfiction Topic form due ​Friday

Agenda: 
  • Vocabulary Quiz Update
    • Still grading -- thanks for being patient!
    • Heads up! If you have not yet taken your quiz, or if you need more time to finish it, I have given it to your Charger Time teacher.
  • Nonfiction Study Guide
    • Same structure as the quiz, and very similar question types
    • Be familiar with...
      • Text Features
      • Text Structure
      • Notice & Note Strategies
    • 10 minutes to work on the study guide in class
    • Study Guide KEY
  • Nonfiction Writers' Workshop
    • You will be writing a 5-paragraph essay on a topic that is
      • a local highlight
      • a contemporary issue
      • or a historical event
    • The essay will be formatted and presented using Microsoft Sway
    • Examples
      • The Hartford Circus Fire
      • Car Seat Laws
      • The Significance of the Matobo Hills
  • Writers' Workshop Calendar
    • What's different from most unit calendars I've given to you?
      • Signed topic form: Choose a topic that you'd like to write about by Friday. Talk to your parent/guardian about it. 
      • This should be a new topic (one you have not written about before). This is why I'm asking for your parent/guardian's signature!
      • Keep the calendar portion at home; return the top portion -- signed by your parent/guardian -- by Friday.
  • Essay Topic Ideas
    • Contemporary Issues: These are current problems that we are still facing in the world today (ex. Climate Change)
    • Local Highlights: These are different places, groups, or events from the surrounding area (ex. The Space Needle)
    • Historical Events: These are memorable past events that have had an impact on the world today (ex. September 11, 2001)
    • Talk with your table partner(s) about the different topic ideas, and brainstorm your own
    • Circle your favorite idea in each of the three categories
  • Gallery Walk
    • Look at each image posted and read its caption
    • What type of topic is it? What is interesting about each picture? What details make the image stand out?
    • Spend at least 1 minute per picture
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