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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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Wednesday, January 29

1/29/2020

 
Stack your book on Mrs. Weber's desk & turn in your Notice & Note booklet!

Objectives: Today I will
  • continue to explore nonfiction writing topics
  • and practice note-taking strategies to organize my research

Homework: 
  • Study for the Nonfiction Quiz on Friday
    • Study Guide
    • Study Guide Key
  • Signed Topic Form due Friday

Agenda:
  • Gallery Walk
    • Get out the topic ideas/gallery walk worksheet from yesterday
    • Look at each image posted and read the captions
    • What type of topic is it? What is interesting about each picture? What details make it stand out?
  • Photo Essay Unit Packet
    • Preview the unit packet for two minutes on your own.
      • What do you notice? 
      • What pages look most helpful to you as you write this essay?
      • What other resources, if any, do you think you may need?
  • Note Taking
    • Throughout this unit, you will be responsible for researching and keeping track of your findings
    • Always write down the information you find
    • Always write down the source the information came from
    • Turn & Talk: How do you take notes? What strategies work best for you?
    • Here are some tried and true note taking strategies (follow along in your packet for visual examples):
      • Color code your notes. Use a different color for each source.
      • Write each source's information on separate pages. This ensures you don't mix up sources & gives you space to add more notes later.
      • Create a mind map. This is a great tool for visual thinkers.
  • Note Taking Practice
    • We are going to look at two sources about great white sharks in aquariums.
    • In your journal, take notes on important ideas from each source.
    • Remember to cite the source you are collecting your information from!
  • Practice: Source 1
    • Vox Video on Youtube: Why No Aquarium has a Great White Shark
    • Watch the video and write down 4+ pieces of evidence that you could use if you chose this as your topic
  • Practice: Source 2
    • Article: "Here's Why You'll Never See A Great White Shark in An Aquarium" by Tom Hale
    • Read the article and write down 4 new pieces of evidence that you could use if you chose this as your topic
    • Include at least 2 quotes (write the page #)

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