Hard work pays off. English is hard work. You can do it! I will not give up on you.
Announcements:
- Remember that it's your job to ask questions if you don't understand something.
- Skills Assessment #8 / Common Assessment #2 is Friday, February 17, 2012.
1. Complete the Do Now.
2. What is your mission in 8th grade ELA? What can we do today to help us accomplish our mission?
3. Open your Brain to page 119. Prepare for Cornell Notes. Your first main idea is "Make a Connection." Then answer the following question in the notes section: "How does this image relate to today's lesson on Solving Problems Using Public Documents?"
4. Track Mr. Herrera and take notes as he presents Solving Problems Using Public Documents. Then follow along as he models how to analyze a public document. Now answer the following questions to prove you understand the key points.
5. With your small group, complete the next set of problems.
6. Individually, solve the following problems. When you finish, complete the Daily Assessment.
Early Finishers Tasks:
- Label books in the class library using the Easy Labeling Directions! We NEED our library to be labeled completely! Please help!
- Make 2 Book Recommendations for the KIPP LA Prep Library using Scholastic Book Search and AR Book Find. Remember to choose 2 books that are interesting and on your level.
- Check to make sure ALL tests, quizzes, Socratic Seminars, and CFQ's are inside your portfolio.
- Update your table of contents in your Brain. Paste any missing pages into your Brain.
- Find another piece of exemplary work dated after January 23rd and give it to Mr. Herrera to post onto the Student Work Wall.
- Use the Parent Letter for SA #7 and update the Class Tracker using stickers. Then place SA #7 into your portfolio.
- Enjoy some silent reading time to catch up on a great book! Remember, daily reading will help you build those reading muscles!
Options for Academic Free Time:
1. Check out the class website for things to do if you are finished early!
Homework:
- Personal Reading (20 minutes)
- Complete the AR Book Response (must be neat and organized to receive credit)
- Finish anything you did not finish in class today
- ELA Semester 1 Progress Report Parent Signature
