Tuesday and Wednesday 1/16, 1/17

7th Grade:

Objective
I will analyze elements of an expository essay.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Journal 1/2 page: Why is MLK Jr. Day significant? Do you think it is still as relevant in 2018 as it was in the 1960's?
Lesson: Complete the "Big Rocks Balancing Act" rotations begun last week (rotation directions can be found on Thursday and Friday 1/11, 1/12 blog post)
Quiz
Homework
Reading log S2W1 due by Friday 1/19 (50 pages)

8th Grade:

Objective
I will identify and analyze the key elements of historical fiction.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Journal 1/2 page in IAN: What makes someone a hero? Who do you consider a hero and why?
Lesson:Begin reading "A Mystery of Heroism" in Close Reader workbook, pages 49-62
Homework
Reading log S2W1 due by Friday 1/19 (50 pages)