Tuesday and Wednesday, 1/23 1/24

7th grade

Objective
I will analyze elements of an expository essay.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Write 5 sentences about what types of books you've realized you do enjoy reading and which types of books you know you don't like. (For instance, I enjoy historical fiction and sci-fi and know I don't enjoy fantasy or stories where dogs die)
Library visit for AR explanation
Lesson: begin reading "The Hidden Southwest: Arch Hunters" in Close Reader workbook, pages 51-54
Homework
Reading log S2W2 due by 1/26

8th grade

Objective
I will identify and analyze the key elements of historical fiction.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Write an acrostic poem about heroism
Lesson: Answer questions 1-19 (not short response) on pages 49-52 in the Close Reader
Homework
Reading log S2W2 due by 1/26
Finish pages 49-52 in Close Reader