Tuesday and Wednesday 1/9, 1/10

7th Grade

Objective
I will analyze elements of an expository essay.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Copy in today's bellwork section- The topic of an expository article is the broad subject. The central idea (main idea) is the most important idea supporting by the details in the text. The topic of “Big Rocks Balancing Act” is ____________ __________. The central idea of the article is that balanced rocks can “tell us something about _____________________.” 
Lesson: Continue/finish reading "Big Rocks' Balancing Act in the textbook (pgs 157-164)
Homework
None

8th Grade

Objective
I will identify methods of characterization in a biography.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork: Write these 8 words in today's bellwork section, then find their definitions using a dictionary or a textbook.

-disheveled            –instill            –eloquence          –sullen

–dispel                    –evoke           –linger                   –cajole

Lesson: Continue reading "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" (pgs 151-162) and responding to questions on the worksheet. (Worksheet can be printed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EzaXCG1QJ6wuWnQupl1UdxucgWfylGFyoID2kqRbiz8/edit?usp=sharing)
Homework
None