Tuesday and Wednesday 5/15 5/16

7th Grade

Objective
I will reach camp 5 on my ascent of Everest.
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork:

Cairn: mound of stones built as a memorial

Claustrophobic: afraid of small places

Garish: crudely colorful

Intrepid: fearless

Treacherous: dangerous

Balaclava: a face and neck covering

Lesson: Read pages 93-125 in the novel Peak, take symbollic notes and complete as much of the worksheet as possible
Homework
I will check your bellwork, notes, and worksheets for Camps 4-6 on Monday 5/21

8th Grade

Objective
I will trace and evaluate an argument including specific evidence
Agenda
Planner/prep
Bellwork

To trace (or follow) an argument, you should:

-identify the claims that the author states or suggests

-locate evidence that supports the claim

-identify counter arguments (or statement that

address opposing viewpoints) 

Lesson: Copying notes

Homework
Finish copying the notes