Tuesday and Wednesday 3/5, 3/6

**read 15 minutes a day**

7th grade

Objective
I will argue a claim, using evidence to support my position.
Agenda
Bellwork: set up IAN pg 40: Arguing a Claim 3/5, IAN pg 41: Arguing a Claim - Practice 3/5
Lesson: Arguing a claim
notes:

Copy this information onto the top of IAN pg 40:

An opinion tells how someone feels about a topic or issue.

Ex: Wildfires are horrible in California and they should really do something about them.

A claim is a position someone takes on an issue or topic.

Ex: The Forest Service needs more funding for programs to reduce wildfires in California.

An argument is a claim that is supported with solid reasons and evidence.

Ex: With 3 million dollars, the Forest Service could effectively use controlled burns in areas that are frequently ravaged by wildfires to prevent future uncontrolled fires.

discussion: practice arguing verbally (strong claim with related evidence) and analyzing
practice: writing an argumentative short response in favor of and in opposition to the phrase "seeing is believing" on IAN pg 41.
Homework
bring a silent reading book to class daily


8th grade

Objective 
I will continue to read an analyze The Outsiders.
Agenda
Bellwork: IAN pg 50, title: The Outsiders - Reflection, Chapters 1-2, copy and respond to the following promptL

Which character do you feel most connected to or interested in so far? Why has this character stood out to you? Which character do you dislike? Why? 

Lesson: review chapters 1-2
chapters 1-2 quiz
complete cross word
Homework
bring silent reading book to class daily