Digital Agenda: Wednesday, 11/27!

Do Now (10 mins):

First, copy your homework in your Agenda:

1. Read the article and activity for "Math + Museum=Fun" on TeenBiz3000.
2. Peter and the Starcatcher permission slip due Monday, 12/2 by 4 p.m.
3. Check out the components of the iPad on quizlet at 
http://quizlet.com/30990977/ipad-terminology-flash-cards/

Write the question and answer on p. 48L of your Interactive Notebook.  Explain how you figured out which homophone to include in your answer.  Fill in each sentence with sent/cent/scent.

1. I _______ you the email last night. I used the homophone _________ in the sentence because__________________________________.
2.  The ____________ of the perfume was wonderful.  I used the homophone _________ in the sentence because_____________________.
3. I went to the 99 ________ store where everything is less than a dollar.   I used the homophone _________ in the sentence because_____________________.

Objectives:

Students will...

Standards

Reading: Informational Text.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Writing.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 

Whole Group:

1. Follow this link to Google Drive https://drive.google.com
2. Log in using your blastla.org account info
3. Open your "Cell Phones Persuasive Essay"
4. Read your essay to your buddy
5. Next, ask them, "Do you think my argument is convincing?  Why or why not?"
6. Last, ask them, "If you were arguing against me, what would you say?"
7. Summarize what they say by writing it in your notebook on p. 48L or type it under paragraph 3 on your essay.
8. Ask them what they're learning in their English class
9. Ask them what they are most thankful for, and tell them what you are most thankful for

Exit Slip: (at least 5 sentences)

How did Buddy Day go?  What activity did you do with your buddy?  Did you enjoy meeting them?  What would you like to do during Buddy Day next time?