Digital Agenda: Wednesday, 1/29!

Do Now (10 mins):

First, write you homework in your Agenda.

1. Read article and activity for "Walking Above the Rainforest" on TeenBiz

Write the sentence and answer on p. 7L of your Interactive Notebook.  

1. After using the iPads for 2 days, what do you think?  Do you like using the iPad?  How does it help you learn?  What questions do you still have?
2. I like/don't like using the iPad because ______________________________.  It helps me learn by ___________________________.   I still have a question about how to __________________________.

Objective

Students will...

write two narrative paragraphs  about a goal they accomplished using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

peer edit writing using the editing checklist with a partner.

Standards

Writing  6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.  Writing 6.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 6 here.) Spoken Language 6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions

Whole Class

"You Are Famous" peer editing

Conventions of Standard English

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1a Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1b Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.*
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).*
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1e Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others' writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.*
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.*
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2b Spell correctly.

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