| Teacher | Ginger Barnhart |
|---|---|
| Subject Area | ELA |
| Grade Level | 8 |
| Week # | 09/30/2019 |
| Unit of Instruction | Culture & Belonging |
| Standard(s) Taught |
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LAFS.8.W.1.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence LAFS.8.W.1.1a Introduce claim, distinguish from opposing claim, organize reasons and evidence logically LAFS.8.W.1.1b Support claim with logical reasoning and relevant evidence LAFS.8.W.1.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion LAFS.8.W.1.1d Establish and maintain formal style LAFS.8.W.1.1e Provide concluding section that follows from and supports the argument presented LAFS.8.W.2.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.3.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research |
| Learning Targets and Learning Criteria |
To select relevant textual evidence To organize pros and cons To effectively plan an argument essay To write an effective claim and introductory paragraph To reflect and connect with a literary text |
| Classroom Activities |
Collection 1 Unit Test Performance Assessment books ThinkCERCA highlighting text for evidence and planning essay Whole-class planning of argument essay Read and discuss The House on Mango Street, work on double-entry journals Silent reading Independent planning of argument essay Annotating model intro paragraph, shared writing of intro, independent writing of intro Station rotations-blending learning Cultural Heritage Day |
| Assignments Due |
Collection 1 Unit Test Quarter 1 Book Project Independent planning and introduction paragraph |
| Additional Resources |
PowerPoint Performance Assessment booklet Articles from ThinkCERCA.com |