1. MARCH 2014 6 th Grade

2. LT: I grade my planner/binder  Write your learning target in your planner.  Open your planner for last week!  Be prepared to GRADE each other.

3. LT: I can celebrate reading.  Write your learning target in your planner.  Take out your Panther’s Read book.  Read SILENTLY for 15 minutes… be prepared to reflect on what you read today!

4. LT: I can analyze the political undertones in Dr. Seuss books.  Write your learning target in your planner.  Set up NEW Cornell Notes on CLEAN paper (no ripped holes, etc.) with the title “Dr. Seuss Political Undertones.”  Take out your Panther’s Read book.  Read SILENTLY for 15 minutes… be prepared to reflect on what you read today!

5. LT: I can show that I understand parts of a map.  Write your learning target in your planner.  Get out your Interactive Notebook  You need a pencil for today. A PENCIL. Not a pen.  You should be silent and waiting for instructions at the bell.

7. LT: I can show that I understand parts of map.  Label ALL 52 Africa Countries (neatly!)  Label the following landmarks:  Mt. KilimanjaroAtlas MountainsSahara Desert  SahelGreat Rift ValleyNamib Desert  TimbuktuEquator  Label the following bodies of water:  Lake VictoriaCongo RiverMediterranean Sea  Indian OceanNile River  Atlantic OceanRed Sea  Look on page RED 4 or PURPLE 13 of your SS book.  This is a PHYSICAL MAP. Your map of Africa should be colored using the same pattern (you may use different colors.  Label your KEY with what you’ve done today

8. 45 LT: I can show that I understand parts of a map. 3/4/14 Do Now: What is the difference between a politcal and physical map? 3/5/14 Do Now: Why is a key on a map Map of Africa Important?

9. LT: I can show that I understand parts of map.  Label ALL 52 Africa Countries (neatly!)  Label the following landmarks:  Mt. KilimanjaroAtlas MountainsSahara Desert  SahelGreat Rift ValleyNamib Desert  TimbuktuEquator  Label the following bodies of water:  Lake VictoriaCongo RiverMediterranean Sea  Indian OceanNile River  Atlantic OceanRed Sea  Look on page RED 4 or PURPLE 13 of your SS book.  This is a PHYSICAL MAP. Your map of Africa should be colored using the same pattern (you may use different colors.  Label your KEY with what you’ve done today

10. 67 LT: I can learn to type using the home keys. 3/6/14 Do Now: Describe your typing My Typing Journal ability. Do you type quickly? Is it easy for you, or difficult? Do you “hunt and peck?” Describe! 3/6/14 WPM Pre-test:

11. Grab YOUR computer  We are going to do a WPM pre-test and record scores in your INB.  As we go through the semester typing, you will add reports, goals, and data about your typing to your journal.  By the end of this year, you’ll be able to type WITHOUT LOOKING and SUPER FAST! But only if you do ALL of the lessons EXACTLY as the typing tutor is telling you to do them!

12. Did you know that you’ve probably been typing wrong?!

13. http://www.typingweb.com/tutor/

14. 67 LT: I can learn to type using the home keys. 3/6/14 Do Now: Describe your typing My Typing Journal ability. Do you type quickly? Is it easy for you, or difficult? Do you “hunt and peck?” Describe!

15. Friday, March 7, 2014 LT: I can collaborate with a team to solve a difficult thinking puzzle.  Write your LT in your planner.  Find your Lateral Thinking Team.  Discuss your goal for the day.  We will get started soon!

16. 89 LT: I can compare nomadic life to agricultural life. 3/10/14 Do Now: African Beginnings Describe what your life would be like if there was no such thing as cities. Nomadic Life Agricultural Life

17. LT: I can brainstorm ideas for @PanthersEndH8  Possible Poster Ideas:  Ending the “R” word or other slurs  “Be Nice”  Inspirational quotes  Speak Up About Bullying  Anti-Bullying Strategies (tell an adult, etc.)`  Make sure your poster has @PanthersEndH8 or #PanthersEndH8 or BOTH on it!  Tell people to “FOLLOW US”

18. 89 LT: I can compare nomadic life to agricultural life. 3/10/14 Do Now: African Beginnings Describe what your life would be like if there was no such thing as cities. Nomadic Life Agricultural Life -Nomad: moves around -Hunter/Gatherer -hunt: kill animals to use -gather: collect stuff -Reasons to move: -seasons -Follow herds -Natural disasters -Use everything up 3/11/14 Do Now: Explain one difference between Nomadic Life Agricultural Life Summary: nomadic life and agricultural life.

19. What do I do next? 1. Check that all your notes are complete (from yesterday) 2. Complete Venn Diagram and summary paragraph on page 8. 3. Finish your Frame Report if it isn’t already done!! 4. See Ms. Hall for any missing SS work 5. Go to Grades Online to make sure you don’t have any more missing work 6. Log-in to typingweb.com/tutor and continue your typing lessons Remember, PRACTICE is the only way you’ll get better. Follow the instructions. Do it right. Or it won’t work.

20. 1011 LT: I can understand the beginnings of organized civilization in Africa. 3/12/14 Do Now: Kingdoms, Cities, and Empires Why do you think it is important to have organized civilizations like Cities, empires, etc? (Pg. Red 42-49) Page 49 Questions #1-3 Page 49 Writing Activity: 3/13/14 Do Now:

21. 1011 LT: I can understand the beginnings of organized civilization in Africa. 3/12/14 Do Now: Kingdoms, Cities, and Empires Why do you think it is important to have organized civilizations like Cities, empires, etc? (Pg. Red 42-49) Page 49 Questions #1-3 Page 49 Writing Activity: 3/13/14 Do Now: If you could travel to any part of Africa, past or present, where would it be? Why?

22. 1011 LT: I can understand the beginnings of organized civilization in Africa. 3/12/14 Do Now: Kingdoms, Cities, and Empires Why do you think it is important to have organized civilizations like Cities, empires, etc? (Pg. Red 42-49) Page 49 Questions #1-3 Page 49 Writing Activity: 3/13/14 Do Now: If you could travel to any part of Africa, past or present, where would it be? Why? PLUS: Please get out a CLEAN piece of paper.

23. 1213 LT: I can understand European Conquest and colonization of Africa. 3/18/14 Do Now: European Conquest of Africa What do you think would happen If another country tried to conquer the United States? Describe in detail. (Pg. Red 50-56)

24. 1213 LT: I can understand European Conquest and colonization of Africa. 3/18/14 Do Now: European Conquest of Africa What do you think would happen If another country tried to conquer the United States? Describe in detail. (Pg. Red 50-56) 3/19/14 Do Now: Using what you know so far, how did the European Slave Trade affect Africa?

25. 1415 LT: I can reflect on and improve the Lateral Thinking Puzzle process. 3/20/14 Do Now: Lateral Thinking Teamwork 1. What do you think the purpose of Lateral Thinking Puzzles is? 2. What is your favorite part of Lateral Thinking Puzzles? 3. What is the most difficult thing In Lateral Thinking Puzzles? 4. If you could change ONE thing about Lateral Thinking Puzzles, what would it be?

26. What are the “standards?”  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.C Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.C  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.3 Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.3  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.D Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.D

27. What are the “standards?”  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.C Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.C  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.3 Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.3  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.D Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1.D

28. 1415 LT: I can reflect on and improve the Lateral Thinking Puzzle process. 3/20/14 Do Now: Lateral Thinking Teamwork 1. What do you think the purpose of Lateral Thinking Puzzles is? 2. What is your favorite part of Lateral Thinking Puzzles? 3. What is the most difficult thing In Lateral Thinking Puzzles? 4. If you could change ONE thing about Lateral Thinking Puzzles, what would it be? LT: I can collaborate with a team to autonomously solve a difficult Thinking puzzle. 3/21/14 Do Now: Why do you think we have standards attached to Lat Think?

29. 1617 LT: I can reflect on Africa’s transition from colonization to independence. 3/24/14 Do Now: African Independence How do you think different parts of Africa become independent? Describe at least 2 ways it might have occurred.

30. 1617 LT: I can reflect on Africa’s transition from colonization to independence. (see Whiteboard for additional, day-specific LT) 3/24/14 Do Now: African Independence How do you think different parts of Africa become independent? Describe at least 2 ways it might have occurred. 3/25/14 Do Now: Using your notes from yesterday, what do you think was the BEST way for African countries to become independent? Why?

31.  Close your eyes…

32.  WHY do you want independence?  WHAT is the best way to get there?  WHAT is happening as a result?  HOW has your decision affected you?

33. 1617 LT: I can reflect on Africa’s transition from colonization to independence. (see Whiteboard for additional, day-specific LT) 3/24/14 Do Now: African Independence How do you think different parts of Africa become independent? Describe at least 2 ways it might have occurred. 3/25/14 Do Now: Using your notes from yesterday, what do you think was the BEST way for African countries to become independent? Why? 3/26/14 Do Now: Imagine that you are an African native. You finally have independence from Europe. In 3-5 sentences, describe how you feel. (You may borrow details from your group project)

34. Presentation Requirements BeginningApproachingMeetingExceeding -Only 1 member of you group presents. -Presentation doesn’t describe the four guiding questions -Your group does not show understanding of the African fight for independence. -At least 2 members of your group present. -Presentation describes the four guiding questions but not from the perspective of an African Native. -Presentation gives all information to audience. -Your group shows you understand some aspects of the African fight for independence. -All members of group who are present participate in the presentation. -You step “into the shoes” of an African Native working towards independence. -Presentation attempts to captivate audience and catch interest while sharing information. -Your group shows you understand African fight for independence at a basic level. -All members actively participate in presentation. -You “step into the shoes” of an African Native in a creative way. -Presentation is entertaining and captivates the audience while sharing all information in a creative way. -Your group shows you understand African fight for independence at an advanced level.