March 11 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Read Aloud – Papayas Main Idea – Summary Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 2-3 NWEA Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran MS. Z presents Schedules Test Tomorrow INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Daily Language Review Suffix Packet– Pg. 12 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark

March 12 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – Flip Book + “Papayas” Argument Pre- Assessment pg. 5 NWEA/Moby Max Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran CNN 10 – Journal Response Chapter 9 REVIEW Sheet + Vocab Word Definitions due Today Chapter 9 Test Today INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 4 Suffix Packet - 13 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings – Literary Text

March 13 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9- Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – “The Branches of Science” + Video + Activity Practice Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Figs” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 8 –The Eastern Mediterranean Ch. 8 Section 2 + 4 Interactive Reader and Study Guide W.S. + video INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 5 Weekly Informational Paragraph – “” Suffix Packet– Pg. 14 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text

March 13 HRS.2-3 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9- Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Valentine’s Day Part of Speech – Video + Practice Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Papayas”- Flip Book Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Daily Language Review Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 5 Suffix Packet– Pg. 14 Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text

“The Branches of Science”- Identify Fact and Opinion Reread paragraph 1- What connection can you make? Make more connections - Who are meteorologists?

“The Branches of Science”- Identify Fact and Opinion One fact in the passage is ___________. One opinion in the passage is _______________.

March 14 - Half Day 1,2,3 - PTC 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – “The Branches of Science” + Video + Activity Practice Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Figs” Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia Ch. 8 Section 2 + 4 Interactive Reader and Study Guide W.S. Due Today Chapter 10 Section 1 – Physical Geography Notes W.S. + Video INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Read Aloud Journal Response Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 6 – Due Friday Weekly Informational Paragraph – “” Suffix Packet – Pg.15 – Due Friday Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text

March 15 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – “What Is a Market Economy?” Argument Vocabulary Practice W.S. Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – Flip Book Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments + NWEA RIT Vocab Words 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia CNN 10 – Journal Response Chapter 10 Section 2 Notes + Video INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING Test Taking Strategies – Exit Ticket # 6 – Due Friday Weekly Informational Paragraph – “” Suffix Packet – Pg.15 – Due Friday Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text

NWEA-Goal Performance 2-3 Literary Text: Key Ideas and Details-“Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot – Continued Dylan M. Fadi Michael Literary Text: Language, Craft and Structure -“Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot – Continued Dylan M. Natali Fadi Michael Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details- Close Reading Passage Dylan C. Byron Dylan M. Zuher Fadi Irna Natali Sheren Shireen Informational Text: Language, Craft and Structure - Close Reading Passage Dylan M. Fadi Natali Sheren Angelica R. Vocabulary: Acquisition and Use-NWEA RIT Band Vocab Words – Quizlet Dylan M. Fadi Mario Natali Helena Daniel

NWEA-Goal Performance 4-5 Literary Text: Key Ideas and Details – “Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot Andre Fadi Mykil Lorita Mario Isabella Eva Literary Text: Language, Craft and Structure - “Reading Literature Practice and Assess”- Story Vocabulary/Elements of Plot Mykil Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details- Close Reading Passage Sameer Joseph H. Mario Savine Christian D. Informational Text: Language, Craft and Structure - Close Reading Passage Andre Fadi Andrew C Noah Christian D. Mykil Savine Naji M. Adhraa Vocabulary: Acquisition and Use – NWEA RIT Band Vocab Words – Quizlet – Continued Sameer Noah Malwood Mario

7th Grade Social Studies Standards 7 – H1.4.1 Describe and use cultural institutions to study an era and a region (political, economic, religion/belief, science/technology, written language, education, family). I can describe an era or region by telling about its government, economy, religions, science and technology, and written language. 7 – G2.1.1 Describe the landform features and the climate of the region (within the Western or Eastern Hemispheres) under study. I can describe the landform features and the climate of the region we are studying. 7 – G2.2.1 Describe the human characteristics of the region under study (including languages, religion, economic system, governmental system, cultural traditions). I can describe characteristics of a region such as languages, religion, and the economic, governmental, and cultural traditions.

Reading: Informational Text 6.8 I can trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text. I can tell the difference between claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. Reading: Informational Text 6.8 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.8

Text Types and Purposes I can write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Writing 6.1 (A-E) Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1

I can describe how a story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes. I can explain how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. Reading: Literature 6.3 Key Ideas and Details CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3

Speaking & Listening 6.1 (A-D) I can engage in discussions led by the teacher, one-on-one, and in groups, about sixth grade topics and texts. I can build on others’ ideas and express my own ideas clearly. Speaking & Listening 6.1 (A-D) Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1

Conventions of Standard English Use proper-case pronouns. Use intensive pronouns. Use correct pronoun number and person. No vague pronouns! Improve expression! I can show my command of English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Language 6.1 (A-E) Conventions of Standard English CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1

Conventions of Standard English I can show my control of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when I’m writing. I can use commas, dashes, and parentheses to set off clauses. I can spell correctly. Language 6.2 (A-B) Conventions of Standard English CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.2