ObjectiveThursday BELLWORK 10 minutes We will analyze information using a pretest. Please, write everything that is underlined: Words that mean similar: also, so too, likewise, similarly, just as Words that mean contrast: but, however, in contrast, nevertheless Look at the following sentences. Use a transition word to connect the sentences appropriately and rewrite the two sentences on your paper. 1.In the summer students have time to do what they want. Others may think that summer is a waste. 2.Summer vacation is a time for kids to be kids. There is one reason why summer vacation is bad. 3.Students spend quality time with friends and family. Summer vacation is a great stress reliever. Our blog is finally here:

Activity 1: LA 3 Official Pretest 15 minutes When finished, hand pretest and scantron to me. Pick up a survey and complete. Remain silent until the time is finished. Activity 2: Music Identity Presentations 10 minutes Remember to participate: we are LOOKING and LISTENING and SMILING. POSSIBLY FRIDAY:::::::Activity 3: Writing Traits Handout—hole-punch and put in binders Highlight/underline/circle in color the importance and meaning of traits Students in assigned groups (7/8 groups of 4) Create image for Writing Traits EXIT TICKET = Group shares one complete sentence about a trait and what they know about it.

ObjectiveThursday BELLWORK 10 minutes We will apply SOAPStone using the AOW. Choose one letter from the acronym, SOAPStone, and explain how you can use this reading strategy to help you in classes besides Language Arts. Write thoughtfully and in complete sentences.

Activity 1: SOAPStone and Pet Peeve Article Pair share—turn to your neighbor and share your annotations/thoughts Speaker—share your description of who is telling the story Occasion--- share your description of the time and place of this piece, is this a larger or immediate occasion? Audience--- share your description of whom this piece is written for Purpose– share why you think the author wrote this, can you support your idea with evidence Subject– share in a few words what the topic is Tone– share in a few words the attitude of the author, how would the author sound if he/she was talking to you? SHARE WITH THE CLASS: speak loud and clear, no interrupting, listening only Activity 2: TED Talk—Sir Ken Robinson, “How Schools Kill Creativity”

Video watching tips: take notes, watch with your eyes and listen with your ears, and write down questions Focus questions: 1. Why does Sir Ken Robinson group education with things like religion and money? Explain. 2. What does the speaker mean by, “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original?” 3. Think about academic inflation, how does it apply to you?

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