1. Week 30 March 20-March 23 NOTE:
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March 20-March 23

2. Monday, March 20, Week 30/Day 128
EQ How do I write assess various arguments from a controversial or debatable topic?
Standards: LAFS.910.W.1.3 d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. (Level 3)
LAFS.910.L.3.4b Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech (e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy). (Level 2)
Bellfun Answer the Bellfun questions with complete sentences and honestly 
Classfun
1. Class Discussion (1-2) people discuss their answers to the Bellfun questions
2. Read (individually) “Distracted to Death” in the March 13, 2017 issue of the Upfront magazine, p
(Note: I only have enough copies for a class set, so the students cannot take them with them)
3. Respond to the article using the GP format (students know what this is—fluently)
4. Read: “Meet the textalyzer” p. 13
Create a Pro/con chart for the textalyzer—give 3 reasons on either side. (answers from article or your own thoughts are both acceptable)
6. Short Essay Response Questions
Homefun
GP Article—you choose from the hand Finish the short essay questions (if necessary NOTECARDS (5 x 8) 

3. Bellfun Questions
Do you think texting and driving is a major safety issue? Why or Why not?
In your opinion, are there more important “dangers” on the highways?
Are teenage drivers more, or less likely to be a danger with regard to texting or driving?
Why or why not? Do you think you will text and drive when you get your license?

4. Short Essay Response Questions
Why are people (we) tempted to text and drive despite knowing full well the possible consequences of our actions?
After looking at the map on p. 12, give three observations you can make from the information given on the map.
Compare and contrast texting and driving and other forms of impaired driving such as driving under the influence of alcohol.

5. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Week 30/Day 129
EQ How do I write assess various arguments from a controversial or debatable topic?
Standards:
Bellfun Finish work from Yesterday
Classfun
Upfront Video
Discuss yesterday’s work and the video.
Graph info sheet
Homefun
1) GP Article—you choose from the hand ) NOTECARDS (5 x 8) 

6. Wednesday, March 22/23, 2017 Week 30 Day 130/131
EQ How do I write assess various arguments from a controversial or debatable topic?
Standards:
Bellfun Rotations Instructions
Classfun
Group A: Independent Work: Upfront Worksheets: a. Who’s Distracted Graph 1-7
b. Quiz (write on worksheet)
Group B: Direct Instruction: “Possible Essay Structures” and Notecards notes
Group C: Computers: Watch video and answer question on google classroom
Homefun
GP Article—you choose from the hand NOTECARDS (5 x 8) 

7. Thursday, March 23, 2017 Week 30/Day 131
EQ How do I write assess various arguments from a controversial or debatable topic?
Standards:
Bellfun Answer the Bellfun questions with complete sentences and honestly 
Classfun
1. Class Discussion (1-2) people discuss their answers to the Bellfun questions
2. Read (individually) “Distracted to Death” in the March 13, 2017 issue of the Upfront magazine, p
(Note: I only have enough copies for a class set, so the students cannot take them with them)
3. Respond to the article using the GP format (students know what this is—fluently)
4. Read: “Meet the textalyzer”
5. Create a Pro/con chart for the textalyzer—give 3 reasons on either side. (answers from article or your own thoughts are both acceptable)
6. Short Essay Response Questions
Homefun
GP Article—you choose from the hand Finish the short essay questions (if necessary )NOTECARDS (5 x 8)