1. Write these important dates in your agenda:
11/16/2016
Return Your Progress Reports!
Wed. (11/16) – Mini. Benchmark (2-B)
Workplace Wednesday
Thur. (11/17) – McTeacher’s Night
Wear White + Jeans - $1.00
Fri. (11/18) – Picture Retakes/Makeup
Inside/Outside Day – 5 Paw Bucks
Last day before Thanksgiving break
Last day to purchase Tackle Cancer shirts
Mon.-Fri (11/21-25) – Thanksgiving Break
If you are not eating, you must read something of your choice. HOMEROOM = SILENCE

2. Language Arts – Opening Session 11/16/16
Mini. Benchmark 2-B
DO NOT WRITE ON THE BENCHMARK.
Instead, put your answers into your iRespond remote.
When you finish, read and annotate the article about homeless kids.
Finally, complete the quiz on the back of your article and submit it to the bin by the end of today’s class.

3. Language Arts – Opening Session 11/16/16
REMINDERS
The following item is PAST DUE:
Jerry Spinelli Webquest (from Wednesday)
Upcoming items:
“All Hallows’ Eve” Folder Check – Monday (11/28) – AFTER THANKSGIVING

4. Language Arts – Work Session 11/16/16
Essential Question: How can I thoroughly research an author before reading his/her work?
Standard: ELACC6RL1 – Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

5. Language Arts – Work Session 11/16/16
Homeless Kids
Read and annotate the article about homeless kids.
Finally, complete the quiz on the back of your article and submit it to the bin by the end of today’s class.

6. Language Arts – Work Session 11/16/16
GREEN SIDE PURPLE SIDE

7. Language Arts – Closing Session 11/16/16
Homeless Kids
Read and annotate the article about homeless kids.
Finally, complete the quiz on the back of your article and submit it to the bin by the end of today’s class.

8. I.A.N. – Environmental Issues
S.T.E.A.M.– E.L.T /16/16
I.A.N. – Environmental Issues
E.Q.: What is one problem our earth is facing right now? (Examples: global warming, acid rain, etc.)
Points to consider:
How is your invention different than items that already exist?
If you created something that already exists, enhance your invention to make it stand out or better than what already exists.

9. S.T.E.A.M.– E.L.T. 11/16/16 Environmental Issues
E.Q.: What is one problem our earth is facing right now? (Examples: global warming, acid rain, etc.)
Closing: Journal
What are some of the challenges you’re facing in your design? How can you improve your design? What materials could you add/remove/change?