1. Week 24
MUG Monday
1. The baseball writer chose vivid verbs because he wants to communicate clearly.
2. In the story, the batter didn't hit the ball; he crushes it.
3. The story made me feel the game's excitement, and I keep reading eagerly.

2. Open your textbooks to page 986
Dodgeball
Quickwrite: Do you think gym teachers should bring back dodgeball? Why or why not? (1-3sentences)
Open your textbooks to page 986
T-Chart: Draw a t-chart on your page. Label the two sides "Facts" and "Opinions"
Facts
Opinions
Argument Statement
Claim 1
Claim 2
Counterclaim
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
Reason/support for why counterclaim is wrong
Closing Statement

3. Find the seat that matches the number (A1, B1 etc) on the back of your article.
While reading, brainstorm AT LEAST FIVE argument statements you could make about your article.
If you finish your article AND your argument statements early, read your personal book.

4. Expository Paragraphs
from Two Sources
Argument Statement
Claim 1
Claim 2
Counterclaim
Evidence 1
Evidence 2
Reason/support for why counterclaim is wrong
Closing Statement

5. Name
3 things you learned today
2 ways you can improve tomorrow
1 question you have

6. Disney Trivia Wednesday
1. Which is the only Disney animated film with a main character that doesn’t speak? 2.

7. Split yourselves
into three equal teams

8. A B C

9. Library Day

10. Creative Friday
Have the main character in your novel (or short story) write a letter to you. What would they say to you? Have them write whatever you want.