1. March 18 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – “Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?”
Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country” Read 1
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Figs”
Writing Argument Paragraph Pg. 8
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 9 –The Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran
CNN 10 – Journal Response
Chapter 10 Section 2
Notes + Video on the Silk Road
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Argument Vocab W.S.
Daily Language Review #17
Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest”
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings – Literary Text

2. Identify Fact and Opinion
One fact in the passage is ___________.
One opinion in the passage is _______________.

3. March 19 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Benchmark- Fact and Opinion – Constructed Response
Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country” Read 2
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Guavas”- Flip Book – Characters + Setting
Writing Argument Paragraph Pg. 9-10
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Daily Language Review #17
Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest”
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings – Literary Text
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia
The Aral Sea Central Asia W.S.
Video on the Aral Sea

4. Constructed Response Think about an object or event
One Fact about the object or event is________________
One Opinion about the object or event is ___________
Write Paragraph in your journal

5. March 20 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9- Fact and Opinion
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country” Read 3
Evaluating an Argument W.S.
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Guavas”
Writing Argument Paragraph Pg
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max – Tracing and Evaluating Arguments
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Daily Language Review #17
Valentine’s Day Parts of Speech W.S.
Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest”
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia
Aral Sea W.S. Due Today
Chapter 10 Section 3 Notes + Video

6. March 21 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Benchmark- Fact and Opinion
Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country”- Identify Facts and Opinions
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Cantaloupes”
Writing Argument Paragraph 14-22
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Daily Language Review #17
Finding the Right Evidence W.S.
Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest”
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia
Chapter 10 Review + Vocab Assignments
Chapter 10 Test Friday

7. Chapter 10 Vocab Assignment: Define, draw a picture, and write a sentence for each term
Kazakhstan
Kabul
Landlocked
hydroelectric
irrigation
Pamirs
Kyrgyzstan
Taliban
Kyzyl Kum
Turkmenistan
dryland farming
Arable
Yurt

8. March 22 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 9 – Fact and Opinion
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Benchmark- Fact and Opinion –
Weekly Article – “A Monument of the Country”- Quiz
Argument Vocabulary Practice W.S
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Cantaloupes”
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Daily Language Review #17
Valentine’s Day Parts of Speech W.S.
Weekly Informational Paragraph – “Special Guest”
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings- Literary Text
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia
CNN 10 – Journal Response
Chapter 10 Vocab assignment due
Chapter 10 Test Due

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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