1. April 08- Late Start Tomorrow
6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 10– Making Judgments
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark- Due 4/19
Weekly Article – “Astronauts” Read 1
“Madam C.J. Walker”- Close Reading
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Plums”
Writing Argument Paragraph 1st Draft + pg. 22
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 10 – Central Asia
Geography and early Settlement of Egypt, Kush and Canaan – interactive Notebook- Sec. 4 – Due Today
Ancient Egypt, Kush and Israel Map W.S.
Ch. 11 sec. 1 notes + Video
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Daily Language Review #19
“Madam C.J. Walker” W.S.
Using Context Clues W.S.
Weekly Informational Paragraph – Due
Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

2. Identify the Judgement and Evidence- “Astronauts”
The author’s judgement is _______________.
Evidence that supports this judgement is_________.

3. Argument On-Demand– Should parents be worried about Fortnite?
Take notes from the video - asks-should-parents-be-worried-about-fortnite-battle-royale/#255807b6ed47
Write a paragraph that includes the following:
Make a claim
Provide 3 pieces of evidence
Have a closing sentence
Parents should be worried about Fortnite because …..
Parents should not be worried about Fortnite because ….

4. April 09- Late Start 4,5,6 – PSAT
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Judgment On-Demand – Should parents be worried about Fortnite?
Moby Max
6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 10 – Making Judgments
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Weekly Article – “Astronauts” Read 2
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 11- History of Ancient Egypt
No Class

5. April 10 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark 10 – Making Judgments
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Benchmark- Persuasive Essay
Weekly Article – “Astronauts” Read 2
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Plums”
Writing Argument Paragraph Pg Write Final Draft
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 11 – History of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt, Kush and Israel Map W.S.
Intro to Egypt – Ch.11 Sec. 1 Notes
Video – National Geographic Destination Egypt
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Making Judgements Quick Write – On Demand
Daily Language Review #19
“Madam C.J. Walker” W.S. #5-8
Using Context Clues W.S.
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings

6. Persuasive Essay A persuasive essay is ___________.
The purpose of a persuasive essay is ___________________.
When reading a persuasive essay, you should look for______________.

7. April 11 Intro to Egypt – Ch.11 Sec. 1 Notes Test Monday
6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark
Unit 10 – Making Judgments
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Benchmark- Persuasive Essay- “Ban Carriage Horses in Cities”
Weekly Article – “Astronauts” Read 3
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Potatoes”
Writing Argument Paragraph Write Final Draft Due Today
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Making Judgements Quick Write – On Demand
Daily Language Review #19
“Madam C.J. Walker” W.S. # 9
Using Roots of Words W.S.
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 11- History of Ancient Egypt
Intro to Egypt – Ch.11 Sec. 1 Notes
Test Monday

8. Identify the Judgement and Evidence
Some Facts are _____________.
My judgement about these facts is that______.
The author’s judgement is _______________.

9. Argument On-Demand– Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Take notes from the article “Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Write a paragraph where you answer the question: Is google making us stupid?
The paragraph must include the following:
Make a claim
Provide 3 pieces of evidence
Have a closing sentence
Google is making us stupid because …..
Google is not making us stupid because ….

10. April 12 6TH GRADE ELA – Benchmark Unit 10 – Making Judgments
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark- Due 4-/19
Weekly Article – “Astronauts” Quiz
Benchmark- Persuasive Essay- “Zoos Are Important to Animals”
Read aloud – “Esperanza Rising” – “Potatoes”
Argument On Demand Writing- Is Google making us stupid?
Homework – Assignments on Moby Max DUE Monday
INDEPENDENT WORK – DURING GUIDED READING
Read Aloud Journal Response
Daily Language Review #19 Due Today
“Madam C.J. Walker” W.S. Due Today
Using Roots of Words W.S Due Monday
Independent Reading- Reading Bookmark
Guided Reading Groups – Global Warming- Leveled Readings
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES- Chapter 11- History of Ancient Egypt
Ch.11 Sec. 1 Notes
Geography of Egypt, Kush and Cannan + Ch. 11 Sec. 1 Review Sheet
Test Monday

11. Drawing Conclusions Clues Conclusion
-Many people have the wrong idea about today’s zoos.
-They think animals are yanked from the wild and locked in small cages no better than prison cells
Word Origins
“As the field of zoology has advanced, so has the quality of animal care.”
Zoo = Latin = Animal
Suffix – ology = study of
Zoology = the study of animal life
Root Words – Think of a word with each root
Auto = self
Cycle = wheel
Bio = life

12. 7th Grade Social Studies Standards
G1.3 Geographical Understanding Use geographic themes, knowledge about processes and concepts to study the Earth. 
7 – G1.3.1 Use the fundamental themes of geography (location, place, human environment interaction, movement, region) to describe regions or places on Earth.
I can use the five themes of geography to describe regions or places on Earth.
7 – G1.3.2 Explain the locations and distributions of physical and human characteristics of Earth by using knowledge of spatial patterns.
I can explain why people settle where they do because of the characteristics of the land.
7 – G1.3.3 Explain the different ways in which places are connected and how those connections demonstrate interdependence and accessibility.
I can explain different ways that places are connected and how those connections show dependence on each other.
G2.1 Physical Characteristics of Place Describe the physical characteristics of places. 
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.

13. 7th Grade Social Studies Standards
W3.1 Classical Traditions in Regions of the Eastern Hemisphere Analyze classical civilizations and empires and their lasting impact on institutions, political thought, structures, technology and art forms that grew in India, China, the Mediterranean basin, Africa, and Southwest and Central Asia during this era.
7 – W3.1.1 Describe the characteristics that classical civilizations share (institutions, cultural styles, systems of thought that influenced neighboring peoples and have endured for several centuries).
I can describe the characteristics that classical civilizations share.
7 – W3.1.2 Using historic and modern maps, locate three major empires of this era, describe their geographic characteristics including physical features and climates, and propose a generalization about the relationship between geographic characteristics and the development of early empires.
I can use historical and modern maps to locate three major empires, describe their geographic characteristics, and suggest a relationship between these characteristics and the development of early empires.
7– W3.1.3 Compare and contrast the defining characteristics of a city-state, civilization, and empire.
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of a city-state, civilization, and empire.
7 – W3.1.5 Describe major achievements from Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, African, and Southwest and Central Asian civilizations in the areas of art, architecture and culture; science, technology and mathematics; political life and ideas; philosophy and ethical beliefs; and military strategy.
I can describe major achievements from the Eastern civilizations in the areas of art, architecture, science, technology and mathematics, and government.
7 – W3.1.6 Use historic and modern maps to locate and describe trade networks among empires in the classical era.
I can use historic and modern maps to locate and describe trade networks among empires in the classical era.

14. 7th Grade Social Studies Standards
W3.1 Classical Traditions in Regions of the Eastern Hemisphere Analyze classical civilizations and empires and their lasting impact on institutions, political thought, structures, technology and art forms that grew in India, China, the Mediterranean basin, Africa, and Southwest and Central Asia during this era.
7 – W3.1.7 Use a case study to describe how trade integrated cultures and influenced the economy within empires (e.g., Assyrian and Persian trade networks or networks of Egypt and Nubia/Kush; or Phoenician and Greek networks).
Use a specific situation to describe how trade helped cultures to mix and influenced the economy within empires.
7 – W3.1.8 Describe the role of state authority, military power, taxation systems, and institutions of coerced labor, including slavery, in building and maintaining empires (e.g., Han Empire, Mauryan Empire, Egypt, Greek city-states and the Roman Empire).
I can describe the role of government, military power, tax systems, and forced labor such as slavery, in building lasting empires.
7 – W3.1.9 Describe the significance of legal codes, belief systems, written languages and communications in the development of large regional empires.
I can describe the importance of laws, belief systems, written languages, and communication in development of large regional empires.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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