1. Language Arts Agenda Mrs. Petrovitch Week of Jan. 5

2. ELA 6 Monday, Jan. 5 Record agenda and Targets Reader’s Workshop “Mystery of the Neighbor Next Door” Book Advertisements Evidence Forms IDR 30 min. Retakes D.A.V.E. week 12 Word 1 Argument Vocabulary 1- 5 Argument Letter Session 8- pg. 19-22 Reminders/Future Dates 40 Book Challenge- 5 evidence forms Sign up for Book Advertisement Mystery Genre Quiz Wed.

3.  Definition:  The first of two things mentioned  Sentence(s): former  Between the first grade teacher and the fifth grade teacher, the former has been teaching longer. If I had the choice to ____ or to ____, I would choose the former.

4. ELA Vocabulary 2 nd Quarter 6 th Grade 2014-15

5. Fact (N.) MEANING: Information that is certain and can be proven fact SENTENCE: It is a fact that the Giants won the World Series this year. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Data, Formation, Knowledge, Intelligence

6. Opinion (N.) MEANING: A judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge opinion SENTENCE: It is my opinion that the Detroit Tigers are the best team in the MLB. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Belief, Idea, Viewpoint

7. Argument (N.) MEANING: Opinions that can be backed up with evidence argument SENTENCE: My father and I often have an argument that the Boston Red Sox are better than the Detroit Tigers. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Debate, Dispute, Point, Disagreement, Controversy,

8. Persuasion (N.) MEANING: To move another person or group to agree with a belief or position through argument, appeal, or course of action persuasion SENTENCE: I had to use persuasion to convince my dad that the Tigers are the best team in MLB. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Belief, Feeling, Mind, Idea

9. Debatable Claim (N.) MEANING: An opinion that is a matter of personal experience and values that must be backed up with evidence debatable claim SENTENCE: In the late 1990’s, whether or not to build a new ball park for the Detroit Tigers was a debatable claim. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Dispute, Questionable, Controversial, Belief

10. ELA 6 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Record Agenda and Targets Readers Workshop Book Advertisements Mystery of the Stolen Trophy Connections and Summary IDR- 30 min. Evidence Forms Retakes D.A.V.E. Week 12 Day 2 Q2 Words 6-10 Argument Letter Session 8 Cont. Reminders/Future Dates 40 Book Challenge- 5 evidence forms 2 nd Quarter Sign up for Book Advertisements Mystery Genre Quiz tomorrow Vocabulary Quiz Friday

11.  Definition:  Having to do with the past; previous  Sentence(s): former  The former principal of our school returned to receive an award. A former ___ of mine that I admire is ___. Some of my former teachers are _______.

12. ELA Vocabulary 2 nd Quarter 6 th Grade 2014-15

13. Evidence (N.) MEANING: Details, facts, reasons, expert research, and personal experience that support a claim evidence SENTENCE: I wrote an argumentative essay and I had to show evidence that the Detroit Tigers needed a new ball park. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Proof, Validation, Warrant,

14. Credible (adj.) MEANING: Able to be believed credible SENTENCE: Ryan received some credible batting advice from the master hitter, Miguel Cabrera. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Faithful, True, Valid, Believable

15. Source (N.) MEANING: Websites, reports, and articles developed by experts and journalists sources SENTENCE: I looked at many sources for my research on a new ball park for the Tigers. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Connection, Contact

16. Relevant (adj.) MEANING: Closely connected or appropriate relevant SENTENCE: I had to find sources that were relevant to my claim. Examples were, The Detroit News, Metro Detroit Magazine and interviews of the team owner. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Applicable, Pertinent

17. Accuracy (N.) MEANING: State of being correct or precise accuracy SENTENCE: Pitching nothing but strikes and showing 100% accuracy is difficult to maintain for an entire game. VARIATIONS: Synonyms: Correct, Exact, Truth, Perfect

18. ELA 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Record Agenda & Targets Readers Workshop Book Ads SWBST IDR- 30 min. SM Group- Summarizing D.A.V.E. week 12 Day 3 Argument Letter Session 9 Reminders/Future Dates 40 Book Challenge Vocabulary Quiz Friday

19.  Definition:  The second of two things mentioned  Sentence(s): latter  We will visit a museum and an aquarium, but we are more excited about the latter because we love fish! Between the Lions and the Tigers, I prefer the latter team to make it to a championship.

20. ELA 6 Thursday Jan. 8 Record Agenda & Targets Readers Workshop Book Ads SWBST IDR- 30 min. Retakes D.A.V.E. Week 12 Day 4 Argument Letter Developing /Generating Ideas Claim and evidence Reminders/Future Dates 40 Book Challenge~ 5 evidence Forms Vocabulary Quiz Friday

21.  Definition:  Near the end  Sentence(s): latter  The latter part of the book, after the hero is captured, is the most exciting to read. What are some things that take place in the latter part of the day? week? year?

22. ELA 6 Friday, Jan. 9 Record Agenda & Targets IDR 30 min. Readers Workshop Evidence Forms Book ads D.A.V.E. Review Q2 vocabulary Quiz FUN FRIDAY Reminders/Future Dates 40 Book Challenge~5 Evidence Forms Book Advertisements