1.  Decorate your writing folder with ideas, pictures, and topics that have to do with writing!  We will begin the writing process today!

2.  Have parents check e-mail to sign up for conferences. Paper invitations will go home next week.  All “Thank you Ma’m” mini-projects are due today.  Study FOLI words- root quiz today!

3.  Audio reading Chapter 18.  Reading Check- 1. How has Bud changed as a character throughout the story? 2. What characters have played a role in helping him on his journey? (answer in complete sentences)  Keep writing until the music stops!

4.  After viewing the news from today’s video, write your connections, opinions, and thoughts.  Write until the music stops!  When you finish, double check your sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.

5.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Wt TjEiYck&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Wt TjEiYck&feature=related

6. 1. What are the steps of the writing process? 2. Brainstorming and prewriting will continue… Turns your PROS or CONS into one topic sentence… Video games have a negative influence on youth. Video games have a positive effect on youth. (for example)

7. Topic Sentence Point #1-Point #2-Point #3Point #4-

8.  Using your FOLI root words, create a jumbo flashcard.  On one side, write the vocabulary word and draw a picture that helps you remember.  On the other side, write the definition and a sentence using the word correctly.

9.  Number #1-10 and title it Leaf Lovers  Number #1-10 and title Comic Re-leaf

10. Leaf Lovers 1. C 2. F 3.B 4. I 5. A 6. G 7. D 8. E 9. J 10. H

11.  Comic Re-leaf  1. defoliant  2. trefoil  3. foliage  4. foil  5. portfolio  6. unifoliate  7. folio  8. folic acid  9. exfoliate  10. bifoliate

12. Freewrite- What does writing mean to you? Write until the music stops!

13.  In your mind, want to say it but can’t, use your hands a lot, in order to write you have to write a rough draft, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, anything you like, write a story, frustrating, reflecting, expressing your feelings, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, persuasive, informational, science fiction, language

14.  A persuasive essay is a formal piece of writing in informational text that takes a position or stance on an issue and tries to persuade the reader to take their side. You will have a well written rough and final draft to type by next Thursday. YOU CAN DO IT!  Here are some examples from middle school students:  http://www.powertolearn.com/student_voic es/editorials.shtml

15.  Each group of students will work on a specific task dealing with writing.  Each group will have a taskmaster who will hold the index card with all names on the card.  Each group will receive points on the card for being on task, not talking outside of the group, and working quietly and collaborately.

16.  There are five stages of writing called the writing process.  Create a double entry journal page for notes on each: (record notes in journal around the room) 1. Prewriting 2. Drafting 3. Revising 4. Editing 5. Publishing

17.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNT mJJ9e2g8&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNT mJJ9e2g8&feature=related  http://app.discoveryeducation.com/play er/?assetGuid=cffa6da7-d4de-407c- b626- 75d34fa8240f&fromMyDe=0&isPrinterFri endly=0&provider=&isLessonFromHealt h=0&productcode=US&isAssigned=false &includeHeader=YES&homeworkGuid= http://app.discoveryeducation.com/play er/?assetGuid=cffa6da7-d4de-407c- b626- 75d34fa8240f&fromMyDe=0&isPrinterFri endly=0&provider=&isLessonFromHealt h=0&productcode=US&isAssigned=false &includeHeader=YES&homeworkGuid

18.  Choose 1-2 of the questions.  Answer each question with persuasive argument for or against the topic.  Write 4-6 sentences and double check your spelling and punctuation.

19.  Read and add details to the Sample Sentence Starters (#1-6)  Write a description of the scarecrow or Bud in our novel using descriptive details.  4-6 sentences long

20.  Read the paragraph and decide what points the author will make in the rest of the essay.  Write one topic sentence from the introduction on each question line.  Work together on 2 of the paragraphs.

21.  Add details to the sentences to make an effective argument.  Add 2-3 sentences to each topic sentence.

22.  Make a list of pros(good things) and cons(bad things) about video games: PROSCONS hand- eye- coordination Good attitude Interesting Blow off steam Educational Entertaining Teaches a lesson Motivates to do work In control(role-playing) Teaches strategy addictive Profanity, drugs, violence Can cause real violence Anti-social Keeps you inside(no fresh air) Can cause laziness Give bad attitude Anger management Poorly rated games Make you nauseous Doesn’t help you interact with real world Kills brain cells

23.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdUXx dmhIsw&playnext=1&list=PL08D66269B7 626EB5&feature=results_video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdUXx dmhIsw&playnext=1&list=PL08D66269B7 626EB5&feature=results_video  Grammar Blast Number #1-10 (Choose an answer and we will work on our grammar together) http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/ grammar/

24.  Group #1- CONS OF VIDEO GAMES READ P. 947-948 “THE VIOLENT SIDE OF VIDEO GAMES” TAKE AT LEAST 4 NOTES FROM THE READING.  GROUP #2- PROS OF VIDEO GAMES READ P. 944-946 “WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH US” TAKE AT LEAST 4 NOTES FROM THE READING.

25. P. 947-948 “THE VIOLENT SIDE OF VIDEO GAMES” P. 944-946 “WHAT VIDEO GAMES CAN TEACH US” 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4.

26.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fr_c3tN 83g&feature=fvwrel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fr_c3tN 83g&feature=fvwrel  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVjUr2z Xtb4&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVjUr2z Xtb4&feature=related  http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video?id=69 75459 http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video?id=69 75459  http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/video?i d=7080630 http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/video?i d=7080630

27. Should we have Violent Video Games? Screaming, punching, kicking, rage; sounds like an average day of a teenager? It should if you play violent video games. Screaming at a TV or Monitor because you died in the video game; that sounds normal? Violent video games are taking over teens and even some kids’ lives. Should we ban violent video games in this country? We should ban them because in this country, violent video games are negatively impacting children.

28.  ADD TO YOUR PREWRITING BUBBLES THE DETAILS YOU LEARNED FROM THE READING AND/OR VIDEO  CHOOSE YOUR 3 STRONGEST POINTS(BUBBLES) Write the position like this: Video games have a negative influence on youth because (point #1), (point #2), and (point #3).

29.  Now begin your drafting by restating your points with supporting sentences.  These are details and evidence that are directly related to your point from the videos, reading, or personal stories/experience.  Remember you are trying to convince your reader with logic and descriptive writing!

30.  Choose one of the “Exit ticket” choices posted. Write a complete sentence exhibiting knowledge of today’s lesson or a question about what to do next.  Reminders- Quarter 1 ends on Friday. All make-up work due by Wednesday(Root homework, etc) Parent conferences on Monday, October 29 th.

31.  Now we are in the falling action and resolution!  Chapter 19  Choose your golden line from today’s reading and explain why you chose it in 2-3 sentences.  Epilogue  Choose a star rating for the book- 1-star weak, 5 stars- excellent- give your rationale in 2-3 sentences.