RL.7.3 Analyze how particular elements of the novel interact.
RL.7.6 Analyze how the author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters.
W.7.6 – Research the internet to write, cite sources, and collaborate with others
W.7.7 – Conduct a short research project drawing on multiple sources
W.7.8 – Gather relevant information from print and internet sources and assess the accuracy and relevance – avoid plagiarism
W.7.9 – Draw evidence from informational text to support your analysis and research
Extra Credit: Read and analyze the poem by Langston Hughes. Share with a family member and submit a response in the comments section. You may also write a response and submit it at school during class.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
~ Langston Hughes
Monday
Accelerated
Stationary Lab - Research for Iditarod paper
Essential Question: Is the Iditarod a form of animal cruelty?
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Quiz over Ch. 7-9
Tuesday
Accelerated
Stationary Lab - Research for Iditarod paper
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Ch 10 and RRL
HW: Assign 3 Diary Entries due Friday (point of view)
Wednesday
Accelerated
Write rough draft of research paper
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Library
Adjectives
Thursday
Accelerated
Stationary Lab - Peer Conferencing
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Ch 11 - Reader Response Log - 4 square with partner
Friday
Accelerated
Stationary Lab - Complete and print final copy of research paper
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3 Diary Entries due
Ch 12 - Copy of text - Identify supporting text evidence (Highlighters)