MONDAYJanuary 02

Warm-up

Review Quarter 2 formatives

Directions: read “The Golden Window” and answer questions 1-6 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.

Turn in homework packet from winter break

Vocab Pre-test

Directions: Number the back of your half sheet 1-8. Write the vocabulary word beside the

number. Write in your letter choice beside each

word. Check your answers.

Vocab Pre-test

Vocabulary Word

Definition

1. Primary Source

2. Secondary Source

3. Claims

4. Evidence

5. Argument

6. Counter Argument

7. Analyze

8. Thesis Statement

a. the claim that a writer attempts to

support in a piece of writing

b. information written by someone who witnessed an event

c. the writer’s position/viewpoint

d. information written by someone who did not witness an event

e. break into parts and examine for meaning

f. an argument made to oppose another argument

g. information that supports a claim

h. writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

Vocab Pre-test answers

1. B2. D3. C4. G5. H6. F7. E8. A

Vocabulary Words for the Week

Primary Source – information written by someone who witnessed or took part in an event – letters, diaries, autobiographies

Secondary Source –information written by someone who did not witness or take part in an event – encyclopedia, texts, biographies, most news media

Claims – the writer’s position/viewpoint on an issue or problem

Evidence – information that supports a claim Argument – writing that expresses a position on a problem

and supports it with reasons and evidence Counter Argument – an argument made to oppose another

argument Analyze – break into parts and examine for meaning Thesis Statement – the claim that a writer attempts to

support in a piece of writing – answers the question, “What am I trying to prove?”

TUESDAYJanuary 03 B day

Warm-up

Review Quarter 2 formatives

Directions: read “Star Spangled” and answer questions 7-10 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.

Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

3rd block Warm-up

1. The politicians running against each other for office were stating ______ remarks during the debate.

similar humorous contradictory exciting 

2. The basketball team had a(n) _____ performance as they defeated the top team in the conference.

awful stellar amateur alternative

3. His _____ voice carried to the back of the room even without a microphone.

thermal hyperactive revitalized dynamic 

4. Be sure to set your _____ to the correct time so you won’t be late.thermometer chronometer periscope hydrometer 

5. The _____ participant has to compete in ten events.decathlon tetrathlon pentahlon triathlon

Writing Prompt

Recently, Charlotte enforced a new teen curfew law. Students under the age of 15 now have a time they must be home. Do you agree or disagree with this new law? Argue your opinion using 2 pieces of evidence.

2nd block

Numbers 16-33

Number Letter Reason

Media Center

Bring a pen or pencil for taking notes.

WEDNESDAY January 04 A day

Warm-up

Review Quarter 2 formatives

Directions: read “Terrible Tornadoes” and answer questions 11-15 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.

Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

Warm-up 3rd block

1. An echo could be described as resonant. Something resonant must:

a) sound only one timeb) sound over and over againc) sound dulld) sound very loud

2. A person’s last name is his surname. A surname must be one that:

a) is under the first name b) goes beyond the entire familyc) is between the first and last named) goes over the entire family

3. The head cheerleader had a very sonorous voice and didn’t need megaphone.  Sonorous must mean:

very soft and quiethaving a high pitchhaving low tones    

very loud

Packets

Complete the packet on your own piece of paper.

Claims, thesis statements, primary sources, secondary sources, and evidence.

THURSDAY

January 5th

B day

Warm-up

Review Quarter 2 formatives

Directions: answer questions 16-25 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.

Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

Reasoning

http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/types_reasoning/types_reasoning.htm

Emotional appeals Personal appeals Logical appeals

Claims Review

Review packet

FRIDAY

A dayJanuary 6th

Warm-up

Review Quarter 2 formatives

Directions: read “Raking v. Leaf Blowing” and answer questions 26-33 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.

Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.

Quiz

Vocabulary Stems (3rd block only) “How Does Static Electricity Work?” Read article and define claim/thesis

statement and evidence.