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Tuesday, January 30, 2018




Social Studies 

Chapter 19: Geography and the Early Settlement of China

Essential Questions:
 How did the geography affect life in ancient China?   

GOALS: 
  • To collaborate with my team to learn about the geography of China through the analysis of maps.

Agenda: 

1. Geography Challenges
 
  • Textbook page 181
  • Hand-outs

Reminders/Homework:
No homework :)
(We will work on the Geo Challenge in class tomorrow.)

English

Essential Questions: 
How can I use my close reading skills and note-taking strategies to prepare to write my 
essay for the District Common Writing Assessment.





GOALS: 
  • Read and annotate three articles
  • Complete the Reading Notes 
  • Work on my Achieve assignments.
Agenda

1.  Argument Essay
All of the 6th graders will be doing this in-class essay. I, Mrs. Hauck-Wood, need to see what you can do, and I need to be able to show others what you can do. You have learned so much and this is your time to show off to the people in charge.

You will get three texts to read, annotate, and take notes on. Be as detailed as you can today. It will make your life easier tomorrow. This will take us a few days to do, so DO NOT RUSH.

Prompt:

Should our school participate in the national “Shut Down Your Screen Week”? Be sure to use evidence from the texts, as well as your own knowledge, to support and develop your thinking.

2. Read or Achieve

REMINDERS/HOMEWORK:  

FYI: Today and Wednesday you will work on the district Argument Assessment.


  • Tuesday: Read and take notes on the three articles presented. Prepare to write your essay.
  • Wednesday:  Outline and draft your essay response
  • Prompt:
  • Should our school participate in the national “Shut Down Your Screen Week”? Be sure to use evidence from the texts, as well as your own knowledge, to support and develop your thinking.
  • Preposition Test # 1 Friday about-atop
  • Achieves are due Friday