Language Arts Newsletter 
Week of May 1st
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Team ELA ! 


Cycle 4B Instruction Week 1:



6th-grade focus standard(s):
  • 6.RL.4.1
The Big Idea:

  • Literature analysis


I Can Statement(s):


I can read different types and genres of literature and analyze the meaning within the text.

I can use information, after analyzing literature, to read with a more definite purpose.

I can use the skill of analyzing literature to become a better writer and oral communicator.

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7th-grade focus standards:

  • 7.RN.4.1

  • 7.ML.2.1

The Big Idea:

  • Argumentation review
  • Persuasion

I Can Statement(s):


I can evaluate the argument and claims in a text.

I can assess whether an author's reasoning is sound and whether she has enough evidence to support her claims. 



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8th-grade focus standards:

  • 8.RN.4.1

  • 8.ML.2.1

The Big Ideas:

  • Argumentation review

  • Persuasion

I Can Statement(s):


I can trace and evaluate the argument and claims in a text.

I can assess whether an author’s reasoning is sound and whether she has enough evidence to support the claims she’s asserting.


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6th Grade: 

 

  • Information Forthcoming 


7th/8th Grades: 


  • No Friday Morning Meeting 
 
 
 
 
NWEA End of Year Testing 

 6th and 7th Grade:
  • Window opens May 8th and closes on May 17th

8th Grade:
  • Window opens May 15th and closes on May 24th

ISTEP+ Round 2 Schedule

Week 3 (8th Grade Only) 


Monday, May 1st:

  • 7:30 - All students to testing location - 1st period teacher

  • 7:45 - 8th grade ELA 1 and 2 

  • 9:35 - Students released to 1st period class by the PA

  • 9:40 - 2 hour delay schedule begins


Tuesday, May 2nd: 

  • 7:30 - All students to testing location - 1st period teacher

  • 7:45 - 8th grade ELA 3 and 4 

  • 9:35 Students released to 1st period class by the PA

  • 9:40 2 hour delay schedule begins

Wednesday, May 3rd

  • Biology 8th grade Ms. Raper only ( regular, no HR cchedule)
 
 
 
 
 
 


persuasive/ propaganda Techniques

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Here is a list of useful sources:

1. Persuasive Techniques Video - An excellent video with examples of propaganda techniques followed an interactive practice section. Great for whole group introductory or review lesson.

2. Presentation 1 — Power Point presentation with definitions, examples and a practice section for students. 

3. Presentation 2  — Power Point presentation with explanations, examples and a practice setion for students. 
 
 
 
 
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