Week of January 8th
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6th-Grade Focus Standards:
● 6.W.1
● 6.RV.3.1
● 6.RV.2.1

The Big Ideas:

● Figurative language
● Writing abou the reading
● Context clue

“I can” Statements:

I can write for any purpose and any audience.


I can explain why an author uses figurative language in writing and how it affects the text.


I can determine the meaning of a word by looking at the words around it.
 
 

7th-Grade Focus Standards:

● 7.W.5
● 7.W.3.1
● 7.RN.3.3
● 7.RN.4.1

The Big Ideas:

● Research
● Argument


“I can” Statements:

I can identify a research question, gather sources, evaluate relevant information, and paraphrase the information and conclusions of others.
 
 

8th-Grade Focus Standards:

● 8.W.5
● 8.W.3.1
● 8.RN.3.3
● 8.RN.4.1

The Big Ideas:

● Research
● Argument
● Author’s Perspective



“I can” Statements:

I can formulate a research question, gather relevant information from credible sources, and present the findings clearly and effectively.


I can read texts that have conflicting information and pinpoint their differences and interpretation of facts.


I can evaluate an argument and decide whether the reasoning is sound.
 
 
 
 
 
6th-grade Thursday Meeting:
● Spaced repetition (review) — bell ringers 
● Analyze Cycle 2C Data 
● Discuss cycle 3A — strategies / resources 
● Cycle 3A mini-assessment review 
7th/8th-grade Friday Meeting:
● Analyze Cycle 2C Data
● Discuss cycle 3A — strategies / resources 
● Cycle 3A mini-assessments review 
 
 
 
 
Mini-assessments:
○  7th/8th-grade cycle 3A minis are ready for you to review on our Weekly Focus page. 
○  6th-grade Cycle 3A mini is ready for you to review on our Weekly Focus page. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Argument Writing Unit

This Argument Writing unit is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides).

It includes graphic organizers, outline, and instructions! 

Students will:
  -Prewrite

  -Form claims

  -Strengthen claims

  -Research data and facts to support claims

  -Create outlines

  -Address the counterclaims and write rebuttals

  -Write introduction and conclusion


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