Week of May 7th

6th-Grade Focus Standards:


●	6.RL.4.1

The Big Ideas:


●	Literature Analysis

“I can” Statements:

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.

7th-Grade Focus Standards:

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7.RN.4.1

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7.ML.2.1

The Big Ideas:


●	Argumentation (revisit)
●	Persuasion

“I can” Statements:

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.

8th-Grade Focus Standards:


●	8.RN.4.1
●	8.ML.2.1

The Big Ideas:


●	Argumentation (revisit)
●	Persuasion

“I can” Statements:

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.

Thursday 6th-grade / Friday 7th-8th-grade:


●	No Thursday or Friday meetings

Upcoming end of the year assessments:

• NWEA for ELA starts on May 14th.

— 14th and 15th - Reading

— 16th and 17th - Language Arts

( You may use addtional days if needed.)

• If you are planning on giving SRI , the window is now open. You can do it at your convenience.

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