IC: Comparing POV
HW: Due Thursday
A: Mid-Unit Assessment tomorrow

SUMMARY: Today we completed p. 15 and began p. 16 of the CW package.

HOMEWORK: Fill in the missing details from the Jackie Robinson biography. You can cut and paste the sentences from the back of the package.

IC: Mid Unit Assessment
HW: Due Thursday
A: Do Freckle!

SUMMARY: Today we completed the Mid Unit Assessment in class.

HOMEWORK: Tuesday's HW is missing the underlined words and phrases. See the attached photo to update your HW!

IC: Note-catcher
HW: Due Thursday
A: Fishbowl Tomorrow

SUMMARY: Today we prepared for the fishbowl discussion by completing a note-catcher with evidence that answers the question: Which was the most important factor for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change?

HOMEWORK: Complete the homework package and turn it in tomorrow!

IC: Fishbowl Speaking Assessment
HW: Teams Reading Accelerator
A: Freckle Goal: 45 minutes/week!

SUMMARY: Today we completed our fishbowl to answer the question: Which was the most important factor for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change?

IC: Understanding Opinion Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!

SUMMARY: We examined the structure of an opinion essay and answered multiple choice questions (Activity 4).
HOMEWORK: After each sentence, write whether the underlined word or words are the simple subject, complete subject, simple predicate, or complete predicate.

IC: Compelling Hooks
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!

SUMMARY: We revisited different types of hooks and practiced writing our own in class.
HOMEWORK: Compare Jim Abbott and Jackie Robinson using the Similarities and Differences chart. List any similarities and differences you find in the correct column. Think about their background, their achievements, and the obstacles they faced.

IC: Persuasive Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!

SUMMARY: We looked at how to use persuasive language to write a short opinion essay about a topic of your choosing (Activity 8 in CW folder).

HOMEWORK: Answer the multiple choice questions for the model essay.

IC: Introduction Writing
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle Goal: at least 45 minutes/week!

SUMMARY: Today we looked at writing an introduction to your persuasive essay about which factor was most important for Jackie Robinson's success in leading social change. (Activity 9 to Activity 12 + Craft Your Introduction)

HOMEWORK: Complete the homework package and your adaptive Freckle skills.

IC: Body Paragraph 1
HW: Due Monday
A: Teams Reading Accelerator

SUMMARY: Today we continued our persuasive essay by analyzing a model of the body paragraphs, and began planning and writing body paragraph 1 (Activity 13+14).

HOMEWORK: Similarities and Differences

IC: Conclusion
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle skills

SUMMARY: Today we continued working on our opinion essay. The goal was to complete the conclusion. (Activity 16 + outline + conclusion paragraph)

HOMEWORK: What is the gist of each paragraph. Read and highlight any phrases or sentences related to the main idea, then use that information to help write a short gist for the paragraph.

IC: Essay Completion
HW: Due Monday
A: Freckle skills + Reading Accelerator

SUMMARY: Today students completed their essay (Activity 18), and used the rest of their class time to either practice Freckle, or complete research for the HW.

IC: End of Unit Task Day 1
HW: New Freckle Skills
A: Benchmark Thursday + Friday

SUMMARY: Today students were given iPads to complete step one of the end of unit task. The focus question is "Why is Jackie Robinson an important figure in American history? How did his actions contribute to the fight for equality?". Tomorrow, they will use their graphic organizers to type their 4 paragraph essay, directly on the Keynote app.

IC: Writing Benchmark Day 1
HW: Freckle
A: Benchmark Day 2 tomorrow

SUMMARY: Students received a model essay and a graphic organizer to complete. Tomorrow, students will write their four-paragraph persuasive essay.

IC: Writing Benchmark Day 2
HW: Freckle
A: Speaking Benchmark Monday/Tuesday

SUMMARY: Students completed their writing benchmark today. The speaking benchmark will take place on Monday and Tuesday.

HOMEWORK: The weekly goal for Freckle is 75 minutes, and the weekly minimum time required is 45 minutes.