Week of February 6 - 10, 2012 - LA and SS

Plans are subject to change based on student mastery.  Please check back throughout the week for uploaded resources and homework assignments.

LANGUAGE ARTS________________________________________________

Upcoming Due Dates:

1. READ everyday - 30 minutes and/or 15 pages in your own PERSONAL chapter book.
2. 1st Reading Log & one (1) AR test due by: FRIDAY, February 3, 2012.  
3. Please try to buy or borrow a copy of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.  ***Date extension***
4. Research Process Text on Wednesday, February 15th. 
5. See individual days below for HW assignments.

***  We will begin reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.  You may pre-order this book at the Husky Hut or buy it at any used bookstore in the area.  I have a class set, but it is always a good idea to have your own copy of the book if possible! Have purchased by Tuesday, Feb. 21st.

Week at a Glance - Information to support our research is located under "Language Arts Resources"

• Monday 2/6 - Continue researching your chosen person. 10 note cards due.  Mini-lesson - how to develop a working thesis.  Working thesis scaffold: Download Thesis Statement.1
• Tuesday, 2/7 - Create and/or finish your notes cards.  You must have the following for a checkpoint grade tomorrow:  2 or 3 cards on "Problems/Difficulties" & "How Overcome"/2 cards on "Achievements."  Create an outline (mini-lesson in class).  HW - Finish classwork from today. 
• Wednesday, 2/8 - Begin rough draft.  Download HOOK ME . Mann   Download Essay Builder - Instructions.Mann
• Thursday, 2/9 - Finish rough draft and begin typing rough draft.  HW:  Finish writing the rough draft.  No typing at home.  This essay will be typed in school only.
• Friday, 2/10 - Revise/edit/publish.  Essay Due at the end of class.  My classes have had two extra lab days. HW - If you needed extra time, your essay is due at the beginning of class on Monday, February 13, 2012.  This is a gift!  Late Penalty applies after this date - one letter grade for each day late.  This is a test grade.

Social Studies                                                                                                                       

Agenda:

1. Asia Maps - Political/Physical - due on Wednesday, 2/8.
2. See individual days for HW assignments.


Week at a Glance - All information to support our research project is located under "Social Studies Research."   Also check out: List of websites by TOPIC

• Monday, 2/6 - Research your chosen topic.  Meet with me to receive approval for your questions.  Go to Cobb Virtual Library and find an article on your topic.  Create a source card/begin a "Works Cited" page (template under "Social Studies" Resources.  Create note cards to begin answering one of your questions.
• Tuesday, 2/7 - Continue researching your questions.  Continue building source/note cards & your "Works Cited" page.  While you are researching your questions, begin saving images for your PowerPoint, if you find something that supports your topic.  HW/Checkpoint: Due on Wednesday - 2 source cards/8-10 note cards.
• Wednesday, 2/8 -   Research - Book Cart day
• Thursday, 2/9 - Research - Media Center.  HW:  minimum  30 bullet Points due on Friday!!!
• Friday - 2/10 - Checkpoint grade:  30 bullet points.  Works cited page update. Continue research in 7th grade computer lab.