Week 7

Goals & Objectives

Week 7 - We made it half way through the semester.

I am happy with what we have learned and are well on our way to building an excellent foundation for teaching language arts.

Keep up the excellent work!

Monday-

Wednesday

Friday

In Class:

Writing a letter

Writing Conference Lesson Plan Template

Persuasive writing strategies

Assign Cursive Handwriting Debate

Read before Wednesday:

Chapter 8: Speaking & Listening

Finish sharing writing programs

PYWC - t-shirt, due dates, input name/idea of lesson

1. Persuasive Writing Lessons and Anchor Charts

2. Cursive Debate - choose a side and prepare (strong lead, at least three points backed by research, strong closing)

3. Write topic 2

Prepare for PLC Group:

1) Read CAFE chapter 7

PLC Groups

See below

Read:

Chpt. 10: Spelling (pg. 343 - 358)

On Own:

Write topic 2
Read Speaking and Listening Chapter (Link)

In persuasive writing, students move an audience to action or to convince an audience to adopt your viewpoint. The strategy is to present information and opinions on one side of an issue by developing a strong connection with a target audience.

In argument writing, students inform an audience that your viewpoint deserves consideration. The strategy is to present information on both sides of an issue by favoring one side and casting reasonable doubt about the merits of the other side.

Week 7 PLC

Tasks:

Use the questions below to discuss chapter 7 from the CAFE Book
Peer review Topic 1 and 2, if written. If not, spend the time writing.

Chapter 7: Strategy Groups

Reflect on the following statement found on page 107, “Why not start grouping kids together by strategy need rather than reading level?” What would this look like?
What is the true meaning of “flexible” groups? What does it look like?
Think of a time you have been “grouped” and it was not a good fit for you. How did you feel? Were you motivated to do your best or were you discouraged?

Goals & Objectives

Week 7 PLC

Wk 7 DQ

Handouts

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