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!
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Monday-
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Professional Development Day - Writing Lesson Plans
1. Using the Lesson Plan Checklist and expertise from peers to review and analyze one selected lesson plan from:
Writing Conference
Lesson Plans
2. Create and develop a lesson plan to share with the class using:
Conference Lesson Plan
Template
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Conference Lesson Plans - work in groups from Monday.
Sign up for the Cursive Handwriting Debate and complete tasks (link)
Choose a side and prepare (strong lead, at least three points backed by research, strong closing) prior to work time on Monday.
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PLC Groups
Write Topic 2
Read:
Read Speaking and Listening Chapter (Link)
Complete Cursive Handwriting Debate tasks
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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.