Wilbur-ELA-6th Period Assignments

Write a letter to a fifth-grader explaining what to expect in middle school and give them your advice.

Due date: Apr 26, 2022 -- Topics: Commas -- Features: Pause Points, Quiz, Challenge

Due date: Apr 27, 2022 -- Topics: Misplaced Modifiers -- Features: Movie, Quiz

This assignment is due 03/30/2022. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 03/25/2022. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Due date: Mar 11 2022 -- Topics: Story Conflict -- Features: Movie, Quiz

Due date: Mar 4, 2022 -- Topics: Story Conflict -- Features: Movie, Quiz

Click on the plus sign above the "turn in" or "mark as done" button. 
Then, drop down and choose "Google Doc."
After the document opens, and you see "Squid vs Shark-Argumentative Essay" and your name, highlight it and paste it onto your actual Google Document, so when I print it, I know whom it belongs to! 
Do not change the font (style or size)!

Today, you will choose a topic or issue that you know and care about, an issue around which you have strong feelings. You will have to write an argumentative essay. You will state your claim and tell reasons why.
Remember to:

Introduce your topic (HOT strategy - introduction)
Support your side of the argument (body paragraph)
Address the opposite side of the argument (counterclaim)
Provide closure (conclusion)
Use transition words or phrases

You should have all of the following items in your writing notebook.  Look at the Writing Notebook Table of Contents on Google Classroom for links if necessary.
Page 42
Informational Writing Guide
Informational Writing-Tips on Notetaking (Student Handout)
Page 43
Georgia Research Graphic Organizer
Note sheet 1
Page 44
Introduction Guide
Informational Introduction (Student Handout)
Page 45
Introduction Paragraph - Georgia (HOT strategy) 
Page 46
Compare & Contrast Example
(Teacher provided handout)
Page 47
Compare & Contrast Paragraph (Atlanta & Savannah)
Page 48
Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer
Cause and effect graphic organizer 
Page 49
Cause & Effect Paragraph (MLK, Robinson, or Carter)
Page 50
Conclusion Guide
Informational Conclusion (Student Handout)
Page 51
Conclusion Paragraph - Georgia
Page 52
Georgia Essay Score Sheet
Georgia Informational Scoring Rubric
Page 53
Georgia Essay Final Draft (Teacher Printed for Students)

Watch and listen to the instructional video.
Then, open and listen to the read-aloud stretch article.
Read the article on your independent reading level, 
Respond by answering the comprehension questions, and 
Write by completing the thought question using the RACER strategy.

1. Click the plus sign above the blue button on the right to add a Google doc.
2. Do not change the font; it should remain on Arial-11 point.
3. Indent by pushing the tab button to indent each paragraph.
4. You should have the following:
* Introduction Paragraph (3-5 sentences)
* Compare & Contrast Paragraph (5+ sentences)
* Cause & Effect Paragraph (5+ sentences)
* Conclusion Paragraph (3-5 sentences)
5. Type your name and title on your document.
***** Look at my example. I did all of the paragraphs about Needwood Middle School instead of Georgia to give you an example of what your essay should include and how it should look.*****

You may use your notebook for guidance (handouts & teacher suggestions).
Remember to write from the third-person point of view (not I or we) and include all of the following:
Introduction Paragraph,
Body Paragraphs (show, don't tell, dialogue, theme, lots of details, etc.),
Conclusion paragraph, and
Transition words or Phrases.
This story should be more than a full typed page.
Do not change the font settings.  (Black font, size 12, Ariel only).

Complete the Achieve Article called "My Grandfather the Artist".  
Be sure you ask for help if you get stuck on a question.

Optional for Extra Credit!

Use the story drafts that you started on pages 17 and 21.

Optional for Extra Credit!

Optional for Extra Credit (p. 15 in writer's notebook)!

Here is an example of what should be in your writer's notebook.  Once you have both of these in your notebook on the correct pages, click the "mark as done" button.