january 02. warm-up review quarter 2 formatives directions: read “the golden window” and...
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MONDAYJanuary 02
Warm-up
Review Quarter 2 formatives
Directions: read “The Golden Window” and answer questions 1-6 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.
Turn in homework packet from winter break
Vocab Pre-test
Directions: Number the back of your half sheet 1-8. Write the vocabulary word beside the
number. Write in your letter choice beside each
word. Check your answers.
Vocab Pre-test
Vocabulary Word
Definition
1. Primary Source
2. Secondary Source
3. Claims
4. Evidence
5. Argument
6. Counter Argument
7. Analyze
8. Thesis Statement
a. the claim that a writer attempts to
support in a piece of writing
b. information written by someone who witnessed an event
c. the writer’s position/viewpoint
d. information written by someone who did not witness an event
e. break into parts and examine for meaning
f. an argument made to oppose another argument
g. information that supports a claim
h. writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports it with reasons and evidence
Vocab Pre-test answers
1. B2. D3. C4. G5. H6. F7. E8. A
Vocabulary Words for the Week
Primary Source – information written by someone who witnessed or took part in an event – letters, diaries, autobiographies
Secondary Source –information written by someone who did not witness or take part in an event – encyclopedia, texts, biographies, most news media
Claims – the writer’s position/viewpoint on an issue or problem
Evidence – information that supports a claim Argument – writing that expresses a position on a problem
and supports it with reasons and evidence Counter Argument – an argument made to oppose another
argument Analyze – break into parts and examine for meaning Thesis Statement – the claim that a writer attempts to
support in a piece of writing – answers the question, “What am I trying to prove?”
TUESDAYJanuary 03 B day
Warm-up
Review Quarter 2 formatives
Directions: read “Star Spangled” and answer questions 7-10 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.
Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.
3rd block Warm-up
1. The politicians running against each other for office were stating ______ remarks during the debate.
similar humorous contradictory exciting
2. The basketball team had a(n) _____ performance as they defeated the top team in the conference.
awful stellar amateur alternative
3. His _____ voice carried to the back of the room even without a microphone.
thermal hyperactive revitalized dynamic
4. Be sure to set your _____ to the correct time so you won’t be late.thermometer chronometer periscope hydrometer
5. The _____ participant has to compete in ten events.decathlon tetrathlon pentahlon triathlon
Writing Prompt
Recently, Charlotte enforced a new teen curfew law. Students under the age of 15 now have a time they must be home. Do you agree or disagree with this new law? Argue your opinion using 2 pieces of evidence.
2nd block
Numbers 16-33
Number Letter Reason
Media Center
Bring a pen or pencil for taking notes.
WEDNESDAY January 04 A day
Warm-up
Review Quarter 2 formatives
Directions: read “Terrible Tornadoes” and answer questions 11-15 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.
Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.
Warm-up 3rd block
1. An echo could be described as resonant. Something resonant must:
a) sound only one timeb) sound over and over againc) sound dulld) sound very loud
2. A person’s last name is his surname. A surname must be one that:
a) is under the first name b) goes beyond the entire familyc) is between the first and last named) goes over the entire family
3. The head cheerleader had a very sonorous voice and didn’t need megaphone. Sonorous must mean:
very soft and quiethaving a high pitchhaving low tones
very loud
Packets
Complete the packet on your own piece of paper.
Claims, thesis statements, primary sources, secondary sources, and evidence.
THURSDAY
January 5th
B day
Warm-up
Review Quarter 2 formatives
Directions: answer questions 16-25 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.
Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.
Reasoning
http://changingminds.org/disciplines/argument/types_reasoning/types_reasoning.htm
Emotional appeals Personal appeals Logical appeals
Claims Review
Review packet
FRIDAY
A dayJanuary 6th
Warm-up
Review Quarter 2 formatives
Directions: read “Raking v. Leaf Blowing” and answer questions 26-33 on your own piece of paper. Write the number and letter choice. Explain why you chose your answer.
Turn in your vocabulary sentences from Monday.
Quiz
Vocabulary Stems (3rd block only) “How Does Static Electricity Work?” Read article and define claim/thesis
statement and evidence.