Room 7 Edublog

OBJECTIVES:
To practice thinking 3 ideas to reinforce opinions and thesis
To utilize outlining to break down essay components
To target main ideas and highlight key words in reading and writing
To practice silent reading and comprehension
To use excellent oral strategies (such as volume, enunciation, expression, pacing) in reading essays aloud.
To practice research skills to inform writing
To practice public speaking/presentation skills

AGENDA:
Begin with silent reading in novels for 5-8 minutes
Add to green response sheets while reading
Prompt: Give recommendations to the school board about school lunches
Brainstorm, create thesis statements, and outline as a group or in pods
Work on body paragraphs
16th and 17th: Students will present book report projects

HOMEWORK:

10-15 minutes of reading a night, or read as many pages as necessary to finish books; prepare book reports