Becoming American

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Today I will:

• Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Teen Culture
2. Read and discuss "Becoming American" (Empower 3000): Directions

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork as a blog post

Conflict & "Becoming American"

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Today I will:

• Compare three different sources related to one article and draw conclusions about the article based on whole class discussion

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork
2. Read and discuss "Becoming American" (Empower 3000): Directions

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/23 (the page number was chosen by your group, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete Lit Circle Conflict Worksheet - due Friday, 10/23

Let's Get Started!
Open your blog and mine, and begin your bellwork as a blog post

Your Culture and Your Novel

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Today I will:

• Learn about Level 2 and 3 Questions and create a Level 2 or Level 3 discussion question for my Literature Circle novel

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Personal Connection
2. Levels of Questions
3. Lit Circle Reading schedule
4. Read and begin homework

Homework:
-Read to page _____ in your lit. circle novel by Friday, 10/16 (the page number was chosen by your group today, so look at your bookmark)
-Complete "Discussion questions and answers" worksheet - due Friday, 10/16

Let's Get Started!
Log in to your blog and begin typing your bell work as a blog post

Goal Setting, Culture, and Looking ahead

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Today I will:

• Set goals for quarter 2
• Increase reading skills by reading an article about culture on Achieve 3000
• Read my literature circle book

Take out:

A chromebook

Agenda:

1. Bellwork: Log in to Google Classroom and complete the "Student Goal Setting Worksheet" and turn it in.
2. Finish your first blog post on "42" and publish it for a grade
3. Log in to Empower 3000
• Read the article, "“Basketball Builds a Bridge”
• Complete all 5 Activity Steps
4. Use the remaining time in class to read your literature circle book.

Homework:
-Read at least 30 pages of your novel
-Finish anything you did not finish in class

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and complete the "Student Goal Setting Worksheet", then follow the agenda.