Academic Plan: November 7th through November 11th



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Important Info:
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Research Folder and 5 Paragraph Essay - Due Tuesday 11/8

Adjective and Adverb QUIZ - Friday 11/11

DOL QUIZ - Tuesday 11/15

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Daily Agendas:
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MONDAY 11/7

CW:

1. Bell Ringer: DAN

2. Finish Research Project

-->Computer Lab Visit

-->Folder and Essay Due Tomorrow

3. SSR/Reading Log

HW:

1. Finish up Research Project

2. Read at least 10 pages

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TUESDAY 11/8

CW:

1. Bell Ringer: DAN

2. Turn In Research Project

3. Network, Chapter 5: "Adjectives and Adverbs"

-->Lesson 1, p. 126

-->Lesson 4, p. 134

-->Lesson 5, p. 137

HW:

1. Network: Mixed Review, p. 146, A and B

2. Read at least 10 pages

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WEDNESDAY 11/9 and THURSDAY 11/10 (Early Release Days)

CW:

1. Bell Ringer: DAN

2. Check Homework

3. Network: Continue Adjectives and Adverbs Study

4. SSR/Reading Log

HW:

1. Network: Prepare for Adj/Adv Quiz

2. Read at least 10 pages

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FRIDAY 11/11

CW:

1. Bell Ringer: DAN (Quiz next Tuesday)

2. Network: Adj/Adv Wrap-up

3. Network: Adj/Adv Quiz

4. SSR/Reading Log Due

HW:

1. Relax and read.

2. Have a great weekend!

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AKS Objectives:
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Section A: Listening, Speaking, and Viewing
1. Listen to, interpret, and evaluate oral instructions, directions, and descriptions in a variety of genres and media. (GPS, CE) (7LA_A2005-1)
3. Take notes from lectures, reading, viewing, and interviewing. (GPS) (7LA_A2005-3)
7. Present information through reports, demonstrations, and projects. (GPS, CE) (7LA_A2005-7)

Section B: Reading/Literature (Comprehension, Strategies, and Genre)
8. Read for a variety of purposes in all content areas; expect reading to make sense, to answer questions, or to stimulate ideas. (GPS, ITBS, ACT, CE) (7LA_B2005-8)
26. Analyze common textual features in informational texts to obtain information: paragraphs, topic sentences, concluding sentences, introduction, conclusion, footnotes, index, bibliography. (GPS) (7LA_B2005-26)

Section C: Reading (Vocabulary)
27. Expand vocabulary through reading, etymology, and the use of dictionaries and other references; use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, electronic and other references to identify word meanings. (GPS) (7LA_C2005-27)
29. Identify and create word analogies. (GPS) (7LA_C2005-29)
31. Use context clues to identify unknown words. (GPS, ITBS, ACT) (7LA_C2005-31)

Section E: Writing (Strategies)
38. Apply the steps of the writing process: prewrite, draft, revise, and edit to improve fluency, content, organization, and style. (GPS, ITBS, ACT) (7LA_E2005-38)
39. Edit for spelling, fragments, and run-on sentences. (GPS, ITBS, ACT) (7LA_E2005-39)
40. Produce writing that establishes an organizational structure appropriate to audience, context, and type of composition: narrative, multi-paragraph, expository, persuasive, or technical. (GPS) (7LA_E2005-40)
41. Use writing handbooks, grammar check, and references to edit usage and mechanics. (GPS, ITBS, ACT) (7LA_E2005-41)
42. Develop a clear topic with examples and details. (GPS, ACT, CE) (7LA_E2005-42)
43. Use transitions between ideas and paragraphs. (GPS, ACT) (7LA_E2005-43)
44. Write to report answers to research questions. (GPS, CE) (7LA_E2005-44)
47. Prepare table of contents and bibliography. (GPS) (7LA_E2005-47)
48. Write, combine, and vary sentences to match purpose and audience. (GPS, ITBS, ACT, CE) (7LA_E2005-48)
50. Use available technology to assist in writing. (GPS) (7LA_E2005-50)

Section F: Writing (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics)
53. Follow word usage conventions of American English. (GPS, ACT) (7LA_F2005-53)
56. Use appropriate forms of positive, comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs. (GPS, ITBS, ACT) (7LA_F2005-56)
57. Use independent clauses, dependent clauses, and complements to clarify ideas; identify and use punctuated adjective and adverb clauses. (ACT) (7LA_F2005-57)