Academic Plan: October 31st through November 4th



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Important Info:
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Research QUIZ - Tuesday 11/1

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

Adjective and Adverb QUIZ - Friday 11/11

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Daily Agendas:
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MONDAY 10/31

CW:

Continue Research Project

-->Outlining

-->Topic Sentence vs. Thesis Statement

-->Paraphrasing vs. Summarizing

HW:

1. Prepare for Research Quiz

2. Read at least 10 pages

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TUESDAY 11/1

CW:

Continue Research Project

-->Review of Key Concepts

-->Pop Quiz

-->Create Outline

-->Begin Note-taking

-->Individual Conferences

HW:

1. Continue Note-taking/Outlining

2. Read at least 10 pages

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WEDNESDAY 11/2 and THURSDAY 11/3

CW:

Continue Research Project - Library Work

HW:

Work on Research Draft

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FRIDAY 11/4

CW:

Continue Research Project - Computer Lab Work

HW:

Complete Final Draft

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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)
2. Present clear instructions, directions, or descriptions. (GPS, CE) (7LA_A2005-2)
3. Take notes from lectures, reading, viewing, and interviewing. (GPS) (7LA_A2005-3)
4. Develop and outline of important issues. (GPS) (7LA_A2005-4)
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)
11. Analyze organizational patterns of texts: compare/contrast and arguement/support. (GPS, ITBS, ACT, CE) (7LA_B2005-11)
14. Distinguish between relevant information which supports the main idea of a selection and information which is irrelevant to the main idea. (ITBS, ACT, CE) (7LA_B2005-14)
15. Understand and explain written technical directions and procedures. (GPS) (7LA_B2005-15)
16. Synthesize and use knowledge of common graphic features to draw conclusions and make judgments: graphic organizers, diagrams, captions, illustrations). (GPS, CE) (7LA_B2005-16)
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)

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)
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)

Section G: Writing (Spelling)
65. Use dictionaries, glossaries, texts, spell check, grammar check, and human resources to identify standard spellings. (GPS) (7LA_G2005-65)

Section H: Accessing Information/Reference Skills
66. Locate books and media in the media center; distinguish among media: books, periodicals, CD ROMs, databases, and internet. (GPS) (7LA_H2005-66)
67. Use search routines to locate databases and online information. (GPS) (7LA_H2005-67)
68. Use reference works to gather information: books, periodicals, dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, CD ROMs, databases, and internet; use table of contents, index, glossary, and appendix to locate information in books and reference works. (GPS, CE) (7LA_H2005-68)
69. Select and narrow topic and research questions. (GPS, CE) (7LA_H2005-69)
70. Categorize and organize information using maps, webs, and outlines. (GPS, CE) (7LA_H2005-70)