Mrs. Castor's Digital Classroom

I can correctly use their, there, and they’re.

I can cite my sources using MLA-style parenthetical citation.

Today’s Activities:

• Bellwork: Journal
• MLA In-text citation continued:
  • Punctuating In-Text Citation notes
  • Punctuating Parenthetical Citation student example sheet
  • Common Citation Errors
  • Parenthetical Citation Practice

Assessment:

• Formative assessment: in-class practice
• Homework will be checked for accuracy

Documents/Texts:

• Punctuating In-Text Citation notes
• Punctuating Parenthetical Citation student example sheet
• Common Citation Errors
• Parenthetical Citation Practice

Accommodations/Modifications:

• Notes provided online
• Teacher will check in with students as they work

I can correctly use their, there, and they’re.

I can cite my sources using MLA-style parenthetical citation.

Today’s Activities:

• Bellwork: Choice books
• EPAS: Their, there, they’re
• MLA In-text citation:
  •  MLA in-text citation presentation
  • MLA Citation in-text student notes
  • MLA Citation in-text practice

Assessment:

• EPAS graded in class
• MLA citation practice due next class

Documents/Texts:

• Their/there/they’re EPAS
•  MLA in-text citation
• MLA Citation in-text student notes
• MLA Citation in-text practice

Accommodations/Modifications:

• Notes provided online
• Teacher will check in with students as they work

I can correctly use conjunctive adverbs in my writing.

I can use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade my audience.

Today’s Activities:

• Bellwork: Journal
• Advertisement:  Create an “advertisement” for a fictional product
  • Use ethos, pathos, or logos
  • You can advertise an product you want (as long as it is school appropriate)
  • Use at least two conjunctive adverbs in your advertisement.  Be sure to punctuate correctly!
  • Must include at least four sentences of text + a picture

Assessment:

• Go over Conjunctive Adverb practice together
• Mars Candy letter due at end of class
• Students will use conjunctive adverbs in their persuasive letter revisions

Documents/Texts:

• Conjunctive Adverbs part 2
• Conjunctive Adverb Part 2 Practice
• Conjunctive Adverbs Part 2 student notes
• Mars Candy letter

Accommodations/Modifications:

• Notes provided online
• Teacher will check in with students as they work

I can correctly identify and use conjunctive adverbs.

I can identify and describe ways to improve a persuasive argument.

Today’s Activities:

• Bellwork: Journal
• Conjunctive Adverbs Part 2 notes & practice
  • Conjunctive Adverbs part 2
  • Conjunctive Adverbs Part 2 student notes
  • Conjunctive Adverb Part 2 Practice
• Mars Candy letter — Read the persuasive letter & make 3 specific suggestions to the writer about how to improve it

Assessment:

• Go over Conjunctive Adverb practice together
• Mars Candy letter due at end of class
• Students will use conjunctive adverbs in their persuasive letter revisions

Documents/Texts:

• Conjunctive Adverbs part 2
  
• Conjunctive Adverb Part 2 Practice
• Conjunctive Adverbs Part 2 student notes
• Mars Candy letter

Accommodations/Modifications:

• Notes provided online
• Teacher will check in with students as they work

I can correctly identify and use conjunctive adverbs.

Today’s Activities:

• Bellwork: Choice book
• Conjunctive adverbs notes
• Conjunctive adverbs practice
• HOMEWORK:  What Do Those Conjunctive Adverbs Mean

Assessment:

• Practice due at end of class
• Homework due next class

Documents/Texts:

• Choice books
• Conjunctive Adverbs presentation
• Conjunctive Adverbs student notes
• Conjunctive Adverb Intro_- Practice
• HOMEWORK:  What Do Those Conjunctive Adverbs Mean

Accommodations/Modifications:

• Notes provided online
• Teacher will check in with students as they work on practice