Week 30: Superhero Argumentative Writing Continues

Week 30?!? 10 more weeks of school left? I can't believe the year is going so fast. It has been a remarkable week. Teaching argumentative writing isn't easy. I learned about teaching writing in a slightly different way last week at the conference I attended and am excited to announce that it was very successful! I'm so proud of how students buckled down, dug deep and got out some solid writing. They were also so thoughtful and respectful when I lost my voice earlier in the week due to laryngitis. What awesome kids! Writing will continue this week, see the details below.

March 12-16 is Spring Break, so please make sure that you have all your worked handed in before our big break. Remember too to read at home 20-30 minutes a day, push hard to qualify for the iRead 40 Club: you can do it!!

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Week 30

March 5-March 9

Monday, March 5th

Counterclaim/Rebuttal

Conclusion

Tuesday, March 6th
Peer Review
Revisions

Wednesday, March 7th
Library Day
Finish Essays (if you need more time)

Thursday, March 8th
Submit essay to Utah Compose
Free Reading/Book check-off
Book #2 DUE

Friday, March 9th
GECKO DAY!!
If you score at least a 23 and your work is done = Enrichment
If you score at least a 23 and you are missing work = Homework Hall
If you score a 16 or below, you'll head to Reteach to receive one-on-one help

Congratulations Team Winners!!!!

Every trimester I do table teams, the winning teams gets a party of their choice. Here are the awesome winners who worked so hard to be successful with their teams. We had everything from rootbeer floats to doughnuts! Way to go guys!!