Plan for Tuesday, April 4

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language	PARCC PRACTICE
Objectives	Analyze how differences in the points of view within literary texts Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts Analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style Create arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 5 Standards: RL.8.5 RL.8.6 RL.8.7 W.8.1
Activities	1. Unit 2 PARCC Practice pp. 1-9 https://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/ 2. Bullet Point for First, Second, and Third Text: How does the structure of the text contribute to its meaning and style? 3. Final Prompt to Submit in Schoology: Write a constructed response comparing the structure of the three texts and explain how the structure contributes to the meaning and style.

Plan for Friday, March 24

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language	Vocabulary Review
Objectives	Analyze how differences in the points of view within literary texts Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts Analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style Create arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 5 Standards: RL.8.5 RL.8.6 RL.8.7 W.8.1
Activities	You need portfolios! 1. Brain Break 2. Summarize "Stop the Sun" and "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" 3. Think Aloud 4. Constructed Response Assessment in Schoology- Turn in your "Treasure of Lemon Brown" handout to Ponzio.

Plan for Thursday, March 23

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language	Vocabulary Review
Objectives	Analyze how differences in the points of view within literary texts Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts Analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style Create arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 5 Standards: RL.8.5 RL.8.6 RL.8.7 W.8.1
Activities	You need portfolios! 1. Vocabulary Review/Finish 2. Read "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" https://fcserver.nvnet.org/~sullivant/S04C3BC03.5/The-Treasure-of-Lemon-Brown.pdf 3. Finish Pre/Post Reading for "The Treasure of Lemon Brown"

Plan for Wednesday, March 22

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language
Objectives	Analyze how differences in the points of view within literary texts Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts Analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style Create arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 5 Standards: RL.8.5 RL.8.6 RL.8.7 W.8.1
Activities	1. Finish the last few questions for "Stop the Sun" 2. Class Discussion 3. Get into Schoology and answer the posted question. Make sure to use correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics. 4. Vocabulary for "Treasure of Lemon Brown"

Plan for Tuesday, March 21

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language	Importance of Accessing Background Knowledge Parts of Speech/Vocabulary
Objectives	Analyze how differences in the points of view within literary texts Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts Analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style Create arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 5 Standards: RL.8.5 RL.8.6 RL.8.7 W.8.1
Activities	1. Pre/Post Reading for "Stop the Sun" 2. Figurative Language in "Stop the Sun" 3. Finish Handout for "Stop the Sun"

Plan for Monday, March 20

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language	Importance of Accessing Background Knowledge Parts of Speech/Vocabulary
Objectives	Analyze how differences in the points of view within literary texts Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts Analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style Create arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 5 Standards: RL.8.5 RL.8.6 RL.8.7 W.8.1
Activities	1. Finish Presentations- If needed.. 2. Background and Pre/Post Reading for  Start "Stop the Sun" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXm5IQKJUpA

Plan for Friday, March 17

HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY!

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language
Objectives	Using Fictional Literature/Dystopian Literature to Make Connections with Current and Past Social Issues To Improve Vocabulary Skills To Improve Knowledge of Figurative Language To Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 4 Standards: RL8.4, RL8.9, W8.2, SL.8.1
Activities	1. Finish Presentations 2. Debrief https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXm5IQKJUpA 3. Start "Stop the Sun" Presentations Today!

Plan for Thursday, March 16

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language
Objectives	Using Fictional Literature/Dystopian Literature to Make Connections with Current and Past Social Issues To Improve Vocabulary Skills To Improve Knowledge of Figurative Language To Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 4 Standards: RL8.4, RL8.9, W8.2, SL.8.1
Activities	1. Review of Rubric 2. Set Up of Presentation Presentations Today!

Plan for Wednesday, March 15

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language
Objectives	Using Fictional Literature/Dystopian Literature to Make Connections with Current and Past Social Issues To Improve Vocabulary Skills To Improve Knowledge of Figurative Language To Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 4 Standards: RL8.4, RL8.9, W8.2, SL.8.1
Activities	1. Essays or scripts will be uploaded in Schoology at the BEGINNING OF CLASS! 2. Practice Time- Make any revisions that you need to. At the beginning of the class on Thursday, I will have one person from your group fill out a Google Form and submit the link for your presentation.

Plan for Tuesday, March 14

Mini Lesson/ Daily Language	Figurative Language Give Ponzio Your Group Name
Objectives	Using Fictional Literature/Dystopian Literature to Make Connections with Current and Past Social Issues To Improve Vocabulary Skills To Improve Knowledge of Figurative Language To Improve Critical Thinking and Writing Skills
Unit Standards Addressed	Unit 4 Standards: RL8.4, RL8.9, W8.2, SL.8.1
Activities	You need your portfolios. 1. Finish Figurative Language Packet 2. Tell Mrs. Ponzio what menu option you have chosen and your group/cast members. For Menu Option 1: Everyone helps write the script. 3. Work Time 4. Essays or scripts will be uploaded on a Google Form on Wednesday at the BEGINNING OF CLASS!