MARCH 24-28

Last week, we reviewed articles and other sources about taking naps.  We read closely, marked up our texts and now we are sleep experts!  The next step is to make a claim and support it with evidence.  We will be working on our argumentative essay about napping this week.  Below is a (rough) schedule of where we will be.  I will try to update this with actual due dates.  We would like to get finish the rough draft before we leave for spring break, but I'm not sure how realistic that is.  We'll see. :)


MONDAY:  compile notes (they have already been taken) and decide which side of the issue you'd like to argue

TUESDAY: look at stucture of an argumentative essay vs. persuasive essay

WEDNESDAY:  graphic organizer for argumentative essay (3 body paragraphs)

THURSDAY:  work time with help for graphic organizer and rough draft

FRIDAY:  (movie incentive day) work time for rough draft


We'll keep our fingers crossed that this actually happens.  I'll keep you updated here. 

MARCH 17-21

Hello, all six of you who read this!  I'm sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks.  We have been trying to finish up a persuasive essay, and we are finally at the end!  Here is what is happening in Hope/Sikes LA this week:


MONDAY: 
*  am assembly, shortened classes
*  students will hopefully finish the final draft of their persuasive essay.  If not, IT IS HOMEWORK!

TUESDAY:
*  begin new essential question:  Are naps good for you?
*  read article "How Much Sleep Is Enough?" and discuss
*  locate evidence supporting and refuting naps

WEDNESDAY:
*  read "The Secret Truth About Napping"
*  read "Ask The Sleep Doctor"
*  discuss what we have learned about naps

THURSDAY:
* look at clarifying questions and answer with evidence from the articles
*  begin formulating claim

FRIDAY
*  use notes to come to a conclusion about taking naps
*  gather evidence
*  start writing argumentative essay