Monday, March 17, 2014

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

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