Tuesday, February 25, 2020

1.     Opening
A.   Engaging the Reader: Homework Focus Question (3 minutes)
B.   Reviewing Learning Targets (2 minutes)

  • I can select the strongest evidence to analyze A Mighty Long Way and Little Rock Girl 1957.
  • I can explain the end of unit assessment essay prompt.
  • I can explain ways that various mediums shaped the story of the Little Rock Nine.


2.     Work Time
A.   Gathering Evidence: The Impact of Various Mediums on the Story of the Little Rock Nine (30 minutes)
B.   Analyzing the Essay Prompt (8 minutes)

3.     Closing and Assessment
A. Exit Ticket (2 minutes)

4.     Homework

  • Read Chapter 15 in A Mighty Long Way and complete the structured notes.
  • Finish today's classwork: Complete notes on our binder paper for 5 total "entries" from Ch. 11-14.  Remember to be brief.  Also, complete the "Exit Ticket" side ONLY of the Unit 2, Lesson 14 handout.
  • Work on your Genius Hour project tonight--even if it is only for 10 minutes.  Log what you learned.
  • Read a good book.  The library is open today, so return/renew books, take tests, and check out new books.

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