Today in ELA 2/1

I Can...
~I can analyze advertisements that try to make me think or act a certain way.

Writing Workshop

Guiding Question

How can people or advertisements persuade us to do something or think a certain way?

Powerpoint

IKEA Book Book

How To Change The World-Kid President

Persuasive Technique

Logos: an appeal to logic or reason.

An advertisement using logos will give you the evidence and statistics you need to fully understand what the product does. The logos of an advertisement will be the "straight facts" about the product: One glass of Florida orange juice contains 75% of your daily Vitamin C needs.

A commercial shows an image of a happy couple riding in a Corvette.

Advil Liqui-Gels provide up to 8 hours of continuous pain relief.

People who need more energy drink Red Bull Energy Drink.

A 32-oz. bottle of Tide holds enough to wash 32 loads.

Sprite Zero is 100% sugar-free.

Public Service Announcement Poster 

Educate students at Woodland about healthy practices.  Give statistics to encourage positive behaviors.  Think of these topics: distracted driving, bike helmets, smoking, ski/snowboard helmets, .  Include statistics and “straight facts.”

Homework:

Identify your favorite advertisement.  Write what it is persuading you to do and how it persuades you to act or think a certain way.  

Today in ELA 1/21

I Can...
~introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly.
~support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic
~produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 

Writing Workshop:
Finish any incomplete assignments
1) Thank You Ma'am
2) Who Am I?
3) "Paper Plate" Owl

Kindness Boomerang

Homework:
Finish any incomplete assignments

Today in ELA 1/18

I Can...
~introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly.
~support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic
~produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 

Writing Workshop:

First Impressions & Closing Remarks

Introduction
Give background info
Educate the reader
Reflect on Character or Topic
State Claim

Conclusion/Reflection
Restate Theme
Make connections
Leave reader with something to think about
At first I thought..., but now I realize

Thai Mobile Commercial
Kindness Boomerang

Homework:
Finish and Turn in Essay

Today in ELA 1/15

I Can:
~identify traits of owls.
~investigate owls using the lib guide.
~make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.


Class Resources:
Owl Sounds
Dancing Owls
Explore Owls 
Dialogue for Kids- Owls
Tribute to Owls Video
Burrowing Owl Head Tilt
Burrowing Owls in Florida

Activities:
Owl Narrative

As you craft your narrative remember to:

 Remain in character (first person- use “I”)

 Don’t give away your owl species

 Give details specific to your owl

 Use correct punctuation, spelling and grammar

 End your narrative with “Who Am I?” (classmates will guess)

Homework:
Paper Plate Owl 

Today in ELA 1/13

I Can:
~identify traits of owls.
~investigate owls using the lib guide.
~make observations about different types of owls and their habitats.


Class Resources:
Owl Sounds
Dancing Owls
Explore Owls 
Dialogue for Kids- Owls
Tribute to Owls Video
Burrowing Owl Head Tilt
Burrowing Owls in Florida

Activities:
Owl Narrative

As you craft your narrative remember to:

 Remain in character (first person- use “I”)

 Don’t give away your owl species

 Give details specific to your owl

 Use correct punctuation, spelling and grammar

 End your narrative with “Who Am I?” (classmates will guess)

Homework:
Finish Narrative

Today in ELA 1/11

I Can...
~introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly
~support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic
~produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences 


Writing Workshop
Box and Bullet Essay Structure 

Read Thank You Ma'am

Character Analysis 
1) Turn in 3 Little Pigs Body Paragraphs
2)Finish Writing Claim Based on Prompt
3) Complete "Boxes and Bullets Essay Structure"
4) Write 2 Body Paragraphs (Think Hamburger!)


Homework:
Type and Turn in 2 Body Paragraphs
(Use classroom link)

Today in ELA 1/8

I Can...
~introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly.
~support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic
~produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 

Writing Workshop:

Unpack Evidence
Highlight example in one color and evidence in another 

Introduction
Give Background info

Spread Kindness
Randomly choose a classmate to write a character analysis about


Box and Bullets
________ is ________ because ________.

Write a Body Paragraph 
(Use the Boxes and Bullets Essay Structure)

Homework:
None

Today in ELA 1/7

I Can...
~introduce claims and organize the reasons/evidence clearly.
~support claims with clear and relevant reasons, use credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic
~produce clear, coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate for sixth grade tasks, purposes, and audiences. 

Writing Workshop:
The Three Little Pigs Murder the Wolf

Character Traits
Commonly Used Character Traits

Dictate Draft
(Use the Boxes and Bullets Essay Structure)

Type/Write Body Paragraphs 
(Use the Boxes and Bullets Essay Structure)

Homework:
Finish Body Paragraphs