6th+Language+Arts-+Mathis+7-8-13

Contributing Teacher(s):Brigget Mathis
Resources:Computer lab, [|Kidblog], [|TweenTribune],, [|Mrs.MathisELA blog]

Content:
Writing- responding to informational text- using evidence from text to complete assignment 0601.3.5 Create a thesis statement and include relevant facts, details, reasons, and examples that support the thesis. GLE 0601.2.1 Demonstrate critical listening skills essential for comprehension, evaluation, problem solving, and task completion. SPI 0601.1.6 Choose the correct use of quotation marks, commas (i.e., in direct quotations, with explanatory material within the quote, proper use with end marks) and colons (i.e., in business letters, preceding a list of items).

ISTE Technology:
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===Introduction/Problem: Students will access and read an __**informative article**__ and then using __evidence from the text__, write a __three point thesis statement__ for an introductory paragraph. Then students will watch a video linked to the blog and use information from the video to strengthen thesis statements and compose an __introductory paragraph__ for a five paragraph essay. The introductory paragraph should include a __direct quote__ from the article and be correctly punctuated.===

===Procedures: Students will log into Mrs.MathisELA blog and carefully read the assignment. Then students will follow directions to follow a link to an article from Tween Tribune and respond in writing to that article. Students responses should address each element of the writing assignment.===