1. Priority (n): something given or meritingattention before competing alternativesEx.: Reorganizing the sales force will bea top priority for the new president.

2. What do the Common CoreStandards look like in my data-driven, globally-centered, 21stcentury classroom? 3. rbt-knowledge-chart.pdf 4. Common CoreMiddle School ELACCSSI_ELA Standards.pdf WRITINGINFORMATIONAL TEXT LITERATURELANGUAGESPEAKING & LISTENING 5. WRITING 6. Exit tickets (use scrap paper dont worry about using apretty form): Later, if youwant to use these to formgroups for a collaborativeproject, you can simply sortthe exit tickets. Survey Monkey: Can post toyour website; students cancomplete @ home ActivExpressions: LOVETHEM! Use them every day! 7. rativeWriting TypeWith.me Review - Online GroupCollaboration Application AppAppeal Sync.in: clmH3as2JA Gaggle HW Drop Box FABULOUS!!! Hat/Collage Examples Reverse Gallery Walk 8. C:Documents andSettingsBarbaraEdwardsDesktopWriteAround the Corner from You.doc 9. INFORMATIONAL TEXTSC:Documents and SettingsBarbaraEdwardsDesktopFamous African American BoardGame.docxC:Documents and SettingsBarbaraEdwardsDesktopPacing Guide ELA Gr. 8.doc C:Documents and SettingsBarbaraEdwardsDesktopJuliek.mov 10. Four Feet, Two Sandals 11. READ for REAL SCOPE Magazine Texts and Lessons forContent Area Reading Shortcut to BlackHistory MonthIntegration.lnkAudience, Purpose, Format 12. LETS PRACTICE Click on the hyperlink below. Using the Common Core Standards, update the Rubicon Atlas entitled North Carolina: Past, Present, and FutureNorth Carolina_Past_Present,_Future.pdf 13. Short Stories Poetry Drama Novels Informationaltexts Media 14. Live Binders Google Lit Trips Integrated Studies 15. A Christmas CarolA Midsummer Nights Dream 16. Marvelous Miniature Machines Name: _________________________________________ 8.W.2: Examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information *Look at the list below. Select one of the machines as a topic for a mini research activity. Circle the oneyou chose. Airplane Propeller-Powered BoatSteam-Engine BoatCannon Ferris WheelMerry-Go-RoundSubmarine Motorized ToysCamera *Using complete sentences, answer the following questions: Who is the inventor? In what year was it invented? Why was it invented? Give at least one other interesting fact about the invention.The Time Machine 17. Marvelous miniature machines presentation *Presentations will take place in our classroom on Monday, Nov. 21. The grouppresentations should include: I. A visual aide (any of the following) a. Power Point b. Movie Maker c. Booklet/brochure d. Tri-Board II. The Machine III. Individual Reports from each group member *The report should include: 1. Introductiona. Date the machine was originally inventedb. Name of the inventorc. The purpose for which the machine was invented 2. Body of the reporta. Use your daily log sheets/journals to assist you in describing thesequence of steps while your group was constructing the machine.b. Be sure to include any setbacks you may have encountered and/orany anomaliesc. Tell whether your groups project was successful why or why not? 3. Conclusiona. What did you learn?b. Are you inspired to try this type of activity again? Why or why not? PhotoStory_Balloon Boat.wp3 18. http://web20edu.c om/2011/04/16/fa ke-facebook- templates-and- pages-for-student- projects/ Student ExampleA Midsummer Nights Dream 19. stuffGods_and_Goddesses_Museum.ppt Mythology 20. LanguageWordleWorditoutTagulTagxedoCreatively *Great for characterization, figurative language, or summary activities! 21. LanguageApps:Clockwork BrainRedkidSAT Reading TipsAchiever!Comic Book CreatorMood through light.pptx Think smarter; combine your efforts Circuit Board Game 22. LanguageGames:ScrabblePictionary (w/figurative language)Shower Curtain BoardsMagnetic White BoardsBanana-grams*Think smarter! Combine your efforts!Circuit Board 23. LanguageAnchor Activities Shower Curtain Game Word Art Magnets Class Scrapbook (digital and/or cut & paste) Puzzles Picture Books SCOPE magazine Newspaper Crossword puzzles 24. Speaking & Listening 25. Speaking & Listening Just as we always need to consider format, audience, and purpose in our writing, we also need to ask how that writing can evolve into something more meaningful. 26. Speaking & Listening 27. Speaking & Listening 28. 8.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 8.W.1.1 Introduce claim(s), acknowledge anddistinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. 8.W.1.2 Supportclaim(s)... 8.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, andaudience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 13 above.)Pre-activitiesHave students make predictions while examining the first few pages of The WeirdoWhen did this story take place?Where does the story take place?How would you feel if you were called a weirdo?The cover has the words enter if you dare. How does this make you feel?Predictions about upcoming events are encouraged throughout the reading.ActivitiesDirectionsEveryone will finish reading The Weirdo so they can begin their research on bears bears and hunters rights in the United States, focusing on the state of North Carolina. You can gather information on bears, their habitats, and if they are endangered. Also, look into hunters, their history, and rationale.Write a report using at least three references. Include at least one electronic reference. Record all the bibliographical information about your reference materials including title, author, publisher, date, and page numbers.Include a bibliography with your report.Use the spell-check feature to check your computer report.Use one of the computer software programs for your sign.Required productsA word-processed report taking a stance pro or con on hunting bears in North Carolina.An original, computer-generated sign reflecting your stance on hunting bears.A bibliography with information accurately recorded.Work checked using spell check.File named and saved for computer generated report and sign.Optional activitiesA debate on the issues of hunters versus bears rights.A map or picture showing the bears location or habitat.Creating a different ending to the story.AssessmentStudents will share their final products with the class. Report reflects thorough research, is well written, and has good organization. Report is error free, since spell check is required, and the references in the bibliography are completeThe Weirdo by Theodore Taylor 29. Are you interested in collaborating and creating an interdisciplinary unit for this novel?Lets see what we can do! *Language Arts *Character Education *Math & Science *Social Studies *Writing *Service LearningUse the materials at your table, update the activitiesfor your data-driven, globally-aware, 21st centuryclassroom.The Weirdo by Theodore Taylor 30. What will be your priority for the 2012-2013school year? Exit Ticket 31. WE ARE!