Flex+Read+180+week+21

Monday January 31 129
 * Brainstorm idea
 * Use an outline to plan the introduction, body, paragraphs, and conclusion of a persuasive essay
 * Review the for and against poster about why or why not to have a mandatory community service.

Tuesday February 1 pages 130-131
 * Consider appropriate word choices to respond to a writing prompt
 * write a first draft of a persuasive essay
 * Use a scoring guide/rubric to assess writing and share feedback
 * Revise writing based on self-and peer assessments

Wednesday February 2 Snow Day

Thursday February 3 pages132-133 Finish and print persuasive essays
 * Identify and correctly use past-tense forms of irregular verbs
 * Use commas correctly
 * Edit a draft to correct specific spelling, grammar, and usage errors.

Friday February 4 pages 134-135
 * read and analyze a resume
 * set goals that pertain to a desired career
 * read to find out about the career of a career consultant
 * explore career in education and training

136-137
 * Understand steps for compiling career goals and qualifications
 * create a resume and present it effectively
 * Use a resume to role-play a job interview
 * provide feedback on a peer's presentation skills