Tuesday, January 5 - Day 2

Please grab a CB and complete today's warm-up
Mr. Corey
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTkwNjE3MzIy
Mrs. Langmeyer
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTkwNjE0NTIx

SWBAT
...edit and revise writing for clarity and mechanics

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
 b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
 c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
 d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented.

...explain the importance of the key ingredients of civilization
...model good public speaking and listening

Agenda
1. complete and review warm-up
2. log in to writer key to check comments, answer questions, and review grade
3. Log into Drive and make a copy of the first draft of the writing/wheel essay
4. Edit and revise your essay
    check spelling
    check punctuation
    delete unnecessary info
    Limit your essay to the benefits for Sumerians
    Be sure to connect the benefits to the growth of Sumerian culture and civilization
5. Recite "Negro Speaks of Rivers"
6. If there's time, we will play a Kahoot or two