UPDATE UNIT THREE TEST

Due to time and the nature of the standard - I am proposing that we move RI 8.3 to the next unit and remove it from this unit.  The use of analogies and comparisons may fit very well within the argumentation standard. I am especially thinking of the arguments that MLK Jr. makes in "I Have a Dream" - he has so many analogies within that one text. Actually, most arguments made with rich language may include the use of analogies and comparisons.

Also - I just don't think I can teach that standard and RI 8.9 this week and be ready for a test by next Tuesday. This is, of course, on top of getting the writing accomplished. UGH!


So Tiffany posted some questions to Dropbox and I am going to post mine this evening. Please upload anything you have! What we MUST do is write our answers to the ERQ and SAQ's. Do this independently and bring to the PLC Thursday - please have this finished. We need to hash this out together before we asses the students. Also, please have completed the MC questions to make sure there are no misunderstandings/confusions that could pose a problem for our kids. I really want to get together after the test is given and score together - at least one class. We can trade and grade or grade our own. This will help us each see issues, common errors, etc. We can do this next Wednesday during our PLC's.

Please give me feedback on dropping RI 8.3 or if you have any questions (email or comment below)!