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Put the finishing touches on your opinion essay draft. Make sure to use the attached grading rubric to check that you have included all requirements. FINAL ESSAYS, WITH 5 ESSAY PLANNER SLIDES ATTACHED, ARE DUE IN CLASS TOMORROW (FRIDAY)!
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1. Vocabulary: We will take a vocabulary test covering Tuck Everlasting: Prologue - Epilogue. When instructed, open the Google Form and begin. Check your work carefully, and click SUBMIT when you're done.


2. When all students have submitted the test, we will move onto writing. This will be a peer-editing work session. Take out the rough draft of your opinion essay. (You should have printed it out for homework last night.) You will be assigned a peer-editing partner. Exchange drafts with your partner and carefully read each other's work. Fill out the peer editing checklist you are given, taking note of strengths, as well as suggestions for improvement. Once I have looked at your checklist, give it to your partner
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Writing: Work on your opinion essay draft, using the peer editing checklist you received in class today, as well as the opinion essay rubric (attached). Edit  carefully for errors in punctuation, capitalization, and grammar. Revise your work, looking for variety and clarity in your word choice, smooth transitions throughout, and strong, persuasive evidence to support your opinion. FINAL ESSAYS (WITH 5 ESSAY PLANNER SLIDES ATTACHED) ARE DUE IN CLASS ON FRIDAY!


**If you have some extra time tonight, feel free to preview the attached origami jumping frog how-to video, and practice your folding skills in preparation for tomorrow's book party activity!! 🐸
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1. Start by writing the FIFTH PARAGRAPH of your opinion essay. Carefully follow the directions on the attached CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH google slide. You may choose to write and edit a draft in your writer's notebook and then transfer your work to the slide.  DO NOT turn in this assignment. You will refer back to it as you compose your final draft. (See below.)

2. Using your 5 essay planner google slides, you will create a rough draft of your essay. Open a blank google doc and name it. Now, begin to copy/paste your work from each slide, beginning with the Introductory Paragraph slide and ending with the Concluding Paragraph slide. Once you have all 5 paragraphs transferred, make sure to organize your document and format your work correctly, using these guidelines:
12 pt. font size
Times New Roman font style
-  Double spacing throughout
1" margins
Title & first/last name at top 
3. If time allows, read over your rough draft. Proofread carefully, and revise for clarity. Use the attached grading rubric to make sure you have followed directions and included all requirements.
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1. Vocabulary: STUDY for tomorrow's Tuck Everlasting vocabulary unit test (Prologue - Epilogue). (Quizlet link attached).

2. Writing: Continue to self-edit/revise your opinion essay rough draft. Use the opinion writing rubric (in google docs) to carefully check your work and make sure you have met all requirements. 


IMPORTANT: PRINT OUT YOUR ESSAY AND BRING TO CLASS TOMORROW!! You will need it to trade with a peer editor. This counts toward your final grade. so DON'T FORGET!!
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1. Using the attached Quizlet review set, we will prepare for Wednesday's Tuck Everlasting vocabulary test. 
-Click on the LEARN study tab, and keep working until you have mastered the set
-Create a TEST and retake it until you score 100%. 
-Use another study tool (your choice) for additional practice.
-We will finish up with a friendly round of Quizlet Live.

2. Head over to the Opinion Writing topic for today's Writing classwork.
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Today, we will continue working on our opinion essays. Picking up where we left off last week, you'll begin writing the FOURTH PARAGRAPH in your writer's notebook. (Use Reason 3 from your INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH google slide as your topic sentence.) When you have written a strong paragraph with EVIDENCE & EXPLANATIONS to support your third reason, transfer this information to the attached Opinion Writing google slide essay planner.  DO NOT turn in this slide. You will refer back to it later when you are writing your final draft.
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1. Vocabulary: STUDY for Wednesday's Tuck Everlasting vocabulary unit test (Prologue - Epilogue). (Quizlet link attached).

2. Writing: Finish the Opinion Writing: 4th Paragraph google slide attached to today's classwork, if not completed in class. DO NOT turn in. Be prepared to show me your COMPLETED SLIDE tomorrow.
**REMEMBER: Use KidRex to look for your evidence. (Link attached below.) Focus on reliable sources to make the strongest argument.
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Today, we will work on another comprehension activity for Tuck Everlasting. First, pay close attention during our mini-lesson on identifying the major themes of the book. Then, click on the 'What is a Theme?' link below. You can refer to the attached notes (slides 8-12) to help you complete this activity. You may go back into the text to make sure you have included specific details. Click TURN IN when you're done.
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