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Word Benches pg. 57-61 (Greek and Latin affixes) affixes) Which words do I teach? Vocabulary and the Common Core - Which words do I teach 6-8? 11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Vocabulary 55 critical words students should know and understand Writing to Writing W 6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. Establish and maintain a formal style. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. W 6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as Writing Development of Ideas The student response addresses the prompt and provides effective and comprehensive development of the claim, topic and/or narrative elements by using clear and convincing reasoning, details, text-based evidence, and/or description. The development is consistently appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience. Organization The student response demonstrates purposeful coherence, clarity, and cohesion Includes a strong introduction, conclusion, and a logical, well-executed progression of ideas, making it easy to follow the writer’s progression of ideas. Clarity of Language The student response establishes and maintains an effective style, while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline. The response uses precise language consistently, including descriptive words and Writing Fundamentals Routine Writing (text-dependent): Writing About the Big Question After You Read Journal entries How does Milo change during the course of the story? Do you believe that Milo’s normal life will be significantly different after his time in the Lands Beyonds? Summaries Daily Language Practice Graphic Organizers Other Resources The Phantom Tollbooth Acts I and II Analysis (focus on informing and explaining) (The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I pg.735) – Write a brief summary of The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I (The Phantom Tollbooth, Act II) – Performance Task #1 pg. 816- Analyze Character – Write an