"The Martian": Search for Signs of Life

"The Martian": Search for Signs of Life

First meme to pop up--be easy

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Warm-Up: How do you think most students have changed since the Pandemic hit March 2020? Explain using an informative tone and at least 4 complete sentences.

Standard

LAFS.910.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Multiple Select

Objectives! Hint: Select all of them

• Independently research and identify the best evidence needed to support a concept idea

• Accurately convey concepts and properly embed quotations from multiple sources

• Write an informational piece combining both skills and maintaining an explanatory tone

Essential Question

In what ways has Covid-19 impacted our peers and/or others? Your written response should demonstrate knowledge of grammatical concepts, accurately convey knowledge of ideas, and properly embed quotations.

Grammar Mini-Lesson

Get off of your phones. Exit out your apps. Don't let your phone die by second block. Seriously, pay attention--NEOW.

Today's Assignment

• You will be paired with a classmate(s) to interview for today's assignment.

  
  

  We will be exploring how we have weathered the "sandstorms" of covid-19 and how we have changed since quarantine.

  
  

  
  

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READ ONLY--DO NOT TYPE:

During this time, you should be conversing with your partner. You should jot down notes (type or handwrite) regarding how they changed before and after quarantine.

Select the BEST evidence to use for your informational writing at the end of today's lesson.

Pretty much, you're going to have to accurately explain how the person you interviewed has changed using at least 2-3 quotes from them.

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DONT TYPE (15 MIN TEACHER TIMER)

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Achieve 3000

STOP LETTING YOUR LEXILE DROP

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Achieve 3000

STOP LETTING YOUR LEXILE DROP