1. Bellwork
2. Intro. to Patriot's Pen Essay contest
3. Discussion about Veterans and what it means to be a veteran
4. Essay Brainstorming
5. Veterans brainpop video
6. Essay map
HOMEWORK:
-Patriot's Pen Essay (rough draft only) due to LA teacher Friday
-continents and oceans quiz Friday-study nb p. 42 world map
Today's notebook pages
page 55
Today I will learn how to create an essay map and write my Patriot's pen essay rough draft.
Bellwork:
Q. What is a military veteran?
A.
page 56
-Armed Forces Brainpop with web explaining the branches of the US military.
-Brainstorming web with class (with the topic in the center of the web: "Why I appreciate America's Veterans"
page 57
Tape essay map here (see below)
page 58
Tape rough draft here of leave blank (see below for contest rules)