Today we focused on our paragraphs in order to make sure that they are ready for paragraph football.
AIM: I will learn the MEAL format for paragraphs and rewrite mine for 100% accuracy.
Standard: 7.W.E.3 Write content based reports that frame a key question and group details and explanations in a logical order.
Do Now:
1) What does the "A" stand for in MEAL?
2) What does the "M" stand for in MEAL?
3) What does the "L" stand for in MEAL?
4) When is your final exam for this class?
Lesson Steps:
After completing the Do Now students were paired up to read each other's work and to critique it according to our Paragraph Football playbook. Students critiqued two of their teammates work in order to make sure their team had a number of well written paragraphs. Once students finished critiquing they had to rewrite their work and turn it in before the end of the period. These paragraphs will be photocopied and used in tomorrow's game of paragraph football.
Homework: Complete "2nd Quarter" graphic organizer for Paragraph Football. The question is: "How did the Earth become our home?"
This handout can be found in October 15th's posting.
About Me
- Mr. Magnuson
- I have been teaching at Paul Public Charter School for seven years and I love it! I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from American University in 1997 and my Masters in Teaching Social Studies from Brown University in 2002. I also have a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and I used this training to teach English as a Second Language in DC, New York City and also in Puebla, Mexico. I am looking forward to using my extensive teaching experience to have another high performing school year for everyone. Contact me at cmagnuson @paulcharter.org