11.10

=(10 minutes ) Bell Ringer=

compound sentences


=(50 minutes) Writing Workshop= Writing Strong Commentary, Avoiding Generic Commentary.

(15 minutes) Mini Lesson:

 * 1) Common Commentary Mistakes Hand-Out
 * Use different color highlighters to identify concrete detail and commentary.
 * 1) Graphic Organizer

**(20 minutes) Guided Practice:**
 * 1) Using the graphic organizer, work in small groups: students return to the bell ringer pics and claim sentences, and choose ONE, and write a chunk, adding evidence and strong commentary.
 * 2) Groups then trade drafts and assess commentary.
 * Is it generic? Does it repeat? Is it strong and convincing?

**(15 minutes) Formative Assessment:**
 * ** "Sexting may seem like harmless fun, but teens should think twice before hitting the “send” button. There is no turning back once a message is sent." **

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 * Copy this sentence into the claim box //o//n graphic organizer you used in small group exercise. Add evidence and commentary to complete chunk.**

(20 minutes) Independent Writing/Reading** =
 * 1) **Read independently.**
 * Find one (1) compound sentence with a FANBOYS.
 * Add it to your Writer's Notebooks.

=(5 minutes) Share =
 * With a partner, share your compound sentences.
 * Draw a box around the two independent clauses.
 * Circle the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
 * Did partner remember to add a COMMA in FRONT of coordinating conjunction?