Class Schedule 12/15-12/18

Upcoming Due Dates: 

World News Current Event due Mon. Dec. 15th 

Donner Party Paper due Wed. 12/17 

Mon. Pioneer Notes
Current Event Due- World News Current Event
Pioneer Note Sheet- Note sheet 
Pioneer PowerPoint- Pioneer PowerPoint


Tues. Type Donner Party Paper in My Access 
My Access prompt: 

Survival in Snowbound

The book Snowbound describes the journey of the Donner Party and the difficult moral decisions they were forced to make in order to survive.  Do you believe their actions were justified under the circumstances?  

In a well-developed essay, write to convince the reader of your position on this issue.  Be sure to use details of the journey to support your argument.

As you write, remember your essay will be scored based on how well you:

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis to the audience.

support your thesis with meaningful reasons and sufficient details.

address the readers' concerns, opposing viewpoints, or counterarguments.

organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.

use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.

edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.

Wed. Paper due! Print off from My Access and turn in to Ms. Kirkman! 
Life on the Trail Jigsaw
Worksheet- Life on the Trail

Thurs. Pioneer Cell Activity
Team Activity 

Fri. Read-a-thon