February 2020

2/3  2/4  2/5  2/6  2/7  

Independent Reading  Writing ​Thesis Statements  Independent Reading  Thesis statements  Independent Reading 
Preview argument assignment  More on ​thesis statements  Choosing Evidence  Reasons w/evidence  Reasons with evidence 
GC 7.8  Research your topic  Submit annotated PDFs and  Counter Arguments   Counter Arguments  
Topic Selection (Google form in  See GC 7.9 for Article Bank  KWOs to GC 7.10  Persuasive Argument Graphic 
7.8)      Organizer 
Begin finding an article that    Blank copy in GC 7.8 
agrees with your position and 
one that disagrees 

2/10   2/11  2/12  2/13  2/14 ​Fun Day 

Writer’s Workshop  In class Argument Writing   Independent Reading  Independent Reading  Independent Reading 
Mini Lessons  Writer’s Workshop- revise/edit  Writer’s Workshop-  Publish final argument and 
Write reasons and evidence  Check out these​ Mini Lessons  revise/edit  submit to GC/​Major Grade 
body paragraphs  for extra help  Check out these​ Mini Lessons   
for extra help  Post your argument to the 
Opinions page on your Weebly 

2/17  2/18  2/19  2/20  2/21 

Student Holiday  Meet in the Library for  RD of ​Apply Texas Essay ​Option  Learning to navigate Navigate  Book Club Roll out! 
meetings with guidance  In-class writing due by the end of  with Mrs. Noland  Spring 2020 Book Club 
counselors/Schedule  the period  Overview 
selection for next year 

2/24  2/25  2/26  2/27  2/28 

Essay/Resume Writing 
Due in Naviance by Friday 
Essay/Resume Writing 
Due in Naviance by Friday  CBA  CBA  1st Book Club Meeting-Must 
have complete discussion log to 
meet 
 
Deadline for ​Apply Texas Essay 
and Resume​ in Naviance​/Major 
Grade 
 
Extremely Rare Bonus Point 
Opportunity​- bonus points for 
completing​ the junior project 
early! This must be completed 
by March 5 in order to receive 
bonus points.