Lesson J.1

Warm-Up J.1:  

Make a list of what you need to complete on your board game to be done by Wednesday.

Classwork J.1:

Work on Board Games

Homework J.1:

Tell Mrs. Blankenship or Ms. Firebaugh that they're your favorite teacher - this is on the honor system.

NxGCSOs:

Argumentative:

ELA.8.W.C9.1

ELA.8.W.C10.1

ELA.8.W.C11.2

Lesson J.2

Warm-Up J.2:  

If your board game isn't done, or in the final stages, it's time to panic.  What alternative assignments should Mr. Doyle give to students that neglect their work?  Why?

Classwork J.2:

Finish board games

Students that choose the alternative assignment will work on NoRedInk.com

Homework J.2:

You've had 270 minutes of class time to work on your board game.  Put the finishing touches on it at home.

NxGCSOs:

Argumentative:

ELA.8.W.C9.1

ELA.8.W.C10.1

ELA.8.W.C11.2

Lesson J.3

Warm-Up J.3:  

The next project, after board games, is to market and sell your board games.  Would you like to do this in groups, or write an essay when we get back from break?  Write Mr. Doyle a paragraph arguing for your response.

Classwork J.3:

Individual conference about board games

Students that choose the alternative assignment will work on NoRedInk.com

Homework J.3:

Think of things to do on your long weekend.  Look forward to it.

NxGCSOs:

Argumentative:

ELA.8.W.C9.1

ELA.8.W.C10.1

ELA.8.W.C11.2

Lesson J.4

Warm-Up J.4:  

Mr. Doyle tries to plan fun assignments, like board games.  He has even given you alternative assignments if you're simply too lazy to do something fun.  Write him a short thank you note for trying his best to be engaging and accommodating.

Classwork J.4:

Play board games.

Students that choose the alternative assignment will work on NoRedInk.com

Closure J.4:

Staple and turn in warmups.

NxGCSOs:

Argumentative:

ELA.8.W.C9.1

ELA.8.W.C10.1

ELA.8.W.C11.2