Any Small Goodness: The Band

As we have predicted, Arturo is going to face some challenges related to gangs. Does author Tony Johnston's depiction of gang members seem realistic? 
1. To prepare for the next chapter, "The Band," visit the Santa Cruz County BASTA site to investigate what the experts say about why kids join gangs. You will find this assignment in your classroom folder. You will need to activate DocentEdu to answer the questions.
2. Please respond to these questions in your classroom folder: According to the experts, what are three reasons kids join gangs? From what you know about young people, do you agree or disagree with the experts?

Any Small Goodness: The River

Please complete the following on Thursday, Feb. 25th

Any Small Goodness: "The River"

The L.A. River

1. Today you will be reading "The River." What do you notice about the L.A.River shown in the photo above? A Jaguar is also important in the story. Please see the "jag" below.

A Jag--Jaguar Car, that is, is important to this chapter.

2. After reading, complete the Chapter Analysis: Theme for the story. Remember: the document is already in your classroom folder.

3. Complete the questions: Any Small Goodness - The River in your classroom folder.

Any Small Goodness: "The Coach"

1. Discuss the following statements with your partner.



2. As you read "The Coach," think about the main events that make up the plot of the story. What is the main conflict? How is the conflict resolved...or not?

3. Also dig deeper as you read. What inferences can you make about a possible theme of the story? Complete the Chapter Analysis chart to show your thinking.

4. On Newsela, read about how a ship's captain helps troubled teens. Be sure to read the directions for highlighting. You will also complete the writing prompt.

Orca Presentations Complete!

Enjoy and learn from these fine presentations! Please use your ear buds or keep the volume low.

Any Small Goodness: Corn Fungus

Huitlacoche/Corn Fungus

Today you will reread "Corn Fungus" on your own. Use a sticky-note for marking an important passage for later use in your theme chart.
Theme Review

MoveNote Presentation

Follow the teacher's directions for recording your MoveNote presentation.  Be sure to "allow microphone":

 When the video is complete, copy and paste the link in the form below.
You can view the presentations here.

Orca Presentations

Now you will turn your orca research and argument essay into a presentation to give to your peers. You will find a copy of the following slides in your classroom folder.


Use the ideas and evidence from your essay to complete your slides.
Notice how Teddy used bulleted notes to provide the most important words to the viewer. 

Tilikum's Story

1. Go to Edpuzzle.
Watch "Tilikum's Story" and answer the questions.

2. Today you will finish your second body paragraph. Be sure to use transition words and phrases to introduce new evidence or ideas:

For example.
Another example,
Furthermore,
Even more important,

2. If you are done with your body paragraphs, please go to Newela and read the assigned article about testing.