The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Through Imagery
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Through Imagery

Dial Down on bullying

Ricardo's Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvpcWAZJzoY

Stacey's Story
​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWdjwl9rgcE


Close Reading Units - Resources

Close Reading Unit 3 - Katy Perry's Super Bowl Lion Came Together in Eight Weeks
Roar by Katy Perry [LYRICS]

Roar [LYRICS ONLY VIDEO] by Katy Perry

Close Reading Unit 3 - Katy Perry's Super Bowl Lion Came Together in Eight Weeks Article

Roar [Official Music Video] by Katy Perry

Katy Perry Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance! 2015 Video
Suggested Novels/Texts:


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CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

Essential 55 Rules: Positve Classroom For Creating Successful Students

Ron Clark Academy Intro Video

Ron Clark Academy: "Problems UP" math song

 Introduction to Class Dojo Video

What Do Good Readers Do -Baseline Assessment

What Do Good Readers Do Review Game

R.A.C.E. Writing Strategy


Powtoon (click on the hyperlink to watch informational video)

Moovly (click on the hyperlink to watch informational video)

7 Habits of Highly effective Teens Resources

7 Habits Assessment #1 - Paradigms and Principles. 


Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson


The Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston


View a Father and Son's Inspirational Race which is an example of living on principles and changing your paradigm -the way you see things.

An example of Tapping Into Our Talents, we will watch JJ Watt Prove His Dedication To His Fans.


Habit 1: Be Proactive

Wake Me Up by Avicci



Unit 3: Nonfiction

Unit 3 Nonfiction Dinner Menu

Unit 3: Student Project Topics

Literacy & Technology - The Justice League  Webpages [Google] Form

 Unit 3: Vocabulary Sheet 

Example of An advertisement to Discuss [Fact vs opinion]

1. Write Online Reader Response 1 [Fact vs Opinion]: How much information is enough for a cereal breakfast commercial? *View Cinnamon Toast Crunch commercial to explore, Essential Question: How much information is enough? Were there enough facts, expert opinions, details, etc. How do we make t.v. advertisements more reliable?

Examples oF Ads that Use [Headings & Illustrations]

1. Online Reader Response 2 [Headings & Illustrations]: How do the headings and illustrations in an article or advertisement impact the meaning of the text? *View a commercial for the U.S. Military, Geico and Truth discuss if the commercials provide enough information to choose the military as a career, switch your insurance, or join the movement to end cigarette smoking? View How To Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies.Were there enough facts, expert opinions, details, etc. How do we make t.v. advertisements more reliable? What did you learn?  What would you do differently?  

Examples of [Organization Methods] for various Nonfiction [Expository] Writing:


Online Reader Response # 3
a1 Compare/Contrast - NY Times article - Serena Is A Star Who Matches Lebron James, From A Different Court

a2. Problem/Solution - Yo Kids - Yoga For Kids informational webpage.

a3. Chronological Order - Howcast.com informational video  - How to Tie A Windsor Knot 

a4.  Cause/Effect - Brain Pop educational video, Cause and Effect with Annie and Moby, which is a narrative which explains the relationship between causes and effects.

a5. An Example to Help You Create a Webpage for a Conducted Interview!

 examples of [methods of persuasion] for Various nonfiction [Persuasive] Writing

Online Reader Response # 4
[Methods of Persuasion]: What are some methods everyday people use to persuade others? *View a commercial: Nike Ad: If You Let Me Play (1995) and discuss the methods of persuasion used in the commercial.


[Methods of Persuasion]: What are some methods everyday people use to persuade others? *View a commercial: Always Ad:Fight Like A Girl (2014)  and discuss the methods of persuasion used in the commercial.