6th Grade Reading Magnet-Garofalo Assignments

Lesson: Achieve 3000 Best Invention? The Wheel!

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson Best Invention? The Wheel!
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Intricate (adjective) - having many parts
Manual (adjective) - of or relating to using the hands


Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Gladiator Gatorade"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Gladiator Gatorade"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Divert (verb) - to take (attention) away from someone or something
Extravaganza (noun) - a very large and exciting show or event
Immortality (noun) - the quality or state of someone or something that will never die or be forgotten: the quality or state of being immortal
Rambunctious (adjective) - uncontrolled in a way that is playful or full of energy


Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "High-Tech: Futuristic and Fun"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "High-Tech: Futuristic and Fun"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Converse (verb) - to talk usually informally with someone: to have a conversation
Innovation (noun) - a new idea, device, or method
Virtual (adjective) - existing or occurring on computers or on the Internet

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "A Surprise in a Bamboo Forest"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "A Surprise in a Bamboo Forest"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Vulnerable (adjective)- open to attack, harm, or damage

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "The Real Color of Food"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "The Real Color of Food"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Goal: Students must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "On Your Mark. Get Yeti. Go!"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "On Your Mark. Get Yeti. Go!"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Abominable (adjective) - very bad or unpleasant
Aquatic (adjective) - living or found in or near water
Trivial (adjective) - not important

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Toy Stories"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Toy Stories"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Arc (verb) - to move or lie in a curving path: to follow an arc-shaped course
Depict (verb) - to show (someone or something) in a picture, painting, photograph, etc.
Dominate (verb) - to be much more powerful or successful than others in a game, competition, etc.

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Decoding Samaira Mehta"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Decoding Samaira Mehta"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Computation (noun) - the act or process of computing or calculating something
Initiative (noun) - a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem
Mogul (noun) - a powerful and important person
Solicit (verb) - to ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, companies, etc.

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Three Legendary Women"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Three Legendary Women"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Broker (noun) - a person who helps other people to reach agreements, to make deals, or to buy and sell property (such as stocks or houses)
Eloquent (adjective) - having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively
Quadruple (verb) -to become four times bigger in value or number

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How About a Weekend in Space?"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How About a Weekend in Space?"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Invigorate (verb) - to give life and energy to (someone)
Revere (verb) - to have great respect for (someone or something): to show devotion and honor to (someone or something)
Unprecedented (adjective) - not done or experienced before

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "A Day in My Wheels"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "A Day in My Wheels"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Comparable (adjective) - used to say that two or more things are very similar and can be compared to each other
Empathy (noun) - the ability to share someone else's feelings

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Let's Talk About Phones"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Let's Talk About Phones"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Evolution (noun) - a process of slow change and development
Telecommunications (noun) - the technology of sending and receiving signals, images, etc., over long distances by telephone, television, satellite, etc. — often used before another noun


Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Return of the Mega Bee"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Return of the Mega Bee"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Apian (adjective) - relating to bees
Elusive (adjective) - difficult to find, capture, or contact
Mandible (noun) - a mouthpart attached near an insect's mouth that is used for cutting or biting
Resin (noun)- a substance that oozes from certain trees and plants
Thrum (verb) - to make a constant humming sound


Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Becoming Jane"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Becoming Jane"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Cruelty (noun) - cruel actions; actions that cause extreme pain or distress
Financial (adjective) - having to do with money
Hectic (adjective) - busy
Infestation (noun) - a swarm, usually of insects or rodents
Trend (noun) - the general direction of events

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Becoming Jane"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Becoming Jane"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Anthropologist (noun)- one who studies human races, origins, societies, and cultures
Replica (noun) - an exact or very close copy of something

Goal: Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "TV to Go"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "TV to Go"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Contend (verb) - to argue or claim that something is true.
Diode (noun) - a device that blocks current in one direction while letting current flow in the other direction.
Enhanced (adjective) - improved.
Tout (verb) - to publicize something as being good; to praise publicly.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Changing Mines"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Changing Mines"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Brownfield (noun) - a former industrial site that has caused great environmental harm.
Degrade (verb) - to reduce the quality, strength, or amount of something.
Legacy (noun) - something that comes from someone or something in the past.
Reclaim (verb) - to bring land back to its natural condition.
Subsidence (noun) - the gradual sinking of an area of land.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Surprising Scholarships"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Surprising Scholarships"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Flair (noun) - an unusual and appealing quality or style.
Unconventional (adjective) - very different from the things that are used or accepted by most people: not traditional or usual: not conventional.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Before Smartphones"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Before Smartphones"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Ethics (noun) - a set of rules about what is believed by a group or person to be right and wrong.
Glorify (verb) - to make something seem to be better than it actually is.
Obsession (noun) - an activity that someone spends a lot of time doing.
Overstimulating (adjective) - causing too much excitement.
Overwhelming (adjective) - tending to be too much to handle.


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "From Little Havana to Chinatown"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "From Little Havana to Chinatown"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Dwindle (verb) - to gradually become smaller
Heritage (noun) - the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation—usually singular
Legacy (noun) - something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past
Originate (verb) - to begin to exist: to be produced or created
Throng (noun) - a large group of people


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Human Libraries Lend a Friend"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Human Libraries Lend a Friend"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Indispensable (adjective) - essential
Perceive (verb) - to understand or interpret something in a particular way
Preconception (noun) - a conception or opinion formed beforehand
Stigma (noun) - the shame related to something that people consider to be unacceptable
Tension (noun) - bad feelings between two or more groups


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Classrooms of the Future"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Classrooms of the Future"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Humanoid (adjective) - looking or acting like a human
Innovative (adjective) - introducing or using new ideas or methods
Reminiscent (adjective) - reminding you of someone or something else : similar to something else
Simultaneous (adjective) - happening at the same time


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Singing For Supper"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Singing For Supper"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Entice (verb) - to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc.
Optimal (adjective) - best or most effective: optimum
Proficient (adjective) - good at doing something


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 7"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 7"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Consolation (noun) - something that makes a person feel less sadness, disappointment, etc.
Scrutinize (verb) - to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 6"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 6"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Loath (adjective) - not wanting or willing to do something
Vigilant (adjective) - carefully noticing problems or signs of danger

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Level Set Quiz

Today I will: complete my LevelSet assessment on Achieve 3000
So that I can: measure my literacy growth for this school year
I know I got it when: I have successfully completed the assessment and learn my updated Lexile

LESSON:
-Before beginning the LevelSet assessment, watch this video from Achieve 3000 to understand how the assessment will benefit you learning about your new Lexile!

- Video: http://bcove.video/2HiZwUu (I have also linked the video to this post)


ACTIVITY:
- Complete the LevelSet Assessment.
Take your time!

If you completed the level set quiz yesterday, be sure to complete "How to Lose 1000 Followers: Episode 5."
Tomorrow, Wednesday- May 6, 2020 we will be completing Episode 6.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 5"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 5"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Demur (verb) - to disagree politely with another person's statement or suggestion
Ravenous (adjective) - very hungry

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 4"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 4"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Appall (verb) - to cause (someone) to feel fear, shock, or disgust
Peruse (verb) - to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed way
Plausible (adjective) - possibly true : believable or realistic


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 3"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 3"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Ploy (noun)- a clever trick or plan that is used to get someone to do something or to gain an advantage over someone.
Rueful (adjective) - showing or feeling regret for something done.


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 2"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 2"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Embark (verb) - to begin a journey

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 1"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "How To Lose 1000 Followers in One Day: Episode 1"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Conjure (verb) - to create or imagine (something)
Contrive (verb) - to form or make (something) in a skillful or clever way
Eclipse (verb) - to do or be much better than (someone or something)


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

**REMEMBER TO CLOSELY READ TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF 75% or HIGHER ON OUR ACTIVITY QUESTIONS**

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Cooking Gets Crazy"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Cooking Gets Crazy"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Belated (adjective) - coming after the expected time
Eccentric (adjective) - odd; not usual
Precaution (noun) - action taken to avoid risk or injury


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 7"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 7"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

WE MADE IT TO THE LAST EPISODE OF JAMIE WILSON'S MASTERPIECE!!!!

Vocabulary
Captivating (adjective) - attractive and interesting in a way that holds your attention
Waver (verb) - to become unsteady because of weakness, emotion, tiredness, etc.


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 6"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 6"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Inquisitive (adjective) - tending to ask questions: having a desire to know or learn more
Parched (adjective) - very dry especially because of hot weather and no rain
Recess (noun) - a dark, hidden place or part
Tender (adjective) - very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 5"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 5"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Eternity (noun) - time that seems to be without an end
Inevitable (adjective) - sure to happen
Materialize (verb) - to become visible : to appear especially in a sudden or magical way


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 4"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 4"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Immobilize (verb) - to keep (something or someone) from moving or working : to make (something or someone) immobile.
Raucous (adjective) - loud and unpleasant to listen to.
Stern (adjective) - very serious especially in an unfriendly way.
Strained (adjective) - feeling or showing the effect of too much work, use, effort, etc.


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 3"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 3"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
In retrospect (noun)- when thinking about the past or something that happened in the past
Recoil (verb)- to quickly move away from something that is shocking, frightening, or disgusting: to react to something with shock or fear


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 2"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 2"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Flinch (verb)- to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt
Pester (verb)- to annoy or bother (someone) in a repeated way


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 1"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Jamie Wilson's Masterpiece: Episode 1"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Grotesque (adjective)- very strange or ugly in a way that is not normal or natural
Peevish (adjective)- feeling or showing irritation


Parts of a Story
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Tiny Animal, Big Problem"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Tiny Animal, Big Problem"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Cause - One thing happens
Effect- Something else happens because that one other thing (cause) happened.

Vocabulary

Devastate (verb) - to destroy or ruin
Disruption (noun) - interruption of calm or ongoing activity
Invasive species (noun) - a living organism (like a plant or an animal) that is not native to an ecosystem and may cause harm


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Sleep More, Get Less Sick"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Sleep More, Get Less Sick"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Cause - One thing happens
Effect- Something else happens because that one other thing (cause) happened.

Vocabulary
Congestion (noun) - when someone cannot breathe through the nose because it is blocked
Habitually (adverb) - regularly and predictably
Immune system (noun) - the part of the body that fights germs and sickness


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "On Thin Ice"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "On Thin Ice"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Cause - One thing happens
Effect- Something else happens because that one other thing (cause) happened.

Vocabulary
Collide (verb) - to crash into something
Detach (verb) - to separate after being connected
Disintegrate (verb) - to fall apar
Dwindle (verb) - to become smaller


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Boon Mountain: Episode 5"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Boon Mountain: Episode 5"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Amble (verb)- to walk slowly in a free and relaxed way
Contort (verb)- to twist into an unusual appearance or shape

Parts of a Story Map
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.


Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Boon Mountain: Episode 4"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Boon Mountain: Episode 4"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Alcove (noun)- a small section of a room that is set back from the rest of it
Gripe (verb)- to complain about something
Interject (verb)- to interrupt what someone else is saying with (a comment, remark, etc.)


Parts of a Story Map
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.



Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Boon Mountain: Episode 3"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Boon Mountain: Episode 3"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Deposit (verb)- to put or leave (someone or something) in a particular place
Horrendous (adjective)- very bad or unpleasant : horrible
Menace (verb)- to threaten harm to (someone or something)


Parts of a Story Map
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.



Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Boon Mountain: Episode 2"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Boon Mountain: Episode 2"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Apparatus (noun)- a tool or piece of equipment used for specific activities
Clamber (verb)- to climb or crawl in an awkward way
Labyrinth (noun)- a place that has many confusing paths or passages: maze


Parts of a Story Map
1. Setting: Where and When the story takes place
2. Character(s): A person or people who have important roles in a book, story, or event.
3. Plot: The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work
4. Problem: What causes difficulty for the characters and needs to be solved or fixed by the end.
5. Outcome: How the story ends and everything is resolved.



Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Covering The Cost of College"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson "Covering The Cost of College"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Abound (verb) - to be plentiful
Concurrent (adjective) - happening at the same time
Defray (verb) - to provide funds to pay all or some of the cost of something
Deter (verb) - to discourage or stop
Entrepreneur (noun) - someone who starts a business or is willing to try new business models and methods


Steps for Summarizing
1. Understand the important ideas
in the Article.
2. Look back.
a. Collapse lists.
b. Use topic sentences.
c. Get rid of unnecessary
detail.
d. Collapse paragraphs.
3. Rethink.
4. Double check.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Faster Fashion"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson “Faster Fashion"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Capitalize (verb) - to profit by or take advantage of something
Disclosure (noun) - the act of making something known
Prioritize (verb) - to put things into order of importance
Prototype (noun) - a trial model or early version


Steps for Summarizing
1. Understand the important ideas
in the Article.
2. Look back.
a. Collapse lists.
b. Use topic sentences.
c. Get rid of unnecessary
detail.
d. Collapse paragraphs.
3. Rethink.
4. Double check.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "The Plastic Problem"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson “The Plastic Problem"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Assess (verb) - to make a judgment about something
Cosmetics (noun) - makeup and other products that help a person look better
Synthetic (adjective) - artificial

Steps for Summarizing
1. Understand the important ideas
in the Article.
2. Look back.
a. Collapse lists.
b. Use topic sentences.
c. Get rid of unnecessary
detail.
d. Collapse paragraphs.
3. Rethink.
4. Double check.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 "Making Trees Sing"

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.

Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson “Making Trees Sing"
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.


Vocabulary
Assimilate (verb) - to blend into a larger group
Guidance (noun) - advice or counseling
Indigenous (adjective) - native to a particular country, region, or other place

Steps for Summarizing
1. Understand the important ideas
in the Article.
2. Look back.
a. Collapse lists.
b. Use topic sentences.
c. Get rid of unnecessary
detail.
d. Collapse paragraphs.
3. Rethink.
4. Double check.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)

Lesson: Achieve 3000 “Two Paws up for Red Paw”

Overall Target: I can use Achieve 3000 to improve my reading and comprehension skills.
Today I will… complete an Achieve3000 lesson “Two Paws up for Red Paw”
So that I can… improve my reading and comprehension skills
I know I’ve got it when… I have completed the handout and the Achieve3000 activity with a score of 75% or higher on my first try.

Vocabulary
Catastrophe (noun) - a terrible disaster or accident

Invaluable (adjective) - very useful or valuable

Replicate (verb) - to repeat or copy

Veterinary (adjective) - having to do with animals

Steps for Summarizing
1. Understand the important ideas
in the Article.
2. Look back.
a. Collapse lists.
b. Use topic sentences.
c. Get rid of unnecessary
detail.
d. Collapse paragraphs.
3. Rethink.
4. Double check.

Goal: Students must first watch the attached video. Students must then write down the vocabulary provided above. Then, they must read the article on www.achieve3000.com. After reading the article, students must answer the activity questions that follow the article. (This will count as the class grade for the day)
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