//www.is228.org/apps/classes/959428/assignments/ Class Name: 7th Grade Reading Magnet-Garofalo Instructor(s): Lauren Garofalo en-us SchoolSitePro //www.is228.org/homeworkItem5855134 //www.is228.org/apps/classes/959428/assignments/
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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