NAME: ___________________________________________	HB/IG: _______________________________	
DATE: October 24, 2005 – November 18, 2005	THEME: Election and Review	

Objective-Questions	NJCCCS	Class Activities	Homework	Assessment	
Computer Center
•	What does the state legislature do?
•	Who are your legislators?	6.2.4C2, 6.2.4C4, 3.1.4G7, 9.1.4B2

	I-Follow the directions on  Mr. Ojeda’s website to read and answer questions about the New Jersey legislature (follow center directions)	Complete Daily Center Activity	Learning Centers Rubric	
Fix-It Center
•	What brought your family to New Jersey?
•	How can revising and editing make your writing better?	6.1.4A1, 6.4.4A3, 3.2.4A5-7, 9.2.4B3	I/P-Revise/edit your family history report (follow center directions)	Complete Daily Center Activity	Learning Centers Rubric	
Math Center
•	How do graphs help us understand situations and make sense of data?
•	How does the gubernatorial election differ from last year’s presidential election?	6.2.4D1, 4.4.4A2, 9.2.4A4	I/S-Compare and contrast data from the gubernatorial election with data from last year’s presidential election (follow center directions)	Complete Daily Center Activity	Learning Centers Rubric	
Reading Center
•	How does what we learn in class connect with current events?	6.1.4A1, 6.2.4E5-8,
3.1.4G2, 9.2.4B4	I-Choose an article to read, and explain how it relates to what we’ve been learning (follow center directions)	Complete Daily Center Activity	Learning Centers Rubric	
Writing Center
•	What duties does the governor have?
•	What do you think should be his most important duty?	6.2.4A3-4, 3.2.4D1, 3.2.4D5, 9.2.4A2	I-Complete a short writing assignment about what you think the governor’s top priority should be (follow center directions)	Complete Daily Center Activity	Learning Centers Rubric	

W=Whole Group
S=Small Group      
P=Peer to Peer
I=Independent	Notes: 
Mini-lessons: Meet the Candidates, The Issues, The Debates (Governor’s Job), The Decision
R/LA Portfolio: 
Math Portfolio: 	

Learning Centers Rubric

4-Point Response	Clearly demonstrates understanding of the task, completes all requirements, and provides an insightful explanation/opinion.	
3-Point Response	Demonstrates an understanding of the task, completes all requirements, and provides some explanation/opinion.	
2-Point Response	May address all of the requirements, but demonstrates a partial understanding of the task, and uses text/information incorrectly or with limited success resulting in an inconsistent or flawed explanation.	
1-Point Response	Demonstrates minimal understanding of the task, does not complete the requirements, and provides only a vague reference to or no use of the text/information provided.	
0-Point Response	Irrelevant or off-topic.	

*Based on GEPA Rubric for Reading Open-Ended Questions