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Find links here:LinkstoOptionalSources Rubric for essay: Martin.CivilRightsResearchRubric Essay guidelines: Martin.CivilRightsEssay Sources from class: ModernDay–VotingRightsTimeline ModernDay–DPS ModernDay–SocialMediaasTool ModernDay-FlintWaterImmigration ModernDay–NPRinterview ModernDay–TrumpBansMuslimTravel “Don’t Shoot!” Cartoon “Need ID to Cross…” Cartoon Rachel Maddow discusses Flint Water Crisis “The Racist History Behind The Iconic Selma Bridge” “A drinking fountain” photograph “Negroes’ Most Urgent Needs” article “50 years after Civil Rights […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational texts by examining textual evidence to support inferences. LO: Students will read and write using expert folders and thinking maps. 1. SSR + record pages read 2. Expert folder for Civil Rights Movement: -Examine resources in the folder. You may use the text you read on […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate understanding of essay rubric by discussing the components. LO: Students will read, write, and speak using the rubric and notes. 1. SSR + record number of pages read 2. Announcements/agenda/good news 3. Vocabulary quiz check 4. Source sheets returned -reflection -strengths/weaknesses -how to interpret cartoons and/or graphics 5. Essay […]

Happy Thursday! Again, you have a substitute teacher today because I will be at my second day of training. Hours 1, 3, and 6: -Turn in your vocabulary homework as soon as you come to class. -If you typed your vocabulary, I need it emailed to me before the end of YOUR class time. (If […]

Today all classes have a substitute teacher while I am attending training at another school. Hours 1, 3, and 6: -You should complete the expert folder assignment. -Record information carefully on the note-taker handout given to you. Hours 2 and 4: -Finish analyzing the sample resumes. -Record ideas for your own resumes. -Fill out job […]

HLA and LA 4: Week 20: accolade-(noun) praise belligerence-(noun) aggression candid-(adj) truthful decorous-(adj)good and correct (behavior) egalitarian-(adj) believing in equality Week 21: foraging-(verb) searching for food hypothetical-(noun or adj.) based on guesswork; not proven iconoclast-(noun) person who goes against accepted authority jingoism-(noun) using words to stir up exaggerated patriotism lament-(verb) express regret over something _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ […]

HLA 4: CO: Students will demonstrate application of paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting by constructing all 3 examples from documents. LO: Students will read and write using a note taker and expert folders. 1. SSR + record number of pages, date, & book. 2. Have your syllabus on your desk for me to check during SSR. […]

HLA 4: CO:Students will demonstrate analysis of grammar pre test by examining responses. LO: Students will write and read to develop a stance on civil rights issues. 1. SSR norms 2. SSR time 3. Good news share 4. Grammar pre-tests returned -Examine overall score -Review test and responses with your group -Select new responses for […]

Happy Friday! Today’s agenda: 1. Attendance 2. Book talks? 3. Auditorium for informational meeting on options for next year’s schedules. REMINDERS: -Please post your SSR log on Google Classroom by 11:59 on Saturday (Feb.6). -Vocabulary weeks 20-21 homework is due on Thursday (Feb.11)

All classes today: 1. You need a pencil. 2. Write your name, date, and class on the scantron sheet. 3. You will take the grammar pretest today. 4. When you are finished, turn in your exam and answer sheet to Ms. Martin. 5. Please pick up the syllabus from the table and read it carefully. […]