Mrs. Orzechowski's Blog

Hi again.

Grades will be updated by Thursday (this is the due date for all teachers). If you have no idea how to anticipate a grade, all you need to do is a little math. Add up points and multiply by .8 or .2. I know you can figure it out!

Please don’t email asking me if I will grade—of course I will—it’s my job.

No more emails for extra credit. If you’ve sent it by now, great, it counts.

Lastly–if you ordered a book, they are in! I will bring them to school tomorrow. Please stop by my room before you leave for summer to pick yours up!

I have: The Surgeon

Planting Gardens in Graves

Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them

The Hate U Give

 

WELCOME to 10th grade Honors Language Arts!

Hi there! Thanks for being patient while I recover with baby Nina at home.

1. Poetry projects
   1. You worked really hard on these, so I’ll still grade them. I’ll pick them up from Fordson on Friday. Make sure yours is clearly labeled with your name.
   2. Presentations are totally up to your amazing sub. If she wants you to present, that will be a part of the grade. If she doesn’t, then I’ll eliminate those points from the total.
2. Extra credit
   1. I know–what about it!
   2. Sentences were due on Friday before I left (I will get to grading things eventually).
   3. Book talks are the issue, so…
      1. If you were signed up to book talk (I have a photo of lists), then you may record your book talk at home. You can do a video or just audio, and then email me with your first/last name and class hour. I’ll add in those scores over the next week.
3. Thanks for all of your thoughtful emails and well-wishes. Here is a photo of Nina Margaret, born 6/4/18 at 5:15 AM. She is 7 lbs 7 oz and 20 inches.

WEEK 35

FRIDAY 6/1/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of poems by compiling a project.

LO: Students will read and write using a project rubric.

1. All revised work, retakes, and extra credit sentences are due today.
2. Poetry projects due MONDAY
   1. Today–have TPCASTT on your desk
   2. Project work time
      1. Type reflection
      2. Type poems
      3. Use checklist

THURSDAY 5/31/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining essay feedback and guidelines.

LO: Students will read and write using revision.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Reminders
   1. All revised work, redone work, and extra credit sentences are due Friday.
   2. Poetry projects are due June 4th!!
4. Essay corrections “Not Helpful”
   1. Consider diction practice we did
   2. Reread guidelines
   3. Check to see that you are not writing “empty” words
5. Villanelle
   1. TPCASTT
   2. Imitation 🙂

WEDNESDAY 5/30/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining diction.

LO: Students will read and write using guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?!
3. Reminders
   1. All revised work, redone work, and extra credit sentences are due Friday.
   2. Poetry projects are due June 4th!!
4. “Riding is an Exercise of the Mind” Analysis by N.Scott Momaday
   1. Respond to questions
   2. Discuss
5. Poetry projects (use Google Classroom to keep track of parts)
   1. Typing reflection
   2. Consider order of content (table of contents may be helpful)
   3. Typing final version of poems
   4. Meeting with Mrs. O

TUESDAY 5/29/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining diction.

LO: Students will read and write using guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders
   1. Poetry projects are due June 4th!!
   2. All revised work, redone work, and extra credit sentences are due Friday.
3. “Riding is an Exercise of the Mind” Analysis by N.Scott Momaday
   1. Close reading
   2. Respond to questions
   3. Discuss

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WEEK 34

THURSDAY 5/24/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of growth by composing a reflection.

LO: Students will read and write using the poetry project guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?!
3. Raffle
4. Poetry Projects
   1. Chrome books available to begin typing your reflection
   2. You may also look through magazines (or make a copy of a book’s page) in back of the room to attempt a blackout poem https://www.powerpoetry.org/actions/5-tips-creating-blackout-poetry

WEDNESDAY 5/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of growth by composing a reflection.

LO: Students will read and write using the poetry project guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. There Will Come Soft Rains imitation must be turned in
3. Poetry Projects
   1. Chrome books available to begin typing your reflection
   2. You may also look through magazines in back of the room to attempt a blackout poem https://www.powerpoetry.org/actions/5-tips-creating-blackout-poetry

TUESDAY 5/22/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will read and write using guiding questions.

1. SSR+
   1. Seat arrangements
2. Latest poem imitation following There Will Come Soft Rains:
   1. same rhyme scheme (every 2 lines rhyme)
   2. include: alliteration & personification
   3. 12 lines
   4. Topic: technology/innovations-consider how it aids or hinders us
3. Poetry portfolio: questions?
4. Reading “The Censors” by Luisa Valenzuela

MONDAY 5/21/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of poetry by examining TPCASTT.

LO: Student will read and write notes using TPCASTT.

1. SSR+
   1. Homework check
2. Good news/Reminders
   1. 4-day weekend coming up
3. Latest poem imitation following There Will Come Soft Rains:
   1. same rhyme scheme (every 2 lines rhyme)
   2. include: alliteration & personification
   3. 12 lines
   4. Topic: technology/innovations-consider how it aids or hinders us
4. Directions for poetry portfolio

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WEEK 33

FRIDAY 5/18/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of poetry by examining TPCASTT.

LO: Student will read and write notes using TPCASTT.

1. SSR+
   1. Homework check
2. AOW #33
   1. Check SOAPS annotations before handing in.
   2. Change response if needed.
3. Raffle
4. We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar
   1. TPCASTT
   2. Imitation

THURSDAY 5/17/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of different texts by examining meaning and connections.

LO: Students will read and write using guiding questions.

1. SSR+
2. Poem: There Will Come Soft Rains
   1. Theme statements
3. Story: “There Will Come Soft Rains” pg.614-620 https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/7_There%20Will%20Come%20Soft%20Rains%20by%20Ray%20Bradbury.pdf
   1. Reading
   2. Questions:
      1. What do you think happened to the occupants of the house?
      2. What is ironic about the poem that is recited?
      3. Why do you think the house is personified?
      4. Can you find an example of parallel structure (see pg.630) and explain why you think it is used?

WEDNESDAY 5/16/18

LATE START

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining author’s craft.

LO: Students will read and write using TPCASTT.

1. Vocabulary
   1. Check quiz
2. AOW #33
   1. Read & annotate for SOAPS
3. TPCASTT of poem
   1. Share out information
4. Reading “There Will Come Soft Rains” pg.614-620

TUESDAY 5/15/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining author’s craft.

LO: Students will read and write using TPCASTT.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Vocabulary quiz
   1. Review game
   2. Quiz
   3. Check quiz
4. AOW #33
   1. Read & annotate for SOAPS
5. TPCASTT of poem
   1. Share out information

MONDAY 5/14/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining author’s craft.

LO: Students will read and write using TPCASTT.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders
3. AOW #33
   1. Read and note need to know v. nice to know words
4.  There Will Come Soft Rains poem + notes

VOCABULARY WORDS WEEKS 31-32

1. Autonomous-ADJ.acting independently
2. Austere-ADJ.severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
3. Buttress-N.a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall
4. Burnish-V.polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing
5. Craven-ADJ.contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
6. Covet-V.yearn to possess or have (something)
7. Duress-N.threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment
8. Duplicity-N.deceitfulness; double-dealing
9. Extrapolation-N.the action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue or a current method will remain applicable
10. Extraneous-ADJ.irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with

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WEEK 32

FRIDAY 5/11/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining author’s craft.

LO: Students will read and write using TPCASTT.

1. Any book talks from Thursday?
2. Reminders
   1. Vocab. homework due today!
3. There Will Come Soft Rains poem + notes

THURSDAY 5/10/18

SUB-Sorry I was out today. I was not feeling well. You have a poem to analyze and questions to answer.

WEDNESDAY 5/9/18

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?!
3.  Reminders
   1. Final vocab. homework due on Friday
4. Reward day!
   1. Scrabble
   2. Cards
   3. Vocab time 🙂
   4. Group game
   5. Watch a show

TUESDAY 5/8/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of an argument by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will read and write using a 4-square guide.

1. Reminders
   1. Grades are due by 3 PM today for all teachers
   2. Final vocab. homework due on Friday
2. Book talks?!
3. “Not Helpful”
   1. Finish constructing your essay response
   2. Follow the guidelines on 4-square
   3. Due today!

MONDAY 5/7/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of an argument by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will read and write using a 4-square guide.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders
   1. Grades are due by 3 PM on Tuesday
   2. Final vocab. homework due on Friday
3. “Not Helpful”
   1. Steps 1 and 2 should be completed today–teacher check
   2. Constructing 4-paragraph response–let’s write an outline together

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WEEK 31

FRIDAY 5/4/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of an argument by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will read and write using a 4-square guide.

1. SSR+
2. **If you were absent yesterday, see me
3. CM 6 OPTIONAL book talk sign up
4. Graded work returned
5. Get a chrome book
   1. Continue “Not Helpful” assignment
   2. You can type your 4 paragraphs for the analysis of argument

THURSDAY 5/3/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by selecting responses.

LO: Students will read and select answers from multiple choice questions.

1. Book talks
2. TKAM exam
3. If finished early, you can work on the “Not Helpful” article assignment.

WEDNESDAY 5/2/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining author’s purpose.

LO: Students will read and write to make improvements.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. TKAM
   1. Test tomorrow!!
   2. Graded work returned
   3. Revisiting annotations and analysis paragraph
4. “Not Helpful” article
   1. Annotation–step one
   2. NotHelpful.Page1
   3. NotHelpful.Page2

TUESDAY 5/1/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of words in context by explaining answer choices.

LO: Students will read and write using vocabulary quiz directions.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Reminders
   1. CM 5 ends this Friday
   2. Yes, other grades are going in before then
   3. Yes, I’ll submit essay revisions in time
   4. Yes, your quiz and TKAM test will be in this card marking
   5. Good news–no more SSR logs!
4. Vocabulary
   1. Review game
   2. Quiz
5. TKAM
   1. Assignment from Monday
   2. Review for exam on Thursday
6. TKAM Study GuideMultiple choice questions on May 3, 2018.The exam resembles the format of the PSAT. This means you will read passages on the test from TKAM and select responses for multiple choice questions.
   3. Knowing word meaning using context clues.
   4. Analyzing social hierarchy in Maycomb based on the passage.
   5. Analyzing implications of certain quotations.
   6. Selecting the best summary of a passage.
   7. Evaluating author’s purpose of a passage.
   8. Analyzing character’s actions and motivations.
   9. Analyzing a passage for tone.

   Review the following passages and chapters: (Description of Maycomb in Ch.1, Passage about Walter Cunningham in Ch. 3, Chapter 11 on Ms. Dubose, Chapter 12 on the African American Church, passages on Aunt Alexandra from Ch. 14,15,16, Trial and Closing Argument Ch. 17-20, Reactions to Verdict Ch 21-23, major events and significance of ending plot Ch. 28-31)

MONDAY 4/30/18

1. Take attendance (students must remain in assigned seats the entire hour).
2. They can find all directions on the blog, too.
3. Pass out the CLASS SET. Students should not write on this! They must use loose leaf paper to record their responses. This is due in the blue box before they leave. No working together or using phones, etc.
4. If finished early, students should finish reading the novel and/or study vocabulary words.
5. Please have students throw away garbage and push in chairs every hour.
6. Absolutely no passes (that means no one can leave the room until the hour is over).

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WEEKS 29-30 VOCABULARY

1. Inversion-N : a reversal of position, order, form, or relationship: such as. a (1) : a change in normal word order; especially : the placement of a verb before its subject.
2. Metaphor-N a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
3. Oxymoron-N a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g., faith unfaithful kept him falsely true ).
4. Parallelism-N the use of successive verbal constructions in poetry or prose that correspond in grammatical structure, sound, meter, meaning, etc.
5. Personification-N the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
6. Rhetorical question-N a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
7. Synecdoche-N a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa, as in Cleveland won by six runs (meaning “Cleveland’s baseball team”).
8. Zeugma- N a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses (e.g., John and his license expired last week ) or to two others of which it semantically suits only one (e.g., with weeping eyes and hearts ).
9. Abject- ADJ (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
10. Beguile- V charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.

WEEK 30:

FRIDAY 4/27/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining themes and character development.

LO: Students will listen and speak using the socratic circle guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Turn in vocabulary TODAY!
3. Reminders:
   1. April SSR log is due by Monday
4. TKAM socratic circle
   1. Time to prepare some comments/questions
   2. Name draw for inner circle/outer circle
   3. Review guidelines and timing
5. TKAM
   1. Ch. 24-What does the reader learn about the ladies in Maycomb in this chapter? How does the social hierarchy play a role?

THURSDAY 4/26/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining and highlighting focus questions.
LO: Students will read, write, and discuss to create questions for socratic circle.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Reminders:
   1. Vocabulary homework due tomorrow
   2. April SSR log
4. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. Watching end of film
   2. Prepping for a socratic circle
   3. TKAM exam information
5. Final thoughts…

WEDNESDAY 4/25/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by highlighting a witness’s testimony.

LO: Students will read, write, and speak using the guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Reminders:
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. April SSR log
4. Role play presentations
5. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. Review spring break work and responses (strong to weak)
   2. Watching end of film
   3. Prepping for a socratic circle

TUESDAY 4/24/18

No School due to testing

MONDAY 4/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of trial scene by changing and recreating a witness’s part.

LO: Students will read and write using the original scene as a guide.

1. SSR+
2. Homework due
   1. Quick discussion
3. Reminders:
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. Testing on Tuesday for 9th and 11th
   3. April SSR log
   4. Check book talk list (you can’t book talk TKAM or the same book twice–talk to teacher)
4. Trial Role Play

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WEEK 29:

FRIDAY 4/20/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and comprehension of the trial scene by comparing/contrasting.

LO: Students will read and write using a thinking map.

1. SSR+
2. Reminders:
   1. April SSR log
   2. Check book talk list (you can’t book talk TKAM or the same book twice–talk to teacher)
3. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. Complete double bubble for two major scenes
   2. Write an analysis paragraph sharing how and why Lee has these similarities.
   3. Groups for trial role play
   4. Homework: reading chapters 18-24.
      1. Select a golden line from each chapter (7 total) and explain why it is golden.

THURSDAY 4/19/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and comprehension of the trial scene by comparing/contrasting.

LO: Students will read and write using a thinking map.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Grade quizzes
4. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. turn in trial analysis sheet
   2. double bubble for two major scenes
   3. groups for trial role play

WEDNESDAY 4/18/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text evidence by examining characterization of witnesses.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using a trial organizer.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. dissecting the trial
   2. double bubble for two major scenes

TUESDAY 4/17/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text evidence by examining characterization of witnesses.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using a trial organizer.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Quiz game
4. Vocabulary quiz
5. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. pg.239–Mayella’s testimony
   2. dissecting the trial

MONDAY 4/16/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of texts by interpreting responses.

LO: Students will read and select answers on the SRI.

1. Good news/reminders/updates
   1. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
   2. Check out the book talk schedule
   3. April SSR log is open
2. SRI testing
   1. Students sign out a chromebook.
   2. Students log into computer and go to www.dearbornschools.org.
   3. Click on “Students” on the toolbar at the top of the page.
   4. Click on “Student Applications” on the left side of the Student Resources page.
   5. Scroll down the list of applications labeled “Secondary” and click on SRI.
   6. Login to SRI
      1. Username: student ID
      2. Password: student ID
3. Raise hand when finished, and Mrs. O will record your score.
4. Begin reading chapters 18-21 from To Kill a Mockingbird.

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VOCABULARY WEEKS 27-28:

1. Knell- N the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
2. Ebullient- ADJ cheerful and full of energy.
3. Polemic- N a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
4. Alliteration- N the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
5. Allusion- N an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
6. Anaphora- N the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
7. Antimetabole- N It is a literary term or device that involves repeating a phrase in reverse order.
8. Antithesis- N a contrast or opposition between two things.
9. Juxtaposition- N the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
10. Asyndeton-N the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence.

WEEK 28:

FRIDAY 4/13/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of character by examining development throughout novel.

LO: Students will watch and record information in a chart in their notes.

1. Turn in vocabulary
2. Reminders:
   1. SRI testing on Monday
   2. April SSR log
3. Watching To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. Add 2 characters to your notes for dynamic or static–use evidence
4. SRI score from last year

THURSDAY 4/12/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis by examining their own work and personal strategies.

LO: Students will respond to questions and share.

1. SSR+
2. Reminders:
   1. Vocabulary weeks 27-28 due tomorrow!
   2. April SSR Log
3. Portfolios
   1. Work returned/sort essays & letters into folder
   2. Reflection questions
4. Survey

MONDAY 4/9/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis by examining their own work and personal strategies.

LO: Students will respond to questions and share.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/updates/reminders
   1. Schedule this week: April 10th – SAT 11 at 7:20
                                  April 11th    ACT Work Keys 11 at 7:20
      PSAT 10 from 10:30-2:15
3. Essay feedback
   1. Review directions and guidelines together
   2. The final draft can be revised again!
   3. Strengths and weaknesses overall
4. Spring Break work due today
   1. 3 short answer responses –place the one you want graded on top (write: grade this one)
   2. Responses to questions underneath
   3. Staple as one whole packet
5. PSAT 10 Final Reminders
   1. Sections of test and timing
   2. Test-taking strategies SAT Writing and Language PP(4) (1)
   3. www.khanacademy.org
      1. Go to subject–test prep–SAT

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WEEK 27:

SPRING BREAK WORK: HLA4.SpringBreakWork

THURSDAY 3/29/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining soaps.

LO: Students will read and write using annotation guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks
3. Reminders: MARCH SSR LOG DUE THE 31ST
4. AOW #27: purpose, audience, and subject
5. Spring Break work assigned
6. Watching To Kill a Mockingbird

WEDNESDAY 3/28/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational and narrative texts by making inferences.

LO: Students will read, annotate, and respond using a focus question.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks!
3. Reminders: MARCH SSR LOG
   1. 2nd and 3rd hour–turn in source sheet
4. AOW #27: speaker & occasion
5. Reading chapter 9
   1. Focused response
6. Ch.10 for tomorrow

TUESDAY 3/27/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational and narrative texts by making inferences.

LO: Students will read, annotate, and respond using a focus question.

1. SSR+
2. Reminders: March SSR Log is open
   1. Source sheet due today (1st hour)
   2. Source sheet due Wednesday (2nd and 3rd hours)
3. Book talks
4. AOW #27: annotate for speaker and occasion
5. Vocabulary QUIZ
6. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. As we watch, you must create 2 more charts for static or dynamic characters. Look back to our example of Scout for ideas.

MONDAY 3/26/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational and narrative texts by examining language and making inferences.

LO: Students will read, annotate, and respond using a focus question.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders/updates
   1. Final research paper due on Google classroom
   2. March SSR Log is open
   3. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
3. AOW #27: read and annotate for need to know words v. nice to know
4. TKAM Ch.8 close reading

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VOCABULARY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS FOR WEEKS 25-26:

THE QUIZ IS ON TUESDAY 3/27

1. Vacillate-V.to alternate or waver between different opinions
2. Wanton-ADJ.to describe a deliberate or unprovoked violent action
3. Yoke-N.a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull
4. Zealot-N.a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
5. Aberrant-ADJ.departing from an accepted standard
6. Concession-N.a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded
7. Connotation-N.an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
8. Counterargument-N.an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
9. Persona-N.the aspect of someone’s character that is presented to or perceived by others
10. Polemic-N.a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

WEEK 26:

FRIDAY 3/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining characterization.

LO: Students will read and write using thinking maps or other diagrams.

1. SSR+
2. Reminders:
   1. Vocabulary homework due
   2. March SSR log due by the 31st
3. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. Chapters 7-8
   2. Focus on characterization: complete chart
4. Final drafts due next week
   1. MLA helpful handout
   2. MLA is basically a test of whether you can follow directions or not
   3. Final Draft reminders:
      1. MUST BE MLA FORMAT (this means paper formatting, heading, page numbers, in-text citations, and Works Cited page). Your handout has directions for every part.
      2. Use the rubric—you should have zero grammar mistakes, spelling mistakes, capitalization mistakes, and so on. Keep your language PC (some terms in texts and documents are no longer appropriate/used today).
      3. Look at each paragraph independently. It should make sense by itself. The entire paragraph should focus on one topic (the topic sentence tells you this). Then, find the wording to connect one paragraph to the next.
      4. Make sure you have a clear thesis/claim statement in your introduction (no questions, rambling).

THURSDAY 3/22/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining characterization.

LO: Students will read and write using thinking maps or other diagrams.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. Reminders:
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. March SSR log due by the 31st
4. AOW #26: 12-minute analysis Analysis of Argument Format
5. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. Chapters 7-8
   2. Focus on characterization: complete chart
   3. Create another thinking map in your note book for Jem (is he dynamic or static?)

WEDNESDAY 3/21/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining setting and role of dialect.

LO: Students will read and write using thinking maps or other diagrams.

1. SSR+
2. Book talk sign up sheet-last chance
3. Reminders/updates:
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. March SSR log due by the 31st
   3. Today = parent/teacher conferences from 3:30-6:30
4. AOW #26: annotate for overall subject
5. Ch.5-6 POP QUIZ question!!
6. Viewing To Kill a Mockingbird

TUESDAY 3/20/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining setting and role of dialect.

LO: Students will read and write using thinking maps or other diagrams.

1. New seats!
2. SSR+
3. Book talk sign up sheet
4. Reminders/updates:
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. March SSR log due by the 31st
   3. Wednesday = parent/teacher conferences from 3:30-6:30
5. AOW #26: annotate for audience and purpose
6. Reading chapters 4-5 of TKAM
   1. Focus on setting and dialect/slang
   2. How do these items contribute to social class hierarchy in Maycomb?
   3. HMWK: Reading chapters 5 and 6 on your own.

MONDAY 3/19/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of growth and progress by examining change.

LO: Students will write using literary letter guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders/updates:
   1. New seats tomorrow
   2. Grades are due today (I am updating participation today)
   3. Reminder on expectations for honors students
   4. March SSR log is due by the 31st
   5. Wednesday is Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-6:30
3. Housekeeping
   1. Return graded work
   2. Sort items in portfolio/folder
   3. Literary letter
4. AOW #26: read and annotate for SPEAKER AND OCCASION

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WEEK 25:

FRIDAY 3/16/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by inferring and examining character development.

LO: Students will read and write using a chart/model.

1. SSR+
2. Raffle drawing
3. Reminders/updates
   1. CM 4 ends today (this means I am updating grades all weekend)
   2. March SSR log is open
4. Perspective
   1. Continue working with partner from yesterday
   2. Share out
5. Character Analysis
   1. Need your notebooks! (reading section)
   2. Static and dynamic characters
   3. Short video
   4. Charting 1-2 characters from TKAM

THURSDAY 3/15/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of text by examining social hierarchy.

LO: Students will read and write using questions.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks!
3. Reminders/updates
   1. CM 4 ends Friday
   2. March SSR log is open
   3. Check out book talk list for this week
4. TKAM
   1. Discuss chapters 1-3
   2. Character ideas
   3. Partner assignment

WEDNESDAY 3/14/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of text by examining social hierarchy.

LO: Students will read and write using questions.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks!
3. Reminders/updates
   1. CM 4 ends Friday
   2. March SSR log is open
   3. Check out book talk list for this week
4. TWO OPTIONS:
   1. Time to finish research work and turn in this hour.
   2. Time to read chapters 2-3 and respond to TKAM questions (we’ll use these tomorrow). You must turn in questions from sub day.Ch.2
      1.       Why does Scout end up in trouble on her first day of school?

      Ch.3

      2.       What does Scout say to Walter Cunningham that gets her into trouble?

        3.       Why are the Ewells allowed special privileges? What compromise does Atticus make with Scout?

TUESDAY 3/13/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of civil rights research by composing a rough draft.

LO: Students will read and write using a rubric and topics.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks!
3. Reminders/updates
   1. CM 4 ends Friday
   2. March SSR log is open
   3. Check out book talk list for this week
4. VOCABULARY QUIZ!
5. Research paper rough draft
   1. Rough draft due Wednesday (20 sum. pts.)
   2. You can type (turn in on Google classroom) or write the rough draft (turn in by hand)
   3. Typed FINAL DRAFT due March 26

MONDAY 3/12/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of civil rights research by composing a rough draft.

LO: Students will read and write using a rubric and topics.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders/updates
   1. CM 4 ends Friday
   2. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow (use words on blog)
   3. March SSR log is open
   4. Check out book talk list for this week
3. Research paper outlines returned
   1. Rubric for rough draft
   2. Rough draft due Wednesday (20 sum. pts.)
   3. You can type or write the rough draft
   4. Typed FINAL DRAFT due March 26

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VOCABULARY WORDS WEEKS 23-24:

1. Laconic- ADJ using very few words
2. Maelstrom- N a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
3. Nadir-N the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
4. Obdurate- ADJ stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
5. Palliate-V make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause
6. Quaint-ADJ attractively unusual or old-fashioned
7. Rarefied- ADJ distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people
8. Sage-ADJ having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom
9. Tacit-ADJ understood or implied without being stated
10. Ubiquitous-ADJ present, appearing, or found everywhere

WEEK 24:

FRIDAY 3/9/18

1. Vocabulary homework due today!
2. Book talks from Thursday
3. AOW #24: Read and annotate for purpose and subject, then turn in.
4. Hold onto questions from TKAM until Monday.
5. Scheduling in the counseling office:
   1. 7:50-8:20
   2. 8:45-9:05
   3. 10-10:30
6. Reminders:
   1. March SSR log is open on Google Classroom
   2. I will give you back outlines and feedback on Monday–we will have two class days to work on rough drafts

THURSDAY 3/8/18: SUB

1. Students will read their article of the week–it is titled “One-Taxi Town.” They are to read and annotate for speaker, occasion, and audience. This means they must label part of the text AND explain it.
2. Next, pass out the CLASS SET paper for chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Students will read chapter 1 on their own and answer questions 1-6 on a separate piece of paper. Tell them to keep ALL papers with them for Friday.

WEDNESDAY 3/7/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by employing a new strategy.

LO: Students will read and write using an FQIP 4-square.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. REMINDERS
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. March SSR log is open
4. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. First review: read and annotate for speaker & occasion
   2. Close reading of excerpt (FQIP)
5. Research rubric for rough draft & final
   1. rough draft can be handwritten
   2. final must be typed

TUESDAY 3/6/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by employing a new strategy.

LO: Students will read and write using an FQIP 4-square.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. REMINDERS
   1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
   2. March SSR log is open

1. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. First review
   2. Close reading of excerpt (FQIP)

MONDAY 3/5/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by employing a new strategy.

LO: Students will read and write using an FQIP 4-square.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders
   1. March SSR log is open
   2. Snow day = delayed grading
3. Timed writing and language practice–formative points
   1. Check work
   2. Discuss strengths/weaknesses
4. To Kill a Mockingbird
   1. First review
   2. Close reading of excerpt (FQIP)

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WEEK 23:

THURSDAY 3/1/18

CO: Students will demonstrate application of writing and language knowledge by constructing responses.

LO: Students will read and select answer choices.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. Outline due
4. Prepositions–notes in toolkit
   1. Quick practice
   2. Timed writing and language practice–formative points
5. **MARCH SSR LOG WILL OPEN TODAY ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM**

WEDNESDAY 2/28/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of texts by examining purpose and occasion.

LO: Students will read and write using a source sheet.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. Research paper continued. Reminders as you continue to refine your topic and to brainstorm ideas.Your job is to inquire and explore.Your writing:-wrestles with a question or problem-hooks with the problem and lets reader watch them wrestle with it
   1. Narrowing ideas
   2. Brainstorming
   3. How to begin outline structure
   4. Outline due in class tomorrow

TUESDAY 2/27/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of texts by examining purpose and occasion.

LO: Students will read and write using a source sheet.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. Vocabulary GAME!
4. QUIZ
   1. check quizzes
5. Research paper continued
   1. Narrowing ideas
   2. Brainstorming
   3. How to begin outline structure

MONDAY 2/26/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of texts by examining purpose and occasion.

LO: Students will read and write using a source sheet.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders/updates
   1. Graded work returned
   2. Reread vocabulary directions
   3. Quiz tomorrow!
   4. Personal narrative (“Snow”) due by midnight
   5. Book talks this week
3. Research paper introduced

VOCABULARY DEFINITIONS:

Homework was due today (2/16) in class. We will review and practice the words for our quiz on Tuesday 2/27.

1. Abate- V. to cause something to become less intense
2. Banal-ADJ. boring and obvious
3. Cacophonous-ADJ.harsh mixture of sounds
4. Daunt-V.to make someone feel intimidated
5. Rhetoric-N.effective or persuasive speaking or writing
6. Refutation-N.the action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false
7. Facetious-ADJ.treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
8. Gainsay-V. to deny or contradict
9. Hapless-ADJ.unfortunate
10. iconoclast-N.a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

WEEK 22

FRIDAY 2/16/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of information by composing a new and improved draft.

LO: Students will read a rubric and rewrite essays to follow the guidelines.

1. Turn in vocabulary homework
2. SSR+
3. Raffle!
4. Revisiting personal narrative
   1. Rubric for SUMMATIVE draft!
   2. Continue typing/working with Google Classroom

THURSDAY 2/15/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of information by composing a new and improved draft.

LO: Students will read a rubric and rewrite essays to follow the guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. Graded work returned
4. Revisiting personal narrative
   1. Rubric for SUMMATIVE draft!
   2. Begin typing/working with Google Classroom

WEDNESDAY 2/14/18

Happy Valentine’s Day!

CO: Students will demonstrate application of grammar phrase knowledge by showing which phrase is used in a sentence.

LO: Students will read and select quiz answers.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. PHRASE QUIZ
   1. check quiz quickly
4. Work from yesterday
   1. Articles, chart, etc.
   2. Everything is due today

TUESDAY 2/13/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational text by comparing initial thoughts/reactions to classmates’ responses.

LO: Students will read and write using a silent conversation sheet.

1. SSR+
2. Book talks?
3. Continue with “Flint immigrants struggle to get help, info on water”
   1. Have annotations and summary on your desk
   2. Complete me/reader chart reflection
   3. Read next article, “U.S. Voting Rights” and complete task
   4. Source sheet
4. Quick preview of grammar phrase quiz tomorrow

MONDAY 2/12/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of an informational text by examining SOAPS.

LO: Students will read and annotate using guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/reminders/updates
   1. Book talks tomorrow
   2. Visitors to Fordson tomorrow
   3. Graded work returned
   4. Update strength/weakness list in your portfolio (think generally)
3. Reading “Flint immigrants struggle to get help, info on water”
   1. Annotate using SOAPS
   2. Write a 4-6 sentence summary of the text

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WEEK 21

THURSDAY 2/8/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of structure and style by describing a personal narrative.

LO: Students will write by imitating a given structure.

1. Mrs. O’s Book Talk Demo
2. “Snow” Imitation Paragraphs
   1. Have ready on desk
   2. Station rotation to add/change story
   3. Turn in completed story
3. Phrases: Review

WEDNESDAY 2/7/18

LATE START

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of structure and style by describing a personal narrative.

LO: Students will write by imitating a given structure.

1. SSR+
2. Book talk sign up sheet
3. Vocab. assignment sheet
4. Completing “Snow” imitation
   1. You have first paragraph of story about “you”
   2. Follow Alvarez’s structure and style
   3. Complete your tale

TUESDAY 2/6/18

SUB work

MONDAY 2/5/18

CO: Students will demonstrate understanding and application of phrases by creating phrase poetry.

LO: Students will read and write using guidelines for phrase poetry.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/updates/reminders
   1. Mid-winter break=Feb.19-23
3. Poetry homework
   1. Share?
   2. Create your own pattern of phrases (at least 6 lines) on a post-it note
   3. Put into container
   4. Pull a pattern
   5. Complete the new phrase poetry!
   6. TURN IN 2 poems today

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WEEK 20: Semester 2 begins

FRIDAY 2/2/18

CO: Students will demonstrate understanding and application of phrases by creating phrase poetry.

LO: Students will read and write using guidelines for phrase poetry.

1. SSR+
2. PHRASES: Notes in toolkit section
   1. prepositional
   2. prepositions
   3. adjective prepositional phrase
   4. adverb prepositional phrase
   5. infinitive phrase
   6. appositive phrase
   7. participial phrase
   8. gerund
   9. absolute phrase
3. Phrase poetry writing
4. HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY: IMITATE PATTERN #3
   1. example:
   2. The sky, a dark cauldron full of storm clouds, boils and bubbles,
   3. sparkling with lightening
   4. glittering with glimpses of stars
   5. shrouded in fog
   6. crackling with electricity
   7. waiting for the storm to burst.

THURSDAY 2/1/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by imitating the parts of it.

LO: Students will read and write using a model paragraph.

1. SSR+
2. Vote for new norms
3. Reading “Snow” by Julia Alvarez
   1. Examine paragraph 1
   2. Identify parts
   3. Imitate paragraph 1 on separate piece of paper
4. PHRASES: Notes in toolkit section
   1. prepositional
   2. prepositions
   3. adjective prepositional phrase
   4. adverb prepositional phrase
   5. infinitive phrase
   6. appositive phrase
   7. participial phrase
   8. gerund
   9. absolute phrase
5. Phrase poetry writing

WEDNESDAY 1/31/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by imitating the parts of it.

LO: Students will read and write using a model paragraph.

1. SSR+
2. Norms and Rules revisited
3. Graded work returned–update portfolios
4. Reading “Snow” by Julia Alvarez
   1. Examine paragraph 1
   2. Identify parts
   3. Imitate paragraph 1 on separate piece of paper
5. PHRASES: Notes in toolkit section
   1. prepositional
   2. prepositions
   3. adjective prepositional phrase
   4. adverb prepositional phrase
   5. infinitive phrase
   6. appositive phrase
   7. participial phrase
   8. gerund
   9. absolute phrase

TUESDAY 1/30/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of guidelines and syllabus by responding to questions and taking notes.

LO: Students will read and discuss using guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Teacher Reflection
3. Book ladder share out & then turn in
4. Semester 2 syllabus
   1. Let’s actually read it together
   2. Have a parent/guardian sign it by Friday
   3. Only turn in the signed part–you keep the rest (or I won’t accept it)
5. Fordson Guidelines
   1. Review together
6. Class Norms
   1. Revisit and make changes
7. Sentence work

MONDAY 1/29/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of progress and growth by examining reading, writing, speaking, and listening practices.

LO: Students will complete a chart of personal information.

1. Good news/updates
2. SSR+
3. Reflection/Survey
4. Book ladder: Analyzing your reading progressPurpose: to step back and look at what you have accomplished as a reader in order to measure progress and set new goals for CM 4 and the rest of the  school year.Process:
   1. *MUST DO* Create a reading ladder to show your progress this card marking. A reading ladder, in this case, is a table with the books you’ve read listed in order of most difficult to easiest reading. There are lots of ways to define “most difficult” but some you may consider are: the size of the text and number of pages, the subject matter (high school romance is easier to follow than a memoir from a war), the speed with which you finished the book (it is harder to begin again each time you set down reading material and let time pass and pick it up again), vocabulary and/or whether this was a new author or a well-known one to you.
   2. *CHOOSE ONE from 3-5*
   3. Write a short review of your favorite book from this list. Why did you rank it where you did? What made it your favorite? Was it difficult to choose a favorite? Why?
   4. If you can, add up total pages read, and divide by weeks in the card marking (6) to determine your average pages read per week. Compare this to your reading rate. Are you challenging yourself to read more and increase your stamina? Are you preparing yourself for reading in college or the workplace?
   5. Set goals for CM 4 and the rest of the school year. These should be specific: I will read 15 books by June. I will read at least one non-fiction book. I will read one classic novel. I will develop an at-home reading habit. I will…

**Tomorrow you’ll receive your new syllabus for semester 2.

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GRADES ARE UPDATED AND HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. Please read the syllabus if you have questions about how grading works. If you were in a place to have your grade rounded up, then it was rounded up.

We’ll talk on Monday about anything else.

WEEK 19: THE LAST WEEK OF SEMESTER 1

TUESDAY 1/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of a theme by composing a presentation.

LO: Students will speak and guide presentation and discussion.

1. Reminders
   1. Exam has 2 parts: Reading & Writing/Language
   2. Study Guide: LA 3 Exam Study Guide (1)
2. PRESENTATIONS
   1. One person must turn in slides on Google Classroom

MONDAY 1/22/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of several components by examining literature circles.

LO: Students will write and evaluate members’ work.

1. Good news/reminders
   1. Grades will be updated this week
   2. Participation WILL change
   3. SSR log is due the day of your final exam
   4. Turn in your journal entries (staple, with name)
2. Book talks!
3. Reflection for group work with LOTF on Google Classroom
   1. At the end of the Literature Circle, each person must write a typed, 1.5-2 page response about the overall Lit. Circle process.  What were your likes/dislikes?  How was the process beneficial? What would you change?  What did each group member do to help or not help—especially during discussion and presentation preparation?  Use 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and proper mechanics/conventions.
4. Group project time
   1. Presentations are tomorrow only
   2. Must be 5-7 minutes TOTAL
5. Ch.12 debrief

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WEEK 18

FRIDAY 1/19/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and synthesis of text by creating a theme lesson.

LO: Students will work together to create a presentation.

1. Reminders:
   1. Check out book talk schedule
   2. SSR Log due the day of your final exam
   3. LOTF journal entries due MONDAY & project due TUESDAY
   4. Revisions/redos/retakes/all the re-‘s
      1. Everything due TODAY
2. Book talks
3. LOTF ch.9, 10, and 11 lit.circle discussion
4. Group project time.
   1. Use Google Classroom to find directions.
   2. Coordinate, plan, and negotiate each group member’s role.
5. FINAL:
   1. Reading: 40 multiple choice questions (SAT style)
   2. Writing and Language: 20 multiple choice questions (SAT style)

THURSDAY 1/18/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and synthesis of text by creating a theme lesson.

LO: Students will work together to create a presentation.

1. Reminders:
   1. Check out book talk schedule
   2. SSR Log due the day of your final exam
   3. LOTF journal entries due MONDAY
   4. Revisions/redos/retakes/all the re-‘s
      1. Everything due by this Friday
2. Group project time.
   1. Use Google Classroom to find directions.
   2. Coordinate, plan, and negotiate each group member’s role.
3. HOMEWORK: Prep for your last lit. circle!
   1. Read LOTF chapters 9, 10, and 11 for Friday’s discussion
4. FINAL:
   1. Reading: 40 multiple choice questions (SAT style)
   2. Writing and Language: 20 multiple choice questions (SAT style)

WEDNESDAY 1/17/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining author’s choices and creating discussion questions.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using the guidelines.

1. Graded work returned
   1. Sort work in portfolios
2. Revisions/redos/retakes/all the re-‘s
   1. Everything due by this Friday
3. Decius/Calpurnia Essay
   1. Feedback
   2. How to approach
4. Discussion #2 for Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of LOTF
   1. Turn in all group members’ work today
5. Group Assignment guidelines

REMINDER: SSR Log is due the day of your final exam

TUESDAY 1/16/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining author’s choices and creating discussion questions.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using the guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/updates/reminders
   1. SSR Log due
3. Finish Friday’s conversation
4. Prep for tomorrow’s discussion
   1. LOTF Chapters 6, 7, and 8.

REMINDER: January SSR Log is open

WEEK 17

FRIDAY 1/12/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and synthesis of narrative text by examining and composing questions and responses.

LO: Students will speak and listen using the discussion guidelines.

1. Book talks
2. AOW #17: subject & 12 minute draftDIRECTIONS: You have 12 minutes to draft your response to the article of the week. Please use the following structure.Introduction: First sentence introduces the title of the article or video along with the author/speaker/director. Include the other necessary elements of SOAPSTone in one sentence. Finally, write the author/speaker/director’s position.Body: Discuss how you feel about the topic/subject of the article/video and relate it to your experience or prior knowledge. (Here, you can rely on personal experience or prior knowledge to elaborate).Conclusion: Explain how what you have viewed or read has changed your perspective, or explain how it reinforces your opinion.
3. Lit. Circle DISCUSSION DAY!
   1. Review steps for discussion
   2. Participate and record notes on note taker sheet
   3. Turn in all work

REMINDER: January SSR Log is open!

THURSDAY 1/11/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and evaluation of narrative text by examining and defending golden lines.

LO: Students will reread, discuss, and speak using guiding questions.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #17: audience & purpose
3. Golden Line share out
4. Lit. Circle Introduction Literature Circles PACKEt.LOTF
   1. Individual directions
   2. Groups assigned
   3. First role!
   1. WEDNESDAY 1/10/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and evaluation of narrative text by examining and defending golden lines.

LO: Students will reread, discuss, and speak using guiding questions.

1. Book talks!
2. AOW #17
   1. Read over article silently.
   2. Turn & talk about speaker & occasion.
   3. Label & explain evidence.
   4. Be prepared to share!
3. Lord of the Flies
   1. Chapters 1-3 work was returned.
   2. Now, discuss your golden lines with your group.
   3. Choose one line you all think is significant.
   4. Write the exact quote (in MLA format) on chart paper.
   5. As a group, explain the significance.
   6. Be prepared to share!
4. Lit. Circle Introduction
   1. Individual directions
   2. Groups assigned
   3. First role!

REMINDER: January SSR Log is open!

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TUESDAY 1/9/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and application of vocabulary words by selecting the correct word in context.

LO: Students will read and select the best word from a word bank.

1. Vocabulary Review Game
2. QUIZ
3. AOW #17: “Lord of the Flies is still a blueprint for savagery”
4. Questions/feedback from chapters 1-3
5. HOMEWORK: Read LOTF chapters 4 and 5. Write down a golden line from each chapter. Have it on a piece of paper for Wednesday’s class.

MONDAY 1/8/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining author’s choice of diction.

LO: Students will reread and write using the text as a guide.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/updates/reminders
   1. Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday
   2. Possible visitors on Wednesday
   3. January’s SSR log is open
3. AOW #16: Questions? Hand in
4. Homework from break: first 3 chapters of LOTF
5. Chapter 3 Quick WriteReading Section of NotebookRe-read the first 4 paragraphs of Chapter 3.  Annotate either in your book or on a separate sheet of paper, using the following questions as a guide:
   1. In these paragraphs, how are Jack’s movements and behaviors described?  Find specific words or phrases that support your answer.
   2. What is the tone of just these paragraphs?  Find specific words or phrases that support your answer.

   Now give it a try.  Try describing yourself and your morning routine in the same way.  Try to create the same tone that Golding did.  Aim for 4 paragraphs…let’s see how far you can get.

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VOCABULARY:

Remember the quiz is on Tuesday!

Labyrinthine-(adj)intricate and confusing

Nuzzle-(verb) to rub or push against with nose and mouth

Plaudit-(noun) praise

Reprehensible-(adj) deserving condemnation

Tardy-(adj) delayed or beyond expected time; late

Absolution-(noun) formal release from guilt

Blatant-(adj) bad behavior done openly and unashamedly

Creditable-(adj) deserving public acknowledgment and praise

Ensconce-(verb) establish or settle in a comfortable place

Hasten-(verb) to be quick to do something

Laceration-(noun) a deep cut or tear

Obdurate-(adj) stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion

Plausible-(adj) seeming reasonable or probable

Reprieve-(verb) to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone

Tawdry-(adj) showy but cheap and of poor quality

WEEK 16

FRIDAY 12/22/17

1. Book talks
2. Vocabulary due!
3. Work returned
4. Lord of the Flies
   1. Read chapters 1-3.
   2. Write a 10-15 sentence summary for each chapter.
   3. Choose a golden line from each chapter and explain your selection.
   4. Be prepared to answer questions when we return.

THURSDAY 12/21/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of passages by examining test choices.

LO: Students will read and select answers using multiple choice questions.

1. Julius Caesar QUIZ
   1. Number a piece of loose leaf from 1-20.
   2. Write the VERSION you have on the TOP of your paper (A, B, or C).
2. Act III Viewing Guide due/finishing the film

WEDNESDAY 12/20/17

LATE START

CO: Students will demonstrate application of grammar rules by selecting correct responses.

LO: Students will read and select choices using notes from toolkit.

1. Book talks?
2. AOW #16: Speaker & Occasion (WHY DO WE DO THIS?)
3. Work returned (STUDY FOR QUIZ TOMORROW)
4. Practice writing and language test
   1. Discuss answers at your table.
   2. Do the questions have anything in common?
   3. What do you have questions about? Create a list with your table to turn in.

TUESDAY 12/19/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of grammar rules by selecting correct responses.

LO: Students will read and select choices using notes from toolkit.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/updates
3. AOW #16
4. JC “study guide” for quiz on Thursday
   1. SAT style quiz20 questionsPassages could include:Brutus’s soliloquyCassius talking to Brutus in Act IBrutus’s and Antony’s funeral speechesYou will:-make inferences-identify figurative language-identify internal conflict-identify theme-identify words in context
5. Comma and semicolon rules
   1. Practice writing and language test

MONDAY 12/18/17

SUB

Watching Julius Caesar and completing your viewing guide (it is due Thursday).

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WEEK 15

FRIDAY 12/15/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of funeral speech by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will listen and write using a double-entry journal.

1. Book talks?
2. Reminders
   1. Quiz on Julius Caesar: next Thursday the 21st.
   2. Weeks 14-16 vocabulary words due December 22nd.
   3. The quiz will be January 9th.
3. Brutus Speech Analysis
   1. Add new layer: how/where does Brutus use ethos, pathos, or logos?
4. Viewing guide
   1. Continue watching JC

THURSDAY 12/14/17

SNOW DAY!

WEDNESDAY 12/13/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of rhetorical appeals by examining character speeches.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using a triple entry journal.

1. Book talks!
2. Reminders
   1. Weeks 14-16 vocabulary words due December 22nd.
   2. The quiz will be January 9th.
3. Notes:
   1. Ethos, pathos, and logos
4. Analyzing the speeches of Brutus and Antony

TUESDAY 12/12/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of drama elements by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will watch and record information using a viewing guide.

1. SSR+
2. Reminders
   1. Weeks 14-16 vocabulary words due December 22nd.
   2. The quiz will be January 9th.
3. Viewing guide for Julius Caesar
   1. Complete your viewing guide as we watch.
   2. You may use your books as well.
4. Grammar test practice
   1. Write answers for each question in the TEST section of your notebook

MONDAY 12/11/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of drama elements by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will watch and record information using a viewing guide.

1. SSR+
2. Good news/updates/reminders
   1. Weeks 14-16 vocabulary words due December 22nd.
   2. The quiz will be January 9th.
   3. NO December SSR log.
3. Viewing guide for Julius Caesar
   1. Complete your viewing guide as we watch.
   2. You may use your books as well.

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WEEK 14

FRIDAY 12/8/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of text by examining rhetorical devices.

LO: Students will write using the analysis guidelines.

1. Book talks
2. AOW #14: Write a one-sentence explanation of what net neutrality is.
3. In-class ESSAY
   1. Analysis of Decius’s and Calpurnia’s persuasive techniques

THURSDAY 12/7/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of drama elements by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will watch and record information using a viewing guide.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #14: annotate for subject
3. Literature Workshop Act II, scene i, Portia and Brutus
   1. Report out: share your response from yesterday
4. Viewing Acts II-III
   1. Complete your viewing guide as we watch.
   2. You may use your books as well.
5. Preview in-class essay
   1. Excerpt and prompt for tomorrow.
   2. You may make any notes on the paper itself. You can not bring any other materials.

WEDNESDAY 12/6/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of complex characters by examining an important scene and how it develops.

LO: Students will read and speak using literature workshop guidelines.

1. Book talks
2. AOW #14: annotate for audience and purpose
3. Check quiz
4. Literature Workshop with Act II, scene i, Portia and Brutus
   1. We did this yesterday: Silent reading: pay close attention to lines you find confusing, interesting, or disturbing.
   2. Jump-In reading: One student begins to read for a few lines and stops whenever they want, then another student jumps in and continues reading without raising a hand or waiting to be prompted.
   3. Pointing: students only read lines randomly. Three rules here: 1) a student may repeat a line as many times as a student wishes, 2) no student “owns” a line, meaning more than one can read the same line, 3) if two students start talking at the same time, one backs off.
   4. Writing about a line
   5. Sharing
   6. Reporting out
5. Essay prompt for Thursday’s in-class essay
6. GRAMMAR: semicolons and commas

TUESDAY 12/5/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of complex characters by examining an important scene and how it develops.

LO: Students will read and speak using literature workshop guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #14: annotate for speaker and occasion
3. VOCABULARY QUIZ
   1. Quick review (no game)
   2. Quiz
4. Literature Workshop with Act II, scene i, Portia and Brutus
   1. Silent reading: pay close attention to lines you find confusing, interesting, or disturbing.
   2. Jump-In reading: One student begins to read for a few lines and stops whenever they want, then another student jumps in and continues reading without raising a hand or waiting to be prompted.
   3. Pointing: students only read lines randomly. Three rules here: 1) a student may repeat a line as many times as a student wishes, 2) no student “owns” a line, meaning more than one can read the same line, 3) if two students start talking at the same time, one backs off.
   4. Writing about a line
   5. Sharing
   6. Reporting out

MONDAY 12/4/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of complex characters by examining an important scene and how it develops.

LO: Students will read and speak using literature workshop guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Good news
3. AOW #14: read and make a connection
4. Turn in ACT II dialectical journal
5. Portfolios
   1. Sort graded work
   2. Revisit strength and weakness list
   3. Literary letter: address to Mrs. Orzechowski
   4. CM 2:  What do you do as a reader when your comprehension breaks down?  This may include fix up strategies, book choices, or specific areas that you struggle with when it comes to reading. What process do you use when choosing books?  How has this process helped (or hurt) your ability to pick books you’ve enjoyed?  Be specific when describing what worked and what didn’t.
6. Literature Workshop with Act II, scene i, Portia and Brutus
   1. Silent reading: pay close attention to lines you find confusing, interesting, or disturbing.
   2. Jump-In reading: One student begins to read for a few lines and stops whenever they want, then another student jumps in and continues reading without raising a hand or waiting to be prompted.
   3. Pointing: students only read lines randomly. Three rules here: 1) a student may repeat a line as many times as a student wishes, 2) no student “owns” a line, meaning more than one can read the same line, 3) if two students start talking at the same time, one backs off.
   4. Writing about a line
   5. Sharing
   6. Reporting out
7. Vocabulary list**QUIZ TOMORROW
8. Labyrinth-a complicated network of passagesNullify-to invalidate, make null or voidPlaintiff-a person who brings a case against another in courtReplete-filled or well-supplied with somethingTangible-(adj) perceptible by touchAbrogate-to repeal or do away withBlasphemy-the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about sacred thingsCredible-able to be believed, convincingEnigma-a person or thing that is puzzling, confusingHarbingers-persons or things that announce the approach of another

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WEEK 13

FRIDAY 11/20/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a drama by examining big questions and themes.

LO: Students will speak and listen using complete sentences focused around Acts I-II of Julius Caesar.

1. Book talks
2. AOW #13: Summative grade this week!
   1. Read and annotate for audience and purpose
   2. What can you find about the intended audience (for whom is this written, whom did the author want to read it)? What is the author’s intention in writing this (to inform ____, to persuade the reader to____, or to entertain)?
3. Julius Caesar dialectical journal AND journal write due
   1. Make sure your name is on the top paper and staple all pages together.
   2. This is worth 40 formative points.
4. Socratic seminar
   1. You may have books out, notes, questions, etc.
   2. Inner circle has the floor and outer circle observes/takes notes for their future conversation.
5. Literature Workshop with Act II, scene i, Portia and Brutus
   1. Silent reading: pay close attention to lines you find confusing, interesting, or disturbing.
   2. Jump-In reading: One student begins to read for a few lines and stops whenever they want, then another student jumps in and continues reading without raising a hand or waiting to be prompted.
   3. Pointing: students only read lines randomly. Three rules here: 1) a student may repeat a line as many times as a student wishes, 2) no student “owns” a line, meaning more than one can read the same line, 3) if two students start talking at the same time, one backs off.
   4. Writing about a line
   5. Sharing
   6. Reporting out

THURSDAY 11/30/17

CAREER CRUISING

WEDNESDAY 11/29/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a drama by examining literary devices in the text.

LO: Students will read parts, discuss, and write notes using a dialectical journal.

1. Book talks
2. AOW #13: Summative grade this week!
   1. Read and annotate for speaker and occasion
   2. What can you find about the author of this piece (bias, opinion, certain pov)? What prompted the author to write this (think of certain event)?
3. Journal write: this goes in reading section of your notebook
4. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act II, scenes i-iv
   1. Complete group activity
   2. Prep for socratic seminar on Thursday!

***NOVEMBER SSR LOG due this THURSDAY***

TUESDAY 11/28/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a drama by examining literary devices in the text.

LO: Students will read parts, discuss, and write notes using a dialectical journal.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #13: Summative grade this week!
   1. Read and annotate for speaker and occasion
   2. What can you find about the author of this piece (bias, opinion, certain pov)? What prompted the author to write this (think of certain event)?
3. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act II, scenes i-iv
   1. Groups assigned
   2. See handout with specific directions
   3. Working in library?

***NOVEMBER SSR LOG due this THURSDAY***

MONDAY 11/27/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a drama by examining literary devices in the text.

LO: Students will read parts, discuss, and write notes using a dialectical journal.

1. SSR+
2. Good news
3. AOW #13: Summative grade this week!
   1. Read and annotate for connections
   2. Hand back graded work
4. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Act II, scenes i-iv
   1. Groups assigned
   2. See handout with specific directions

***NOVEMBER SSR LOG due this THURSDAY***

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WEEK 12

TUESDAY 11/21/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of vocabulary knowledge by constructing sentences.

LO: Students will read and fill in the blank using a word bank.

1. Vocabulary quiz!
2. Have your note books on your desk AND open to ACT I journal
3. Check quiz

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE NOV. 30th**

MONDAY 11/20/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of speech by reciting for a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

LO: Students will speak using a memorized speech.

1. SSR+ (have your note book open to the journal for ACT I of Julius Caesar)
2. Good news
3. Speeches!
4. Flyswatter: vocabulary review game

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE NOV. 30th**

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WEEK 11

VOCABULARY for Weeks 9-11:

QUIZ ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 21st

Abrasive: (adj) harsh, showing little concern

Bilk: (v) to cheat someone

Covert: (adj) not openly displayed

Engender: (v) to cause or give rise to

Hangar: (n) a large building for housing something like an aircraft

Knotty: (adj) extremely difficult

Nuance: (n) a subtle difference in meaning

Plagiarism: (n) taking someone else’s work as one’s own

Renown: (n) the condition of being known

Tangent: (n) a completely different line of thought or action

Abasement : (n) humiliation or degradation

Billowing: (v) moving or flowing outward

Cower: (v) to crouch down in fear

Enhance: (v) to improve the quality of

Harangue: (v) to lecture someone in a critical manner

FRIDAY 11/17/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational text by examining answer choices.

LO: Students will read, listen, and record information using a journal entry.

1. Vocabulary due in blue box
2. Book talks
3. AOW #11
   1. Subject
   2. Multiple choice questions 1-4
4. Any extra credit speech deliveries?
   1. Remember, if you CHOOSE to present today, then this is the only day. No redos on Monday.
   2. Everyone else should be ready on Monday.
5. Act I of Julius Caesar recap
   1. Focus for viewing

THURSDAY 11/16/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of characters by examining relationships and development.
LO: Students will write using the guiding notes.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #11
   1. Audience and Purpose
3. Quick write: in Writing section of notebook
   1. Consider how being associated with certain people can help or hinder one’s status, and why people, even teens, work to become part of a group, or to recruit certain people to the group. You may also look at current political situations, and ask why politicians like to be seen with certain famous or influential others. Compare these situations to what Cassius, Cinna, and Casca are discussing regarding Brutus in Act I, scene iii, lines 142-164.
4. Act II of Julius Caesar
   1. Focus for reading

WEDNESDAY 11/15/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

LO: Students will practice a selected speech.

Late start schedule

1. Book talks?
2. SSR Log reminder/share outstanding posts
3. Portfolio update:
   1. Rearrange/update group name
4. Vocabulary for weeks 9-11
   1. Due 11/17
   2. You must write the definition AND 2 original sentences that show the MEANING of the word
5. Delivery practice
   1. Select a speech
   2. Practice
   3. We’ll start reciting on Friday

TUESDAY 11/14/17

SUB

1. Read silently for 10 minutes from SSR books.
2. Students will continue a close read of Act I of Julius Caesar. There is a class set of directions. The directions show students how to set up their dialectical journals (in the reading section of their own note books). They are to work independently on this assignment. Keep all work in the journal for me to check on Wednesday. If a student needs to borrow a book, they can come during lunch to take one.

MONDAY 11/13/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a play by examining parts of the opening scene.

LO: Students will read and write a dialectical journal using the prompts.

1. SSR+
2. Good news
3. AOW #11: Read and annotate for speaker/occasion
4. Julius Caesar
   1. Dialectical Journal continued for Act I

NOVEMBER SSR LOG IS SUMMATIVE**

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WEEK 10

FRIDAY 11/10/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a play by examining parts of the opening scene.

LO: Students will read and write a dialectical journal using the prompts.

1. Book talks?
2. Shakespeare video from Mr. A
   1. Good idea to take notes in reading section of your notebook
3. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
   1. Act I. scene i dialectical journal
   2. This goes in the reading section of your notebook
4. Translating practice
5. Raffle today!

**November SSR log is summative**

THURSDAY 11/9/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of various accounts of a subject told in different mediums by examining details.

LO: Students will read, discuss, and create a circle map using the guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Expert folder for Julius Caesar
   1. Now, each group member will be responsible for the texts in the folder. You may have more than one.
   2. Each group member will take notes on a separate piece of paper as they read and analyze the text.
   3. Last, each group member will add new, relevant information to the map using color TWO. The group must agree on what to add or remove from the map.
   4. Gallery walk
   5. Be prepared to explain and present your map.

WEDNESDAY 11/8/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of various accounts of a subject told in different mediums by examining details.

LO: Students will read, discuss, and create a circle map using the guidelines.

1. SSR+ and Book talks
2. Expert folder for Julius Caesar
   1. With your group, you will create a giant circle map.
   2. Your guiding question should be something about important information for reading Julius Caesar. Think about the summary we acted out last week. With ONE color, first fill in the information you ALREADY know.
   3. Second, each group member will be responsible for the texts in the folder. You may have more than one.
   4. Each group member will take notes on a separate piece of paper as they read and analyze the text.
   5. Last, each group member will add new, relevant information to the map using color TWO. The group must agree on what to add or remove from the map.
   6. Be prepared to explain and present your map.

TUESDAY 11/7/17

NO SCHOOL

MONDAY 11/6/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational texts by examining questions.

LO: Students will read and select the best answer choice.

1. Turn in 2 revised paragraphs. Staple the new and improved version on TOP of the original.
2. CM 2 pre test today! This is formative. We will take the post test at the end of the CM and that will be summative.
3. If students finish early, they will begin a double-entry journal for Julius Caesar. See Mrs. O for the guidelines.

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG now available**

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WEEK 9

FRIDAY 11/3/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of PSAT questions by examining answer choices and question types.

LO: Students will read and respond to questions using a strategy list.

1. Book talks?
2. PSAT practice: goes in TEST section of toolkit
   1. Read together
   2. Answer questions alone
   3. Discuss with group
   4. Share out as a group with a whiteboard
   5. Reminder of CM 2 pretest on Monday
3. Julius Caesar
   1. Begin double-entry journal (in reading section)
   2. Follow model

THURSDAY 11/2/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of sources on technology by composing a revised argument.

LO: Students will read, imitate, and revise using a model, rubric, and student examples.

1. SSR+
2. Graded work returned
   1. Sort papers in portfolio
   2. Revisit strength and weakness list (update if needed)
3. Revising introduction and body paragraph 1 (prompt: Then, in an essay that synthesizes at least three of the sources for support, evaluate the most important factors that a school should consider before using particular technologies in curriculum and instruction.)
   1. You must include a complex sentence in your introduction–highlight it!
   2. Introduction:
      1. Hook/background information
      2. Claim about WHAT schools should consider…
   3. Body paragraph:
      1. Topic sentence about focus (skill, communication, attention span, etc.)
      2. Point you’re going to make about the focus
      3. Evidence (paraphrase is best)
      4. Reasoning (DO NOT EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE, rather show how it supports your point)
      5. Impact (What impact does this evidence have on readers?)
      6. Second point you’re going to make about the focus
      7. Evidence (paraphrase is best)
      8. Reasoning (DO NOT EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE, rather show how it supports your point)
      9. Impact (What impact does this evidence have on readers?)
      10. Concluding sentence if needed
   4. Conference with Mrs. O as needed!
   5. Sources found here: https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/apc/ap10_frq_eng_lang.pdf

WEDNESDAY 11/1/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of argument writing to support a claim by drafting a body paragraph.

LO: Students will read and rewrite a sample paragraph together.

1. SSR+ OR Book talks!
2. Check vocabulary quiz
3. Return graded work
   1. Synthesis paragraphs
   2. Next steps for revision (summative) due Monday
4. Julius Caesar:
   1. Phrase activity: that sounds familiar!
   2. Shakespeare as a foreign language

TUESDAY 10/31/17

Happy Halloween!

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and application of a narrative text by developing a scene.

LO: Students will read and recite a line from Shakespeare using guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Vocabulary Quiz
   1. Check in class?
3. AOW from Monday
   1. Share out most interesting information about Julius Caesar and his history
4. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
   1. Get into groups of 3-4 people (teacher selects).
   2. Receive a line from JC.
   3. You have 6 minutes to create a scene centered around that line. Groups can have more than one line.
   4. Students in the group must say the line together in unison during their scene.
   5. As I read the summary, I will the number of the group to perform that particular line.

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE TODAY!!

MONDAY 10/30/17

SUB today

*email me with questions: orzechj@dearbornschools.org

-Follow all directions carefully.

-Make sure you take your graded work home.

-Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow (Tuesday).

-Complete your October SSR log on Google Classroom by 11:59 PM on Tuesday

WEEK 8

FRIDAY 10/27/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of texts by examining author’s choices.

LO: Students will read and respond to multiple choice questions.

1. Book talks?
2. VOCABULARY HOMEWORK DUE
3. AOW #8: On a separate piece of paper, write a response.Joseph Campbell wrote, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Choose a “text” you know in which the protagonist can be described as a hero because he or she has “given his or her life to something bigger.” Write a paragraph in which you defend how the protagonist’s actions not only define him or her as a hero, but reveal a deeper understanding of the human experience (beliefs, feelings, ideas).
4. Vocabulary: FLY SWATTER
5. Sentence structure notes: in TOOLKIT section
   1. Complex sentences
6. Test practice: create strategy list and practice with new PSAT test

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE THE 31ST***

THURSDAY 10/26/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of words and sentence structure by creating sentences.

LO: Students will read and write using specific sentence structures.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #8: Match a character from TV, a book, or film to the hero’s journey stages. Yes, each one. Explain your choice.
3. Vocabulary check in (homework due tomorrow and quiz on Tuesday)
4. Test reflection: look at post test scores, examine actual test, create strategy list, AND practice with new PSAT sample.
5. Sentence structure notes: in TOOLKIT section
   1. Complex sentences

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE THE 31ST***

WEDNESDAY 10/25/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of sentence structure by constructing specific sentence types.

LO: Students will record notes and write their own sentences using guidelines.

1. SSR+ OR Book talks
2. AOW #8: Read and annotate for connections
   1. Think about stories from last year
   2. Think about “Rama’s Initiation”
3. Hero’s Journey video
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Zxt28ff-E
4. Sentence structure notes: in TOOLKIT section
   1. Simple sentences
   2. Compound sentences
5. Vocabulary check in

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE THE 31ST***

TUESDAY 10/24/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational and narrative texts by examining answer choices.

LO: Students will read and select the best multiple choice answer.

1. Good news
2. SSR+
3. Recap Monday
4. Post test!

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE OCTOBER 31st***

MONDAY 10/23/17

SUB

Have students finish reading the story “Rama’s Initiation” in their blue text books.

They should answer the recall questions on the last page of the story.

After answering those questions, have them write a response to the question: Is Rama a hero? Why or why not?

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WEEK 7

FRIDAY 10/20/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of noun and verb knowledge by completing a quiz.

LO: Students will read and respond to questions on a quiz.

1. Book talks?
2. MINI QUIZ 🙂
   1. Worth 19 summative points
   2. Yes, it will go on this card marking
   3. No, there’s no extra credit
   4. We will grade them today!
3. “Rama’s Initiation”
   1. Finish reading
   2. Respond to question on board

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE OCTOBER 31st***

THURSDAY 10/19/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of grammar knowledge by constructing appropriate sentences.

LO: Students will read and imitate different sentences.

1. SSR+
2. Review nouns, verbs, and vocabulary for mini quiz on Friday
3. NEW! vocabulary assignment
   1. doc00182320171018150049
4. Reading “Rama’s Initiation” on page 1053
   1. Dialectical journal
   2. Include: epic hero and setting

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE OCTOBER 31st***

WEDNESDAY 10/18/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of their own writing by estimating scores on a rubric.

LO: Students will read and write using the rubric.

1. LATE START SCHEDULE!
   1. 8:20-9:10
   2. 9:15-10:05
   3. 10:10-11:00
2. SSR+ OR Book Talks
3. Introduction and body paragraph
   1. Use rubric to give yourself a score
   2. Staple rubric on TOP of your work
   3. Get out source sheet (the table chart)
   4. Add sources you used in your essay
   5. Create MLA Works Cited Page on Google Classroom

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE OCTOBER 31st***

TUESDAY 10/17/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of sources by composing a paragraph response.

LO: Students will read and write using a student example and guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Verb homework turn in
3. Writing introduction and body paragraph for argument
   1. Verb application

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE OCTOBER 31st***

MONDAY 10/16/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of student essays by distinguishing responses from best to worst.

LO: Students will read and order the student essays.

1. SSR+
2. Good news share
3. Student sample analysis
   1. Examine the student responses
   2. Rank in order from highest score (number 1) to lowest score (number 3) and justify your choice
4. Verb Review & practice

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE OCTOBER 31st***

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WEEK 6

FRIDAY 10/13/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of personal growth or change by composing a letter.

LO: Students will write a literary letter using the model.

1. Turn in claim, source notes, and brace map. Staple together if needed and make sure your name is on the top paper.
2. Organize and sort portfolios
   1. What papers have been returned that can go in portfolio?
3. Literary Letter

You are going to write me a letter. Each paragraph should have at least 5 sentences.

You must include:

Dear Mrs. Orzechowski,

Paragraph 1- A description of yourself as a reader. This may include your likes/dislikes, the number of books you’ve read, or your attitude as a reader. The important thing is to be specific and to think about WHY you do (or don’t do) what you do when it comes to reading.

Paragraph 2- What can you do as a reader to improve? What can I do to help you improve? What are the things holding you back from being the reader that you want to be? Be specific and constructive with your critique, think positively about how you can move yourself forward.

Paragraph 3- What has been your biggest accomplishment as a reader so far this year? Be specific and address what you have done to make this accomplishment happen.

Sincerely,

Your Name (write in cursive)

 

THURSDAY 10/12/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of sources by examining evidence and significant phrases.

LO: Students will read and write using a thinking map.

1. SSR+
2. Argument continued
   1. Read through sources and gather information
   2. You may also use AOW #5 and/or “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” as sources
   3. Create a brace map to show positive and/or negative sides to technology
   4. When ready, come get the prompt from Mrs. O and draft a claim

WEDNESDAY 10/11/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of sources by compiling positive and negative sides to a topic.

LO: Students will read and write using a brace map.

1. SSR+ OR Book talks
2. Reflection on noun identification activity
3. Argument
   1. Second look at Toulmin structure
   2. Gathering sources
   3. Create a brace map to show positive and/or negative sides to technology

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE 10/31

TUESDAY 10/10/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of word knowledge by developing responses.

LO: Students will read and write using noun identification clues.

1. SSR+
   1. Reminder of book talks on Wednesday
2. Google classroom: complete noun practice
   1. Discuss & reflect on half sheet of paper
3. Argument
   1. Review classical
   2. Examine Toulmin structure

**OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE 10/31

MONDAY 10/9/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of word identification by practicing noun choice.

LO: Students will read and write using a note sheet and practice.

1. Good news
2. SSR+
3. Share out of SSR Logs & reminder for October post
4. Grammar: go to Google Classroom
   1. Read & record any notes from “Identifying Nouns”
   2. Apply & practice the new information by completing the Nouns sheet
5. Argument
   1. Examining the Toulmin argument
   2. See example & add to “Writing” section of note book

**OCTOBER SSR LOG IS OPEN**

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WEEK 5

FRIDAY 10/6/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of word knowledge by constructing responses.

LO: Students will read and identify nouns based on clues given.

1. SSR+ and/or Book talks
2. AOW #5: Double check that you have annotated for all SOAPS.
3. Source sheet:
   1. Add AOW #5 to the sheet
   2. Add Carr essay to the sheet
4. HOMEWORK: have your sentences out to share!
5. Get a chrome book & go to Google Classroom
   1. Read directions for Identifying Nouns & complete
   2. **REMINDER: OCTOBER SSR LOG IS OPEN**

THURSDAY 10/5/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of argument by examining the components.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using a sample argument.

1. SSR+
2. AOW #5: purpose and subject
3. Argument writing
   1. Claim writing comfort level
   2. Review types of claims–notes from PP
   3. Shaping an argument (classical, speech)
   4. Source sheet
4. New Words–homework

WEDNESDAY 10/4/17

CO: Students will demonstrate creation of a claim and introduction paragraph by revising an initial draft.

LO: Students will read and write using a model.

1. SSR+ and book talks
2. AOW #5: occasion and audience
3. Graded work returned
   1. feedback discussion
4. Claim & introduction writing notes
   1. Revise initial paragraph

TUESDAY 10/3/17

You will be the best class for Ms. Ramadan!

Here is the information we all have:

1. Take attendance (students must remain in assigned seats the entire hour).
2. They can find all directions on the blog, too.
3. Read silently for 10 minutes from SSR books.
4. Hand out the AOW #5 titled “How Puerto Ricans on the Mainland Are Getting News From Relatives.”
5. Students should read and annotate for a connection to the text and for speaker.
6. Then, hand a list of argumentative questions to each table. Tell students to choose 4-5 questions from the list. They must write a claim for each question (just need to number it) on their own papers.
7. Once they have the 4-5 claims, then students choose ONE claim they like the best and write an introduction paragraph (5-7 sentences) to an argumentative essay. TURN IN BLUE BOX.
8. Please have students throw away garbage on tables and floor/push in chairs every hour.
9. Absolutely no passes (that means no one can leave the room until the hour is over).

MONDAY 10/2/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of informational text by examining components.

LO: Students will read and write using a source sheet.

1. Good news
2. SSR+
3. Reflect on silent conversation
4. Return AOW #3
   1. Discuss
5. “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” article
   1. What are the parts of an argument?
   2. Find these parts in article
   3. Practice writing claims

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WEEK 4

FRIDAY 9/29/17

***REMINDER: SEPTEMBER SSR LOG DUE SATURDAY 9/30 by 11:59 PM***

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational text and personal reading by examining aspects and habits of reading.

LO: Students will read and write using a silent conversation model.

1. SSR+ OR Book Talks
2. “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
   1. You need the article and your responses
   2. You & your partner will create a Google document.
   3. You will have a conversation about the article.
   4. Use the questions to guide you.
      1. EX: Steve: So, what kind of notes do you take?
      2. Sarah: I take____________notes. I usually_____. This article was different because I _____________. What about you?
      3. Steve: Well…
3. Source sheet: how to keep track of information
4. Previewing argumentative issues: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/01/learning/lesson-plans/401-prompts-for-argumentative-writing.html?mcubz=3

THURSDAY 9/28/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of reading while examining an essay.

LO: Students will read and respond to questions.

1. SSR+
2. SSR log reminder
3. Revisit ethos
4. Grammar check in–tape in toolkit section of notebook
5. Reading “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
   1. Use your reading of this article as a case study of how you read.
   2. Before reading–think about what happens when you read lengthy or challenging texts.
   3. What is a comfortable length of time for a single reading experience?
   4. How much do you interact with technology as you read?
   5. What kinds of notes do you take?
   6. Does your experience differ if you read a print or electronic text?
   7. How well do you process or remember what you read?
   8. Have you noticed any changes in your reading habits over the course of your life?
   9. You will write a paragraph response to these questions and be prepared to discuss.

WEDNESDAY 9/27/17

CO: Students will demonstrate evaluation of theme by composing questions about its development over the course of the text.

LO: Students will write and discuss using sentence starters.

1. SSR+ or Book Talks
2. Grammar Check in–tape in toolkit section of notebook
3. “How Much Land Does a Man Need”
   1. dialectical journal check
   2. discussion norms
   3. practice discussion
4. Argument Info.
   1. Arguments based on credibility/ethos

TUESDAY 9/26/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of “How Much Land Does a Man Need” by highlighting selected passages with an interpretation.

LO: Students will read and write using a dialectical double journal.

1. SSR+
2. Mini projects
   1. Final presentations
   2. Reflection
3. “How Much Land Does a Man Need”
   1. Finish 9 total entries in dialectical journal
   2. Mrs. O will check journals in class on Wednesday
   3. Find the entire story here (if you need to finish at home): https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2738/

MONDAY 9/25/17

CO: Students will demonstrate creation of a text by presenting a project that shows complex information.

LO: Students will speak and listen using project guidelines.

1. Good news
2. SSR+
3. Mini projects due
   1. Double check requirements
   2. Brief presentations

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WEEK 3

FRIDAY 9/22/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of “How Much Land Does a Man Need” by highlighting selected passages with an interpretation.

LO: Students will read and write using a dialectical double journal.

1. SSR+ and complete book log
2. AOW #3 final check before submission
3. Reading: “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”
4. Mini project due Monday
   1. Options
   2. Example
   3. Questions?

THURSDAY 9/21/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of “How Much Land Does a Man Need” by highlighting selected passages with an interpretation.

LO: Students will read and write using a dialectical double journal.

1. SSR+
2. Mrs. Orzechowski’s Book Talk & reminder to sign up
3. AOW #3
4. Reading: “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”
5. Mini project assigned**

WEDNESDAY 9/20/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining specific passages.

LO: Students will read and write using specific guidelines.

1. SSR+
2. Homework share
3. AOW #3: audience and purpose
4. Quick write: How do I know when a habit is becoming destructive?
5. Reading: “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”
   1. Dialectical Journal set up
   2. 9 entries required

TUESDAY 9/19/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of word meanings both denotative and connotative by constructing responses.

LO: Students will listen, read, and discuss connotative and denotative meaning using a partner and handout.

1. SSR+
2. Diction: notes
   1. Partner practice
3. AOW #3
   1. Read and annotate for speaker and occasion

MONDAY 9/18/17

1. SSR+
2. Sign up for REMIND from Mr. Mustafa
   1. Enter this number: 81010 & text this message:  @mrmustafa1
   3. Add your name
3. PICTURE DAY
   1. Bring belongings with you to the auditorium, but please keep phones off and out of sight.
4. Diction: notes

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WEEK 2

FRIDAY 9/15/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of tests and skills by utilizing feedback.

LO: Students will read responses and write personal data using a chart.

1. SSR+
2. Tests returned
   1. Examine scores, timing, question types, etc.
   2. Record information in your note book in “Tests” section
3. Portfolios
   1. Return checked work
   2. Listen to whole class feedback
   3. Use orange sheet (tape into inside cover of your portfolio) to record 2-3 strengths and weaknesses in your reading (think annotation) skills and writing skills
   4. Create LEXILE GOAL
4. Chromebooks–sign up for Google Classroom
   1. 1st Period Code = 5mippwf
   2. 2nd Period Code = ge4ocn
   3. 3rd Period Code = ee4xzw
5. Diction Activity

 

THURSDAY 9/14/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of feedback by drafting a personal strength and weakness list.

LO: Students will read, listen, and record using feedback from the teacher.

1. SSR+
2. Discuss homework & hand in
3. MC Pre Test
   1. Please do not write on exam
   2. Record answers on the tiny scantron only

 

WEDNESDAY 9/13/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of argument building by constructing a claim.

LO: Students will discuss and generate a claim using sentence stems.

1. SSR+
2. Review argument information from Tuesday
3. Group activity: can an argument really be any text that expresses a point of view? What kinds of arguments–if any–might be made by the items listed on your table?
4. Closer look: arguments based on emotion
   1. Finish reading text
   2. Write a 6-8 sentence summary on the back of the packet.
   3. Find & highlight (in any color) a golden line. A golden line is a sentence or two that you find to be significant or perfect for getting at the main point of this text.

TUESDAY 9/12/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of reading analysis by explaining SOAPStone.

LO: Students will record information in a thinking map.

1. SSR+
2. SOAPSTone notes/guidelines
3. Annotation (T2T) norms
4. Background on argument & types of arguments

 

MONDAY 9/11/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of reading analysis by explaining SOAPStone.

LO: Students will record information in a thinking map.

1. Good news (1st hour-planners)
2. SSR+
   1. Signed syllabus due & materials needed
3. SSR log demo
4. Book talk sign up sheet & my book talk
5. CERA: annotation check
6. Curriculum‐Embedded
Reading
Assessment
(CERA)
Please respond to the following questions (in pen). PART
I.
SUMMARY
   1. In your own words, write a short (1–2 sentences) summary of this piece.

   PART
II.
READING
PROCESS

   2. What kinds of things were happening in your mind as you read this?
   3. What did you do that helped you to understand
the reading?
   4. What questions or problems do you still have with this piece?

   PART
III.
SELF‐ASSESSMENT

   5. 

How easy or difficult was this piece for you?
   6. 



How well would you say you
understood this piece?
7. SOAPSTone notes

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WEEK 1

FRIDAY 9/8/17

1. Reading survey for LA: complete and turn in portfolio
2. Book pass & book talk sign up
3. Writing pre-test (you need your Beatles article)
4. My book talk

THURSDAY 9/7/17

1. School survey
2. Team building activity
3. Cellphone video: do you support the new rules at Fordson? Why or why not?
4. Interests & reading survey: complete and turn in portfolio
5. Beatles article

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