LA 5/6

Welcome to 11th grade Language Arts!

Check the blog daily to get any information you may have missed in class.

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

 

 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. Watching The Great Gatsby!

THURSDAY 5/31/18

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

LO: Students will write using guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Reminders
    1. All revised work, redone work, and extra credit sentences are due Friday.
  3. Book talks
  4. Character Response
    1. Get a chrome book
    2. Go to Google Classroom
    3. Type response using guidelines
    4. Turn in today!

WEDNESDAY 5/30/18

You have sub today because I had a doctor’s appointment.

If you were scheduled to give a book talk today, you will give it tomorrow (Thursday).

Today you will continue working with your group. Your group will turn in ONE paper with everyone’s names on it. It is up to you to decide on HOW you share information.

After your group is finished, you will begin the final part of the assignment. You may use the chrome book and directions given to you.

Email me with questions: orzechj@dearbornschools.org

TUESDAY 5/29/18

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/reminders
    1. All revised work, redone work, and extra credit sentences are due Friday.
  3. Book talks?
  4. Finish group share out from Thursday…
  5. Have HOMEWORK on your desk: Read chapters 4 (IV) -5 (V) and answer questions
    1. Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
    2. What do you learn about the history of Gatsby and Daisy?
    3. What does Gatsby say about his wealth that contradicts what he had previously told Nick?
    4. What does Gatsby throw in front of Daisy and Nick?
  6. Focus: characters
    1. Handout

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WEEK 34:

THURSDAY 5/24/18

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks??
  3. Raffle
  4. POP QUIZ
  5. The Great Gatsby
    1. pg.39-41
    2. pg.42-44
    3. pg.45-47
    4. pg.48-50
    5. pg.51-53
    6. pg.54-56
    7. pg.57-59
    8. Read pages together with your group.
    9. Create a summary to share with the class.
    10. Identify a golden line from your pages and explain why you think it is significant.
  6. HOMEWORK: Read chapters 4 (IV) -5 (V) and answer questions
    1. Who is Meyer Wolfsheim?
    2. What do you learn about the history of Gatsby and Daisy?
    3. What does Gatsby say about his wealth that contradicts what he had previously told Nick?
    4. What does Gatsby throw in front of Daisy and Nick?

WEDNESDAY 5/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of narrative text by explaining the first chapter.

LO: Students will read and write using questions and a chart.

  1. SSR+
    1. Have homework on your desk for me to check
  2. The Great Gatsby
    1. Questions
    2. Character chart
    3. Colors?

TUESDAY 5/22/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of color by examining its use in cultural connotations and poetry.

LO: Students will read and write using a chart.

  1. Voting for class officers
    1. Seat assignments
  2. Color association
    1. Quick share out from each group
    2. Predict how colors could play a role in literature
    3. Nothing Gold Can Stay poem analysis
  3. The Great Gatsby
    1. Books assigned
    2. Chapter 1 + 4-sentence summary

MONDAY 5/21/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of connotation and denotation by examining the role of colors.

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/Reminders
    1. 4-day weekend coming up
  3. Color association
    1. https://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/middle/color2.htm
    2. https://www.colormatters.com/color-symbolism/the-meanings-of-colors
    3. https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/color/color-meanings-pictures
  4. The Great Gatsby
    1. Reading and questions for day 1

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WEEK 33:

FRIDAY 5/18/18

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

LO: Students will speak and present information using the project guidelines/rubric.

  1. Project presentations
  2. Color association
    1. Red–together
    2. Examine connotation and denotation (notes)

THURSDAY 5/17/18

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

LO: Students will speak and present information using the project guidelines/rubric.

  1. Review project expectations
  2. PROJECT PRESENTATIONS

WEDNESDAY 5/16/18

LATE START

  1. Vocab. quiz–check!
  2.  Projects
    1. 20 minutes to work
    2. Remaining time–we will start presentations!

TUESDAY 5/15/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of transcendentalist ideas by composing an analysis essay and presentation.

LO: Students will read and write using the project guideline sheet/rubric.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. Vocabulary quiz
    1. Review game
    2. Quiz
    3. Check quiz
  4. Transcendentalist Music Project
    1. Use this time wisely
    2. Analysis essay and presentations are due tomorrow

MONDAY 5/14/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of transcendentalism by composing a silent conversation.

LO: Students will read and write using guiding questions and their partner’s responses.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/reminders
    1. Vocab. quiz tomorrow!
  3. Finish watching Matthew McConaughey commencement speech
    1. Partners paired for online, silent conversation
    2. 15 lines each
    3. Topic: What is transcendentalism? How did McConaughey’s speech connect to the pillars? Where do we see and experience the pillars today?
  4. Color Imagery
    1. Connotation
    2. Denotation

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Watching speech
    1. Record notes on what ideals he discusses (evidence and inference)

THURSDAY 5/10/18

SUB

WEDNESDAY 5/9/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and comprehension of text by examining transcendental thought.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using guiding questions and a chart.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks?!
  3. Reminder:
    1. Vocab. Homework due on Friday
  4. Finish discussing Emerson’s “Nature”
  5. Project assigned
  6. Reading and discussing Thoreau’s “Walden”

TUESDAY 5/8/18

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

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using guiding questions and a chart.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks?!
  3. Reminders
    1. Grades are due by 3 PM today
    2. Final vocab. homework is due on Friday
  4. Questions from yesterday
  5. Define transcendentalism
  6. Reading excerpt from “Nature” together and annotating with these questions in mind:
    1. What different moods does Emerson note in the excerpt?
    2. How is nature connected to these moods?
    3. What effect does nature have on Emerson? What does he mean when he says, “I become a transparent eyeball”?
    4. In what ways does Emerson connect nature, humankind, and God?
    5. In what ways does Nature serve as a teacher?
    6. How is nature portrayed as noble? As a source of comfort?
    7. How are human beings represented as part of nature?
    8. What can human beings learn from nature? How does this learning affect the individual’s spirituality?

MONDAY 5/7/18

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

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using guiding questions and a chart.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/reminders
    1. Grades are due by 3 PM on Tuesday
    2. Final vocab. homework due on Friday
  3. Introduction to transcendentalism
    1. Painting from Friday
    2. Background information https://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together/discussion 
      1. Use handout to record information where it fits best
    3. Questions to consider

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WEEK 31:

FRIDAY 5/4/18

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

LO: Students will read and assess using a rubric.

  1. SSR+
  2. Finish yesterday’s assignment and turn in!
  3. Examine new artwork–see Google Classroom again.
  4. Pick up handout from Mrs. O. Follow the directions carefully.
    1. Turn this in today.

THURSDAY 5/3/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of painting by examining theme.

LO: Students will examine, record information, and make inferences using the guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Get a chrome book (sign out what number) and log into Google Classroom
  3. Pick up the handout for your assignment today. You are working independently.

WEDNESDAY 5/2/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining the role of madness.

LO: Students will read and write using a prompt.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. Of Mice and Men
    1. Timed analysis essay due today
    2. Finished early? Meet with Mrs. O and your response.

TUESDAY 5/1/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining the role of madness.

LO: Students will read and write using a prompt.

  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 will be in this card marking
    5. Good news–no more SSR logs!
  4. Vocabulary
    1. Review
    2. Quiz
  5. Of Mice and Men
    1. Timed analysis essay due today
    2. Finished early? Meet with Mrs. O and your response.

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. They will be watching Of Mice and Men on amazon video. I have logged in, so you can access this. The times they left off at are on my desk.
  4. Once movie is finished, they should begin responses to the essay prompt they received next week. Tell students to have an introduction ready for tomorrow’s class.
  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. Synedoche-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 “madness” as a significant role.

LO: Students will read and write using the prompt.

  1. Reminders:
    1. April SSR log due by Monday
  2. Of Mice and Men
    1. Writing prompt

THURSDAY 4/26/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining “madness” as a significant role.

LO: Students will read and write using the prompt.

  1. SSR+
  2. Turn in mentor text analysis sheet
  3. Book talks
  4. Reminders:
    1. Vocab homework due tomorrow
    2. April SSR log due by Monday
  5. Of Mice and Men
    1. Writing prompt
    2. Break down prompt

WEDNESDAY 4/25/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining “madness” as a significant role.

LO: Students will read and write using the prompt.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. Reminders:
    1. Vocab homework due Friday
    2. April SSR log due by Monday
  4. Of Mice and Men handout–page 99
    1. Examining mentor text
    2. Brief analysis
    3. Writing prompt-due today!

TUESDAY 4/24/18

Testing

MONDAY 4/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of skills by composing different responses for each station.

LO: Students will read and write using the station directions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/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)
  3. Station Rotation–you will spend about 9 minutes at each station.
    1. Vocabulary station
    2. Meet with teacher (optional)
    3. Quote, Summary, and Paraphrase
    4. Mentor text activity–with computer
    5. Grammar: Apostrophe use

WEEK 29:

FRIDAY 4/20/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of author’s choice by examining word choice.

LO: Students will read and write using guided directions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Raffle
  3. Reminders:
    1. April SSR log is due soon
    2. Check book talk list (you can’t book talk Of Mice and Men or the same book twice–talk to teacher)
  4. Turn in paragraph!
  5. Of Mice and Men
    1. Listening to final chapter
    2. Write a summary, paraphrase, and a quote
    3. Examining a scene as a mentor text

THURSDAY 4/19/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of author’s choice by examining word choice.

LO: Students will read and write using guided directions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks!!
  3. Discuss yesterday’s writing
  4. Of Mice and Men
    1. Listening to final chapter
    2. Write a summary, paraphrase, and a quote
    3. Examining a scene as a mentor text

WEDNESDAY 4/18/18

SUB Today!

**If you are scheduled to give a book talk, you will share tomorrow.**

  1. Take attendance (students must remain in assigned seats the entire hour).
  2. They can find all directions on the blog, too.
  3. Students will get out their theme/conflict handout from yesterday’s class. They will work independently to complete the chart. This means they should fill in: one important conflict, specific thematic idea, and a statement of theme. Remind them to read and use the back side of the handout titled “Common Themes in Literature.” This has all the information they need.
  4. Once that handout has been completed, students will write an introductory paragraph on a separate piece of paper. The introduction should set the scene, include the author’s name, title, and any other information they feel is important. The last sentence of the introduction should be the statement of theme. (Look at the example on handout).
  5. TURN IN STAPLED HANDOUT AND INTRODUCTION.
  6. Please have students throw away garbage and push in chairs every hour.
  7. Absolutely no passes (that means no one can leave the room until the hour is over).

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. Of Mice and Men
    1. Listening to ch.5 pg.84
    2. Fill in chart on conflict and theme as we listen
    3. Be prepared to share
    4. Writing an introduction paragraph
    5. ** HOMEWORK: finish reading Chapter 5 pg.84-98 & narrow your choices down to ONE conflict on handout
    6. Listen here: https://www.dedicationtechnologies.com/oman/Of_Mice_and_Men_Ch5.mp3

 

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 final section of Of Mice and Men.

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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

  1. Turn in vocabulary work
  2. Reminders:
    1. SRI testing on Monday
    2. Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday
  3. Time to work on SSR log
  4. Reward??

 

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/updates/reminders
    1. SAT testing 4/10: Arrive at 7:20 to your testing room. You will be testing until 12:45. Snacks will be provided.
    2. ACT Work Keys testing 4/11: Arrive at 7:20 to your testing room.
    3. Mrs. Alcodray will be visiting us today to talk about test day reminders.
  3. Spring Break work due today
    1. Make sure your name is on the top paper. Staple all work together and hand in.
  4. SAT 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
    4. Relaxation technique: https://stress.lovetoknow.com/Test_Anxiety_Relaxation_Techniques

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WEEK 27:

THURSDAY 3/29/18

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

LO: Students will read and write annotations using the norms.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. AOW #27: subject overall
  4. American Dream interview–must be someone over the age of 25
  5. Spring Break Work: LA6.SpringBreakWork

WEDNESDAY 3/28/18:

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of narrative text by examining development of theme.

LO: Students will read and respond to questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Reminders: March SSR log
  3. Book talks?
  4. AOW #27: Audience and Purpose
  5. Of Mice and Men
    1. Discuss events from ch.3
    2. American Dream questionnaire and interview form
    3. Preview summative essay prompt for Of Mice and Men

TUESDAY 3/27/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of characterization by examining direct and indirect information.

LO: Students will read and write with a chart.

  1. SSR+
  2. Reminders: March SSR log
  3. Book talks?
  4. VOCABULARY QUIZ
    1. Turn in blue box
    2. Checked today
  5. AOW #27: speaker and occasion
  6. Characterization
    1. Direct v. Indirect
    2. Analysis of George and Lennie from sections 1-2
  7. HOMEWORK: Read section 3 from Of Mice and Men & answer questions
    1. Why does George trust Slim?
    2. Analyze Carlson’s reasons for and Candy’s reasons against shooting Candy’s dog. How do they touch on the central issues of the novel?
    3. What does Lennie’s fight with Curley show the ranch hands? What does the description of this fight suggest about the nature of violence?

MONDAY 3/26/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of characterization by examining direct and indirect information.

LO: Students will read and write with a chart.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/reminders/updates
    1. 25-word summary and social commentary due today
    2. March SSR Log is open
    3. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
  3. AOW #27: Read and annotate for need to know v. nice to know
  4. Characterization
    1. Direct v. Indirect
    2. Analysis of George and Lennie from sections 1-2

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VOCABULARY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS FOR WEEKS 25-26:

THE QUIZ IS ON TUESDAY 3/27

  1. Metamorphosis-N.(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages
  2. Rife-ADJ.(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
  3. Reverent-ADJ.feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
  4. Surreptitious-ADJ.kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
  5. Swarthy-ADJ.of a dark color, complexion, or cast
  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 comprehension by creating a summary.

LO: Students will read and write using the guidelines given.

  1. SSR+ (SAT bubbling for some)
  2. Reminders:
    1. Vocabulary due today!
    2. March SSR log is open
  3. Of Mice and Men
    1. Reading ch.2
    2. After reading, write a 25-word summary
    3. Social commentary: read and then write on back of paper

THURSDAY 3/22/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis by discussing text questions.

LO: Students will read and speak using guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Revision due!
  3. Reminders:
    1. Vocabulary due tomorrow
    2. March SSR log is open
  4. Discuss Of Mice and Men
  5. SAT bubbling 🙂

WEDNESDAY 3/21/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of big ideas by explaining their thoughts.

LO: Students will read and write using a timed prompt.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talk sign up–last chance
  3. AOW #26: subject
  4. Revision due today
  5. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
    1. Quick write 1: What is empathy? Why is it an important human characteristic?
    2. Quick write 2: What is an individual’s duty to others?
    3. Quick write 3: What can the struggles of others teach us about ourselves?
    4. Skill challenge!
    5. Reading chapter 1 pg.1-16
      1. Answer questions in complete sentences

TUESDAY 3/20/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a speech by examining author’s strategies.

LO: Students will read and write using a teacher’s model.

  1. New seats!
  2. SSR+
  3. Book talk sign up
  4. AOW #26: audience and purpose
  5. Revising together
    1. Finish introduction and first body paragraph together
    2. YOU finish second body paragraph and conclusion at home
  6. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

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
    4. Vocabulary homework due Friday (weeks 25-26)
    5. March SSR log is due by the 31st
    6. Wednesday is Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-6:30
  3. Housekeeping
    1. 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 by examining character development.

LO: Students will watch and record information using notes.

  1. SSR+
  2. Reminders/updates
    1. CM 4 ends today (this means I am updating grades all weekend)
    2. March SSR log is open
  3. Finish Malcolm X film
    1. Notes due for summative EC today
  4. Essay revisions

THURSDAY 3/15/18

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

LO: Students will watch and record information using notes.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. Reminders/updates
    1. CM 4 ends Friday
    2. March SSR log is open
  4. Continue watching Malcolm X
    1. Extra credit notes
    2. Notes due when movie is over

WEDNESDAY 3/14/18

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

LO: Students will watch and record information using a double-entry journal.

  1. No SSR today
  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. Continue watching Malcolm X
    1. Extra credit notes

TUESDAY 3/13/18

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

LO: Students will watch and record information using a double-entry journal.

  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. Continue watching Malcolm X
    1. Double-entry journal focus on virtues

MONDAY 3/12/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of text by examining questions and responses.

LO: Students will read and write without speaking to each other.

  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. Text “Learning to Read”
    1. Silent discussion via Google documents–on Google classroom
    2. Partners assigned
  4. Continue watching Malcolm X

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VOCABULARY WORDS: WEEKS 23-24

  1. Mundane-ADJ lacking interest or excitement; dull
  2. Morose-ADJ sullen and ill-tempered
  3. Noisome-ADJ having an extremely offensive smell
  4. Negligent-ADJ failing to take proper care in doing something
  5. Ostracism-N exclusion from a society or group
  6. Ostentatious-ADJ characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
  7. Pungent-ADJ having a sharply strong taste or smell
  8. Pugnacious-ADJ eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
  9. Quiescent- ADJ in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
  10. Quibble- N a slight objection or criticism

WEEK 24

FRIDAY 3/9/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of film by paraphrasing and summarizing information.

LO: Students will watch film and record information.

  1. Turn in vocabulary (make sure your name is on it, & it is numbered)
  2. Book talks
  3. Malcolm X film
    1. Continue watching with notes
    2. Article for homework: “Learning to Read” and answer 4 questions on separate paper.
  4. Reminders:
    1. March SSR log is open on Google Classroom

THURSDAY 3/8/18

SUB

-Watching Malcolm X and recording notes

WEDNESDAY 3/7/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of writing purposes by classifying various types.

LO: Students will read and categorize a text using their notes.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. Reminders:
    1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
    2. March SSR log is summative
  4. New issue & letter response
    1. Think about an issue you can respond to/idea generation
    2. Use samples to draft your model letter

TUESDAY 3/6/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of writing purposes by classifying various types.

LO: Students will read and categorize a text using their notes.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks
  3. Reminders:
    1. Vocabulary homework due Friday
    2. March SSR log is summative
  4. Simon Letter Analysis
    1. Paragraph, Strategy, & Effect
  5. New issue & letter response
    1. Think about an issue you can respond to/idea generation
  6. Sentence components

 

MONDAY 3/5/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of writing purposes by classifying various types.

LO: Students will read and categorize a text using their notes.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/Reminders
    1. Vocabulary homework due this Friday
    2. March SSR Log is summative
  3. Real-life writing
    1. Brief notes
    2. Listening to issue: https://www.npr.org/2018/01/24/580433583/larry-nassar-sentenced-to-up-to-175-years-after-150-women-share-stories-of-abuse
    3. Former MSU President’s letter of resignation=AOW #24
      1. Read and annotate for purpose; explain your annotations.

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WEEK 23

THURSDAY 3/1/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of writing purposes by classifying various types.

LO: Students will read and categorize a text using their notes.

  1. No Scheduling today–canceled by counselors
  2. SSR+
  3. Book talks?
  4. Writing and Language Test
    1. Checking together
    2. Debrief–areas of focus
  5. Real-life writing
    1. Brief notes
    2. Listening to issue: https://www.npr.org/2018/01/24/580433583/larry-nassar-sentenced-to-up-to-175-years-after-150-women-share-stories-of-abuse
    3. Former MSU President’s letter of resignation

WEDNESDAY 2/28/18

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. Timed writing and language test
    1. Number a piece of paper 1-44.
    2. Write the letter of the best response on your paper.
    3. Do  not write on actual test.
    4. You have 35 minutes.
  4. Sentence components NOTES
    1. Practice

TUESDAY 2/27/18

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

LO: Students will read and write using prepositions and words correctly.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks?
  3. Vocabulary GAME!
  4. QUIZ
    1. check quizzes
  5. Prepositions
    1. Feedback from yesterday’s pop quiz
    2. Practice sheet

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. Book talks this week
  3. Revision due today
    1. Turn in first draft, final draft, question sheet, and checklist sheet
  4. Preposition notes & practice

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VOCABULARY

  1. Futile-ADJ. pointless
  2. Frugality-N.thriftiness
  3. Gullible-ADJ.easily persuaded to believe something
  4. Gregarious-ADJ.sociable
  5. Hyperbole-N.exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
  6. Homogeneous-ADJ.alike, of the same kind
  7. Itinerary-N.planned route or journey
  8. Irreverence-N.lack of respect
  9. Luminous-ADJ.bright or shining
  10. Lucid-ADJ.easy to understand

WEEK 22

FRIDAY 2/16/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of ideas and rubric guidelines by composing a revised essay.

LO: Students will listen to model, record notes, and rewrite using the guidelines.

  1. Turn in vocab. homework!
  2. SSR+
  3. MLK ANALYSIS ESSAY
    1. Self-assess with checklist
    2. Conference with Mrs. O–see board for list
    3. Complete revision & turn in MONDAY 2/26

THURSDAY 2/15/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of ideas and rubric guidelines by composing a revised essay.

LO: Students will listen to model, record notes, and rewrite using the guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks?
  3. MLK analysis essays returned
    1. Now, apply question sheet to your own writing
  4. Conference with Mrs. O–see board for list

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. Get out homework: answers to student samples
    1. MLK analysis essays returned
    2. Now, apply question sheet to your own writing

TUESDAY 2/13/18

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of new ideas by composing a revised draft.

LO: Students will read and rewrite using questions and sample paragraphs.

  1. SSR+
  2. Book talks?
  3. REMINDER: grammar phrase quiz tomorrow
    1. quick preview
    2. 10 sentences on quiz
  4. Survey
  5. MLK analysis of argument:
    1. Self-analysis
    2. Sample paragraphs

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. Good news/reminders/updates
    1. Book talks tomorrow
    2. Visitors to Fordson tomorrow
  2. SAT practice
    1. Read and write analysis essay
    2. Turn in at the end of the hour

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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. Poetry homework
    1. Create your own pattern of phrases (at least 6 lines) on a post-it note
    2. Put into container
    3. Pull a pattern
    4. Complete the new phrase poetry!
    5. TURN IN 3 poems today
  5. 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. 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 TUESDAY: IMITATE PATTERN #3 and #4

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WEEK 20: Semester 2 begins

FRIDAY 2/2/18

Assembly

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. Review homework and turn in
  5. Reading “Snow” by Julia Alvarez
    1. Examine paragraph 1
    2. Identify parts
    3. Imitate paragraph 1 on separate piece of paper
  6. 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: LAST WEEK OF SEMESTER 1!!

TUESDAY 1/23/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of character choice and meaning by examining the relationship between the two.

LO: Students will write an essay following the prompt guidelines.

  1. Reminders
    1. SSR log is due the day of your final exam
    2. Final exam study guide:LA 5 Common Final Exam Study Guide
      1. Reading: 40 multiple choice questions
      2. Writing & Lang: 20 multiple choice questions
  2. Impromptu Essay
    1. Review components together
    2. 40 minutes in class to write analysis

MONDAY 1/22/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of thematic ideas by examining their roles.

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

  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
  2. Book talks!
  3. Finish watching The Crucible
    1. Turn in double-entry journal
  4. Information for ANALYSIS ESSAY
    1. Prepare for tomorrow (plan, bring notes, etc.)
    2. We will be writing in class

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WEEK 18

FRIDAY 1/19/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of thematic ideas by examining their roles.

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

  1. Reminders:
    1. Check out book talk schedule
    2. SSR Log due the day of your final exam
    3. Revisions/redos/retakes/all the re-‘s
      1. Everything due TODAY
  2. Book talks
  3. Double-entry journal
    1. Example entry (intolerance, hysteria, reputation)
    2. Watching The Crucible

THURSDAY 1/18/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of thematic ideas by examining their roles.

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Reminders:
    1. Check out book talk schedule
    2. SSR Log due the day of your final exam
    3. Revisions/redos/retakes/all the re-‘s
      1. Everything due by this Friday
  3. 10 min. Quick write: How important is one’s reputation?
    1. What can you tell about a person based on his/her reputation? Write about your reputation in school, at home, and in your community.
    2. Connection: Pages 8-20 of The Crucible. Reverend Parris is most concerned about his reputation in the town of Salem.
  4. Double-entry journal
    1. Example entry (intolerance, hysteria, reputation)
    2. Watching The Crucible

**SSR LOG DUE THE DAY OF YOUR FINAL**

WEDNESDAY 1/17/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of the play by examining the development of themes.

LO: Students will read, speak, and act out using role play directions.

  1. Role plays of The Crucible significant scenes
  2. Viewing The Crucible
    1. Double-entry journal for themes: intolerance, hysteria, reputation.

**SSR LOG DUE THE DAY OF YOUR FINAL**

TUESDAY 1/16/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of the play by examining the development of themes.

LO: Students will read, speak, and act out using role play directions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news share/updates/reminders
    1. January SSR log due the day of your final
  3. Graded work returned
    1. Sort into portfolios/note books
  4. Role plays of The Crucible significant scenes
  5. Viewing The Crucible
    1. Double-entry journal for themes: intolerance, hysteria, reputation.

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WEEK 17

FRIDAY 1/12/18

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of drama by examining big ideas.

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

  1. Book talks
  2. AOW 17: annotate for subject & write 12-minute draft
  3. Finish reading Act 2 together
    1. Complete double-entry journal
  4. Role playing selected scenes!
  5. Watching The Crucible

REMINDER: January SSR log due the day of your final.

THURSDAY 1/11/18

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

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

  1. SSR+
  2. AOW #17: Audience & Purpose
  3. The Crucible
    1. Act 2: Reading together
    2. Double-Entry Journal

WEDNESDAY 1/10/18

Remember that I may stop by to visit today!

  1. AOW #17: Read and annotate for Speaker & Occasion
    1. Mrs. O will check your paper tomorrow during class.
  2. Pronouns!
    1. Get the handout.
    2. Read it.
    3. Write 10 complete sentences for each TYPE of pronoun (personal, possessive, reflexive/intensive, relative, interrogative, demonstrative, and indefinite).
    4. This means 70 sentences total.
    5. You must use the pronoun correctly in the sentence AND underline it.
    6. Write your name on the top of your paper and turn in the blue box today. It is a summative grade.
  3. Finished early? READ The Crucible.

REMINDER: January SSR log due the day of your final.

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. HOMEWORK due in the blue box
  2. Vocabulary Review Game
  3. QUIZ
  4. AOW #17: “The Single Greatest Witch Hunt in American History, for Real”        
  5. PRONOUNS

MONDAY 1/8/18

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of a central idea of a text by explaining responses.

LO: Students will read questions and respond using complete sentences.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/reminders/updates
    1. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow
    2. SSR Log is due by 11:59 PM the day of your final
    3. You can read The Crucible for SSR AND do the log on it
  3. AOW #16: Remember where we left off?
  4. The Crucible
    1. Books assigned
    2. Questions for Act I
    3. https://portalsso.vansd.org/portal/page/portal/Staff_Portal/Staff_Pages/HBAY_STAFF_PAGE/HBAY_Dronen/Act%201%20Questions.pdf
    4. HOMEWORK: Reading Act II
  5. Revised essays returned
    1. Conference with Mrs. O

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VOCABULARY!

Remember our quiz is on Tuesday.

Quaint-(adj) attractively unusual or old-fashioned

Rarefied-(adj) distant from lives and concerns of ordinary people

Sage-(adj) having or showing profound wisdom

Tacit-(adj) understood or implied without being stated

Ubiquitous-(adj) present, appearing, or found everywhere

Vacillate-(verb) to be indecisive

Wanton-(adj) deliberate and unprovoked cruel action

Yoke-(noun) a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to whatever they are pulling

Zealot-(noun) a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

Aberrant-(adj) departing from an accepted standard

WEEK 16

FRIDAY 12/22/17

  1. Book talks
  2. Turn in vocabulary homework
  3. Hold onto AOW #16 for the week we return!
  4. Raffle

THURSDAY 12/21/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of drama by examining their own communities.

LO: Students will read and write using the prompt.

  1. **Vocabulary due tomorrow! Weeks 15-16
  2. SSR+
  3. AOW #16: Audience and Purpose
    1. Whom is this information intended for?
    2. What is the speaker’s purpose (to inform, entertain, or persuade)?
  4. The Crucible
    1. Revisiting Act I
    2. Main characters
    3. Writing Prompt
    4. Quickwrite # 1-Crucible pages 1-7Prompt:  Write about your town.  Where is it located?  What are its attributes?  What benefits/drawbacks are there for living there?  Explain.Connection to The Crucible:  In this section, Miller gives background about the town of Salem and how it came to exist.
  5. Grammar
    1. Pronouns: notes
    2. Case and agreement

WEDNESDAY 12/20/17

LATE START

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text and grammar by examining responses.

LO: Students will read, respond, and discuss questions.

  1. Book talks?
  2. Homework due!
  3. AOW #16: Speaker and Occasion
    1. What can you tell about the author (perspective, opinion, bias, background)?
    2. What prompted the author to write this speech?
  4. Writing and Language Test practice
    1. Number 12-33 on the same paper in your note books.
    2. Answer all of the questions (guess if needed).
  5. Noun/Pronoun REVIEW
    1. Practice online

TUESDAY 12/19/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a play by inferring the setting from the description of the scene.

LO: Students will read, write, and speak using guided questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Turn in revised essay + original + notes from station rotation
  3. Good news/updates
  4. AOW #16
    1. Read and make a connection
  5. The Crucible
    1. page 3: What information is used to describe the set?
  6. HOMEWORK: Complete background information on your character

MONDAY 12/18/17

SUB

Read introduction and Act I of The Crucible. Students must write a 10-15 sentence summary for each. Then, write a golden line from both sections. This must be turned in the blue box at the end of the hour for credit.

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WEEK 15

FRIDAY 12/15/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of revising, editing, and rewriting by constructing new essay responses.

LO: Students will read and rewrite using stations.

  1. Book talks??
  2. Reminders
    1. No December SSR log
    2. Vocabulary weeks 15-16 due December 22nd
  3. Station Rotation: Analysis of Argument Guide for Students
    1. Spelling
    2. Sentence level
    3. Body paragraph focus
    4. Conclusion paragraph focus
    5. Rewrite directions
    6. Meet with Mrs. O

THURSDAY 12/14/17

SNOW DAY!

WEDNESDAY 12/13/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of revising, editing, and rewriting by constructing new essay responses.

LO: Students will read and rewrite using stations.

  1. Book talks
  2. Reminders
    1. No December SSR log
    2. Vocabulary weeks 15-16 due December 22nd
  3. Station Rotation
    1. Spelling
    2. Sentence level
    3. Body paragraph focus
    4. Conclusion paragraph focus
    5. Rewrite directions
    6. Meet with Mrs. O

TUESDAY 12/12/17

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

LO: Students will read and write correct words from a word bank.

  1. SSR+
  2. Reminders
    1. No December SSR log
    2. Vocabulary quiz is today
  3. Vocabulary
    1. Review game
    2. Quiz
    3. Check quizzes
  4. Analysis of argument
    1. Edit = correct spelling and grammar mistakes
    2. Revisit directions: write them in your own words
    3. Revise = rewrite ideas and change organization to improve overall response

VOCABULARY:

  1. Abate- to become less intense or widespread
  2. Banal-obvious and boring
  3. Cacophonous-producing a harsh mixture of sounds
  4. Daunt-to make someone feel intimidated
  5. Rhetoric-the art of effective speaking or writing
  6. Refutation-the act of proving a statement to be wrong
  7. Facetious-treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
  8. Gainsay-to deny or contradict
  9. Hapless-unfortunate
  10. Iconoclast-a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions
  11. Laconic-using very few words
  12. Maelstrom-a situation or state of confused movement
  13. Nadir-the lowest point in the fortunes of a person
  14. Obdurate-stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action
  15. Palliate –to make symptoms less severe

MONDAY 12/11/17

CO: Students will demonstrate understanding and analysis of argument by highlighting Moore’s choices in an essay.

LO: Students will read and write USING THE DIRECTIONS.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news/updates/reminders
    1. No December SSR log
    2. Vocabulary quiz is tomorrow!
  3. Non-negotiable items
  4. Analysis of argument
    1. Edit
    2. Revisit directions: write them in your own words
    3. Revise

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WEEK 14

FRIDAY 12/8/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of drama by explaining evidence.

LO: Students will read and select information using an inference and evidence chart.

  1. Book talks
  2. VOCABULARY DUE
  3. Semicolon and comma homework DUE
  4. AOW #14: write a one sentence summary of what fake news is.
  5. The Crucible background
    1. Researching the Salem Witch Trials
    2. Inference and evidence chart

THURSDAY 12/7/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of drama by explaining evidence.

LO: Students will read and select information using an inference and evidence chart.

  1. SSR+
  2. AOW #14: annotate for subject
  3. VOCABULARY DUE TOMORROW!
    1. Write the definition and TWO original sentences that show the meaning of the word.
  4. Debrief SAT writing and language
  5. Semicolons v. comma use
    1. Notes in toolkit section of notebook
  6. The Crucible background
    1. Researching the Salem Witch Trials
    2. Inference and evidence chart

WEDNESDAY 12/6/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application and analysis of the SAT writing and language test by examining questions.

LO: Students will read and respond using the questions.

  1. Book talks
  2. AOW #14: annotate for audience and purpose
  3. SAT
    1. What does the English section(s) of the test look like?
    2. Have you taken a practice test? How long ago? What site or exam book did you use?
    3. Practice
  4. Semicolons v. comma use
    1. Notes in toolkit section of notebook

TUESDAY 12/5/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of news by examining sources.

LO: Students will read and respond using a checklist.

  1. SSR+
  2. AOW #14: Annotate for speaker and occasion
  3. Critical thinking questions (after watching the video)
    1. Do you agree with President Obama’s statement that it is problematic if people can’t distinguish between real news and propaganda? Explain.
    2. How do you think fake news could influence individuals’ beliefs or even presidential elections?
    3. Do you think tech giants like Google and Facebook deserve to be criticized over whether they used insufficient discretion in weeding out fake news?
    4. What should these companies do about fake news sites?
  4. Prof. Wineburg says one mistake schools make is to block certain websites from students while they are at school. “In many schools there are internet filters that direct students to previously vetted sites and reliable sources of information. But what happens when they leave school and they take out their phone and they look at their Twitter feed? How do they become prepared to make the choices about what to believe, what to forward, what to post to their friends when they’ve given no practice in doing those kinds of things in school?” Do you agree with Dr. Wineburg? Should schools block certain websites? Why or why not?
  5. Using Google Classroom to do some fact checking!

MONDAY 12/4/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of news by examining sources.

LO: Students will read and respond using a checklist.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news
  3. AOW #14: Read and make a connection
  4. Key termspropaganda –  ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, or a governmentalgorithm – a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or making a decision, especially by a computerecho chamber – any forum for communication in which all members agree with everyone elseWarm up questions (before watching the video)
    1. Where do you get your news?
    2. If you say social media, can you name the specific news sources where the majority of information you read comes from?
    3. Why is there growing concern surrounding fake news sites?

    Critical thinking questions (after watching the video)

    1. Do you agree with President Obama’s statement that it is problematic if people can’t distinguish between real news and propaganda? Explain.
    2. How do you think fake news could influence individuals’ beliefs or even presidential elections?
    3. Do you think tech giants like Google and Facebook deserve to be criticized over whether they used insufficient discretion in weeding out fake news?
    4. What should these companies do about fake news sites?
  5. Watching video https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/daily-videos/why-is-it-important-for-news-sources-to-be-trustworthy/
  6. Prof. Wineburg says one mistake schools make is to block certain websites from students while they are at school. “In many schools there are internet filters that direct students to previously vetted sites and reliable sources of information. But what happens when they leave school and they take out their phone and they look at their Twitter feed? How do they become prepared to make the choices about what to believe, what to forward, what to post to their friends when they’ve given no practice in doing those kinds of things in school?” Do you agree with Dr. Wineburg? Should schools block certain websites? Why or why not?

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WEEK 13

FRIDAY 12/1/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of argument in film by examining the filmmaker’s rhetorical strategies.

LO: Students will write following the 4-square guidelines.

  1. Book talks
  2. AOW #13: Annotate for diction (word choice) and syntax (arrangement of words in a sentence).
  3. In class essay
    1. 4 paragraphs
    2. SAT analysis of argument
    3. You are writing an analysis of Michael Moore’s argument

THURSDAY 11/30/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of film by examining the director’s rhetorical strategies.

LO: Students will watch and record information using guiding questions.

  1. AOW #13: Annotate for audience and purpose
    1. What can you find about the intended audience (for whom is this written, who 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)?
  2. Continue watching Capitalism: A Love Story
    1. Take out a sheet of paper. Title it Capitalism: A Love Story. Your purpose for watching:
      • What is the purpose (include claim)?
        • Label these notes P.
      • How is this documentary organized? How does the organization support the purpose? Provide evidence from the film to support your answer.
        • Label these notes O.
      • What are the various kinds of evidence Michael Moore (the filmmaker) uses?
        • Label these notes E.

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE ON THURSDAY**

WEDNESDAY 11/29/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of film by examining the director’s rhetorical strategies.

LO: Students will watch and record information using guiding questions.

  1. Book talks
  2. AOW #13: Annotate for speaker and occasion
    1. We know the author is the speaker. Is there a certain pov or opinion or bias she has?
    2. What prompted her to write the essay?
  3. Continue watching Capitalism: A Love Story
    1. Take out a sheet of paper. Title it Capitalism: A Love Story. Your purpose for watching:
      • What is the purpose (include claim)?
        • Label these notes P.
      • How is this documentary organized? How does the organization support the purpose? Provide evidence from the film to support your answer.
        • Label these notes O.
      • What are the various kinds of evidence Michael Moore (the filmmaker) uses?
        • Label these notes E.

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE ON THURSDAY**

TUESDAY 11/28/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of film by examining the director’s rhetorical strategies.

LO: Students will watch and record information using guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. AOW #13: Annotate for speaker and occasion
    1. We know the author is the speaker. Is there a certain pov or opinion or bias she has?
    2. What prompted her to write the essay?
  3. Continue watching Capitalism: A Love Story
    1. Take out a sheet of paper. Title it Capitalism: A Love Story. Your purpose for watching:
      • What is the purpose (include claim)?
        • Label these notes P.
      • How is this documentary organized? How does the organization support the purpose? Provide evidence from the film to support your answer.
        • Label these notes O.
      • What are the various kinds of evidence Michael Moore (the filmmaker) uses?
        • Label these notes E.

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE ON THURSDAY**

MONDAY 11/27/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of film by examining the director’s rhetorical strategies.

LO: Students will watch and record information using guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news
  3. Vocabulary list (Yes, finally!)
  4. AOW #13: Read and make a connection
  5. Continue watching Capitalism: A Love Story
    1. How do we read a film?
    2. Review rhetorical strategies
    3. Take out a sheet of paper. Title it Capitalism: A Love Story. Your purpose for watching:
      • What is the purpose (include claim)?
        • Label these notes P.
      • How is this documentary organized? How does the organization support the purpose? Provide evidence from the film to support your answer.
        • Label these notes O.
      • What are the various kinds of evidence Michael Moore (the filmmaker) uses?
        • Label these notes E.

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE ON THURSDAY**

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WEEK 12

TUESDAY 11/21/17

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

LO: Students will read, listen, and write using the guided structure.

  1. AOW #12
    1. Get out your AOW
    2. DIRECTIONS: 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.
  2. “Backtrack Journal” HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY
    1. Over the break, determine the path one bit of information took to get to you. If it was a powerful photo of a drowned refugee child, did it come via Instagram? Snapchat? If so, was it forwarded by a friend from some other friend or feed? Who created the content? Try to trace how the information MOVES.
    2. Record all information related to the information you selected. How did you trace it? What did you discover?
  3. Watching “Capitalism: A Love Story”
    1. Complete viewing guide

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE the 30th**

MONDAY 11/20/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text and images by examining sources.

LO: Students will read, write, and discuss using guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news!
  3. Discuss significance of modes of discourse
    1. Listen to interview: https://www.npr.org/2017/11/16/564674900/how-journalists-are-reporting-in-an-environment-of-mistrust 
    2. How to examine “news” in 2017
  4. AOW #12

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG DUE the 30th**

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WEEK 11

FRIDAY 11/17/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of an article by examining specific modes of discourse.

LO: Students will read and write using an assigned mode focus. Then they will discuss with a group using guiding questions.

  1. Book talks?
  2. AOW #11: Complete thinking map
    1. Numbers assigned
    2. Read the article and find all examples of the mode you are assigned
    3. Narration: Does the writer tell any story(ies) at all? What’s the effect of each one? [1, 5]
    4. Cause & Effect: Explain the significant cause and effect relationship the author discusses. What’s the impact on readers? [2, 6]
    5. Comparison & Contrast: Explain the examples of comparison and contrast in the article and their effects. [3, 7]
    6. Description: Identify all descriptive language that appeals to the senses. What’s the specific effect of each instance? [4]
  3. Final gallery walk–each person creates their own tree map to record information
  4. Discuss significance of modes of discourse
    1. Listen to interview: https://www.npr.org/2017/11/16/564674900/how-journalists-are-reporting-in-an-environment-of-mistrust 
    2. How to examine “news” in 2017

THURSDAY 11/16/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of an article by examining specific modes of discourse.

LO: Students will read and write using an assigned mode focus. Then they will discuss with a group using guiding questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Finish presentations
  3. AOW #11
    1. Numbers assigned
    2. Read the article and find all examples of the mode you are assigned
    3. Narration: Does the writer tell any story(ies) at all? What’s the effect of each one? [1, 5]
    4. Cause & Effect: Explain the significant cause and effect relationship the author discusses. What’s the impact on readers? [2, 6]
    5. Comparison & Contrast: Explain the examples of comparison and contrast in the article and their effects. [3, 7]
    6. Description: Identify all descriptive language that appeals to the senses. What’s the specific effect of each instance? [4]

WEDNESDAY 11/15/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of slave songs by examining diction and other aspects of language.

LO: Students will listen to a slave song and write answers to analysis questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Video about City Wide Poets group
    1. Tuesdays in cafe at 2:45
  3. Presentations!
  4. AOW #11
    1. Numbers assigned
    2. Read the article and find all examples of the mode you are assigned
    3. Narration: Does the writer tell any story(ies) at all? What’s the effect of each one? [1, 5]
    4. Cause & Effect: Explain the significant cause and effect relationship the author discusses. What’s the impact on readers? [2, 6]
    5. Comparison & Contrast: Explain the examples of comparison and contrast in the article and their effects. [3, 7]
    6. Description: Identify all descriptive language that appeals to the senses. What’s the specific effect of each instance? [4]

TUESDAY 11/14/17

SUB

  1. Read silently for 10 minutes from SSR books.
  2. Students received an article yesterday titled, “Should you let your child play football?”
  3. Today they will write one sentence summary for each paragraph on a separate piece of paper. We numbered the paragraphs yesterday; there are 21 total.
  4. Next, students must do a SOAPS analysis of the article (speaker, occasion, audience, purpose, and subject). I must see labels, text evidence, AND explanation for credit.
  5. Turn in summary in the blue box. Be prepared to discuss tomorrow.

MONDAY 11/13/17

5th Hour:

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of slave songs by examining diction and other aspects of language.

LO: Students will listen to a slave song and write answers to analysis questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news
  3. AOW #11
  4. PROJECT PRESENTATIONS

6th Hour:

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of slave songs by examining diction and other aspects of language.

LO: Students will listen to a slave song and write answers to analysis questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news
  3. AOW #11
  4. Lit. circle project guidelines
    1. Project & presentation due on Monday
    2. Song assigned
    3. Group work time
    4. Conference with Mrs. O as needed

**NOVEMBER SSR LOG IS SUMMATIVE**

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WEEK 10

FRIDAY 11/10/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of slave songs by examining diction and other aspects of language.

LO: Students will listen to a slave song and write answers to analysis questions.

  1. Book talks?
  2. Lit. circle project guidelines
    1. Project & presentation due on Monday
    2. Song assigned
    3. Group work time
    4. Conference with Mrs. O as needed

THURSDAY 11/9/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of slave songs by examining diction and other aspects of language.

LO: Students will listen to a slave song and write answers to analysis questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. Lit. circle project guidelines
    1. Project & presentation due on Monday
    2. Song assigned
    3. Group work time
    4. Conference with Mrs. O as needed

WEDNESDAY 11/8/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and analysis of slave songs by examining diction and other aspects of language.

LO: Students will listen to a slave song and write answers to analysis questions.

  1. Complex sentence homework due!
  2. SSR+ and book talks
  3. Lit. circle project guidelines
    1. Project & presentation due on Monday
    2. Model analysis together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVkPZUWLGkw
    3. Song assigned

TUESDAY 11/7/17

NO SCHOOL

MONDAY 11/6/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and evaluation of lit.circles by explaining why certain aspects worked better than others.

LO: Students will read and type using the guidelines on Google Classroom.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news
  3. Reminder about junior year guidelines
  4. Complex sentence check in
  5. Lit Circle Reflection Paper
    1. Get a Chromebook
    2. Go to Google Classroom
    3. Each group member must write a typed, 1 1/2-2 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?
      Use 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, and MLA heading.

***NOVEMBER SSR LOG is now available***

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WEEK 9

FRIDAY 11/3/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of sentence knowledge by constructing proper complex sentences.

LO: Students will read reminders and write sentences using the guidelines.

  1. Book talks OR SSR+
  2. Complex sentence practice
    1. Review on sheet
    2. Complete practice
  3. SAT practice: Find sample passage in TEST section of your note book
    1. Read again
    2. Answer remaining questions

THURSDAY 11/2/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of narrative text by examining big questions and connections.

LO: Students will read, listen, and discuss using the lit circle guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. Review rules, PBIS, and norms.
    1. Using work time.
    2. No phone use whatsoever.
    3. No packing up and lining up early.
  3. POP QUIZ!
  4. Lit circle discussions
    1. Remember that the meeting notes are done as the group discusses. So you are not copying from one page onto another, you are recording notes as the group talks.
    2. Turn in your individual summary, your group job(s), and your meeting notes all together. Please make sure names are on each paper.
  5. Complex sentence practice

WEDNESDAY 11/1/17

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

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

  1. SSR+ OR Book talks!
  2. Prepare your final lit circle for chapters 10-11.
    1. Pick new roles and write a summary of chapters 10 and 11 (10-15 sentences total).

TUESDAY 10/31/17

Happy Halloween!

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

LO: Students will listen and speak using a socratic seminar.

  1. SSR+
  2. Socratic seminar
    1. Prepare higher-level thinking questions
    2. Draw conclusions, hypothesize, assess, critique, analyze, examine cause and effect, elaborate a reason, etc.
    3. Timed discussion: one inner circle and one outer circle, then switch
  3. Final lit circle preparations for NLFD
    1. New roles are selected

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE TODAY!!

MONDAY 10/30/17

SUB

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WEEK 8

FRIDAY 10/27/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of ch.7 by examining questions.

LO: Students will read and write using questions.

  1. SSR+ or book talks
  2. AOW #8:
    1. double check that you have marked and explained the EVIDENCE for SOAPS
    2. double check that you have made 2 connections
    3. is your name on it? you can turn in the blue box
  3. Ch.7 analysis: taking a closer look
    1. This is 23 summative points!
    2. You must finish today
    3. After the questions, you will respond in writing:Question:  Why is learning to read so important to practicing freedom? How does knowing how to read give you power in society?

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

THURSDAY 10/26/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of ch.7 by examining questions.

LO: Students will read and write using the questions.

  1. SSR+
  2. AOW #8: Read and annotate for SOAPS
    1. Share audience and purpose from yesterday
    2. Now examine subject and make 2 connections
  3. Ch.7 analysis: taking a closer look
    1. This is 23 summative points!
  4. Go to practice SAT passage in the TEST section of your note book and complete the multiple choice questions
    1. Be ready to share and discuss your answers

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

WEDNESDAY 10/25/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis and synthesis of narrative text by examining and composing a conversation.

LO: Students will speak and listen using the guiding documents for lit circles.

  1. SSR+ OR Book talks
  2. AOW #8: Read and annotate for SOAPS
    1. Share speaker and occasion from yesterday
    2. Now examine audience and purpose
  3. Lit. Circles
    1. Get into your group with your work, the book, and a pen
    2. Receive feedback from your first circle (make notes and changes to work for today)
    3. Discussion director will lead your 25 minute discussion today
    4. Turn in every piece (your name on each part you completed), your journal entry, and group notes all stapled together as one
  4. Ch.7 analysis: a closer look

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

TUESDAY 10/24/17

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

LO: Students will speak and listen using guiding questions and complete sentences.

  1. Good news
  2. SSR+
  3. AOW #8: Read and annotate for SOAPS
    1. Label SOAPS and explain your annotation
  4. Lit. Circle prep
    1. Write a journal entry (each person writes their own)
    2. Each entry needs to be at least ½ – ¾ page. Your journal can also serve as a discussion prompt in your group.  When journaling, you can use these prompts/suggestions:
      1. Short summaries to keep the plot line straight
      2. Personal reactions to specific events, characters
      3. Projections about future events
      4. Connections to your own life or the “real world”
      5. Questions for clarification
    3. Prepare your NEW role for tomorrow’s discussion

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE the 31ST***

MONDAY 10/23/17

SUB

Have students read chapters 4 and 5 of Frederick Douglass.

They must write a summary of the text and create 5 questions total that could be used in a socratic seminar.

They should turn these into the blue box before leaving.

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WEEK 7

FRIDAY 10/20/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of a text by creating a conversation around it.

LO: Students will speak and listen using the lit circle roles.

  1. Book talks?
  2. Literature Circles
    1. Actual discussion–follow the timeline (25 minutes)
  3. Sentence Imitation Practice
    1. In the writing section of note book

THURSDAY 10/19/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application and analysis of reading expectations by preparing for first literature circle.

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Modes of Discourse–notes in toolkit section
    1. Modes Simplified (1)
  3. Literature Circles set up
    1. Information/expectations/assignments
    2. Groups:
      1. Lit Circle groups 5th:
        1. Sumaiya, Ali A., Dalal, Hussain
        2. Kareem, Caleb, Sarah, Aya
        3. Lama, Donya, Adel, Saif
        4. Saud, Zak, Nour, Mariam
        5. Aiman, Hassan, Lena, Mohamed
        6. Rayan, Alahdain, Majd
      2. Lit Circle groups 6th:
        1. Ahmed, Nabaa, Abbas, Mohamed
        2. Abdullah, Fatima A., Sabah, Fatima S.
        3. Alaa, Ali A., Mariam, Nemer
        4. Amani, Nawal, John, Zahraa
        5. Elham, Safwan, Khaled, Shayma
        6. Diala, Jamal, Yossif, Ali I.
        7. Nadia, Safaa, Belqis, Youness

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE the 31ST***

WEDNESDAY 10/18/17

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

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

  1. SSR+ OR Book Talks
  2. Late start schedule:
    1. 5th 12:30-1:20
    2. 6th 1:25-2:15
  3. Ch. 1 dialectical journal
    1. Have on your desk
    2. Be prepared to discuss
  4. Continue watching American Experience: The Abolitionists
    Three tasks while you are watching:
    1. Describe one of Douglass’s first memories of slavery.
    2. What was Douglass able to do that other slaves were not?
    3. Describe Douglass’s time with the slave breaker.

     

    ***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE the 31ST***

TUESDAY 10/17/17

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

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Revised essays due
    1. Staple new version on TOP of first draft
  3. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
    1. Ch.1 dialectical journal in READING section of note book
  4. Watching American Experience: The Abolitionists
    1. Three tasks while you are watching:
      1. Describe one of Douglass’s first memories of slavery.
      2. What was Douglass able to do that other slaves were not?
      3. Describe Douglass’s time with the slave breaker.

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE the 31ST***

MONDAY 10/16/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of new ideas by composing a revised essay.

LO: Students will read and record notes before rewriting their own essays.

  1. SSR+
  2. Good news share
  3. Essays returned
    1. Notes on how to approach
    2. Revise student sample
    3. Revise your own essay

***OCTOBER SSR LOG DUE the 31ST***

WEEK 6

THURSDAY 10/12/17

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

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

  1. SSR+
  2. Complete sentence construction handout & turn in
  3. Revisit Ch.1 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
    1. Follow model on table for dialectical journal.
    2. You will record your own journal in the reading section of your note book.

WEDNESDAY 10/11/17

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

LO: Students will read an argument and write an analysis of it using the guidelines.

  1. No SSR+ today: Book Talks
  2. Feedback from analysis paragraphs
    1. After sharing evidence, you need to include the tie to the assertion after your evidence & share the impact the rhetorical strategy had on readers.
    2. Do not say what you are doing (like: The evidence I selected ties to my assertion because), just DO IT. You do not need to explain the choices you made in your essay.
  3. Timed Reading and Writing
    1. Annotate the text
    2. Write an analysis of argument

**OCTOBER SSR LOG due end of the month**

TUESDAY 10/10/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension and application of sentence structure by constructing appropriate sentences.

LO: Students will read and write using sentence guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. Sentence Structure Basics
    1. Phrase toolbox
    2. Clause toolbox
    3. Find partner & discuss/explain
    4. Complete practice handout

MONDAY 10/9/17

CO: Students will demonstrate evaluation of text by justifying an interpretation.

LO: Students will write an argument analysis using their notes.

  1. Good news
  2. SSR+
  3. Chrome books
    1. Share SSR logs
    2. Reminder about October log
    3. Typing body paragraphs 1 and 2

**OCTOBER SSR LOG due end of the month**

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WEEK 5

FRIDAY 10/6/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of a text by determining author’s choices and their effects.

LO: Students will read and type using a whole-class guide.

  1. SSR+
  2. Grammar: sentence construction
    1. Practice = homework
  3. Typing introductions & first body paragraph together
    1. Consider: WHAT, HOW, and then WHY

THURSDAY 10/5/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of ideas by composing paragraphs.

LO: Students will read and revise using a teacher guide.

  1. SSR+
  2. Diction sheet from FD due
  3. Questions from quiz answered
  4. Grammar: sentence construction
    1. Practice = homework
  5. Writing introductions & first body paragraph together

WEDNESDAY 10/4/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of text by examining quiz questions and responses.

LO: Students will read and write using envelope guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. AOW #5: audience and purpose in orange
  3. Quiz returned
    1. Look at score overall & by question.
    2. Share and reflect on scores at your table.
    3. Create a question that is related to a challenge you had. Write your question on the outside of the envelope.
  4. Essays returned
    1. Rewriting the introduction together

TUESDAY 10/3/17

You will be respectful to Ms. Ramadan. This 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. Tell students to get out their AOW #5 from yesterday. They are to read and annotate for speaker and occasion. Remind them to find information about the speaker besides his name and the occasion is what prompted the speaker to write the article.
  5. Then hand out the letter from Mary Ewald. Students have seen this before. They must write an analysis essay. Analyze how the author builds her argument. Look for:
  • evidence (facts/statistics, examples)
  • reasoning (connecting evidence to claim)
  • stylistic or persuasive elements
    • appeals
    • word choice

Turn this in the blue box before leaving class.

  1. Please have students throw away garbage and push in chairs every hour.
  2. Absolutely no passes (that means no one can leave the room until the hour is over).

MONDAY 10/2/17

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

LO: Students will read and write using guiding questions.

  1. Good news
  2. SSR+
  3. AOW #5
    1. Read and annotate for important words and connections
    2. What are the words you need to know to understand the text?
    3. What connection can you make to another text, to your self, or to the world?
  4. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave
    1. Chapter 1
    2. Douglass’s Rhetoric sheet

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WEEK 4

FRIDAY 9/29/17

***REMINDER: SEPTEMBER SSR LOG DUE SATURDAY BY 11:59 PM***

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

LO: Students will read and write about connotative and denotative meanings.

  1. SSR+ and Book talks?
  2. MC test practice
    1. Annotate
    2. Answer questions
    3. Generate strategy list
  3. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave
    1. Books handed out
    2. Examining Douglass’s rhetoric

THURSDAY 9/28/17

CO: Students will demonstrate application of word knowledge by organizing words with connotative and denotative meaning.

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

  1. SSR+ (REMINDER: ssr log due by Saturday night on Google Classroom)
  2. Diction
    1. Recap notes from yesterday
    2. Partner practice
  3. Weekly MC exam practice
    1. Cut out & tape the two parts in your note books (in test section)
    2. Leave space around for you to write comments

WEDNESDAY 9/27/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of diction by examining the connotation and denotation of words.

LO: Students will read, write, and speak using new vocabulary.

  1. SSR+ and Book Talks?
  2. Quiz on appeals & soapstone
  3. Diction
    1. Notes
    2. Partner practice

TUESDAY 9/26/17

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

LO: Students will read and listen to the interview using a guide.

  1. SSR+
  2. Work returned
    1. Successful writing piece
    2. 4-squares
  3. Review appeals
    1. Quiz tomorrow! You will apply your knowledge of the appeals and soapstone like we did with Einstein’s letter to Phyllis
  4. “Across The Nation, NFL Teams Take A Knee In Protest Of President’s Comments” interview
    1.  https://www.npr.org/2017/09/24/553336083/across-the-nation-nfl-teams-take-a-knee-in-protest-of-presidents-comments
    2. List the possible issues
    3. Rhetorical triangle

MONDAY 9/25/17

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

LO: Students will read and discuss using questions in a group.

  1. Good news
  2. SSR+
  3. Success writing returned
  4. AOW #4: Dear Phyllis letter
  5. Station Rotation: SOAPSTone
  6. Appeals Review/Practice
    1. Think of a situation in which you are presenting your view on the same subject to two different audiences. For instance, you might be presenting your ideas on ways to stop bullying 1) to the School Board or a group of parents and 2) to a group of middle schoolers. Discuss how you would establish ethos in each situation.

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WEEK 3

FRIDAY 9/22/17

CO: Students will demonstrate creation of text by drafting a response.

LO: Students will read example letters and write their own using models.

  1. SSR+ and complete book log sheet
  2. Letters to editor returned/feedback given
    1. Meet with Mrs. O as needed
    2. Review other examples of letters to the editor
      1. Look at popular news sources and find letters to the editor; view some examples here:  https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2016/04/02/less-media-attention-muslim-victims-terror/82543918/
    3. Submit letter to the editor here: https://www.pressandguide.com/site/forms/online_services/letter_editor/

THURSDAY 9/21/17

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

LO: Students will read, write, and listen using SOAPSTone guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. Homework (4-square) due
  3. Quick write: What does it mean to be successful?
  4. Housekeeping
    1. Lexile goal
    2. Book log sheet
    3. Strength and weakness list
  5. Letters to editor returned
    1. Make corrections and revise parts as needed.
    2. We will submit these officially to the newspaper tomorrow in class.

WEDNESDAY 9/20/17

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

LO: Students will read, write, and listen using SOAPSTone guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. Homework check
  3. Rhetorical Appeals notes Rhetorical Appeals LA 5 2017
    1. Define rhetoric
    2. Video clip
  4. Next step on your 4-square
    1. 4-6 sentences for each question
  5. Homework?

TUESDAY 9/19/17

CO: Students will demonstrate analysis of informational text by responding to prompts about a text.

LO: Students will read, discuss, and write using questions on the 4-square.

  1. SSR+
  2. 4-square of “Why Literature Matters”
  3. AOW #3: Read and annotate for speaker and occasion using blue highlighters.

REMINDER: Submit your letter to the editor by 11:59 PM tonight.

MONDAY 9/18/17

  1. SSR+
  2. PICTURE DAY
    1. Bring belongings with you to the auditorium, but please keep phones off and out of sight.
  3. Letter to the editor: Submit on Google Classroom today

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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. Join Google Classroom with the correct code:
    1. 5th Period = focfcd
    2. 6th Period = 9m9jkwa
  3. Type your letter to the editor following the directions on Google Classroom
  4. Turn in rough draft or thinking map in blue box. Make sure your first and last name are on the paper.
  5. Portfolios
    1. Get the orange strength and weakness sheet to tape inside of your portfolio.
    2. Review the checked work that will be returned to you. Create 2-3 items for strengths and weaknesses that you see in your own writing and reading skills.
    3. Create a lexile goal using the orange sheet on your table. You will need to ask Mrs. O for your SRI score from last year to do this.

THURSDAY 9/14/17

CO: Students will demonstrate synthesis of information by composing a letter to the editor.

LO: Students will read and write using the guidelines.

  1. SSR+
  2. 2nd Analysis of “District examines number of students at its high schools”
  3. Thinking map completed
  4. Meet with Mrs. O
  5. Extra time? Organize your portfolio
    1. Grab the paper for strength & weakness list.
    2. Tape this paper on the inside of your portfolio.
    3. Examine your returned work & generate a list of your own strengths and weaknesses in reading and writing.
    4. Lexile growth formula–see me for the materials needed

WEDNESDAY 9/13/17

CO: Students will demonstrate comprehension of a text by interpreting responses.

LO: Students will read and select answers using a MC pre-test.

  1. SSR+
  2. MC Pre-test
  3. Add information to “Tests” section of note book
    1. Scores/data we need
  4. Letter to the Editor
    1. Create a thinking map

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. Norms for annotations/T2T
  4. Letter to the editor: Fordson edition!

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

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

    PART
III.
SELF‐ASSESSMENT

    1. 

How easy or difficult was this piece for you?
    2. 



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

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FRIDAY 9/8/17

  1. Put survey in portfolio
  2. Written response goes in portfolio
  3. Book pass
  4. Lou Gehrig speech & written response

THURSDAY 9/7/17

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

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WEDNESDAY 9/6/17

  1. New seats
  2. Norms created
  3. Portfolios created
  4. Adjective game
  5. Syllabus

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